Chapter 208 Assassination
Aunt Zhang was taken aback by Gu Shuyan's words and unconsciously widened her eyes.
"Don't you understand? Even though you did it perfectly, your face betrayed you."
As Gu Shuyan spoke, she pointed to her face, which held a hint of coquettish charm.
Although she had been keeping an eye on Aunt Zhang, this was the first time the two had met in this life and the previous life. It was because of this that Gu Shuyan saw Chunyan's shadow in her at first glance.
Previously, Gu Shuyan saw the shadow of Li Shi in Chunxiang. In addition, Fei'er mentioned that she felt a sense of familiarity when she met Aunt Zhang. Combining the two, Gu Shuyan came to the conclusion that Chunyan was Aunt Zhang's daughter.
Gu Shuyan couldn't believe there wasn't a conspiracy behind sending away a concubine's daughter to be a slave.
Aunt Zhang touched her face and smiled self-deprecatingly, "So it turns out my daughter and I look so alike? I had no idea."
"Over the years, whenever I miss my daughter, I can only catch a glimpse of her from afar. As her mother, I don't even know what she looks like."
Since Gu Shuyan had spoken so frankly, Aunt Zhang decided not to hide it any longer and began to tell the story with a sorrowful expression.
"Back then, when they wanted to send Yan'er to the eldest young lady's side, I originally disagreed. But I missed my daughter so much that when they told me that after Yan'er entered the manor, I could see her often, I nodded and agreed."
"I thought that once Yan'er entered the manor as an ordinary maid, my daughter and I could recognize each other. But a few days later, Yan'er inexplicably became the daughter of the Li family couple, while I became a lowly concubine of the Marquis of Yi'an's manor who could not appear in front of her. Even so, I am still very content, because Yan'er has become the eldest young lady's older sister. When the eldest young lady marries into a better family, she will certainly not mistreat her. This is much better than recognizing me."
At this point, Aunt Zhang turned to look at Gu Shuyan, her face instantly turning sinister.
"Just when I thought my Yan'er would get a good marriage and a good ending, you came back. You hate Gu Yingxue, and you wanted to drive her away, so you did. Why did you have to kill my Yan'er?"
When Chunyan's death was mentioned, Aunt Zhang became agitated instantly.
"If I had known this would happen, I should have killed you when you were still in Yuzhou. I really regret it! If you weren't here, the Marquis's mansion would not have changed at all, Yan'er would still be the eldest young lady's older sister, and she would still have a bright future. But you have ruined all of that."
As she spoke, Aunt Zhang suddenly stood up, pulled out a dagger, and lunged at Gu Shuyan.
"Miss!"
Pearl, who was standing to the side, was completely taken aback by Aunt Zhang's sudden action and immediately screamed in shock.
Fortunately, Gu Shuyan was prepared and dodged when Aunt Zhang pounced on her. Seeing this, Aunt Zhang was still not giving up and turned around to pounce on her again.
This time, Gu Shuyan was not so lucky. Just as the dagger was about to reach her, a folding fan suddenly appeared out of thin air and blocked her way.
"Brother Wenxuan!"
Gu Shuyan thought Xu Feng would arrive, but Xu Feng just stood aside, and it was Ji Wenxuan who made the move.
"What are you all standing there for? Take him down!"
Ji Wenxuan flicked his fan, sending Aunt Zhang flying to the ground, while Xu Feng, who had been watching the show, finally stepped forward and restrained Aunt Zhang.
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