"I didn't!" Before Mrs. Liu could speak, Sun Xiaoli quickly exclaimed, "That's not what I meant! I'm just afraid I've done something wrong..."
"Although my aunt and uncle treated me like their own child, I was still living under their roof and was always afraid of offending them."
"I'm asking sincerely, I don't mean to ruin my cousin's reputation... Aunt, please believe me..."
Sun Xiaoli cried and sobbed, heartbroken.
Hearing this, Madam Liu felt a pang of heartache and quickly embraced her, gently comforting her, "Of course your aunt knows you; you are the most innocent of all!"
After saying that, Madam Liu looked at Xiao Tuantuan with an extremely bad expression: "Don't talk nonsense here!"
Xiao Tuantuan's little face was full of seriousness. Upon hearing this, she said, word by word, "Even a five-year-old like me can understand the implication in your words, so why can't you, Madam, understand it? Or do you simply not care about Yuanyuan's feelings? Is Yuanyuan really your biological daughter?"
"Shut up!" Madam Liu shouted. "Where did this brat come from! He's got quite the sharp tongue! Yuanyuan! What kind of scoundrels have you been raising?"
"Such disrespect for elders shows a complete lack of upbringing!"
“I think Tuantuan is right, Aunt Liu. Over the years, you have favored Sun Xiaoli. Anyone who didn’t know better would think Sun Xiaoli was your daughter. Do you know how much injustice Yuanyuan has suffered?” He Lin looked at Liu Yuanyuan, whose face was pale, and said slowly, “Even if the evidence is right in front of you, proving that Sun Xiaoli framed you, you choose not to see it. Today, I will ask on Yuanyuan’s behalf, why is that?”
Han Weiwei also spoke up, "Madam Liu, I originally didn't want to pursue this matter for Yuanyuan's sake, but today I have no choice but to speak up."
Han Weiwei stepped forward, staring at Sun Xiaoli and said, "Sun Xiaoli and Liu Zhengyu have long been marital lovers, yet they want to frame me and ruin my reputation. What kind of good people can come up with such a vicious scheme?"
A hint of panic flashed in Madam Liu's eyes: "Miss Han, you can't say such things! How could Zhengyu and Li'er have consummated their marriage! And why would they frame you! Don't listen to the instigation of others!"
"Is the 'other person' you're talking about Yuanyuan?" Han Weiwei sneered.
Madam Liu was stunned, somewhat afraid to look at Liu Yuanyuan's expression, and stammered, "Of course, of course not!"
"Since Madam Liu doesn't believe me, then I'll have my mother bring the evidence," Han Weiwei said calmly. "I only hope that after seeing the evidence, Madam Liu will handle this fairly and not wrong her own daughter for the sake of someone else's child!"
Xiao Tuantuan kept a close eye on Madam Liu's expression, not missing a single detail on her face.
I have a feeling that Mrs. Liu knew about all these things...
For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely awkward.
Sun Xiaoli's mind was in turmoil, and her hand holding the handkerchief tightened slightly: "Auntie, I..."
"Since Madam Liu likes Miss Sun so much, why not make it a marriage between relatives?" Xiao Tuantuan suddenly suggested.
“How could my son marry her!” Madam Liu blurted out reflexively. Sun Xiaoli’s face turned pale, and Madam Liu quickly said, “What I mean is, Li’er deserves better. My son is not good enough for her.”
Han Weiwei scoffed: "Liu Zhengyu is not good enough for her, but he's good enough for me?"
He Lin and Liu Yuanyuan exchanged a glance, wondering why the topic had turned to this.
"It seems my mother won't need to give you this evidence. You must be aware of their plan."
"The Liu family is indeed interesting." After saying that, Han Weiwei turned and left.
Xiao Tuantuan immediately followed.
He Lin gave Liu Yuanyuan a look and then left.
Liu Yuanyuan stared at Madam Liu, her face full of disbelief: "Since you knew, why didn't you speak up for me back then, leaving me to suffer scorn and be unable to hold my head up in the academy?"
"Haven't you already explained things clearly? What difference does it make whether I say it or not?" Madam Liu frowned and said in a harsh tone, "But your cousin, after what you've done, how can she maintain her standing among the scions of noble families? How can she find a good marriage?"
"Cousin? Didn't she bring this on herself? Why should I bear the consequences of her mistakes?" Liu Yuanyuan shouted. "Her innocence is innocence, but mine isn't?"
"Do you even consider me your daughter?!"
"Do you know that if it weren't for Tuantuan helping me, I would have been bullied to death by Han Weiwei!"
"Would you only be satisfied if I died?!"
Madam Liu stared blankly at Liu Yuanyuan, whose face was streaked with tears. She opened her mouth, then slowly said, "Aren't you alright? Aren't you friends with them now? You..."
"Mother," Liu Yuanyuan wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and said, word by word, "Do you know why they came to the Liu family today?"
Before Madam Liu could answer, Liu Yuanyuan said directly, "It was to let you know that my cousin is two-faced, and to let you know the grievances I have suffered over the years. But do you know why they left? Because they knew that you were not unaware, but you just didn't care. You know everything my cousin did, yet you still chose her. So, does the truth still matter?"
"Since you like your cousin so much, then I'll just pretend I don't have you as my mother."
Liu Yuanyuan glanced at Madam Liu expressionlessly, then turned and left.
“Yuanyuan…” Madam Liu took a step forward, her brows furrowed deeply. “You child, I think you’ve been corrupted by that Xiao Tuantuan!”
"Aunt, what should I do..." Sun Xiaoli was extremely nervous. "Miss Han already knows about my relationship with my cousin. How am I supposed to face everyone from now on!"
As she spoke, Sun Xiaoli burst into tears.
The crying annoyed Madam Liu, but she could only patiently coax her: "Miss Han probably already knew, but the fact that it hasn't spread means she hasn't told anyone. Don't worry, your aunt won't let your reputation be ruined."
When Liu Yuanyuan saw that Madam Liu didn't call her back at all, she was completely heartbroken and ran out.
Looking at the bustling street, I didn't know where to go for a moment.
"Yuanyuan, over here!" Xiao Tuantuan's voice came from over. Liu Yuanyuan looked over and saw her friends waiting for her in the corner. She immediately smiled.
"You didn't leave?"
"We're waiting for you." Xiao Tuantuan held Liu Yuanyuan's hand and whispered, "Don't be sad, I'll treat you to a delicious meal at Erdong Restaurant."
Along the way, the group tacitly avoided mentioning the Liu family. When they arrived at the backyard of Erdong Restaurant, they ate and drank to their hearts' content.
When evening came, Han Weiwei and He Lin had no choice but to leave.
"Yuanyuan, come to my house," He Lin said quickly. "How about we do it like when we were kids?"
“If you can’t protect her, come to my house.” Han Weiwei raised her chin and said arrogantly, “I am the daughter of the prefect. With me as her backer, even her parents can’t do anything to her.”
Liu Yuanyuan looked gratefully at her friend, nodded, and left with Han Weiwei.
"What's going on?" Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng looked at Xiao Tuantuan and asked in confusion.
Xiao Tuantuan only mentioned that Madam Liu was biased; as for the rest, since it was a private matter for the Liu family, she kept it to herself.
"How can there be such parents in the world? They don't love their own daughter, but instead favor outsiders?" Chen Lingfeng exclaimed in surprise, speechless.
Chen Xingfeng shook his head, not wanting to say more.
"Let's go! We need to go back right away! Something's happened to your mother!" Chen Xiaoran suddenly walked in and threw the three children into the carriage.
Inside the carriage, Xiao Tuantuan was completely stunned, her mind seemingly exploding!
Mother, something has happened!
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