Chapter 107 – The Widow’s Adopted Daughter (part 7)

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Li Su insisted.
“But, people are similar! You still need to have conclusive evidence if you are saying this kind of thing.”

Xiao Zhen Ting was a little helpless, but also a little happy.
It seemed that, even though she lived like this for many years, her character remained the same.
If an ordinary village woman heard of such a background, she would be happy to embrace it.
His cousin still maintained a sense of reason.

Xiao Zhen Ting lowered his head slightly.
“Actually, cousin has a birthmark on her body.”

As soon as he said that, Wang Bei Chen asked anxiously, “What birthmark?”

“Cousin has a red mole on the back of her neck,” Xiao Zhen Ting said.

Wang Bei Chen looked at her mother, excited.
Li Su knew that it was true when she saw Wang Bei Chen like this.
She touched her neck subconsciously.
Wang Bei Chen said, “Mother, there really is a red mole on the back of your neck.”

Xiao Zhen Ting smiled.
“Now you can rest assured! You really are my cousin, and your name is Li Su.
You were born into the Li family in Qian Tang.
Your father used to be an imperial censor and your mother was the daughter of a rich and powerful family.
The Li family used to be a prominent family in the last century, but it has now fallen.
That is why my aunt entrusted you to the Xiao family before she died.
It was just that, at that time, the river flooded and the news didn’t get to us in time.
By the time our family received the letter and sent someone over, it had been five months.
The person who went to get you went to Qian Tang, but found it empty.
We have let cousin suffer.”

Li Su also felt a little sorrowful.
It really was the law of the protagonist.
“Where do you want to take me now?”

“You are the eldest young lady of the Li family and a cousin to the Xiao family.
Naturally, you will be sent back to where you belong.
These few years when you were missing can be regarded as a dream.
Now that you have woken up, you should return to where you were originally,” said Xiao Zhen Ting.

“I can’t go back,” said Li Su seriously.
“The past six years weren’t a dream.
They were real.
I do not remember the past.
I don’t remember all the etiquette and knowledge I used to have.
The only memory I have left tells me that I am not the eldest young lady of the Li family of Qian Tang.
I am just an ordinary woman in the mountains.
Besides, how do you explain these six years? Also, what about my daughter, Bei Chen? What should she do?”

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“You don’t need to worry about this.
You don’t have any memories of the past because you hurt your head when you fell into the water.
We will ask for a famous doctor to treat you.
It doesn’t matter if you aren’t cured and that you still have forgotten everything.
You are still you.
You are my cousin and a cousin to the Xiao family.
When we lost you, the Xiao family felt guilty and uneasy.
Grandmother is already seventy years old and when she thinks of you, she cries.
Every year on the day you and your aunt were born, your grandmother will get sick.
Uncle, father, and a few brothers all miss you very much, especially second older brother who went to pick you up in Qian Tang back then.
Because he wasn’t able to get you, he feels shame and regret.
It took half a year to find you after we learned of your whereabouts.
Su Su, do you have a heart?” Xiao Zhen Ting said seriously.

Li Su sighed.
“I understood what you said.
I didn’t say that I wouldn’t go back with you.
I asked about what would happen in the future.
What will we do from now on? I have forgotten all the social etiquette and any relationships I had with people before.
I can hide in the house for the rest of my life, but what about Bei Chen? What should she do?”

“Mother, I can learn!” Wang Bei Chen said suddenly.

Li Su was dumbfounded and did not speak.

Xiao Zhen Ting smiled.
“This child is good! She is like a child of our Xiao family.” Then, he looked at Li Su and said, “Su Su, I remember that you were a very courageous child.
You were decisive and not overly cautious.
This child can’t hold a candle to you.”

Then, he whispered, “Cousin knows what you’re worried about.
After all, it’s normal for you to worry about this as you haven’t seen each other for so many years.
But, Su Su, cousin promises you that the Xiao family isn’t what you think it is.
We have taken back all of my aunt and uncle’s property and grandmother has been taking care of it for you.
After learning about you, grandmother bought the house next to the Xiao family’s house and put your name on its deed.
You have your own family business, so you don’t need to depend on somebody else.
Grandmother is just reluctant to part with you and wants to live together.
If you aren’t happy staying at the Xiao family’s place, then you can always move out later.
Grandmother has said in front of everyone that she will give you her dowry after she passes away.
Everyone agreed.
As for Bei Chen…”

Xiao Zhen Ting frowned when he talked about this.

Li Su and Wang Bei Chen looked at him immediately.

Xiao Zhen Ting smiled.
“Don’t get me wrong.
I don’t dislike Bei Chen.
In fact, all the younger generation are boys.
The women in the family dreamed of having a girl.
I was frowning at Bei Chen’s name.
Who gave her this name?”

Li Su felt a little guilty.
“I gave her the name.
What is wrong with the North Star?”

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Xiao Zhen Ting glanced at her.
“I should have guessed it was you.” Who would give a child such a name in the countryside? “When you were younger, the name uncle gave you was not good.
It was too angry of a name to give to the eldest daughter, so we had to change the name.
Uncle was not happy, so grandmother let you leave home for more than a month and didn’t let uncle see you.
She also said that if uncle didn’t want a daughter, then she still lacked a granddaughter.
She frightened uncle so much that he didn’t dare to hit you.”

When he remembered the past, Xiao Zhen Ting smiled helplessly.

“You grew up and have experienced so many things.
You should be calmer.
I didn’t expect that you would still be the same.
The name Bei Chen is too impressive and can’t be used,” said Xiao Zhen Ting.

“That uncle will give me a new name?” Wang’s second girl asked.

Li Su felt a little helpless.
This girl…

Xiao Zhen Ting smiled.
“It’s better to be called Si Qin.
Your mother liked the zither when she was younger.” Although, with how she was now, she may have forgotten how to play the zither.

Li Su had a hand to her forehead for quite a while.
After all of that, this name had made a comeback.
She wanted to oppose it, but second girl liked the name and said, “Wang Si Qin.
This name is good.
Mother, I like this name.”

What could Li Su do? She couldn’t continue to go against their wishes.
Besides, her daughter liked it.
“Okay.
You like it.”

Xiao Zhen Ting saw that she had recognised the name and laughed.

The carriage made its way to town.
Xiao Zhen Ting first took them to an inn, which had hot water and clean clothes.
Xiao Zhen Ting found two maids to look after Li Su and her daughter.
Then, he went to deal with some matters by himself.

He had many things to do, such as cleaning up the traces of Li Su and her daughter.
He also had to figure out how to deal with the Wang family.
The family had humiliated and tortured his cousin.
Xiao Zhen Ting would remember this.
If he did not report this matter, then how could he be worthy of being her cousin?!

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At the inn, Li Su and second girl… Yes, because Li Su didn’t like the name Wang Si Qin, so she called her by second girl.
They happily took a shower, put on clean clothes, and had a nice meal.

Li Su sighed.
“Second girl!”

“Mother, my name is Wang Si Qin!” second girl said seriously.

“Okay, Wang Si Qin!” Li Su changed her tune.
“Have you thought about it? Do you really want to go to the capital and live with the Xiao family? Actually, I thought that, if what your uncle said is true and that I really have my own business, we can go to Jiang Nan to buy a few acres of land and live in peace.”

“No, mother.
I want to go to the capital.
I want to see what it is like and I want to live a good life.
Mother, I will learn.
Dad said that I am very smart so I can definitely learn.
I will not embarrass you,” Wang Si Qin said seriously.

“Silly child.
Mother is not much better than you.
How would you embarrass me? It is just that it will be difficult for you!” Li Su said with a sigh.
It wasn’t surprising that second girl had such thoughts.

“Mother, I’m not afraid of hard work.
I’m afraid of putting in hard work but not getting anything in return.
What is wrong with your daughter? Your daughter can stand tall.
Mother, I want to prove to everyone that I am no worse than anyone!” Wang Si Qin said firmly.

“Good child.
You are ambitious.
Your uncle believes you can do it!” Xiao Zhen Ting, who had been standing outside the door listening for a while, couldn’t help but exclaim.

Li Su was startled.
Xiao Zhen Ting continued.
“Cousin, can I come in?”

“Come in!” Li Su looked at herself and Wang Si Qin.
They were both neatly dressed.
There was also nothing to hide.

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“Don’t worry, Qin’er.
Uncle is very happy that you have such ambitions! Uncle has already written back to the capital and asked your aunt to find you a nanny.
Don’t worry, your aunt will arrange everything.
As long as you are willing to learn, uncle will definitely find you the best teacher!” Xiao Zhen Ting said with satisfaction as he looked at the now clean Wang Si Qin.

“Thank you, uncle! I will work hard!” Wang Si Qin said, excited.

Xiao Zhen Ting looked at Li Su again.
He suddenly remembered the scene of everyone playing together when they were children.
His eyes reddened and he hurriedly looked away, suppressing his tears.
“Look at you.
Even the child is this ambitious.
How old are you? Even if you have forgotten what you learned before, you can just learn it again!”

Li Su laughed.
She wasn’t afraid to start over.
Anyway, there was no entertainment in ancient times.
She was afraid that she would be involved in the turmoil in the capital again.
Was there someone with the surname Xiao there? She wasn’t sure if they were on the right side.
The emperor hadn’t ascended the throne yet.
What was the regent’s title before he became the regent? If she could remember it, then she could remind them not to get close to him.

Yong An Hou Mansion, in the capital, was where Xiao Zhen Ting lived.
He was in the Qing Ning courtyard.

The wife of the fourth young master, Mrs.
Wan, received a letter from her husband, who ordered her to open it quickly.
After she read it, she was a little embarrassed.
The nurse saw this and asked, “What is the matter, fourth young madam?”

Mrs.
Wan handed the letter over.
“Look at this, nanny.”

The nanny quickly read the letter.
“The fourth young master asked you to find a nanny for the young miss?”

Mrs.
Wan nodded.
“It isn’t difficult to find a nanny.
Mother can go to the palace and ask.
However, I am afraid…” Mrs.
Wan’s mother was the An Kang Princess.
Her grandfather was Prince Qi, who is the current emperor’s mother’s younger brother.
After he died on the battlefield, Princess An Kang was raised and doted on in the palace by the empress dowager.
As Mrs.
Wan is her mother, she was conferred the title of county princess.
Yong An Hou can be inherited, but along with it is an irreplaceable title.
It shows the deep trust of His Majesty.
Eldest aunt is Madam Yong An Hou and the daughter of His Majesty, Princess Qing Shan.”

“Are you worried that the young miss will have lofty aspirations and won’t be clear about these things?” asked the nurse.

Mrs.
Wan nodded.
She and her husband had a very good relationship, and she understood that her husband felt indebted to this young lady.
So, it was a matter that needed to be handled properly.

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