Yan Shao voiced his speculation, and the living room fell silent.
After all, apart from Zhu Qianying, the other three members of the Yan family present were all once influential figures. Being tricked like this, and now knowing the truth, one can imagine how great the shock they felt!
Then, the first to react was Old Madam Yan.
"What are you still thinking about? Why don't we just arrest Yi Changxing and Zhu Junwei and take them back to Tongjia Village to find out the truth?"
Zhu Qianying glanced at Yan Shao again. Could it be that he had already taken the person back?
"Mom! We're asking you to go back, why are you arresting us?"
Yan Shao's words directly confirmed Zhu Qianying's guess.
"What did they say?" Old Madam Yan was an impatient person. Although she had become more restrained and easygoing in recent years, one could not simply hide one's true nature.
"For now, they won't say anything!"
"However, I'll find a way to make them talk!"
Zhu Qianying then understood the purpose of Yan Shao's series of actions.
"So, you agreed to let the police conduct this psychiatric evaluation not to find out if Yi Wei is really insane, but to find out if she really suffered a severe brain injury?"
Yan Shao nodded, "Yes, actually, I had already checked Yi Wei's hospital records from five years ago, but it's clear that Zhu Junwei is very clever; he even made those records flawless."
"Then, not long after I started to have doubts, this happened."
Actually, even if this hadn't happened, Young Master Yan was prepared to force Yi Wei to get checked out.
However, there was no need for Zhu Qianying to know about these plans.
Just like the matter of "inviting" Yi Changxing and Zhu Junwei back to Tongjia Village, Yan Shao was unwilling to let Zhu Qianying get too involved unless necessary.
After explaining the whole matter, Yan Shao, probably still worried that Zhu Qianying might overthink it, squeezed her hand and said, "Ying'er, let's go upstairs and talk."
Zhu Qianying originally wanted to refuse, but seeing Yan Shao's earnest expression, which even had a hint of pleading, she changed her mind.
She had no choice but to stand up, say hello to Yan Bo and his wife, and then follow Yan Shao upstairs.
As soon as they entered, Yan Shao pulled Zhu Qianying into his arms.
"Ying'er, don't be angry with me, okay?"
Zhu Qianying sighed softly, "Actually, it seems that you are also one of the victims now."
Zhu Qianying didn't know who to blame for this whole thing.
"Why couldn't I see through it back then!" Young Master Yan himself was filled with regret.
I used to think that what I did back then was for the sake of morality.
But now that we know the truth, the so-called morality has become utterly ridiculous.
Therefore, what Zhu Qianying said was actually correct.
In essence, this whole affair exploited Yan Shao's guilt and feelings for Yi Wei.
Five years ago, perhaps Yan Shao was the biggest victim.
But even he, the victim, doesn't feel he deserves any sympathy!
At this moment, Yan Shao could only laugh at himself and say, "My mistake was being too kind!"
Of course, the so-called kindness is just a euphemism; to put it bluntly, it's just plain stupid!
Seeing Yan Shao's complicated and conflicted expression, as if he wanted to die, Zhu Qianying felt a little sorry for him.
"Forget it, so much time has passed, why dwell on it? After all, we're just mortals, and no one can guarantee that they can remain 100% rational and clear-headed when it comes to emotions!"
Zhu Qianying's words finally made Yan Shao feel a little better. He hugged her again and held her tightly for a long time.
...
After recounting the events of five years ago, Yan Shao didn't stay at home for long, because he still had many things to do.
When Zhu Qianying saw him downstairs, Old Madam Yan and Yan Bo were still sitting there, looking solemn.
Clearly, even now, the two elderly people still find it hard to accept that their kindness and so-called morality have been exploited in this way.
It seems that the truth of this matter has a far greater impact on the Yan family of three than on Zhu Qianying.
"Dad, Mom, what would you like to eat for lunch? I'll make it!"
Zhu Qianying wasn't in a good mood either. She wanted to find a place to vent her emotions, and the kitchen remained her go-to spot.
"Let the chef cook, Ying'er, come and keep me company!" Old Madam Yan beckoned to Zhu Qianying.
Zhu Qianying quickly went over and took her arm, "Mom and Dad, I'll go for a walk with you!"
Yanbo said, "You two go ahead, I'm going to make a phone call."
Zhu Qianying took Old Madam Yan's arm and strolled out slowly. Old Madam Yan didn't speak, so Zhu Qianying remained silent as well.
The May sun was already scorching hot. The two of them couldn't stand it after walking a short distance on the main road, so they turned into a tree-lined path next to it.
At this moment, Madam Yan finally spoke, "Ying'er, if you want to scold, then scold. I also think I should scold."
Zhu Qianying thought that Old Madam Yan was so upset because she couldn't accept being used, but it turned out that it was because of her.
"Mom, it's not your fault. Actually, Yanhan and I weren't very strong back then either, otherwise, no one would have tried to break us up in this way."
Zhu Qianying had long since come to terms with it. Putting aside Yi Wei's ill intentions, the matter from five years ago was ultimately a problem between her and Yan Shao.
If her relationship with Yan Shao back then was as deep as it is now, then Yi Wei's antics were nothing more than a self-directed and self-acted farce.
"That's true, but ultimately, if I hadn't softened my heart back then, Xiaohan wouldn't have stayed to take care of you for so long, and you wouldn't have been driven away by this."
But Zhu Qianying didn't think so. "Mom, you don't need to take this on anymore. Yan Han isn't the kind of person who will obediently listen to his parents, is he?"
Upon hearing Zhu Qianying's words, Madam Yan immediately grabbed her hand anxiously, "Ying'er, please don't misunderstand. Xiao Han really didn't have anything for Yi Wei back then."
Originally, this matter had been put to rest, but now it has been brought up again because of this so-called truth.
Now that she had found out, Zhu Qianying decided to explain it clearly to Madam Yan so that she wouldn't have to worry about it so much.
"Mom, actually, the reason I decided to be with Yan Han is because he is the way he is now. The past is no longer important."
"Of course, I feel very uncomfortable hearing these things today, but it won't affect my decision, and I won't have any resentment or prejudice against Yan Han because of this. Because of Yi Wei, who is unrelated to me, Yan Han and I have already missed five years. We will not make such a stupid mistake again."
After listening to Zhu Qianying's heartfelt words, Old Madam Yan finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Ying'er, thank you for understanding, and thank you for letting go!"
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