EBE Chapter 23 Past Events
Chapter 23 Past Events
Granny Wen slowly stood up, looking at the Marquis with teary eyes: "My lord, I am Chanyi. Fifteen years ago, you asked me to abort this child, but I couldn't bear to. She was already more than five months pregnant, and I could feel her presence, so I decided to secretly give birth to the child."
However, it was very difficult for me to live alone while heavily pregnant. Fortunately, the third young master of the Wen family took pity on me and my child and was willing to provide us with shelter by becoming his concubine. Although my relationship with the third young master of the Wen family was completely innocent and there was nothing inappropriate between us, his care for me made the other women in the household harbor ill intentions towards me. I suffered a lot, and they even tried to poison me because they were afraid that the eldest son of the Wen family would crawl out of my belly.
After enduring six months of hardship, I gave birth to a daughter named Wen Wan. Originally, I planned to leave immediately, but because of the poisoning I suffered, Wen Wan was frail and sickly from a young age. I had no choice but to stay at the Wen residence, intending to leave once the child was better.
But who would have thought… Waaah, who would have thought that the Wen family mansion would be burgled overnight, and that they would even set fire to the main courtyard? Luckily, my daughter and I had lived in the most remote place, so we managed to escape quietly. But Wen Wan was only three years old, and she cried out in fear. We were discovered, so I knocked her unconscious and hid her in the cellar. I then led the pursuers to the cliff. They wanted to take me back to be their wife, but I refused and jumped off. I thought I was going to die, but I miraculously survived. However, I was seriously injured. After I recovered, I was worried about my daughter and returned to the capital to look for her, but I didn't know where she was. After asking around, I learned that my daughter had accidentally stumbled upon the Marquis's mansion.
I had intended to leave, but I couldn't bear to leave my daughter, so... that's why I came to the manor. I hope Your Excellency won't blame Wen Wan; she knows nothing."
Granny Wen kept weeping and begging the Marquis not to blame them, but she never mentioned leaving.
Upon waking, Wen Wan cried and said, "So, so I am a child with a father. Waaah, I always thought my father didn't want me anymore."
The Marquis had already felt pity and was about to step forward to comfort him.
Suddenly, she heard a noise outside the courtyard, and his eyes sharpened instantly. "Who's there?"
Outside the courtyard, Ali cried out inwardly, "This is bad!"
She never expected that her casual eavesdropping would uncover such a big secret.
No wonder Wenwan was like a firecracker, ready to explode at any moment. It turns out she's pregnant. Apparently, some women do become more irritable after becoming pregnant.
Right now, she definitely can't outrun the old marquis, whose martial arts skills are far superior to hers.
How to do?
Got it!
Ali flew a little further away, then walked angrily towards Wenwan's courtyard.
Naturally, they encountered Xia Deqing on the road, who was chasing after the "eavesdropper".
Upon seeing Ali, Xia Deqing's first thought was that she had overheard their conversation. He frowned and was about to question her.
How could Ali let him speak first? She quickly interjected, "Hey, Daddy? What are you doing here? Why are you so angry? Did someone upset you?"
Xia Deqing was taken aback and quickly composed himself. Thinking that perhaps she was unaware of the situation, he tentatively asked, "Ali, did you come to see Wen Wan?"
Ali: "Yes."
"Did you see anyone come by this area just now?"
"I don't know!" Ali looked completely innocent.
It's just pretending to be innocent; anyone can do that.
She's a cunning old fox who's lived two lives and seen thousands of people, you know?
Upon hearing this, Xia Deqing subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
Ali feigned surprise and asked, "Father, what happened?"
Xia Deqing hesitated for a moment and said, "It's nothing. But what about you? Why did you come this way?"
"I was in my room just now when someone threw stones at me and then ran this way. Although I didn't see who it was, I'm sure it was Wen Wan who hit me. She's the only one in the manor who has a problem with me, so I came here to confront her."
"..." Xia Deqing pondered for a moment, then finally felt completely relieved.
He's probably overthinking it.
Ali disliked Wen Wan, even hated her to the core. If she really knew this secret, given her impulsive temper, how could she still be speaking so calmly? She would have already taken a knife and killed Wen Wan and her daughter.
Xia Deqing put his hand to his mouth, coughed twice, and said, "It wasn't Wen Wan who hit me. I was here the whole time, so she didn't have a chance."
Ali thought for a moment and said, "Hmm, if it's not Wen Wan, then it must be Xiao Ge. I hate Xiao Ge the most. I'm going to find him and fight him." After saying that, she left cursing.
Watching Ali's departing figure, Xia Deqing's heart gradually calmed down. As long as Ali and Cui Fangshu didn't know, that was fine. Yes, Cui Fangshu! Just thinking of that name made Xia Deqing's heart jump again. "Could it be her? No, I have to go back and check if she's really asleep."
Wen Chanyi, who had chased after him, saw the Marquis preparing to leave and immediately pleaded with tender affection, "My Lord..."
Wen Wan looked pitiful: "Father..."
Xia Deqing froze. This "Father" had never elicited any reaction from him in the past, not even a hint of disgust. But now, it sounded different. She was his daughter, his real biological daughter, not his adopted daughter Wen Wan.
Xia Deqing felt a pang of heartache and a headache: "I need to investigate and deal with the people who were eavesdropping earlier. You all stay put. Only you, me, and Wen Wan know about Wen Wan's background. We absolutely cannot let a fourth person know!"
After giving the two a stern warning, Xia Deqing turned and left.
However, his silhouette gave the impression of fleeing in disarray.
Alas, he regrets it now. He thought that a small mistake he made back then was long forgotten after more than ten years.
did not expect……
Ugh!
How should he face Ali and her three children?
The only thing to do is to never let anyone mention it.
Xia De, please make up your mind to find an excuse to send them away another day, and give them a large sum of money, enough for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives.
After leaving, Ali was also deep in thought. This "good father's" attitude was off. His behavior during the day had made Ali feel that this adoptive father was very kind and doting towards her.
Looking at it today, it seems that the father's kindness towards "Ali" is somewhat artificial, or is it just an act? Then why put on such a doting act? And who is he trying to impress?
Similarly, was the kindness of her two brothers towards her also tainted? Then the people they gave her are unusable; not only are they unusable, but she should also be wary of them, lest they be there to spy on her.
Just then, her adoptive brothers gave her many gifts, so she went to the black market to buy some people.
Before returning, Ali had been hoping to experience family in the other world, but after returning, she no longer had any expectations.
Furthermore, thanks to her adopted sister's antics, she leveled up.
I only want to improve myself now, and I no longer expect this family's love, which is so indiscriminate.