Chapter 104 The Truth of the Past Life
Zhao Yu hugged Xu Chumian tightly, as if trying to embed her into his arms. He took a deep breath, his voice trembling.
"Chu Mian, I know you hate her, but the truth about our past life should be found out. She was planning to send Mu Mu away—"
Xu Chumian interrupted Zhao Yu.
Her nose stung with tears. "You mean she left the person in the temple, waiting for someone to come and take her away, but in the end, she was killed by Consort Ning's men?"
With a life in between, no matter how you explain, it's hard to speak out.
Zhao Yu could only repeat "I'm sorry" over and over again.
Xu Chuming clenched her fists, her voice choked with sobs, "Let me go."
Zhao Yu held her tightly, as if if he let her go, Xu Chumian would disappear completely this time.
Warm liquid slid down Xu Chumian's neck, leaving her face wet.
Zhao Yu's voice rang in my ears, "Chumian, in my past life, it was my mother who did a bad job. She was wrong. I failed to protect you. You can hit me, scold me, punish me however you want, just don't leave, okay?"
“I was negligent before. I spent less time in the manor and neglected your feelings. I didn’t explain Shen Lingyin’s matter to you clearly. It was my fault. I always thought you would always be by my side.”
Xu Chumian exhaled, "Zhao Yu, let go of me."
Zhao Yu exerted great strength and did not let up at all.
"Chu Mian, I will take care of Consort Ning and Prince Cheng."
"No one can take away the identity and glory that belong to Mu Mu."
One day, when Mu Mu's identity is revealed, she will inevitably be brought back to the palace.
Xu Chuming was just an ordinary citizen; she couldn't make decisions for Mu Mu.
Zhao Yu gently stroked her back, "His Majesty has few children, only the Crown Prince and Prince Cheng. Mu Mu has me and the Duke's Mansion behind her, and no one in the palace dares to disrespect her. His Majesty is benevolent, and you and Mu Mu have a deep affection for each other. He will not let you be separated like this."
The truth will be revealed sooner or later, and Zhao Yu wants to tell Xu Chumian everything in person.
Whether Mu Mu moves into the palace or leaves to establish her own residence, Zhao Yu will find a way to make the two sisters meet.
Xu Chumian closed her eyes briefly: "Zhao Yu, let me have some peace and quiet."
Zhao Yu held her in his arms, leaning against Xu Chumian. He straightened up and lowered his gaze slightly: "Chumian, I'll give you time. I'll wait no matter how long it takes."
Xu Chumian looked up and stared at Zhao Yu, seeing the reflection in his eyes.
Xu Chumian took a deep breath, pushed Zhao Yu away, and wiped the tears from her face. "You're still injured, you should go and rest. I'll go out now."
Zhao Yu watched Xu Chumian's hurried departure.
After a long pause, he coughed lightly, blood trickling from his lips.
Upon hearing the commotion, Guan Yan immediately entered the room and was startled by what he saw. "Young Master, please take good care of this body."
Zhao Yu pursed his lips. "Have someone keep an eye on her, make sure she doesn't get sick again."
Guan Yan said, "I'll go and remind Dong Jiu later."
Xu Chumian is stubborn and doesn't easily change her mind once she's made up her mind. Whenever she's sad or upset, she hides away, doing nothing, not eating or drinking, as if she's competing with herself.
Zhao Yu waited until dark, but Xu Chumian never appeared again.
In another room of Lanyun Courtyard.
Xu Chumian huddled in a corner by the bed, the bed curtains folded down.
People outside can't see her.
After returning from Zhao Yu's place, Xu Chumian maintained this posture.
Xu Chumian's mind was in complete turmoil. She could hardly imagine that the death of Mu Mu in her previous life was full of conspiracies and intrigues.
No wonder Madam Zhang disliked the two sisters, especially Mu Mu; it turns out she had always harbored an unpleasant look towards Mu Mu.
From Zhang's perspective, she may not have been wrong; she wanted to conceal Mu Mu's background. However, without her and Mu Mu's permission, she personally sent Mu Mu to her death.
Although that path was unintentional.
But so what? Xu Chumian can't forget.
Even if she were reborn, she could never forget the pain of losing Mu Mu.
...
When Zhao Yu arrived, the room was quiet, and Xu Chumian was lying on her side with her eyes closed.
Her nose was bright red, her face was still wet with tears, her brows were tightly furrowed, and she couldn't sleep peacefully.
Zhao Yu moved very gently, and he sat on the edge of the bed for a long time.
He was heartbroken beyond words, but if he had to let go of Xu Chuming's hand, he would rather kill him.
...
When Xu Chumian woke up, it was just getting light. She got up and looked out the window.
But his gaze inadvertently fell on the folds of the bedside table.
Xu Chumian's eyes trembled slightly.
Zhao Yu came last night.
Xu Chumian's eyes were red and swollen, and she went to the bathroom to apply cold water to them for a long time.
Hearing the noise, Xiao Tao quickly got up. "Miss, why are you up so early?"
Xu Chumian shook her head.
When Xiao Tao saw Xu Chumian's eyes, she immediately stopped talking, "Miss..."
Xu Chumian said gently, "Xiao Tao, don't let anyone in."
Xiao Tao went out through the small door of the bathroom and saw Dong Jiu standing outside her room, and further away was Guan Yan outside Zhao Yu's room.
All three of them lowered their heads simultaneously.
Xu Chumian returned to the room and looked out the window as the sky turned from blue to white.
As dawn broke, a commotion came from the courtyard.
It's Mu Mu.
The little girl has only been training for a few days, but she seems to have grown taller and is full of energy.
Upon seeing Xu Chumian, the little girl rushed towards her.
"Sister, what's wrong with your eyes?" Little Mumu pointed to her eyes.
Xu Chumian smiled and simply said that she hadn't slept well last night.
She crouched down and looked intently at Mu Mu's face.
Last night, Xu Chumian tried to accept the truth.
Regardless, the sisterly bond she and Mu Mu have shared over the years is genuine.
So what if they're not related by blood? Mu Mu is still her younger sister.
She held the little girl in her arms.
Those are things I just can't bring myself to say.
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