Chapter 323 Let's Go Together

"Father, Mother!"

"You are my parents, you are my parents!"

Ke Xinrui refused to accept this reality.

"Let's go to court."

Fang Daru was unwilling to waste his breath.

In court, Fang Daru summoned the witnesses from that year, as well as the physical evidence of finding Ke Xinrui.

He had been anticipating this day ever since he heard that Ke Xinrui was coming to Beijing.

Ke Xinrui's biological parents were an elderly couple, timid and hesitant. They used to work as servants in a family on a short-term contract.

The two consummated their relationship, resulting in an unmarried pregnancy. Unable to raise the child, they secretly abandoned it.

Over the years, the couple never imagined that their daughter would be raised by a great scholar and marry into a wealthy family.

The two of them stared at Ke Xinrui with fervor.

“My daughter had a birthmark on her lower back when she was born.”

The woman spoke cautiously, mentioning several other characteristics.

"How could that be? I've never had a birthmark on my back. You're lying to me!"

Ke Xinrui started to panic when she saw the couple; she looked exactly like the man.

This is already the most convincing evidence.

A subsequent paternity test confirmed that Ke Xinrui was indeed the couple's daughter.

"I came up with this idea because I was afraid my wife would be too heartbroken. You... are indeed their daughter."

After Fang Daru finished speaking, he looked at Aunt Cai with a guilty expression.

"No! I am the daughter of a great scholar. My mother is a daughter of an official from a scholarly family. How could I possibly be the daughter of a pair of servants like you?"

"Even if you're going to lie to me, at least come up with a plausible reason."

Ke Xinrui couldn't accept reality and cried and made a scene.

Even more unable to accept reality was Tao Mingzhu, who stood there dumbfounded.

Aunt Cai said coldly, "It's not true, and it can't become true. We raised you back then without asking for anything in return. We've done more than enough."

"Even if they are one's own flesh and blood, this is more than enough kindness and consideration!"

Fang Daru addressed the crowd, “From this day forward, I, Ke Chengfang, will only have one daughter, Ye Wan.”

"So Lady Ye's name is Ye Wan?"

"Isn't this ridiculous? How can a young lady's name be known to outsiders so easily! This is just too disrespectful!"

During the Xia Dynasty, prominent families would not allow outsiders to know the names of their daughters.

One of the traditional betrothal rituals, known as the "Three Matchmakers and Six Betrothal Gifts," involves asking the woman's name. How could a woman reveal her maiden name in public?

Ye Wan raised her voice, "What a joke! I, Ye Wan, am upright and honest, and in time, my name will be known throughout the world!"

Lin Anyuan was standing in the crowd, staring intently at her.

Of all the things in the world, she is the only one I can see.

"As expected of the daughter of a great Confucian scholar, her appearance and demeanor are incomparable to any imposter."

While some people in the crowd said unpleasant things, others naturally appreciated Ye Wan.

"Dad, Mom, it's getting late, let's go home for dinner."

Ye Wan pulled Cai Da Niang back.

When the family left, Ke Xinrui wanted to follow, but the couple held her hand.

"My daughter, I never thought you'd still be alive after all these years! You've been living a good life, haven't you? Look how well you've been raised, with such delicate skin and tender flesh, you're clearly used to a life of luxury!"

"Is this my granddaughter? She's grown up so much, she's old enough to get married!"

"No, let me go! I'm not your daughter."

Back home.

Aunt Cai slammed her hand on the table. "You're really something! You kept it from me for so many years, making me fall in love with the wrong person and waste my time on a heartless ingrate."

Her feet got cold after standing outside for a while, so a servant brought her a basin of hot water.

Aunt Cai took off her shoes and socks, soaked her feet in hot water, and let out a long, comfortable sigh.

Having endured hardship for so many years, the sudden luxury she now lives makes her reluctant to die. She thinks she can live a few more years and perhaps watch her three daughters grow up and get married.

And then there's Wanwan, who still doesn't want to have children.

I don't know when I'll be able to see Wanwan's child again.

"I'm sorry." All the words Fang Daru wanted to say were reduced to just three.

He owes his wife too much.

"There's nothing to be sorry about. God has been kind to me. I'm content to have Wanwan as my daughter."

Aunt Cai thought that it was better that she was born with a weak constitution and didn't survive, than to grow up like Ke Xinrui.

In fact, in the early years, she often asked herself why she and her husband, who were not bad people and had paid attention to raising their child, had raised Ke Xinrui to be so stupid.

Now it's all good, I don't have to think about anything anymore.

"Mom, would you like some hot and sour noodles?"

Ye Wan's voice came from outside.

Aunt Cai answered from behind the door, "Wanwan, how did you know I wanted to eat this?"

"Because I want to eat it too."

Dinner was hot and sour noodles, which Ye Wan herself cooked.

This bowl of hot and sour noodles was really spicy; it made Fang Daru and Aunt Cai's eyes turn red.

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On the second day of the Lunar New Year, many families still went out.

Liu Wenshu also changed his clothes and had Yantai prepare a carriage.

"Young master, where are you going?" Yantai asked curiously. Isn't today the second day of the Lunar New Year? The young master isn't on duty.

"I'm going to pay my respects to Lord Liu for the New Year." Liu Wenshu glanced at his small house, realizing he had nothing to take, and decided to go empty-handed.

Yantai spoke up, "Young master, I'm afraid that's inappropriate. Today is the day for married daughters to return home."

It seems the Liu family has daughters who have married out; wouldn't we just run into each other if we went there?

“My nephew has been busy lately and hasn’t had a chance to visit Lord Liu to wish him a Happy New Year.”

Just as Liu Wenshu was about to leave, Lü'er arrived.

"Young master, it's chilly outside, please put on your cloak."

Greenie held a cloak in her hand, which she had made herself, stitch by stitch.

Liu Wenshu was silent for a moment before thanking him, "Okay, thank you for your kindness."

Greenie smiled gently, "Young master said last time that I saved your life, and from now on you can grant me one request. I wonder if you can keep your word?"

Liu Wenshu was stunned for a moment.

Meanwhile, the inkstone beside him was on tenterhooks.

Liu Wenshu said, "It is, but this requirement cannot be violated..."

Greenie spoke first, "My request is that I want to go to the Liu residence with you today, young master."

Liu Wenshu was first surprised, then frowned, "Lü'er, have you thought this through? You should use the promise I made to you wisely, not..."

Green interrupted Liu Wenshu and looked at him.

“I’ve thought this through very clearly. This isn’t an excessive request, and it’s my only request. Shouldn’t you grant it, young master?”

Liu Wenshu stared at her for a while, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Okay, let's go together then."

Yantai hurriedly spoke up, "Young master, I'll drive the carriage for you."