Chapter 644: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 644: Reckless Response (1)
Listening to Mo Yan’s words, Xin'er gradually calmed down. She thoughtfully raised her head, seeing the peace in her sister’s eyes. She knew that her sister would do as she said, slowly letting go of her resentment towards that woman and striving to live a good life in the future.
Her sister was right. That woman gave her life, raised her, and once truly loved her. Just for that, she should be grateful. Besides, because of her, she has a kind father, a wonderful sister, and a lovely brother. What right does she have to hold a grudge?
Even if she was young and didn’t understand what that woman went through, she later learned from others and witnessed some things herself. She knew how harsh the second wife was, forcing that woman and almost driving their family to the brink of despair.
Strictly speaking, her father should hate that woman the most for making him lose face, but he never spoke ill of her in front of them. Once, when he was drunk, he held their hands, crying and apologizing, saying it was his fault that their mother left and that they were without a mother's love... Now, her sister's words finally made her understand that while it was wrong for that woman to abandon them and run away, it wasn’t entirely her fault.
The gloominess in Xin’er’s expression gradually faded, replaced by a bright smile. "Sister, I know what to do now! Our good days have just begun. If we keep holding onto the past and resenting those who hurt us, how can we be happy? Don’t worry, even if I can’t forgive now, I will learn to let go, treat that woman as a stranger, and live our lives while she enjoys her riches. It’ll be like she doesn’t exist!"
Seeing her sister truly come to terms with it, Mo Yan felt relieved yet slightly pained. Her sister had always been kind and understanding. Despite years of hopelessness, she remained pure and untainted by the world. However, growing up often came with pain. She hoped her sister could grow up safe and happy under her and their father's protection, eventually finding a loving husband to continue her happiness.
This incident seemed to deepen the bond between the sisters. They were not only siblings but also confidants. The events of that day would be etched in their memories forever, never fading.
The sisters tacitly agreed to hide what happened at the cloth shop from their father and brother. Since that person had a life she desired and a happy family, she was merely a passerby in their lives, no longer worth discussing. Therefore, there was no need to trouble their father and brother with this.
However, Mo Yan remained wary of Chen Ji. His ostentatious display suggested some power. A commoner who climbed up the ranks in just over a decade must have had some skills. She needed to understand him thoroughly to feel at ease.
After dinner, once night fell, Mo Yan returned to her courtyard and found the two dark guards Xiao Ruiyuan initially sent in a corner. She hoped they could help investigate Chen Ji.
As soon as she made her request, one of the dark guards took out a thick letter from his waist and respectfully handed it to Mo Yan. "Miss, the master instructed that if you ever asked about someone named Chen, we should give this to you."
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