"That's true."

Peng Shiyu nodded, then asked, "Miss, where do you live? By the way, how come you..."

He suddenly stopped talking.

Her expression was one of utter frustration. "Miss, if it's inconvenient for you, you don't need to tell us."

"Is there anything inconvenient?"

Chen Xinyue shook her head slightly, not caring at all about the question about her identity. "My hometown is in Sichuan Province. My ancestors were businessmen."

Although we suffered from prolonged war, my great-grandfather and grandfather had extensive connections and donated a considerable amount of their family property, which saved our entire family from peril.

After the establishment of the new nation.

My eldest uncle became one of the ten generals, and my grandfather led us to move to the capital to settle down.

Unexpectedly, after only a few days of peace, the capital became increasingly chaotic, and since we were wealthy, we were also targeted.

My uncle's family couldn't leave, so they arranged for my father to take our family away from the capital.

I originally planned to go back to my hometown in Sichuan Province, but I found that it might not be safe to go back.

Finally, my uncle somehow persuaded my grandfather to take us to Xiangdu.

Peng Shiyu couldn't help but ask, "Miss, do you mean you should go to Xiangdu with your family?"

Everyone knows Xiangdu.

What should have been our country's territory became a foreign colony because of the nonsensical treaties signed by the Qing Dynasty.

Due to this special movement, many people in China have moved their families to Xiangdu.

Unexpectedly, Chen Xinyue's family was among them.

"Yes, my grandfather and the others should have arrived in Xiangdu by now."

Chen Xinyue said softly, "But I was left behind. No, I should say I should have been dead."

Hearing her words, everyone present felt very uncomfortable.

"Miss, what exactly happened?"

Peng Shiyu pulled her along and said earnestly, "Is someone trying to harm you? Tell us and we'll help you get revenge later."

"Thanks."

Chen Xinyue, who was initially a bit cold-hearted, was warmed by her words and couldn't help but smile again. "The truth is a bit dramatic, but I'll tell you if you want to hear it."

My mother passed away shortly after giving birth to my sister.

I was only six years old then, and my sister was only one year old, leaving behind the three of us siblings.

Yang Shujue couldn't help but ask, "You have an older brother?"

"Yes, my older brother is five years older than me."

Chen Xinyue glanced at her, then continued, "When I was eight years old and my sister was three, my father married a stepmother."

When this stepmother first came to my house, my grandparents were watching over her, and she treated us quite well.

The family enjoyed two years of peaceful life.

She got pregnant when I was ten years old.

Once her son is born, the stepmother will remain a stepmother.

No matter how good things were back then, it was only temporary, after she had her own flesh and blood.

We sisters became thorns in her side.

Of course, with elders watching, she didn't dare to go too far.

As her son grew older and I got older too, she became less likely to bully me, so she set her sights on my sister.

How could I let that mother and son bully my sister?

With me specifically protecting my sister, neither she nor her son can gain any advantage.

Actually, I know that it's normal for things like this to happen in families like ours. As long as the mother and son don't intend to kill us sisters, we usually let it go if we can..."

"And what about your brother?"

Yang Shujue couldn't hold back any longer and asked again, "They wouldn't dare bully your brother? Or is it your brother...?"

“My eldest brother is older, and he lives with my grandfather or my father. My stepmother has no right to interfere in or discipline my eldest brother.”

Chen Xinyue wasn't angry that she interrupted her, and took the opportunity to explain to her: "My eldest brother was sent to the army by my uncle when he was sixteen years old, and he hasn't come back yet."

"Is your older brother also in the army?"

Peng Shiyu exclaimed in amazement, "We are all so lucky! My older brother is in the army, Jingyu's older brother is in the army, and I never expected your older brother to be in the army too. It's such a coincidence!"

"Yes, it is indeed a coincidence."

Chen Xinyue couldn't help but laugh.

Yang Shujue felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this.

Their families are all better off than their own, and their relatives are all successful.

And those top-quality items in their own household...

Forget about making something of yourself; you'll be lucky if you don't suck my blood in the future.

"It must be God's blessing on us."

Lin Jingyu spoke softly, then asked the crucial question, "Miss, how did you get injured? Did your stepmother do it?"

"Yes and no."

When this issue was raised, Chen Xinyue's smile faded. "I've been fighting with that mother and son for so many years, I know their methods. They just want to ruin our reputation and make my grandfather and father hate us."

When we grow up, we can just marry into any family.

In short, she didn't want us sisters to be favored or receive anything from the elders; she wanted to save it all for her son.

Actually, my grandfather and father both know this; as long as things don't get too out of hand, they won't interfere.

Her expression darkened as she said this.

It's clear that they're also hurt by the inaction and indifference of their elders at times.

In an instant.

No one knew how to comfort her.

moment.

Chen Xinyue continued, "We were on a train heading south. My stepmother's son was so domineering and arrogant that he insisted on taking my sister's seat to put his collection of things."

We started arguing with him.

I just didn’t expect…

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