Chapter 118 An unexpected surprise
Madam Ji seemed to be recalling something from many years ago, and she whispered, "The third place winner in the imperial examination in the third year of Cheng'an..."
"The third year of Cheng'an? It's already the twenty-seventh year of Cheng'an... and my father was the top scholar that year. Mother, you..."
Ji Ruzhen seemed to be hesitant to speak.
After Mrs. Ji thought of that man, the more she thought about it, the more she felt that Chunzhi looked like him.
In the third year of Cheng'an, Madam Ji was still unmarried. Her father was the Minister of Personnel and had long planned to choose the most favored son-in-law from among the new imperial examination candidates.
Mrs. Ji was young at that time, and she fell in love with the third place winner at first sight. Her father also thought that the third place winner had real talent and good looks, so he wanted to marry him into the family.
Everything is ready at home, and we are just waiting for the third place winner to give his consent before we can have the wedding.
Little did they know that the third place winner already had a fiancée and was just waiting to pass the imperial examination so that he could marry his beloved.
He refused to marry his mentor's daughter and remained unmoved no matter how much he was threatened or tempted, insisting on marrying his fiancée.
In a fit of anger, Mrs. Ji married the number one scholar. Twenty years passed in a blink of an eye. The number one scholar she married rose to prominence and became the prime minister. However, the third place scholar who had insisted on refusing the marriage had angered the emperor ten years ago and had his property confiscated and exiled, suffering in a bitter and cold place.
Mrs. Ji has lived a very happy life these years and has not thought about that person for many years. It was not until she saw Chunzhi today that she remembered that person. Some people make you hate them so much when you think of them.
Seeing her mother lost in memories, Ji Ruzhen couldn't help but ask, "I heard from Lu Jingyun that Chunzhi drifted to Linshui Town ten years ago. She fell seriously ill and doesn't remember anything..."
"Ten years ago?" Madam Ji came to her senses. "What a coincidence! That man was confiscated and exiled ten years ago. And he does have a daughter around the same age as Song Chunzhi."
"Really?" Ji Ruzhen suddenly became alert. Chunzhi's origins were unknown. If she was the descendant of a criminal, then her marriage with Prince Chang'an would definitely be impossible. Not only that, Chunzhi could also be held responsible for her escape. She would never have a good life again.
Ji Ruzhen thought that she would have to resent Wang Yiyue every day in the future, and they would be together day and night. How could Chunzhi live a good life?
She wants Chunzhi to taste all the bitterness!
Madam Ji looked at Ji Ruzhen and knew what she was thinking. "Chunzhi may not be that man's daughter. It would be troublesome if we were mistaken. Besides... even if you want to take revenge, don't do it yourself. Just tell Wang Liuniang about it."
The person who hates Chunzhi the most now is Wang Yiyue.
Ji Ruzhen lowered her head and said, "Mother is right. I have learned my lesson."
The fact that Chunzhi might be the daughter of a criminal who escaped ten years ago was revealed to Wang Yiyue. Since Wang Yiyue hated Chunzhi so much, she would naturally not let her go.
Chunzhi is the best daughter of a criminal.
If not, it has nothing to do with their Ji family.
That's very good.
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At this time, at Song's house.
After Chunzhi and Song Wan'er sent the Ji family mother and daughter away, they returned to the courtyard.
Xiao Xinghui had already woken up and was stretching her arms and legs on the bed. When she saw her mother coming back, she looked at her with her dark eyes.
Chunzhi's heart softened when she saw Xiaoxing coming back.
Song Wan'er teased Xiaoxing and made her laugh back.
Song Wan'er also wanted to take Xiaoxing back. The little baby was soft and had a milky smell. She loved him very much.
The two sisters coaxed the child together.
Qingye stood by and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Chunzhi handed Xiaoxing back to Song Wan'er and looked back at Qingye. "Qingye, what do you want to say?"
"I think Madam Ji looks at the young lady in a strange way." Qingye said, "She seems to recognize the young lady."
Chunzhi said, "I also think Madam Ji's reaction to seeing me is a little strange."
Because it's too obvious.
A person like the Prime Minister's wife, who has lived to this age and has seen all kinds of people and things, yet she showed that expression when she saw her.
During dinner, Song Anlan and Huo Zheng returned to the Song residence.
Chunzhi told them that the Prime Minister's wife had come today and Mrs. Ji's reaction when she saw her.
Huo Zheng said, "Then I'll send someone to keep an eye on the Prime Minister's Mansion to see if Madam Ji has any unusual movements in the past few days."
Harue nodded, "That's fine."
Huo Zheng immediately ordered people to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to keep an eye on Madam Ji.
Song Anlan said, "It would be a pleasant surprise if we could find out who Chunzhi's biological parents are from Madam Ji."
It was indeed a pleasant surprise.
Chunzhi has been stranded in Linshui Town since she was nine years old. After a serious illness and a high fever, she forgot all her memories before the age of nine.
Over the years, she has also envied others who have happy families with harmonious parents.
Sometimes when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would wish she could find her family.
Unfortunately, no matter what she tried, she couldn't remember the things that happened before she was nine years old.
Now I can only rely on external forces to find my family.
Huo Zheng knew from the look in Chunzhi's eyes that she really wanted to find her family.
He poured a bowl of fish soup for Chunzhi and whispered, "Don't worry, as long as Mrs. Ji has any clues, I will help you find your family."
Chunzhi said "hmm" and reached out to take the bowl of soup.
Seeing this, Song Wan'er couldn't help but whispered, "We are also my sister's family."
Chunzhi picked up a piece of her favorite sweet and sour fish for Song Wan'er, "Wan'er is my sister, of course she is my family, and also... my brother."
Song Anlan said gently, "Wan'er and I are right beside you, so it goes without saying. It would be even better if we could find your parents and have them personally send you off for the wedding."
He and Wan'er's parents have both passed away, and they often think of the time when their parents were still alive during every festive occasion.
Chunzhi has been living in a foreign land for many years and has been living in the Lu family. She must be very eager to find her family.
After dinner, Huo Zheng accompanied Chunzhi for a stroll in the garden.
Song Wan'er was swinging on the swing, Song Anlan was helping to push it, and the brother and sister were talking together.
The flowers in the garden are in full bloom and the scenery is beautiful.
The cute little girl took off on the swing, and the gentle and handsome young man had a smile on his lips.
The brother and sister are a sight in themselves.
Chunzhi just glanced towards Song Wan'er, and Huo Zheng asked her, "Want to swing?"
"No." Chunzhi was afraid that Huo Zheng would carry her over without saying a word again, so she quickly reiterated, "I really don't."
Huo Zheng smiled and said, "Then what do you see Song Wan'er doing?"
"I was just wondering..." Chunzhi paused, looking up at the blossoming peach trees, "I wonder if I have a brother, or a sister, or even younger brothers or sisters."
She said, "I have been living away from home for so many years. I wonder if my father and mother are still worried about me, or if they have already forgotten me."
Huo Zheng reached out and took Chunzhi into his arms, gently patting her back and comforting her silently.
Chunzhi lay in his arms and whispered, "It doesn't matter if they forget me, as long as they are happy."
Huo Zheng hugged her and whispered, "They won't forget you. They must have been looking for you."
Chunzhi whispered, "I hope they are all well."
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