Even so, the old village chief was very happy and praised Shangguan Lin as a great philanthropist.

Who knew that on the way from the village to the town, the brother and sister kept stumbling along with them. They were wearing tattered cotton-padded coats in the cold weather and shivering in the wind. Their timid eyes were as pitiful as stray cats and dogs. In the end, Shangguan Lin couldn't bear it and took them back to the capital.

However, the two children were so dirty that they booked a room at a hotel in the town. After Shangguan Xue washed them clean, she discovered that they were covered in bruises, some from being whipped with a belt and others from being burned with cigarette butts...

Even Shangguan Xue, a gentle person, was filled with anger.

"I don't know who would do such a thing to two four-year-old children. It's outrageous!" she said angrily to her second sister.

Shangguan Shuang comforted her, "Alright, they'll have better days ahead."

Shangguan Xue gradually calmed down.

Therefore, when Shangguan Wu returned to her parents' home and suddenly saw the siblings, her pupils contracted, and she subconsciously tightened her grip on Gu Yunzhen's hand.

How did they end up at home?

Gu Yunzhen keenly noticed her unusual behavior and glanced at the two children without making a sound.

Just then, Shangguan Xue said with a smile, "Little sister, let me introduce you. This little girl is Shangguan Ya, the older sister, and this little boy is Shangguan Zhi, the younger brother. They are fraternal twins and are four and a half years old this year."

Then, she introduced them to the siblings: "This is your aunt and uncle, greet them quickly."

Shangguan Ya and Shangguan Zhi said in unison, "Auntie, Uncle."

Shangguan Wu forced a smile and said, "I didn't know there were two more children in the family, so I didn't prepare any gifts. I'm sorry."

The siblings shook their heads timidly.

Shangguan Ya said, "Auntie, we don't need any gifts."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xue gently patted her head, while Shangguan Ya looked up at her with a bright smile.

Shangguan Wu's gaze sharpened slightly as she looked at her elder sister's expression.

"Madam, let's go to the room and see Mother."

Gu Yunzhen led her away from the living room and into her mother's room.

As he walked, he asked in a low voice, "Is there something wrong with them?"

Well!

Shangguan Wu's heart tightened. How should she answer?

Gu Yunzhen reassured her again, "Don't worry, I will send someone to investigate."

Shangguan Wu suddenly turned her head and looked at his handsome profile: "...Okay."

She knew this brother and sister in her past life.

They worked alongside Xia Zilu.

Although she knew they were young and their personalities were not yet fully formed, looking at them would involuntarily remind her of the painful experiences of her past life.

Shangguan Wu pursed her lips; she couldn't let them stay in the Shangguan family!