Chapter 198 The He Family Besieges the Third House
Madam Jin sighed softly, eyes full of pity, and walked over to hold her daughter-in-law's hand: "Su Yue, we are sorry for you. The woman Ling'er kept outside a few days ago was not someone I just met. I didn't want to tell you the truth to avoid making you sad, but I investigated that woman and found out that she was responsible for your premature birth."
"Before He Ling married you, he was dating that woman. The two of them had broken up, but He Ling softened his heart and when he sent her away from Kyoto, she tricked her into getting pregnant. She gave birth to the child secretly, and used the money He Ling gave her to leave Kyoto to bribe the doctor and switch your children."
Ning Suyue was struck by lightning as if from the blue sky. All the blood drained away from her face, leaving it frighteningly pale.
She asked in a trembling voice: "What about my child?"
Madam Jin's words were cruel and ruthless: "After I knew about this, I immediately went to look for our child. The child had been sold by her grandmother and married to a man in his forties. Fortunately, He Xu rushed to rescue her. Now I don't know what the specific situation is."
Chen Tang sighed inwardly, if Madam Jin didn't have some tricks, how could she control Grandpa He's heart?
What a great eloquence! With just a few words, she not only shifted all the blame onto her, but also made Fourth Uncle an innocent person who was plotted against.
At the same time, he also exposed the fact that Fourth Aunt's own daughter had been sold, making Fourth Aunt realize that this daughter was not as valuable as He Yang.
Madam Jin continued, "I know Ling'er has let you down. When the child comes back, we will all love her well. As for He Yang...it's all up to you to decide."
Before you calculate, calculate your heart first.
How could Fourth Aunt decide in such a short time not to want a child she had raised for more than ten years?
Chen Tang didn't need to think about it. No matter how complicated Fourth Aunt's feelings towards He Yang were, she would definitely soften her heart after seeing the tears in He Yang's heart.
Unfortunately, Madam Jin forgot one thing. The members of the He family present were all vicious wolves that would eat anyone they could get their hands on. With such a big handle on the Third House appearing before their eyes, how could they let go of this great opportunity?
Fourth Aunt is not a fool who can be played with by others. She just needs to delay the matter until He Xu comes back. Someone who understands the truth will know it.
He Yang stood in the crowd, tears in his eyes, looking at Ning Suyue from afar: "Mom..."
Ning Suyue was completely confused. In just one day, her filial son was no longer her son, and her loving husband already had a woman outside.
How could she make a decision? She had no idea what to do!
"Aunt, is what Grandma Jin said the truth? How much money would it cost for a woman to bribe an obstetrician and gynecologist in such a large hospital to commit the crime of swapping babies? You must not be soft-hearted until this matter is thoroughly investigated!"
He Yue's eyes were filled with excitement and fighting spirit. Her elder and second brothers were both cowards. Today it was finally her turn to speak!
When it comes to money, He Qi is not willing to be outdone. You know, he spends half of the money of their second house!
"Aunt Si, the last time I saw He Yang and Uncle Si having dinner with that woman, that woman even picked up some food for He Yang. He Yang definitely knew that he was not your child!
Over the years, Fourth Uncle must have used your family's money to support a woman outside. He must have bribed the doctor in the hospital to exchange the baby. He must have had at least a few thousand yuan. It took so much money over so many years. Fourth Uncle, a small-level official, could not afford it. He must have used your money!"
You know what, He Qi was really lucky, as he hit the nail on the head with just a few words.
But he forgot that Old Madam Jin still had money.
Yes, no one would believe that the old lady, who was always kind and easy-going, would harbor ill will towards her granddaughter.
He Yang suddenly became anxious: "Mom, I didn't. I just wanted to help my father send that woman away that day. I didn't tell you because I was afraid that you would be sad. I felt strange when that woman gave me food. I really didn't know that I was not your child! Mom, don't listen to them. I only recognize you as my mother!"
He Qi interrupted slyly: "Who knows if the matter is discovered, you are in a hurry to put the blame on others."
"Shut up!" He Yang was extremely anxious. Why were the second family so mean?
"Ahem... Dad, it's a fact that He Yang has a different identity. Since he is not a legitimate child, why not send him to another place." He Zheng couldn't help but make a suggestion. If his father didn't allow He Qi to be included in the family tree, then if He Yang was not expelled from the family, he would be the first to object!
At least he finally married He Qi's mother. He Yang is definitely an illegitimate child and his identity cannot be changed.
He Yang still wanted to argue for himself, but after seeing Madam Jin's look, he remembered what they discussed last night.
With a plop, He Yang knelt at Grandpa He's feet. He sobbed and cried, "Grandpa, I'm sorry to Mom and Grandma, and I'm not worthy of the title of a descendant of the He family... Please kick me out of the He family!"
He Ling knelt down and said, "Dad, it's all my fault. I've let Su Yue down. If you want to punish me, let me bear it alone. He Yang is only seventeen years old. He has been filial since he was a child and has never disobeyed his elders. When you said you were in a bad mood, he would come to cheer you up after school every day. When you said your legs hurt, he would study Chinese medicine at home and wanted to do acupuncture for you.
This is a matter for us adults, and the children should not be implicated!"
He cried like rain and slapped his wife: "Su Yue, this is all my fault. You know how smart and filial Yang'er is. We will take good care of our daughter, and we should also take good care of our son. Think about it, He Yang has brought you gifts every time he gets his salary since he started working. From childhood to adulthood, whenever you and I quarreled, he always protected you. Why should we involve children in adult matters..."
Ning Suyue saw He Yang shedding tears pitifully, and his stubborn temper was almost the same as hers.
This is the child she has taken care of since he was young!
"But Fourth Uncle, how did you know that Fourth Aunt's child was a girl?"
The scene suddenly became quiet.
Chen Tang's words were like a basin of water that instantly extinguished this "touching" scene.
She glanced at Old Madam Jin calmly and said, "Grandma Jin, when did you know that the baby was swapped? I heard that Fourth Uncle had sent that woman out of Kyoto. Since you have already found out that the baby was swapped, why didn't you bring that woman back and tell Fourth Aunt first, instead of coming to Grandpa for help?"
Mrs. He raised her eyes, with suspicion and vigilance hidden in her calm eyes: "Yes, I also want to hear, my good husband, my good mother-in-law, how did you know that my child is a girl, and after you knew that He Yang was not my child, why didn't you tell me the first time, but came to Dad instead?"
Madam Jin seemed to have anticipated this situation and sighed softly, "As a woman, I was also panicked after knowing this. Ling'er is my son, and you are my daughter-in-law who has taken care of me for many years. I don't want to make you sad, whether it's you or Ling'er.
Especially you, how could I not know your motherly love for Yang'er? Once this matter is exposed, the one who will be hurt the most is the child, and our family will surely fall apart.
Su Yue, everyone makes mistakes. I don't expect you to forgive He Ling for the mistakes he made in his early years, but please, for the sake of He Yang and the daughter you have never met, don't let the child be without a father.
As for why I know your child is a daughter, it's because He Xu went to check, and it just so happened that the matter was handled by the son of your father's friend in the military region, so naturally I knew a little bit more in advance than you did."
The suspicion in Ning Suyue's eyes had not disappeared, but her attitude had softened somewhat.
Suddenly, Chen Tang asked, "Grandma Jin, since people who have made mistakes should not ask for forgiveness, are you here today to ask Grandpa to keep He Yang in the He family, or to ask Grandpa not to punish Fourth Uncle?"
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