After saying that, he recounted everything he had seen and heard.
Shang Shaoyan: "...?"
Shang Yunlan: "...?"
The two exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled.
In their memories, Shang Xiao was a doting husband, and Cheng Lingxiu, though a skilled military commander, was also a gentle and kind person.
How could this happen?
That doesn't seem right.
Shang Shaoyan pondered for a moment and said, "Since it's amnesia, it's possible that your personality has changed drastically. Ah Chu, you've had a hard time these past few days, go and rest."
Then she looked at everyone and smiled, "We've discussed most of the matters for today. Everyone should go back and get some rest. We'll be heading back to the capital in two days."
Everyone knew that Shang Shaoyan and Shang Yunlan had something to talk about, probably a family matter, so they all left.
Soon, only Shang Shaoyan and Shang Yunlan remained in the tent.
Shang Shaoyan's carefully maintained composure suddenly crumbled, and she looked at Shang Yunlan with some unease: "They will definitely recognize us after they regain their memories; we are not the original owners."
Shang Yunlan sighed, feeling somewhat uneasy, but he gave Shang Shaoyan a reassuring smile: "It's alright, we didn't steal or rob. The original owner wanted to return to their places early, so don't blame us."
Shang Shaoyan sighed and said with a touch of melancholy, "But I've never had parents... If only they had kept their memories."
Shang Yunlan thought the same way.
Their parents passed away long ago in the 21st century. At that time, Shang Yunlan was three years old and Shang Shaoyan was one year old, so they had little memory of their parents.
The brother and sister have relied on each other for so many years, how could they not want to have a father and mother?
Every time Shang Yunlan took Shang Shaoyan to the amusement park, the two of them would look at the families with both parents coming and going, and feel extremely envious.
After they inherited the original owner's memories, they all agreed that the old Duke and his wife were very good and qualified parents.
Shang Yunlan's mind raced for a moment, but he still smiled. He patted Shang Shaoyan's head and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "If they don't want us and treat us like monsters, then we won't want them either. We'll live the way we did before, okay?"
Shang Shaoyan nodded and smiled at Shang Yunlan, saying, "You used to be both a father and a mother. After you marry a woman and have children, you will definitely be a good father."
Shang Yunlan: "..."
He withdrew his hand from Shang Shaoyan's head, expressionless: "Please don't say this in front of a single guy like me."
Shang Shaoyan almost burst out laughing, but he managed to hold it in.
But soon, her smile vanished. She stared blankly at the ground for a long while before sighing, "Brother, I always feel like I'm not strong enough. If I could be stronger, wouldn't... wouldn't I have fewer worries?"
Shang Yunlan looked at her younger sister, patted her shoulder reassuringly, and smiled, "It's precisely because you're too strong that you have so many troubles. If you were willing to confide in me or Qiao Xiuyu when you encounter difficulties, you would have far fewer troubles."
The two exchanged a few more words before Shang Shaoyan returned to his residence.
Qiao Xiuyu made several delicate and small pastries. When she saw Shang Shaoyan return, she smiled and stuffed one into her mouth: "Try it, I just learned how to make it."
Shang Shaoyan puffed out his cheeks, savoring the taste, then widened his eyes: "So delicious! Qilang, how come you can do everything?"
Qiao Xiuyu chuckled and pinched Shang Shaoyan's cheek: "I heard your parents are still alive, so I specially made these things. Let's celebrate."
Shang Shaoyan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly grabbed Qiao Xiuyu's sleeve, shaking his head: "No need."
She paused, then lowered her eyes and said, "I...I don't have parents."
Qiao Xiuyu was stunned.
Shang Shaoyan sat by the window, resting his chin on his hands, looking at the sunset. After a moment, he lowered his eyes wearily: "Ever since I can remember, my brother and I have known that we are children without parents—I've heard from others that my parents loved my brother and me very much when they were alive, but we don't remember it. What can a child remember?"
Children can't remember anything.
Shang Shaoyan sighed, then forced a smile: "I came here two years ago. At that time, the Duke of Zhenguo and his wife were already gone, so I felt somewhat at ease, as if I hadn't taken anything from them."
She paused for a moment and said, "But now, the Duke and his wife are still alive... I dare not see them. I'm afraid they will be sad, afraid they will hate me and my brother."
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