allonlinenovel Chapter 395 The sins do not extend to family members
Chapter 395 The sins do not extend to family members
The Duke of Anguo's mansion closed its doors to visitors, and the people sent by Prince Chen were turned away at the gate and had no choice but to turn back.
However, neither Duke Anguo nor his wife knew why Yu Wan wanted them to close their doors to visitors.
At this moment, the two were sitting in the hall, filled with doubt.
As Yu Wan entered, the two exchanged a glance, and Duke Anguo spoke first, "Wan'er, what exactly is going on? Why did you suddenly close the door to visitors?"
Yu Wan remained calm and recounted in detail everything that the Prince Qi had told her about his invitation to meet with him.
He then stood quietly to the side, observing the reactions of the Duke of Anguo and his wife.
She was not the original owner of the body, and had not personally experienced the hardships the original owner suffered while living abroad. It was also difficult for her to truly understand the pain and guilt that the Duke and his wife felt for losing their daughter for more than ten years.
Therefore, she could disregard this matter, but she knew she couldn't expect the Duke and his wife to be equally forgiving.
Upon hearing this, Duke Anguo's face turned ashen, and his hand gripping the armrest trembled slightly, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.
Lady Anguo swayed, as if all her strength had been drained away. Looking at Yu Wan, her eyes quickly reddened, and then she suddenly covered her face and burst into tears: "So it was all because of me..."
It happened so long ago that she doesn't really remember it clearly.
I only vaguely remember that before I got married, I liked to attend poetry gatherings. At one such gathering, I talked about poetry with a man surnamed Shen through a curtain.
At that time, she only knew that the other party's surname was Shen, and knew nothing else, and the conversation did not go too far.
Lady Anguo could never have imagined that it would be because of someone she didn't care about at all that she would be separated from her daughter for more than ten years.
Lady Anguo wept bitterly, her heart breaking.
Duke Anguo supported her with heartache, his eyes slightly reddening, his voice full of pity and anger: "Madam, this is not your fault. It was that wicked man from the Shen family who was heartless and committed such an outrageous act."
When Xiao Yuwan went missing, they used all their connections, searched everywhere they could, and looked in every nook and cranny, but still came up empty-handed.
Looking at the Duke and Duchess of Anguo, who were overcome with grief, Yu Wan felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.
Her eyes reddened involuntarily, and she fought back tears as she softly comforted them.
Seeing her daughter like this, the Duchess of Anguo became emotional, pushed the Duke of Anguo away, and then hugged Yu Wan tightly and cried bitterly.
After a long while, she gradually stopped crying, but was still sobbing softly.
The Duke of Anguo felt heartbroken and took out a handkerchief to gently wipe away her tears.
After the Duchess of Anguo's emotions gradually calmed down, she looked at her daughter and asked in a low voice, "Wan'er, what are your plans?"
The Duchess of Anguo witnessed the affection between Yu Wan and Yun Shang.
Yu Wan looked at the two of them for a moment, then said seriously and solemnly, "I will listen to my parents."
Upon hearing this, Duke Anguo and his wife were both taken aback, and then they exchanged a glance.
Lady Anguo took Yu Wan's hand and gently stroked it, her tone kind and gentle: "When I learned of this, I was indeed filled with hatred and extremely sad. But the person who committed this crime is already dead. If Shen was unaware of the crime, the sins will not extend to her family, and we will not hold her and Yunshang accountable."
Duke Anguo nodded slightly, agreeing with his wife's words: "Although the evil brother of the Yun family has committed an unforgivable crime, the Shen family and Yun Shang's family have always been sincere to you, and we have seen all of this. If the Yun family can be honest with us and give us a reasonable explanation, there is still room for maneuver in this matter."
Hearing what the Duke of Anguo and his wife said, Yu Wan felt completely at ease.
She didn't spend much time with the Duke and his wife, but she knew they were reasonable people. However, even the most reasonable people can be affected by emotions when faced with such matters.
She was somewhat surprised that the Duke and his wife were so rational.
So Yu Wan smiled and nodded in agreement: "Father and Mother, that's what I think too."
Lady Anguo was puzzled when she saw that Yu Wan was smiling and did not seem to have any grudges.
She asked, "Wan'er, since you think so too, why did you argue with Madam Shen in public?"
The Duke of Anguo was more perceptive than his wife, and almost instantly realized what was happening. He said in a deep voice, "Is it because of the Prince of Qi?"
Lady Anguo was slightly taken aback and looked up at her husband.
Duke Anguo's expression darkened slightly as he continued his analysis: "Prince Qi is not telling us the truth out of kindness; he clearly wants to sow discord between Duke Anguo's mansion and the Yun family."
“Our Anguo Duke’s Mansion has always maintained neutrality in the court, obeying only the Emperor’s orders and not favoring any prince. However, Yun Shang stands with Prince Chen’s faction. As relatives of the Yun family by marriage, we are likely to be seen by outsiders as well. Prince Qi naturally does not want to see such a situation.”
Lady Anguo wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes, her face showing anger. "King Qi's intentions are truly sinister!"
She now understood why Yu Wan had argued with Shen Shi at the Yun family's doorstep.
They were putting on an act for King Qi.
But she still didn't understand. "Wan'er, why put on an act for Prince Qi? He wants to sow discord between our two families, but our Duke Anguo's mansion is not something he can easily manipulate or deal with. Why should we be afraid of him?"
Yu Wan smiled and patiently explained, "Mother, you and Father are naturally not afraid of overt methods. But Prince Qi is a cunning man; what if he uses underhanded tricks in secret?"
“He has always been eyeing the Duke of Anguo’s mansion covetously. We can’t always be on edge and on guard against him. Instead of worrying about what tricks he might play every day, we should pretend to fall into his trap and wait until Yunshang returns to the capital before making any decisions.”
Duke Anguo nodded in agreement, "Since he wants to sow discord between the two families, then let him have his way. Let's see what he plans to do next, so we can respond accordingly."
After pondering for a moment, Lady Anguo finally understood the pros and cons and agreed with the plan.
She thought about it again and became happy instead.
If Wan'er "breaks ties" with the Yun family, then wouldn't Wan'er be living in the Duke of Anguo's mansion for the rest of the time?
This was exactly what she wanted!
Lady Anguo immediately suppressed her grief, unable to hide the smile on her lips. She pulled Yu Wan towards the backyard, muttering to herself:
“Your yard is kept spotless by your mother every day, and she has also bought you a lot of new and fun things. Come on, let’s go take a look together.”
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On the other hand, Prince Chen truly believed that Yu Wan was about to break with the Yun family.
He learned that the people he had sent to the Duke of Anguo's mansion were stopped at the gate, and he couldn't help but feel anxious.
He not only regarded Yun Shang as a capable subordinate, but also as a close friend.
He had previously promised Yun Shang that he would look after the Yun family while he was away from the capital, but now he's even lost sight of his wife. How is he going to explain this to Yun Shang?
It wasn't that he was worried about displeasing Yun Shang, but rather that he himself felt ashamed.
Prince Chen planned to visit the Duke of Anguo's residence in person. As he passed by the corridor, he happened to see Wang Wanshu sitting under the corridor admiring the flowers.
Wang Wanshu looked much more haggard, her face was pale, and her eyes showed a hint of loneliness.
The moment Prince Chen saw her, he couldn't help but recall the absurd incident that day when she had tried to drug Yu Wan and climb into the bridal sedan chair herself.