Chapter 38: The Fake Daughter of a Prominent Family
Back to last night, ever since Ye Jiuzhou discovered that Qin Yiyi was somewhat similar to Wu Shuxian, he felt inexplicably uneasy for some reason.
This feeling of panic increased instead of decreasing when he returned to the Marshal's Mansion and received the investigation report presented by Ye You.
"Nothing suspicious?"
Ye Jiuzhou was flipping through the documents with a deep voice. Ye You sat casually opposite him. As they grew up together, they didn't follow so many rules in private.
He picked up the orange on the table and began to peel it while answering him:
"Well, the information we got from the investigation shows that they are just an ordinary mother and daughter. They have worked in the Su Mansion for more than ten years. Except for not liking to interact with people, everything else is normal."
How could it be normal? There was something obviously wrong with the way Aunt Qin looked at Ranran. Although there was no malice in her, she was a little too excited.
What is she so excited about? And the similar appearance... is it really just a coincidence?
However, Ye Jiuzhou read the information carefully twice and really did not find anything unusual.
He frowned and pondered, wondering what the problem was.
Ye You chewed the orange in his mouth and found his expression a little funny. He said jokingly:
"Maybe he has a crush on you and wants to seduce our heroic Mr. Ye."
Ye Jiuzhou leaned back in his chair, his aura was powerful and his expression was cold:
"Then we can't let her stay. Who knows if she will want to harm Ranran in order to achieve her goal?"
Ye You resisted the urge to roll his eyes and muttered:
"Everyone wants to harm your precious baby, so why not just tie him up and not let him go out or see anyone?"
Ye Jiuzhou looked at him. Do you think I don't want to? I dream of tying Ranran to my side, so that she can only see him.
But I can’t.
Ranran is a proud phoenix. She has ideals, ambitions and plans. He cannot be so selfish as to break her wings for his own selfish desires.
She won't be happy, and if she is unhappy, Ye Jiuzhou will be even more unhappy than her.
A bachelor will never understand this kind of feeling.
Ye You magically understood the contempt in Ye Jiuzhou's eyes. He cursed in his heart. So, is it so great to have a partner? !
Thinking of the news he overheard, Ye You deliberately asked Ye Jiuzhou: "Do you know where your sweetheart was born?"
Ye Jiuzhou picked up the remaining oranges on the table and threw them over:
"If you have something to say, please say it quickly. I don't have that much time to waste with you. I have to pick up Ranran tomorrow."
Ye You had so many dirty words he wanted to say in his mind, but he had to hold it back. His face turned red from holding it back. He just wanted to say them quickly and leave as he couldn't stay here any longer!
"When I was asking about the mother and daughter, I heard an old man from the Su family tell me an old story. It said that Miss Youran was not actually born in the Su Mansion. Mrs. Su was angry with Mr. Su, and she impulsively wanted to go back to her parents' home. Unexpectedly, she got a miscarriage on the way and gave birth prematurely. Fortunately, the family they stopped at happened to be able to deliver the baby, so the mother and daughter were safe."
Ye You curled his lips: "Otherwise you won't have your little wife."
A thought flashed through Ye Jiuzhou's mind. Born halfway? Ranran's age, similar appearance...
He suddenly lowered his head and looked at the report again. The hometown of the mother and daughter...
Ye You was confused: "What's wrong?"
Ye Jiuzhou looked up at him, with an indescribable chill in his eyes:
"Where is the family you mentioned who can deliver babies?"
Ye You thought about it carefully and reported a place name. He seemed to understand what he meant:
"Are you saying that family is related to this mother and daughter?"
He stroked his chin and said to himself:
"Yes, it seems that they really came from the same place. I didn't even notice it. No wonder they were able to enter the Su Mansion. Did the Su family take them in to repay their gratitude? But we didn't find anything when we investigated, which means the servants didn't know. So whether it is that family or not, I guess only Mr. Su and Mrs. Su know."
Ye Jiuzhou's heart was in turmoil. Could it be what he thought? He waved his hand to interrupt Ye You's chattering:
"You can go back. There's nothing to do here. Go back and rest early. You have to get up early to work tomorrow."
Ye You had a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat. Damn it, are you really treating me like a donkey? Are you exploiting me so openly, legitimately, and blatantly?
He sneered and stood up: "Sorry, I want to take a day off tomorrow."
Ye Jiuzhou said without even raising his head: "Three times the monthly salary."
Ye You pulled the corner of his mouth, smiling: "Sorry, I really have something to do."
Am I someone who cares about that little bit of money?
Ye Jiuzhou's expression was calm: "Five times."
Ye You thought about it again and again, okay, just do it to help the lovers. It was this guy who finally got his wish, so he had to help him.
He straightened his back instantly: "Deal!"
After Ye You walked out excitedly about the five times salary he got for free, Ye Jiuzhou's expression gradually faded. He clasped his hands on the table and twisted his thumbs together.
The scenes when I saw Qin Yiyi, the look in Aunt Qin's eyes when she looked at Ranran, and Wu Shuxian's face kept appearing in my mind. That mother and daughter were most likely the same family. The daughter was about the same age as Ranran and had a similar appearance to Wu Shuxian...
Ye Jiuzhou stopped spinning his fingers and his eyes became sharp. No matter whether it was what he thought or not, he would make it become not.
Because that is Ranran's home, her parents whom she loves and relies on, and her brother whom she is very close to.
He would never allow anyone to destroy or deprive Ranran of things!
Ye Jiuzhou hugged Su Youran and looked back at Qin Yiyi who was still kneeling on the ground crying and begging, and Su Zhengming who had an unfathomable expression.
No one can!
Su Zhengming seemed to sense something and turned to look at the three people walking towards the main building. Two tall and straight young men were carefully protecting the slender girl in the middle.
They were talking and laughing, playing and joking, as if they had no worries. Just watching them made one feel that time was so peaceful and quiet.
Su Zhengming was lost in thought. Su Youran turned around and met his gaze. She immediately smiled like a flower and waved at him with admiration, respect, and joy. Her clear and melodious voice sounded like beautiful musical notes. She was shouting:
"dad!"
Dad... come quickly, go home with us, Mom is waiting.
Su Zhengming couldn't help but let out a comfortable smile, and simply responded:
"Why!"
Dad is coming, right here...
Before taking a step, Su Zhengming glanced at Qin Yiyi, who was crying and in a mess, and said to Lin Sheng, who was standing beside him in a panic:
"Take her back and we'll figure out what to do with her later."
After saying that, he didn't stop, and took a few big strides to catch up with the person who was waiting for him with a smile. The moment his arm was put on again, and when he heard the sweet voice of "Dad" again, Su Zhengming's fluctuating heart slowly calmed down. This was his son, and his daughter...
No one can change.
Lin Sheng watched his masters enter the house one by one, and then he dared to run over to support the staggering Qin Yiyi, feeling distressed and angry:
"Didn't I tell you not to come up here again? Weren't you scared enough last time?"
Qin Yiyi grabbed his sleeve with her backhand, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw, and looked at him with a pair of eyes that were about to be swollen from crying:
"Brother Lin Sheng...Brother Lin Sheng, what should I do...what should I do? Am I going to be driven away? Will I never see you again?"
Lin Sheng helped her up with all his strength. Seeing that she was weak and almost collapsed, the air in his chest could not help but dissipate a little. He forced a smile and comforted her:
"Don't be afraid. I'll go to my father and ask for mercy. The master is not a mean person. There is still room for maneuver."
Qin Yiyi just kept nodding:
“Yes, Brother Lin Sheng…you must help me…I only have you…my mother, and my mother…if she knew, she would definitely beat me to death!”
She looked terrified, and her hands began to tremble. Lin Sheng held her with one hand and patted her back with the other:
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Let's not let Aunt Qin know for now. Let's not tell her yet. Wait... I'll go find my father in a while and beg him not to chase you away."
Qin Yiyi was at a loss and was coaxed by Lin Sheng back to the small building.
After Qin Yiyi entered the house trembling with fear, Lin Sheng wiped the sweat from his forehead. The pain from the wound on his back made him gasp.
His father did beat him up severely, because he was angry that he did not listen to the advice and still had contact with Qin Yiyi, and he was angry that he protected Qin Yiyi and almost got into trouble.
However, no matter how angry he was, he still felt sorry for his youngest son, so he was careful in his actions. After two days of recuperation, the injury would not affect his normal activities.
But this time it's different.
Qin Yiyi knowingly committed the crime, and Mr. Ye even personally wanted to kick her out. If he went to his father to beg for mercy again, his father would probably chop him to pieces.
What to do?
Lin Sheng was so anxious that he was struggling until the evening. He still didn't know whether he should go find his father, and what to say if he did.
Uncle Lin had no idea of his son's anxiety and hesitation. He was standing respectfully in a corner of the study with his head bowed, waiting for orders from the head of the family, Su Zhengming.
He knew what was happening at the door, but he didn't express any opinion and just followed his master's orders.
When the master told him to drive them away, he immediately took people to chase the restless mother and daughter away.
The master said that if he could stay, he would have to think about how to tell his wife. After all, his wife said that if he did it again, he would have to be kicked out.
Su Zhengming remained silent for a long time. He was holding a photo in his hand. It was old black and white and looked quite old, but the photo was still clear.
There is a man and a woman in the picture. The man is handsome and elegant, and the woman is beautiful and generous. They put their hands on their knees and smile at the camera. Their smiles are subtle and sincere.
Tears welled up in Su Zhengming's eyes as he looked at the photo. This was the first photo he and Wu Shuxian took after their marriage.
They had such a good relationship at that time. They had similar interests, common topics, and they respected each other and supported each other.
pity……
Unfortunately, he lost control of his situation and hurt her heart, and the loving couple eventually became strangers who were physically together but spiritually apart.
If you ask him if he regrets it?
The answer must be regret. I regretted it from the very beginning.
But he was young and full of vigor, and refused to bow his head or admit his mistakes, until his sincere heart was chilled to the bone.
Even if he was willing to bow his head, admit his mistakes, and beg for a start over, that person was unwilling to forgive him.
A tear fell silently on the face of the woman in the photo, a face that was very similar to Qin Yiyi.
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