Chapter 16: They Were Very Similar

F Father Xie Siyin hadnt expected for Xie Zhong to ask this and was a loss for a few moments.

Call him out. Theres no way Ill agree to him taking away my precious daughter without a word! Xie Zhong sighed. He had been a general for half his life and had devised countless strategies. There was no way he wouldnt know that his daughter had come to say goodbye.

Even as Xie Siyin hesitated, Jian Chen already walked out.

This commoner, Jian Chen, kowtows in salute to the Benevolent Prince. Jian Chen cupped his fist respectfully as he saluted.

What did you call this old man? Xie Zhongs eyes were once again filled with spirit and sharp as that of a hawks. Upon hearing this, Jian Chen looked towards Xie Siyin in confusion. Xie Siyin was also taken aback and fl.u.s.tered.

After a brief moment, Jian Chen dropped to his knees and knocked his forehead against the ground before calling out respectfully, This son-in-law, Jian Chen, kowtows in salute to Father-in-law!

Jian Chens lips trembled slightly in irrepressible excitement and happiness.

Alright, get up! This call of Father-in-law has been an entire seven years late in coming. Its this old man that has been wrong. Yinyin, hurry up and help this old mans dear son-in-law up! Xie Zhong nudged Xie Siyin dotingly. Xie Siyin was stunned, then her eyes filled with tears again as she walked over to help Jian Chen up.

Father, thank you! Xie Siyin wiped at the tears of joy that were spilling down out of her control.

What need is there to mention thanks when were family? Its enough that youre willing to forgive this old mans past stubbornness. Xie Zhong gazed at the couple in front of him with gladness and remorse in his eyes.

No matter what Father does, this daughter knows that it had been for this daughters sake. This daughter has always known! Their parting was soon. Xie Siyin couldnt help but throw herself into Xie Zhongs arms and cry.

Silly girl, what are you crying about? The fact that you can be with the person you like should be something happy. Jian Chen ah! As Xie Zhong comforted his daughter, his eyes also gleamed with tears.

This son-in-law is here! Jian Chen walked quickly to Xie Zhongs side. Xie Zhong reached out and pulled Jian Chen over, then pressed his daughters hand onto Jian Chens palm.

This old man has never begged anyone before, but now, this old man begs you, please treat Yinyin well. It was a simple sentence, but it contained all of the fatherly affection Xie Zhong harbored towards Xie Siyin.

Dont worry, Father-in-law, Jian Chen swears that he will never hurt Yinyin in this lifetime. If Jian Chen ever breaks this promise, let the Heavens punish my transgression with fatal lightning! Jian Chen understood what Xie Zhong was worried about, so he immediately lifted his hand and made this vow.

Father Xie Siyin could not stop crying. Nothing was more painful than a goodbye. In the end, Xie Siyin still bid her farewells and left the Benevolent Prince Residence with Jian Chen.

However, to Yao Mowans surprise, Xie Siyin had sent a request to see Jing Xin to Guan Osprey Palace. That night, as the moon and stars lit up the sky and the gentle wind caressed the earth, Yao Mowan headed to the old temple in the east. When she saw Xie Siyin dressed in a simple white garment with a simple hairstyle, she found the sight quite unfamiliar. Xie Siyin did not look as graceful as before, but she looked a lot more natural.

Is there still a need to wear a mask? Xie Siyin glanced at Yao Mowan as she asked this lightly.

When did you figure out that it was me? Yao Mowan slowly pulled off her veil.

I made the poisoned pastries that were sent to Guan Osprey Palace with my own hands. The matter was kept extremely secret, Yue Chan was the only other person involved. There was no way anyone other than someone of Guan Osprey Palace would know that its poisoned, so I had my suspicions right after you asked me why I tried to harm Yao Mowan. If it werent for the fact that I had been too stirred up, I wouldve realized at that time that it was you. Xie Siyin had grown up in a princes residence, so she was very familiar with the struggle for power that took place in the shadows. Yao Mowan had reason to believe that if Xie Siyin had interest in the Inner Palace, Xie Siyin would be her most troublesome opponent.

That simply? Yao Mowan lifted her brow skeptically.

Ive also doubted myself before. After all, everyone knows that the third daughter of the Yao Residence has been a fool since youth. However, when you directed me to take revenge on Ye Hongyi and I planned out that act, I became even more certain that it was you, Xie Siyin answered calmly.

You were the one that came up with that act, I had no part in it, refuted Yao Mowan.

Thats true, but that was because you had predicted what I would do. Since he had married me back then for the sake of getting the older generation of princes on his side, then Ill destroy that. In addition, I knew that there was no way he could do anything to my father with how strong my fathers current prestige is. This was one of the reasons why Xie Siyin schemed to make Ye Hongyi and her father have a falling out.

There should be a reason why Im doing this, right? Yao Mowan was very curious as to how much Xie Siyin had been able to figure out.

The reason is Yao Moxin! Difficult childbirth? I found this news to be suspicious from the first time I heard it in Palcho Monastery. As the Empress, she was naturally carefully taken care of by the imperial physicians from the moment she first conceived. If there was something wrong with the pregnancy, the imperial physicians would immediately work to fix it. It really would be difficult to have a miscarriage. Theres something suspicious about Yao Moxins cause of death and you seem to already know what it is, thats why you want revenge on Ye Hongyi. If my guess isnt off, Huan Caier and Yu Funings circ.u.mstances are also your doing. Youre currently shaving away at Ye Hongyis power. The person you want to put into power is probably the one who has always been loyal to Yao MoxinYe Junqing! Xie Siyins accurate a.n.a.lysis amazed Yao Mowan, but she didnt let it show on her face.

You think that Ye Junqing is also involved? Yao Mowans gaze darkened. Suddenly, she was hesitating over whether or not to let Xie Siyin leave.

No, based on how much he cares for Yao Moxin, if he knew that Yao Moxin had not died from a miscarriage, he wouldve already revolted to avenge her. There was no way hed be meekly accepting Ye Hongyis insults and humiliation. Xie Siyin became even more confident in her conjectures when she saw Yao Mowans expression.

Why did you come to see me? Yao Mowan couldnt help but sigh in admiration. It was fortunate that Ye Junqing wasnt as cautious and detailed as Xie Siyin, otherwise shed really have a headache.

I wanted to tell you that my father has already decided to give Ye Hongyi a fatal blow when the right opportunity comes. In addition, he now knows that theres a woman called Jing Xin who once saved his daughters life. So once the time comes, you can look for my father with the ident.i.ty of Jing Xin. Wasnt this precisely what you were aiming for when you advised me to go back to the Benevolent Princes Residence? Xie Siyin drew blood on the first p.r.i.c.k.

Haa, even if I dont want to let you go, it seems I have no choice. Where do you plan to go? Yao Mowan smiled as she gave up on her earlier idea. She suddenly felt that Xie Siyin was very similar to her. They were both very shrewd and intelligent, but they had both ended up falling for Ye Hongyis schemes. The only difference was that Xie Siyin was much more fortunate than her.

To the ends of the earth. In any case, we wont ever come back. Xie Siyins serious expression relaxed as a soft smile appeared on her face.

May you two find happiness! Yao Mowan gave her blessings sincerely.

Farewell forever! These two words were enough for Yao Mowan to feel relieved.

The day after Xie Siyin left, the Benevolent Prince stopped attending court meetings due to severe illness. However, Ye Hongyi was relieved to see that the other older princes aside from the Benevolent Prince didnt show much reaction. He thought that this was the result of his usual attempts to pacify the princes. He had no idea that they were already aware of Xie Zhongs intentions and were acting normal while awaiting an opportunity to strike.

Yao Mowans mood got a lot better now that she had finished dealing with Xie Siyins matter. Currently, she was in the courtyard of Guan Osprey Palace playing with Jewel. Meanwhile, Fluffy was lying below a pear tree and meowed a bit from time to time to prove that she wasnt too lazy.

Beneath the rays of the sun, the immortal phoenix tail hairpin dazzled so brightly it pierced the eyes. It made Yao Mowan look even more like a ethereal fairy who was so beautiful and pure that not even the pear blossoms could compare to the beauty of her jade-like skin.

Youve found out? Yao Mowan tossed the ball of yarn she was holding to Jewel as she looked towards Liu Xing who was jogging over.

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Credits: Translated by Chiyomira