Chapter 351 Hate to the End
Wu Yixuan and Gu Ruanci were at a loss for words, but they did not laugh at Wen Haiyue. After all, everyone has their own choices.
Wen Haiyue's unwillingness to admit defeat is also related to his childhood experiences.
"This will have to be studied after you marry the Second Prince, but I heard that those people from the so-called main branch of the Wen family have started to harass you again..." Gu Ruanci asked.
Wen Haiyue felt annoyed when she thought of this, and couldn't help but complain: "Yes, those people also followed the Wen sisters to bully us. Back then, our family was exiled to a remote place, and they didn't even recognize us as Wen family members. Later, we relied on my father's military achievements to make our way back step by step. As a result, the main branch of the Wen family became increasingly weak, and they set their sights on us again. Didn't you see it when the Wen sisters were here? A junior of the County Master Mingyue tried to bully others by taking advantage of her power. She came to my house and insisted on seeing my father and mother to discuss returning to the Wen family clan, but my father refused. Now that the Wen sisters are gone, the main branch of the Wen family has completely lost anyone who can stand up for themselves. They are pestering us again, saying that they were threatened and bewitched back then, and they had no choice but to oppose us for the sake of their families. Now that the main branch of the Wen family is almost dead, why don't we go back and take charge? They even want my father to be the clan leader..."
For Minister Wen's family, this version of the story should mean that happiness comes after suffering, but troubles also follow.
For the main branch of the Wen family, it was an eye-opener.
They were so shameless as to ask for help from Minister Wen's family. If something happened to their family again in the future, or if some promising person appeared in the main branch, I am afraid that the scene of the past would be repeated.
Now they just urgently need a patriarch who can bring convenience to them.
Wu Yixuan sighed softly, "Human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant. They didn't think about it. Since they had already made a choice back then, why bother to harass them again now? If Minister Wen could tolerate them once, would he tolerate them countless times? If it were someone else, they would have already taken revenge on them. It's only because your father is not cruel that he let them go. They really think that Minister Wen is just considering the friendship they had in the past."
Gu Ruanci nodded in agreement: "Yes, your family has gone through many hardships and finally achieved the status they have today. How could you easily let these people destroy your peace? Haiyue, don't take it too seriously. After all, these things are not your decision. But I believe in Minister Wen's character. He will definitely not associate with those who caused your grandfather's death in a foreign land..."
Wen Haiyue shook her head slightly, her expression complicated. "I did think so before, but now they've brought up the idea of proving it to my grandfather, and even given him a place near the front of the clan ancestral hall, wanting everyone to know that my grandfather gave birth to such a good son like my father. My father is a little shaken..."
After hearing this, Gu Ruanci didn't want to persuade her anymore.
She said bluntly, "Since that's the case, we naturally can't say anything more. Let's just listen to your father. You might not be willing to listen to our opinions. If your father really decides to return to the clan in the future, what we say today might actually hurt feelings."
After she finished speaking, her expression became noticeably colder, and she no longer had the enthusiasm she had just now.
Wu Yixuan also sighed. She knew why Gu Runci suddenly became cold. If it happened to someone else, it might be easy to understand, but Gu Runci was the kind of person who wanted revenge for her mother and was willing to kill even her biological father's family.
In her mind, the Wen family was a family of military generals, and they were decisive in killing people. There were some things they shouldn't hesitate about. But in this matter, those people were able to take advantage of the loophole. Gu Ruanci certainly couldn't accept it, and she didn't want to say more at the time.
Wen Haiyue felt mixed emotions when he saw this.
She understood the positions and feelings of Gu Ruanci and Wu Yixuan, and was also well aware of the disputes and complexities within her own family.
She said softly, "Sister Yixian, I understand your feelings. It's just... my father has always been filial. The fact that my grandfather died in a foreign land has always been a knot in his heart. This incident has really made him very embarrassed. I will also try my best to persuade him not to make an overly impulsive decision."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ruanci remained calm and said, "Sister Haiyue, you know, it's not that we don't support you, but this matter is of great importance. If your father insists on having his own way, he will be the only one to regret it in the future. The glory of the Wen family doesn't belong to your grandfather alone, nor does it belong to your father alone, but to the entire Wen family. If those people's goal is just to fight for power and profit, then your father's actions are playing into their hands, aren't they?"
Wen Haiyue nodded silently when she heard this. She knew that what Gu Ruanci said was true.
Upon hearing this, Gu Ruanci and Wu Yixuan looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.
They knew that the Wen family’s disputes were not something they could easily interfere with.
Wu Yixian said softly, "Haiyue, you must be careful too. Those people are cunning and treacherous. Don't let them trick you."
Wen Haiyue nodded gratefully. She knew that this was all she could do.
She whispered, "I will, thank you."
The three of them were silent for a moment, and then Wen Haiyue stood up and said goodbye.
"If the old man from the Ye family apologizes to you in the future, is willing to divorce the current old lady for your mother's sake, and disowns all of their children, acknowledging only your mother as their daughter, would you consider forgiving them?"
After Wen Haiyue left, Wu Yixuan looked at Gu Ruanci's expression and asked.
In fact, she probably knew the answer, so she asked deliberately.
What happened at Wen Haiyue's home just now must have reminded Gu Ruanci of herself.
Gu Ruanci's eyes flickered slightly when she heard this. After a moment's silence, she slowly said, "Sister-in-law, some things can't be solved with just an apology. The old man from the Ye family didn't do anything, but he was the most hateful, not only to me and my mother, but also to many more people. If he really wanted to repent, he should spend the rest of his life atoning for those who were hurt by her, instead of divorcing his wife and abandoning his children just to gain my forgiveness. Such forgiveness means nothing to me."
Wu Yixuan sighed softly when she heard this. She knew the obsession in Gu Runci's heart and knew that she would not let it go easily.
She said softly, "I was just asking casually, don't take it to heart. But it's not a solution to keep yourself trapped in the past. Sometimes, letting go of others is also letting go of yourself."
Gu Ruanci smiled slightly, but there was a hint of bitterness in her eyes: "I understand what you mean, sister-in-law. However, some things cannot be let go just by saying so. However, don't worry, I know what to do. My mother is dead, and any apology is useless to me. If he only wants to apologize because of my strength, I suspect he still wants to protect the person he was biased towards back then. In this case, I'd better be straightforward and hate him to the end."
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