"I..." He Manxue stammered, her eyes darting away, not daring to look He Sihui in the eye.

He Sihui pressed closer: "When I was in my senior year of high school, a master suddenly came to our house and said that you were in poor health and that my birth chart was too strong, which would bring misfortune to our parents and relatives. Your father then had the master analyze our birth charts and change our names. You haven't forgotten about that, have you?"

After losing her family, she was taken in by her uncle, who loved her like his own flesh and blood. He gave her everything that He Manxue had, and even changed her name to take the He family name because he was worried that she would be implicated by her parents.

How could she have imagined that her own family member, her only family member she could rely on, would have such ulterior motives?

Later, she failed the college entrance examination, but she didn't think too much about it, assuming that she hadn't performed well.

Her aunt advised her not to take the exam again if she failed, and even took the initiative to find her a job, telling her to work steadily and not waste her energy on the college entrance exam.

Living under someone else's roof, she felt embarrassed to keep repeating her studies, so she had to suppress her thoughts and think about earning money to repeat her studies and go to university after she started working. Therefore, she did not agree to her aunt's proposal to marry someone.

For this, her grandmother often complained to her, saying that she was immature and had let down her uncle and aunt's good intentions.

She felt guilty because of this, and thought that when she became successful in the future, she would definitely repay her uncle and aunt's kindness.

Miao Xiuqin's sudden appearance completely overturned her peaceful and beautiful life. It turned out that the beautiful life she thought she had was actually a false image woven with lies.

He Manxue retreated step by step, then suddenly covered her face and screamed in despair:

"Even if this is wrong to you, your parents are dead, and our family raised you. You should remember this kindness, right?"

How could you drive my parents to despair over such a trivial matter? Have you even considered how old Grandma is? What will she do with her life now that her only son is in trouble?

grandmother?

He Sihui was momentarily stunned. There were many things involved, but her grandmother...

"You don't need to feel guilty!" Ling Jiuyue, who hadn't spoken until now, said softly.

"You haven't wronged any of them. Shortly after your parents' accident, your uncle was promoted, climbing the ladder by stepping on his own flesh and blood. What right do you have to ask for gratitude!"

He Sihui swayed and tightly grasped Ling Jiuyue's hand:

"Xiao Ling, you mean...."

Ling Jiuyue nodded: "It's just like you think. You have an uncle abroad. Your parents were originally involved in scientific research, but because someone maliciously reported them, their qualifications were revoked. In order to prove themselves, they participated in a more dangerous mission."

After your parents sacrificed their lives, the authorities provided compensation for their sacrifice, and this compensation ultimately fell on your uncle and aunt.

Not only that, a few years ago, the foreign affairs of your grandfather and your parents were also investigated and clarified. A portion of the Yu family's ancestral property was returned, and these..."

Unsurprisingly, He Sihui was completely unaware of this.

"Haha, so that's why they were suddenly so nice to me back then, turns out..."

They used the money left by her parents to do her small favors, which was ridiculous. She was grateful for it and thought that her uncle and aunt really treated her like their own daughter.

"You're talking nonsense!" He Manxue pointed at Ling Jiuyue and cursed, "Where did you come from, you liar? You're deliberately trying to sow discord in our family. My parents... my parents aren't like that, how could they..."

Miao Xiuqin said with disgust, "Your parents aren't like that? Openly changing your cousin's name and stealing her university spot, what wouldn't your parents do? No wonder they gave birth to someone like you who steals other people's husbands and sons!"

"No, no!" He Manxue couldn't bear the blow and turned to run out. She wanted to find her parents and get some answers.

The He family and Su Mingguo's fate is sealed, but the trial won't be over anytime soon, and Ling Jiuyue is too busy to stay here with them while they wait.

In a few days, it will be Qin Limin's college entrance examination day, and she has to go and accompany her future sister-in-law.

Before leaving, she asked Miao Xiuqin, "Where do you plan to go after this is all over?"

Miao Xiuqin's eyes showed bitterness: "The lawyer that Xiao He found said that my marriage with Su Mingguo was actually dead in name only. He tricked me into signing a divorce certificate before he married He Manxue."

The Su family tricked me into marriage, and they will give me some compensation. I plan to take the compensation back to the capital. Although I can't find my brother, I still have an uncle there, so it's okay..."

Ling Jiuyue pondered for a moment: "Don't go back to the capital to find your uncle. Go to Haicheng to find your aunt. Your aunt and uncle are kind enough not to mistreat you!"

Miao Xiuqin was taken aback for a moment, but didn't ask why she couldn't go back to find her uncle. Anyway, she figured she could always trust Master Xiaoling.

"Master Ling!" He Sihui handed Ling Jiuyue something wrapped in red cloth:

"You've helped me see through so many people and things; you're my great benefactor. I know that in your line of work, there's a law of cause and effect. You've gotten yourself into so much trouble because of me. This is just a small token of my appreciation; I hope you won't find it offensive!"

When Ling Jiuyue opened it, she was surprised to find two gleaming, heavy gold bars inside. Their weight must have been...

"Comrade Yu, you..."

"Don't worry, it wasn't embezzled by my uncle!" Yu Sihui assumed she was worried the gold bars were stolen goods.

"My aunt secretly gave this to me when she came to visit; nobody in my family knows!"

At the time, she didn't understand why her aunt told her to be careful in her words and actions. Now, she realizes that her aunt probably saw through her uncle's family's hypocrisy long ago.

Ling Jiuyue held the gold bar in her hand: "I know that everything you gave me is innocent, it's just that your grandmother..."

Yu Sihui's expression was complicated: "She raised me, and I will be filial to her, but she..."

There are so many things involved here. If you say her grandmother knew nothing about it, she wouldn't be that stupid. It's laughable that she used to think her grandmother favored her.

Haha, so all that favoritism had its reasons. That old lady must have been worrying about her son and grandson's future while simultaneously praying with her hands clasped together, feeling guilty about what she had done to her daughter's family.

When Ling Jiuyue returned to the county town, Sun Yulan and Tian Yunzhen, along with their families, had already begun cleaning the courtyard.

"Mom, when did you arrive?"

"yesterday!"

"Yesterday?" Ling Jiuyue was taken aback. "Mom, Aunt, aren't you... scared?"

Sun Yulan glanced at her daughter: "What's worse than being poor? Your brother-in-law works at a guesthouse, which costs several yuan a night. He has his own house but doesn't live there; he insists on spending money outside. He's just wasting his time!"

Sunlight streamed into every corner, dispelling all the yin energy. Furthermore, the magic array she had set up provided nourishment, so people living inside felt comfortable rather than afraid. Therefore, Sun Yulan and the others felt nothing at all.

Yang Xingzhi came in carrying his load: "Hey, you're finally back! I have something urgent to tell you!"

"That guy, the one who went to Sister Song's restaurant last time..."

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