Chapter 164 Outer Room
Xiao Yuyao's face was filled with despair. Her small face, which was already so thin that it was only the size of a palm, had wide-open eyes that gave it a somewhat terrifying feel.
This woman named Wang the Midwife must have been sent by the Princess and Qi Yuxuan to smear us!
How could she possibly be the child of her father and his mistress?
How could that be?
Was all that pampering and protection all these years just because she was an illegitimate child?
"What's wrong with Miss Xiao? Minister Xiao hasn't even said anything yet, why is she jumping out like this?"
"That's right, does she know she's an illegitimate child and is feeling guilty?"
"You're right, otherwise why would there be such a strong reaction..."
A few whispers came from the side, one after another assaulting Xiao Yuyao's psychological defenses, making her feel a chill run down her spine.
"Your Highness went to great lengths to find the midwife from back then and said such a cryptic speech, but I still don't understand Your Highness's intentions."
Xiao Su's gaze was fixed on Qi Yuxuan beside the eldest princess, and his expression spoke volumes.
What good will it do if he denies that Xiao Yuyao is his illegitimate daughter today? With only one witness, and after so many years, how many people will believe him?
Moreover, this has nothing to do with today's public announcement of changing Qi Yuxuan's surname.
The princess took a sip of tea, watching the man struggle for his life; it was truly utterly boring.
"Minister Xiao refuses to admit it to the death, so I have no choice but to let you all see for yourselves."
This time, the wait was rather long, as the guards brought in a woman who was tightly bound.
The woman was very well-maintained and looked to be only around thirty years old. Her small face, no bigger than a palm, was covered with tear stains, giving her a delicate, helpless, and pitiful appearance.
Her mouth was also stuffed with a cloth, and the corners of her mouth were so dry and cracked that they bled. She couldn't say a word at this moment, and could only make soft "woo-woo" sobs.
This time, Aunt Meng didn't step forward to pull the cloth out of the person's mouth. Instead, she slightly raised her chin and looked at Xiao Su. Although it was a question, her tone was firm:
"Lord Xiao, you can't pretend you don't know this person who has been by your side for so many years."
Gu Linyan had already left the capital and headed northwest, but before she could even reach her next destination, she was stopped by a group of soldiers in armor.
Upon seeing her, after the routine questioning of her life and age, they surprisingly took out a portrait from their pockets and began comparing it to her.
"It's her! Arrest her!"
"What are you doing?! I'm a law-abiding citizen! I've never committed a crime, what right do you have to arrest me?!"
Gu Linyan screamed in fright. Seeing that these tall and strong soldiers were reluctant to explain, she changed to a soft tone and coquettishly tried to soften their hearts and at least tell her the reason.
However, they were well-trained and incorruptible. They didn't even give her a sip of water during the two days they brought her here, let alone talk to her.
She was too weak to even speak. When the guard released her, she fell to the ground in a sorry state, the pain making her feel like she was about to fall apart.
But after seeing the people here clearly, and recognizing a few familiar faces, Gu Linyan's mind went blank.
Why are members of the Xiao family here? And why is Xiao Su still kneeling?
She was so hungry that she couldn't even think straight. When she saw the person clearly, she just wanted to faint on the spot.
Xiao Su looked at Gu Linyan with suspicion. She usually loved to dress up, but now her hair was disheveled, her face was dirty, and there was blood from her cracked mouth. It seemed that she had been captured for quite some time.
Even after years in office and possessing excellent self-control, he couldn't help but be startled at this moment, his pupils dilating in surprise.
Gu Linyan left the capital long ago, didn't she? Even if they went to Elm Tree Lane, they couldn't find her. Why was the Princess able to bring her here?
Did they already suspect something and send someone to follow Gu Linyan?!
The moment Lin Hui's gaze fell on Gu Linyan's face, she froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
The reason is simple: this face looks just too much like Xiao Yuyao's.
Even those unfamiliar with Xiao Yuyao could easily see the resemblance between this woman and Xiao Yuyao.
She could no longer deceive herself. She took two steps forward, pointed at Gu Linyan, and softly asked Xiao Su:
"This is the mistress you cherish so much?"
"Xiao Yuyao, is she also your child with her?"
"You sent my daughter away for the sake of a mistress's child, and she's been gone for fourteen years. If it weren't for Li Mama's sharp eyes discovering Yuxuan, she would never have been able to come back to me in this lifetime, right?"
Lin Hui's eyes were sore and dry, but she couldn't shed a single tear.
It felt as if a gaping hole had been ripped out of her heart, and now a biting, cold wind was howling through it, chilling and painful, making her shiver all over.
Xiao Su could no longer maintain his composure. Ignoring the fact that the chief princess hadn't told him to get up, he stood up on his own, frowning as he looked at Lin Hui:
"To question your husband in front of so many people, is this the upbringing of your Lin family?"
"Let's talk about these things when we get home; it's not convenient here..."
"Say it right here!"
Lin Hui suddenly shouted, startling Xiao Su.
She pointed at Gu Linyan, then at the terrified Xiao Yuyao, and screamed hysterically:
"Xiao Su! Do you remember what you promised the Lin family back then?!"
"I've been married to you for twenty-two years! Yet you've deceived us for at least fifteen years..."
In the crowd, Lin Kuangzheng had been pinching his thigh in distress. When he finally noticed the gaze of the Princess of the Upper House, he rushed out and stood next to Lin Hui.
"Hui'er, calm down. You're not feeling well and shouldn't suffer any more. Let's see what Her Highness does. She will definitely give you and Yu Xuan justice!"
Lin Kuangzheng then noticed that Lin Hui was trembling like a leaf, and even her jaw was chattering.
He was startled and quickly said:
"Hui'er, don't scare your brother, what's wrong?!"
Lin Hui glared at Xiao Su with furious eyes, like a vicious she-wolf, completely ignoring Lin Kuangzheng's words.
The onlookers were stunned by the unexpected turn of events and couldn't find their voices for a long time.
Wang the midwife's one-sided account cannot be definitively concluded, but since the mistress has been found and looks so much like Miss Xiao, the matter is almost certainly true.
Then look at the reactions of Minister Xiao and his wife, as well as Lin Jijiu, who is the elder brother of Lady Xiao's maternal family.
Wow, what a great show! They really made the right choice coming here today.
"Princess Min-young has arrived!"
Outside the main hall, Qi Minying arrived late with a smile.
Before she could even utter a word of congratulations, she saw that some people in the hall had fallen to their knees, and the eldest princess and Qi Yuxuan at the head of the hall also looked displeased.
"Looks like I've arrived at an inopportune time. What happened?"
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