Chapter 297 - 297: The Real and Fake Daughter
Chapter 297: The Real and Fake Daughter
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Pear Blossom Lane.
After Su Ergou went to school, Su Xiaoxiao took out three small book bags that she had sewn and hung them on the shoulders of the three little ones.
There were no books in the book bag, only a box of snacks, a bottle of water, and a sweat towel she had cut herself.
Today was also the day for the three little ones to learn from their master.
“Dad, we’ll go out first. You don’t have to lock the door later. I’ll be back soon.”
Su Cheng thought to himself that of course, he wouldn’t lock the door. He wasn’t not going out…
As soon as this thought flashed through his mind, Qin Canglan appeared at the door.
The Old Marquis, who was pushed in a wheelchair, came over with him.
“Aye?”
Su Cheng looked at Qin Canglan and then at Su Yuan’s father, not understanding why the two of them were together.
He scratched his head. “Um, you guys…”
Before he could ask clearly, the Old Marquis stood up from the wheelchair and came to Su Cheng with Qin Canglan. Each of them held one of Su Cheng’s arms.
Su Cheng glared. “What are you doing?”
The two of them dragged him into the carriage.
The Old Marquis sat back in his wheelchair.
He glanced at the empty courtyard and walked over to get the lunch box on the table before continuing to sit in the wheelchair.
The snacks Su Xiaoxiao prepared for Su Cheng were finally useful.
Su Xiaoxiao led the three little ones to the courtyard at the east end.
Knock, Imock, knock.
Su Xiaoxiao knocked on the door.
It was Deng An who opened the door.
Ling Yun was also there.
It was unknown if he had just woken up or if he had not slept all night, but his long hair was loose and he looked a little sick.
However, he was not really sick. It was just that he did not eat well all year round, so he was very weak.
“Mrs. Su!” Deng An was surprised.
The title of Madam Su was a mistake.
Deng An asked Dahu’s name. Dahu said it was Dahu, but he asked what his surname was. His full name.
Dahu thought for a moment. “Su Dahu.”
Su Cheng had indeed named the three little ones like this back then.
One was called Su Dahu, one was called Su Erhu, and the other was called Su Xiaohu.
However, everyone seemed to have neglected that surname. Only Dahu remembered it.
Deng An tnougnt tnat su xlaoxlao’s nusDana?s surname was su.
“Mrs. Su?” Su Xiaoxiao was even more surprised than Deng An.
Deng An said, “Is this… wrong? Your husband’s surname is Su. If I don’t call you
Madam Su, what should I call you?”
Su Xiaoxiao nodded. “My husband’s surname is Wei.” Deng An was speechless.
Su Xiaoxiao expressed her intentions to Ling Yun.
“It’s fine if you accept one. Dahu and Erhu are also very talented.”
Ling Yun looked at the three children standing in a row with a book bag on their backs.
He was about to refuse.
Su Xiaoxiao took out a large box of freshly baked snacks. “Freshly made date bean cake and soufflé.”
Looking at the smooth, fragrant, and non-greasy snacks, Ling Yun’s tongue was tied into a knot. He swallowed his rejection along with his saliva.
Ling Yun, who had sworn not to take in any disciples in his life, finally sold his integrity for two boxes of snacks.
When Master Zhang came out after washing up, he realized that Ling Yun had three more last disciples.
Due to the commotion created by Wei Ting, Qin Yanran’s arrival was also delayed. She arrived at Pear Blossom Lane an hour later than usual. After confirming that everything was fine, Su Xiaoxiao prepared to go home.
The two of them bumped into each other at the door.
The last time they met was at the Marquis of Zhenbei’s Estate. At that time, Qin Yanran was the high and mighty daughter of the Duke’s Protector and called the Old Marquis Grandpa, while Su Xiaoxiao was only the disciple of a doctor who lived among the commoners.
The difference in their identities was like heaven and earth.
However, who would have thought that in just half a month, that chubby little doctor girl would snatch everything that belonged to her and replace her to become the eldest daughter of the Protectorate?
Qin Yanran’s expression was extremely complicated.
Su Xiaoxiao’s reaction was much fainter.
She glanced at Qin Yanran with expressionless eyes, as if Qin Yanran was nothing to her.
In fact, that was indeed the case.
Compared to being tit for tat, being ignored was the most unacceptable.
Qin Yanran stopped Su Xiaoxiao. “Wait.” Su Xiaoxiao turned to look at Qin Yanran. “What’s wrong?”
Qin Yanran opened her mouth. “You…”
She was momentarily at a loss for words.
Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, “You want to ask about the Old Marquis’s condition?”
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Qin Yanran’s face.
Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes faded. “Looks like not.” Then there was nothing to say.
She was not familiar with Qin Yanran.
Was there going to be a hypocritical acknowledgment?
She didn’t even acknowledge Qin Canglan. Would she recognize an unrelated Qin Yanran?
Seeing her turn around and leave, Qin Yanran, who had never been ignored like this, suddenly felt aggrieved.
“It’s not my fault!”
She was born and raised in the Qin family and was raised as Qin Canglan’s granddaughter. She knew nothing about the grudges of the previous generation.
She had never framed anyone.
Why did this rich young lady give her a hard time the moment she returned?
The more Qin Yanran spoke, the more she felt that she had been wronged.
“We’ve already moved out of our original courtyard and moved into the remote and cold West Manor. I’ve been pointed at by the servants all day long… Do you know how those people criticize us behind our backs?”
“Why should I know?” Su Xiaoxiao interrupted her calmly. ‘What does your life have to do with me?”
Qin Yanran choked. “You…”
Su Xiaoxiao said calmly, “Don’t say that you’re innocent. I’m not obliged to sympathize with you, nor can I.”
Was it aggrieved to move into the West Mansion? Her father ate tree bark, ate Guanyin clay, slept in the cowshed, and worked hard everywhere at a young age. Who would feel sorry for his grievances?
Ergou grew up hungry and was very satisfied with any food he was given.
“You took a huge advantage and still have the cheek to cry in front of me. Who gave you the cheek?”
Qin Yanran was dumbfounded!
The daughters of the capital were full of twists and turns. If they did not say anything, it would seem that they were not knowledgeable enough.
Su Xiaoxiao’s straightforwardness was like a sharp knife that cut through all her hypocrisy.
Qin Yanran had never seen such a scene. She couldn’t find her voice for a long time.
Su Xiaoxiao continued, “You keep saying that it’s not your fault, so why are you running to me now? Are you trying to tell me that I ‘accidentally’ hurt an innocent daughter like you? Should I feel guilty? Should I not be at peace? Why don’t you go to heaven?”
The daughters of the capital cherished their reputation very much. Wasn’t she afraid that her reputation would be bad if word got out that she was so aggressive?
Or was she from the countryside and only knew such vulgar words?
Qin Yanran’s face was pale. “You… you can’t talk to me like that… I’m your aunt!”
That’s right. Even if she was not the eldest daughter of the Duke’s Protector, her seniority was still higher than hers!
“Mother!”
The three little ones only heard Su Xiaoxiao’s voice and came out to look for her again.
Su Xiaoxiao touched their heads. “Aren’t you in class? Why did you run out?”
Dahu said, “I miss my mother.”
Erhu said, “Erhu misses mother too.”
Xiaohu said, “Xiaohu misses you the most!” Su Xiaoxiao burst out laughing.
Qin Yanran looked at Su Xiaoxiao blankly.
Su Xiaoxiao was no longer as cold as when she was facing her. She looked at the three children with pure gentleness.
Wait, these little fellows were her sons?
They were inside too… going to class?
Zhang Qinshi came out.
Seeing the three children, he felt relieved. “The few of you are not allowed to run around, understand?”
“Teacher.” Qin Yanran bowed obediently.
Zhang Qinshi nodded. “Yanran is here.”
Qin Yanran asked, “Zhang Qin, did you… take in a few children as your disciples? Didn’t you say that you don’t take in disciples casually?”
Zhang Qinshi placed great importance on aptitude when taking in disciples.
Many descendants of powerful families wanted to engage him as their master, but he rejected them.
Moreover, he did not accept newbies. He had to have a few years of foundation.
“Ah, I didn’t accept them,” Zhang Qinshi said.
Qin Yanran heaved a sigh of relief. Zhang Qinshi looked at a certain prodigal man under the corridor and said angrily, “That person accepted it.”
Qin Yanran said, “It’s Senior Brother.”
“Senior Brother?” Zhang Qinshi frowned and glanced at Qin Yanran before saying, “He’s not your senior brother.”
Qin Yanran was stunned.
Zhang Qinshi said, “He’s my master.”
Qin Yanran was in disbelief. She stammered for a long time and looked at the three little ones. “Then they…”
Zhang Qinshi said, “They’re my junior brothers and your three little Uncle-Masters
They were her little Uncle-Masters. Wasn’t their mother’s seniority.. equivalent to her Grandmaster?
Had… she become that girl’s grandchild?!