Chapter 291 Her love for him has never changed
Pei Siyan shifted his body, feeling that with her by his side, it wouldn't be a big deal to sever all ties with these so-called relatives.
Dou Wenyi stared blankly at the hideous scar on his back, utterly puzzled. "I've tried several different ointments for you, why isn't the scar fading? That shouldn't be happening!"
Even if it can't be completely eliminated, at least it won't look as bad as it does now.
A hint of unease flashed in Pei Siyan's eyes. He tugged at the quilt and said, "I'm a little sleepy. Let's go to sleep."
It wasn't that the ointment she made for herself was ineffective, but rather that he only pretended to apply it in front of her, and would wipe it off as soon as she wasn't around.
He wanted to keep the scar to constantly remind himself of his original aspirations!
The Wen family's affairs have been settled, but even if they are to be completely driven out of Tianning City, it will have to wait until Pei Siyan ascends the throne, and it will have to be kept secret from Old Madam Wen.
A few days later, accompanied by Pei Siyan, Dou Wenyi visited Madam Wen again.
The news that the entire Wen family would move back to their ancestral home in Longxi and that they would never be allowed to return to the capital had already spread throughout the Wen State Duke's mansion. No matter how heartbroken everyone was, they were powerless to change the situation. Upon learning that the Crown Prince was willing to visit them again, their thoughts began to waver once more.
Only Duke Wen and Wen Yannian were too ashamed to stay at the mansion, so they went out in advance to avoid it.
Pei Siyan and Dou Wenyi's group passed through the hanging flower gate and arrived at the old lady's longevity hall.
When Madam Fan saw them coming, she quickly came out to greet them with exceptional respect. "The old lady has just taken her medicine and is currently talking about the Crown Prince."
As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard a child crying inside, and a woman's voice scolding her younger brother. The voice was too low to hear clearly.
The bitter smell of medicine filled the room. The two walked around the screen and slowly went inside.
Madam Fan reacted before they could react, and immediately scolded, "...No manners! The old lady is unwell, how can she withstand your disturbance? Jinshu, why don't you take Lin'er away right now? What if he disturbs the old lady?"
"Grandmother, Aunt, please help me find my mother. We went to Cuifeng Nunnery, but she wasn't there. They... they all said my mother is dead..." The boy's clear eyes filled with tears.
"I won't leave, Grandmother...please!"
Dou Wenyi's heart tightened slightly, and she looked up.
The child was Wen Jingchu's son, Sheng Jinlin. He clung tightly to the armrest of the seat, refusing to let go.
His older sister, Sheng Jinshu, who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, was wiping his tears with a handkerchief, and said in a low voice with difficulty, "Alright, Lin-ge'er, stop making a fuss..."
Sheng Jinlin cried with snot and tears streaming down her face, her voice thick with sobs, "No, what did Mother do wrong? I haven't seen her for so long, sister, will we never see Mother again?"
Dou Wenyi frowned slightly, watching the scene coldly.
Pei Siyan's expression was complicated, his brows covered with a layer of frost, as if he hadn't seen Sheng Jinlin's tears at all.
But Madam Wen didn't say anything to comfort them. Could it be that she already knew about Wen Jingchu changing the medicinal materials?
Madam Fan gave a look to the servants, and immediately someone took Sheng Xiyue's two children away.
Old Madam Wen leaned against the headboard, her complexion much better than before. Upon seeing Pei Siyan, she quickly greeted him, a loving smile blooming on her aged face, "Yanqing, good child, what brings you here today?"
"National affairs are of utmost importance; don't worry about your wife."
Pei Siyan's expression was moved. "Grandmother, I want you to meet my Crown Princess Dou Wenyi, the person I will spend the rest of my life with."
It's unclear whether Old Madam Wen was aware of this, but she didn't mention the Wen family at all. With a smile on her face, she waved to her, "Good child, come closer."
Dou Wenyi pursed her lips and stepped forward naturally to greet her, "Granddaughter-in-law greets Grandmother."
Madam Wen nodded in satisfaction and instructed Granny Qin, "It's really good. Quickly bring me my most treasured jade bracelet."
Granny Qin took out a sandalwood box and took out a lustrous jade bracelet with excellent translucency.
Madam Wen handed over the jade bracelet, saying, "Good child, this is just a small token of my appreciation!"
I dare not refuse the gift from the elder.
Dou Wenyi accepted the jade bracelet respectfully and thanked her repeatedly.
"Yan Qing is a blessed man. From now on, you two should live a good life together."
Madam Wen turned to Pei Siyan and instructed him, "You must not wrong him."
"Mmm." Pei Siyan felt a warmth rise in his heart.
Madam Wen raised her hand, "The smell of medicine in this room is too strong. Madam Fan, take Wenyi to the courtyard for some fresh air."
Dou Wenyi understood that Madam Wen wanted to speak with Pei Siyan alone, so she sensibly followed Madam Fan and the others out of the room.
After everyone left, Pei Siyan smiled at his maternal grandmother and suddenly knelt down: "Your grandson is unfilial! Grandmother, you know everything, don't you?"
After a moment of contemplation, Madam Wen sighed with a wry smile, "They were hoping I would plead with you, so why would they hide it from me?"
“Child, you did nothing wrong. In the end, it is the Wen family that has wronged you and your mother. Your grandmother does not blame you. If anyone should be blamed, it is me. I have harmed Wan’er… I raised her to be too upright and kind.”
"Wen Zhisui and Wen Yannian are two good-for-nothings. They should have reflected on their actions long ago and atone for their sins."
Of these children, only Wen Wan was raised by the old lady Wen, while Wen Zhisui and Wen Yannian were personally raised by the old Duke. After Wen Jingchu was born, the old lady was getting older and spent a long time recuperating, so she naturally neglected to discipline Wen Jingchu.
Before we knew it, the children had all been spoiled.
It was her oversight!
"Your Highness, please get up. I had long expected this day to come. The Wen family's roots are in Longxi. We've been away for decades, and I've wanted to go back and visit for a long time."
Pei Siyan looked up and said, "Grandmother, I'm afraid your body can't withstand a long journey."
"You will stay in Tianning City."
Pei Siyan said sincerely, "Wenyi and I will definitely take good care of you."
Looking into his clear and sincere eyes, Old Mrs. Wen understood perfectly well that he was worried about her health.
She sighed inwardly, "Get up first. If I don't leave, the Wen family will stay in Tianning City. You will be an emperor in the future, and you can't let the Wen family become a hindrance to you."
Madam Wen understood his intentions. Pei Siyan was just like Wen Wan in temperament; he could never tolerate any wrongdoing.
When Wen Wan returned home, she fell seriously ill because she learned that she had been betrayed by her own father. Heartbroken and resentful, she became obsessed with her own problems. She no longer wanted to play the role of a loving father and filial daughter with the Wen family, and even considered severing ties with them.
She didn't go that far because of me.
But who would have thought that this incident would ultimately cost her her life?
Old Madam Wen's eyes were filled with the marks of time.
If she hadn't been so fixated on blood ties back then, and had instead offered more guidance and helped her see things more clearly, and if she had been willing to apologize to Emperor Muzong or even expose the Wen family to atone for their crimes, the outcome would likely have been entirely different.
It was the Wen family who ruined Pei Siyan's life.
Upon hearing this, Pei Siyan stood up. He suddenly felt that most of the pent-up frustration in his heart had dissipated, and those old stories were no longer so despicable and hateful. In any case, at least his grandmother's love for him had never changed!
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