The girl still longed for family affection, but unfortunately, she didn't know that her own mother planned to sell her to a widower in his fifties to pave the way for her illegitimate son. In her mother's mind, men were the ones who would inherit the family business and provide for their parents in their old age.
[It's a pity, her illegitimate son is no good person. Expecting him to support her in her old age is less reliable than relying on her own daughter. But she can't see that.]
Forget about that old woman, she's just a fool, why bother? I'm thinking about how to save this beautiful young woman.
Ji Yingying pondered for a moment and said, "You suggest teaching her to fake her death and escape. Finding a remote mountain village to be self-sufficient would be better than wasting her time here. She looks really unwell; not only is she weak and anemic, but judging from her appearance, she might even have difficulty conceiving in the future."
"Clatter..." The cup fell to the ground, and the little girl started to cry, probably because she was sad about her own life. The lady next to her was also pale and weak.
Those little schemes of theirs were exposed, leaving them utterly ashamed.
Where is her father?
[Busy, huh? What man in this world is like your father? He treats you well, teaches you patiently, and if all else fails, he beats you every three days, or gives you a light beating every two days.]
[That's true. I used to watch short dramas about adorable babies, and the kids in those shows were like that. The kids who stayed with their mothers were lively, cheerful, and energetic, while the kids who stayed with their fathers were either autistic, quiet, or being abused. This girl had both a mother and a father, but it was as if she didn't have either.]
[Host, do you want to help her?]
[There's no way to help them. Even Buddha can't save this mother and daughter unless the girl saves herself, or her mother changes her ways and repairs their relationship.]
The matter eventually reached the ears of the Minister of Rites, and the fate of the girl depended on whether her father took it to heart.
Let's not talk about such upsetting things. Let's have some lighthearted gossip, like something romantic or colorful, especially the most private kind.
Yes, that lady is the wife of the Right Inspector General, surnamed Wen. It's not that she can't have children; she already has a daughter, and this is a very secretive matter.
[How so? Tell me quickly!]
When she gave birth, she gave birth to a daughter. She then bribed the midwife and nanny serving the Third Madam to try and send her child to the Third Young Master of the Jinyang Marquis's residence. However, she was unaware that the Third Madam had given birth to a son.
After the Right Inspector's wife gave birth, she only glanced at the baby and, without asking whether it was a son or a daughter, immediately ordered the nanny to take it over. She waited for the nanny to bring over the Third Madam's child. However, after the nanny took the child out, she regretted it and brought it back.
The moment the Right Inspector General's wife held the child, before the nanny could even speak, she cruelly crushed the child to death. The nanny was so frightened she dared not speak. From then on, the nanny dared not serve the Right Inspector General's wife, and even feigned madness to leave the residence.
As for this lady, until now, she has always believed that the second son of the third master of the Jinyang Marquis's mansion is her child, and she has sent him many birthday gifts every year. Now that she is told that he is not her child, but the third master and his wife's biological son, she will probably go crazy.
"Crack!" Another cup shattered. Fang Yulan felt a pang of heartache. How much silver would this cost?
[Xiangxiang, is the Right Inspector's wife's child the Third Master's?]
[No, it was her biological daughter with the Right Inspector General. It was because the Third Young Master's wife was her distant cousin, and she had been jealous of that cousin since childhood, trying every means to kill her. This was instigated by someone, fueled by jealousy and hatred. After much hesitation, she finally acted, using the trick of "switching the prince for a cat" to exchange her own child for the prince's, hoping to enjoy a better life. It's a pity, the healthy child was killed by her.]
[A murderer! I wonder if her daughter will hate her to death?]
"No...no...impossible, impossible, my son is still alive, impossible..." The person ran out like a madwoman. Fortunately, Fang Yulan quickly had someone stop her and control her. After that, she immediately sent someone to find the Right Inspector.
There used to be two Right Inspectors, but one was demoted, so now there is only one.
He learned of this secret on his way here. Even the Right Inspector General was at a loss. He had always thought his family was clean and that he himself would not take a single needle or thread from the people. But his wife had actually done such a thing.
It seems he's going to divorce his wife.
After taking his wife away, the adults in the front yard panicked, fearing that their wives had also done something unknown and would implicate them.
Still want to see what's going on?
[Eat up. That guy just suddenly went crazy for some reason, but did it affect me? Not at all.]
Yes, it doesn't affect you, but it does affect us! The ladies immediately became uneasy.
Fortunately, the King of Qi sent someone to deliver a message that the banquet was ready and that the meal would be served in the front hall, with men and women seated separately and separated by a screen.
Such a banquet has never been held before; it is quite novel.
Ji Yingying and Prince Qi sat in the main seats. As soon as they sat down, the dishes were served. Each dish looked very appetizing.
[Oh ho ho~ My detective brother is really capable, the banquet he arranged was absolutely brilliant. Once these people have eaten, I'm sure my restaurant will be packed with customers!]
Everyone looked at the feast on the table, which turned out to be prepared by people arranged by Lord Ji.
Looks like I'll have to give it a try!
[I was just about to sneak into the kitchen to take a look, but you forgot all about it once you got into eating melon seeds.]
"This melon smells so good, do you think I could have a couple of drinks?"
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