Chapter 52: Lin Daiyu Outside, Lu Zhishen at Home
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Chapter 52: Lin Daiyu Outside, Lu Zhishen at Home
Chang Kuo was feeling uncertain, and at this moment, his son’s questions were starting to annoy him. “What can I say! This matter came out of the blue; how could I possibly explain it clearly right away?”
Chang Sui'an ’s vision began to blur. “Father, do you mean to say that this matter… might really be possible?!”
“I can’t say for sure…” Chang Kuo’s gaze flickered, frowning as he calculated the time: “Suining is sixteen this year. Yao Yizheng entered the capital to take the exam exactly sixteen years ago and passed the imperial examination. His family is not from the capital; it’s hard to say if he had someone in mind before coming here… If he concealed the existence of a daughter to secure a marriage with the Pei family, that’s also not out of the realm of possibility.”
Saying this, he looked at Chang Suining and first tried to reassure her gently: “Suining , I know this is sudden, and you’re anxious, but don’t be too hasty… Right now, whatever we say is just speculation. Even if this matter is true, how to resolve it is not something the Yao family can decide alone.”
“Father, I’m not anxious at all,” Chang Suining said, looking at the one who was truly worried.
Chang Sui'an’s cold sweat was dripping down his forehead, his face as pale as if death were imminent.
“I’m not a daughter of the Yao family.” Chang Suining spoke calmly but firmly.
A glimmer of hope ignited in Chang Sui'an ’s eyes as he turned to his sister, reflecting like a dying flame: “Ning Ning… why are you so certain?”
Chang Suining replied calmly: “Intuition.”
Chang Sui'an : “…”
Better to think of it as imminent death.
“Father, do you still remember what His Highness said when he brought me back?” Chang Suining asked Chang Kuo.
Chang Kuo recalled for a moment and then spoke directly: “His Highness only said you were an orphan and that we must take good care of you… Other than that, he didn’t say much.”
“Then that’s it! Without parents, I can only be called an orphan.”
“Exactly!” Chang Sui'an quickly added, “First of all… the fact that I’m still alive means that Yao Tingwei doesn’t fit the criteria!”
Chang Suining : “…”
That was convincing, but it lacked a bit of politeness.
“However, I always feel… His Highness's words back then seemed to have some reservations.” Chang Kuo pondered for a moment and said, “Therefore, Suining ’s background is ultimately unclear.”
Chang Suining remained silent.
She never thought that one day, she would become that kind of person, leaving behind a heap of unclear words and actions, making it hard for people to figure out after her death.
“Suining , I won’t hide it from you. Over the years, I’ve tried to have people investigate your background…”
Chang Kuo looked at the girl in front of him, finding it strange that these words, which he had never been able to say before, could now be communicated openly with this sentimental little girl: “I’m not doing this to send you back somewhere, quite the opposite. I don’t want anything unexpected to arise in the future regarding seeking relatives, leaving us unprepared… Father is a simple man; do you understand what I’m saying, Suining ?”
Chang Suining nodded slightly, recognizing his choice of words.
“Unfortunately, nothing could be found.” Chang Kuo sighed, “So when I suddenly heard about the Yao family’s troubles, I couldn’t help but think about it!”
“Father doesn’t need to think too much; I’m just an orphan.” Chang Suining said, “If Yao Tingwei and that Pei family really think I’m a daughter of the Yao family, then they must be mistaken.”
“Right! They must be mistaken!” Chang Sui'an ’s eyes had turned red at some point: “But Ning Ning, you’re not an orphan. You now have four fathers and one elder brother!”
Chang Suining smiled at him: “I know.”
It was just… he was generous enough to count the other three fathers but still excluded Brother Qiao, which showed a determination not to give an inch.
Chang Kuo continued, “Perhaps Yao Yizheng really does have a daughter who was lost outside, or perhaps by coincidence, they found Suining … Otherwise, the Pei family wouldn’t have gone crazy without any evidence.”
Chang Suining nodded but thought of another layer—perhaps Yao Yizheng was indeed looking for “her”?
“In that case, it’s clear that they have misunderstood,” Chang Sui'an frowned tightly: “Should we clarify this with them so they can dispel this thought early?”
“What? You want me to go over and explain the misunderstanding to the Pei family with kindness?” Chang Kuo glared at his son—he was just about to praise him!
“Honesty is to be used in response to honesty, not to respond to the ignorant, rude, and arrogant malice,” Chang Suining said. “Even if we need to resolve this so-called misunderstanding, it should only be fair once the other party pays the corresponding price.”
If the Pei family hadn’t done anything, just out of suspicion and testing, it would be very necessary for both parties to clarify things to avoid trouble.
But right now, if all these speculations turned out to be true—
Then the Pei family had murderous intentions, and the real A Li had already been indirectly killed by them.
Therefore, there was absolutely no possibility for reconciliation.
“Right… that’s how it should be.” Chang Sui'an came back to his senses and said, “She has harmed Suining ; even if we go to confront her now, she wouldn’t admit it. In that case, Suining’s previous undeserved disaster would have been suffered in vain!”
He realized he had been foolish, solely focused on the fear of someone taking his sister away, rushing to clarify the matter, and momentarily neglecting such an important point.
“Exactly! If it really is the Pei family’s doing, this matter can’t end peacefully!” Chang Kuo didn’t hesitate at all, unafraid of the Pei family.
If these grievances could be swallowed by a child, then he wouldn’t be called Chang Kuo!
Chang Suining certainly understood him, knowing that he would seek justice for A Li, even if it meant losing everything—and that was why she dared to discuss this with Chang Kuo without reservations; there was a reason for it.
This time, there would be no collateral damage.
As long as this fire was used properly, they would just need to wait and watch the wrongdoer burn themselves.
She said to Chang Kuo, “Father, in my opinion, since this is only speculation at present, why not pretend we don’t know? There’s no need to rush into any actions.”
Chang Sui'an was puzzled: “Then how can we clarify this account?”
“Brother, do you remember why I wanted to go to the flower fair today?”
Chang Sui'an looked at her: “Sister, do you want to use yourself as bait…”
Chang Suining nodded: “And it seems that everything is going smoothly now, so we just need to follow the original plan.”
“What are we going to do next?”
“Didn’t I just say? There’s nothing we need to do.” Chang Suining said: “From now on, I won’t be going anywhere; I’ll just stay at home and rest.”
“Hmm… no rush.” Chang Kuo nodded seriously: “Only when the fish is starving can it bite the hook better.”
…
Thus, in the following days, Chang Suining truly stayed home, not going out, and spent her days in the martial arts arena.
One day, Xi’er watched as the girl could now try to lift a heavy iron hammer weighing dozens of pounds with both hands. Thinking about how the girl claimed to be resting at home, she felt this was clearly—Lin Daiyu outside, Lu Zhishen at home.
Xi’er was a bit worried and started counting on her fingers.
The girl had initially said that the amnesia would probably heal in about half a month, and now it had been a full fourteen days…
Only one day left!
Without thinking, Xi’er glanced towards the figure in the martial arts arena.
Very good… the girl had stopped swinging the hammer and was now running laps with small sandbags alongside Ah Che.
“Little A Li, you can do it! Once you finish this lap, I’ll buy you candied hawthorn!” Ah Dian was beside her, enthusiastically cheering for Chang Suining , though it would have been better if he hadn’t.
Watching this scene, Xi’er felt a complex mix of emotions as she remained silent.
She couldn’t shake the feeling that one day was indeed too tight, and it wouldn’t be enough for the girl to recover to her former self.
This was the ninth day of Chang Suining ’s “rest” at home.
And that day, after returning from the martial arts arena, she bathed, changed clothes, and picked up her pen to write a letter.
A letter from the Yao family—
Today, my keyboard is on fire!!
Good night!
(End of this chapter)
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