Marquis Anping was even more bewildered. His sons had somehow managed to plunder a bunch of things—or rather, bought them—that looked very novel and interesting, and they had given them all to his old mother!
It's nothing. Being filial to their grandmother is what these brats should do; it's their duty!
But why does he have nothing?
He looked around and saw that his hands were empty, while everyone else was having a great time. He felt like he didn't belong here. Was he being excluded?
Or is his gift yet to come?
Mothers are the most important, so naturally, making them happy is the first priority, and that's right. He should have that too!
Marquis Anping convinced himself that he had also given a gift, since his mother and wife had both. As the father, there was no reason for him to be left out and not give anything at all.
He comforted himself and felt much better. The more he thought about it, the more he realized it made sense!
After adjusting, he forcibly joined in the fun, wanting to have some fun too!
However, it seemed that no one else saw him and did not react to his performance; their attention was all on the small gifts!
Marquis Anping was a little angry, but seeing his mother so happy, he dared not interrupt or lose his temper, so he could only swallow his anger.
He kept muttering to himself, and he knew it! This family has changed!
It's becoming more and more unfamiliar to him!
These people seem to be a family, while he is not; he is an outsider, being slowly pushed out!
But he is clearly the pillar of this family, he is the master!
However, he found other reasons to convince himself that these brats must have used all their skills to ease the atmosphere and make their old mother happy, so they didn't have time to pay attention to him!
He understands!
But in the end, he didn't receive any New Year's gifts from his sons, and he slumped into a chair, lamenting his fate.
I'm completely baffled!
Where exactly did we go wrong?
As he kept rewinding his memories, he finally found some clues. It seemed that everything in the manor had become abnormal ever since Xixi disappeared!
They were all depressed, their eyes had lost their sparkle, and they were just empty shells moving around. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them walking corpses!
Moreover, his temper has changed, and his emotions are unpredictable!
well!
If Xixi hadn't disappeared, if Xixi were still here, how wonderful that would be!
In the past, everything at home was wonderful!
But now that I think about it, it was just that the truth was hidden by the beautiful image!
Beauty is shattered, and everything is revealed!
Marquis Anping sighed repeatedly and locked himself in his room. He wanted to calm down and clear his head, to recall everything clearly.
Actually, he wanted to remember everything from the past, to etch his daughter's voice and smile into his mind, because he was worried that he would forget her after a while.
No one in the manor found it strange, because Marquis Anping had done the same thing before, so no one paid much attention to it. Besides, it was Marquis Anping's own order, and no one else dared to disobey it.
In his dazed state, he dreamed that his daughter was still alive, and not just alive, but living a very good life!
He woke up in a rush of excitement, but as soon as he woke up, he regretted it, because he realized that he was just dreaming and that Xixi was nowhere to be found in reality!
If it were just an occasional dream, it would be a normal dream. But for several days in a row, as soon as Marquis Anping fell asleep, he would dream of his daughter. In the dream, his daughter would smile and ask him when he would take her home.
This is a bit strange. Marquis Anping felt that the dream was trying to tell him something!
He couldn't interpret his dream himself, so he decided to go see a master!
He didn't mention a word about his dream about his daughter to anyone; only he knew about it!
Before the end of the first lunar month, everything was covered in white, and the cold wind was howling.
Marquis Anping said he had something to do and needed to go out. He had made all the arrangements in advance, and ostensibly only took one attendant with him. He got into the carriage and set off.
No one in the manor said much. Marquis Anping usually did whatever he wanted, and everyone was used to it.
However, Su Luolin was wary; he didn't think his father was going to meet friends.
Judging from his father's expression, you can tell he's hiding something!
Others might not be able to tell, but who is Su Luolin? He is the eldest grandson of the Su family. In the past, he wouldn't have thought too much about it, but things are different now. He has to grow up too, and he must be able to read people's expressions!
After his sister went missing, he even unlocked a new skill: the ability to read other people's minds—not 100%, but 99% accurate!
So, just by quietly observing his father, he could guess about seven or eight out of ten things!
Su Luolin was right; Marquis Anping was indeed not there to meet friends or attend any banquet.
Marquis Anping had learned his lesson. He changed his carriage several times and set off in three carriages at the same time, his purpose being to keep his destination a secret!
Because it concerns his daughter, he has to be careful now!
The enemy was hiding too well and had been holding back, making no further moves. He had to think twice. If his daughter was still alive and those people found out, he would be doomed!
One escape was a fluke, but how could it be so easy a second time?
Being suddenly attacked would likely be extremely dangerous!
By the time people find out, it will probably be too late!
Marquis Anping did not do anything wrong. He really shook off the people who were secretly following him. They were misled and went to other places. When they realized what had happened, they understood that they had fallen into a trap.
Meanwhile, Marquis Anping had safely and secretly arrived at the place he wanted to go. He was no less foolish than Su Luolin, and he disguised himself before going out so that no one would recognize him!
However, in front of the master, his mask and disguise were utterly insignificant. The master saw right through him, but simply didn't want to expose him.
Moreover, the master knew why Marquis Anping had come here without him having to say a word.
Marquis Anping understood that he was no match for the master, but he didn't hide his true intentions. A master is a master; if someone knows, they will know!
So he asked about his dream, and after asking, he looked at the master with expectant eyes.
Although he knew that looking directly at the master was impolite, he was eager to know, fearing that it wasn't what he thought!
I'm both happy and scared!
The master countered, "Does the benefactor wish to see you, or not?"
Marquis Anping almost jumped up. That was his daughter. Of course he wanted to see her. Was there even a question?
But he can't do that!
This is not a place where he can act recklessly!
He answered respectfully and devoutly, "Of course I want to see you!"
After waiting with his head down for a while, he still didn't hear the master speak. Marquis Anping thought that the master's silence was the answer, and he felt extremely uncomfortable!
A wave of heartache and pain washed over me, and my eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Is his daughter really never coming back?
Are those really the dreams that others have told them about?
Is it only the departed who send dreams?
"Benefactor, what you dream of is what you will receive!"
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