Chapter 656: Shang Hongchen: Abandoned by All, Estranged from Kin?

Father, mother, I am truly your biological daughter.

Shang Hongchen felt deeply wronged; she had just arrived home, and you already want to drive me out— is that appropriate?

Jiang Luolan and her husband exchanged a glance, quickly took her daughter's hand, lowered her voice and whispered: "Hongchen, tell Mother, what do you intend to do this time you've come back? If it's disadvantageous to Chen Chuyang, then Mother hopes you will leave immediately, never to return."

If not, that would naturally be best; Mother naturally hopes you can stay at home, staying as long as you wish.

Jiang Luolan was very worried that this daughter would come to cause trouble for Chen Chuyang; not only did she disagree, but the Shang Clan and Chen Clan would certainly not agree either.

I fear even her younger sister Shang Hongxue would not agree; Jiang Luolan does not want to create a rift between her two daughters, nor does she wish for them to become enemies.

Chen Chuyang is good; without Chen Chuyang, there would be no Shang Clan's present prosperity; Jiang Luolan remembers Chen Chuyang's kindness, and also the kindness of her two daughters; as for the eldest daughter, she can only help up to this point.

Mother, the daughter is not coming back to cause trouble for him.

"That's good, that's good, you frightened Mother to death; I thought you had returned after completing your studies to cause trouble for them." Jiang Luolan patted her chest, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hongchen, remember this: you must absolutely not be an enemy of Chen Chuyang; you may usually throw a little tantrum, and no one will care, but on matters of principle, you must absolutely not be wrong."

"Your younger sister also has a bottom line; do not touch it, and you will naturally be fine."

"Regarding the matters of the Heavenly Heart Sect, daughter, you had best not touch them, nor interfere."

The relationship between the Heavenly Heart Sect and them is clear to them, and they naturally also know some news.

In the present world, every power wants to act against the Heavenly Heart Sect; all that's lacking is the trigger.

Under the surging undercurrents, the eldest daughter's return—without looking, one knows there is a problem, and a major one.

Shang Yingnian and Jiang Luolan are not fools; they naturally suspect in this direction.

The daughter's return—those who come bear ill intent.

Whether she represents the Heavenly Heart Sect or herself, this point Jiang Luolan and Shang Yingnian need to clarify.

If it is the former, they will have Shang Hongchen return and not allow her to stay here.

If it is the latter, it doesn't matter; she may do as she wishes, but they cannot offend Chen Chuyang for the sake of the eldest daughter; the Shang Clan's rise cannot be halted, not even if this blood daughter tries to stop it—Shang Yingnian will not allow it.

This opportunity, after waiting how many years, has finally arrived; the people of the Shang Clan will not agree to Shang Hongchen destroying this rise; it is very likely the Shang Clan's sole chance, and no one can destroy it.

"The daughter knows that this time she returns, it is not to cause trouble for Chen Chuyang, but..."

Shang Hongchen thought it over and still told her parents: the sect's mission, and also to test Chen Chuyang's attitude—whether her master can be released?

As soon as she finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Jiang Luolan and Shang Hongchen exchanged a glance, communicating with their eyes.

A moment later.

Jiang Luolan opened her mouth: "Just that?"

"Yes." Shang Hongchen answered truthfully: "Mother, Father, indeed it is only this; there is no other task, no other purpose; the daughter has no choice but to return."

"If the daughter does not do it, then likely..."

Shang Yingnian never expected his own daughter to be forced; if so, the matter would be very troublesome.

She has returned, but unable to bring Tianlian Zhenren back; how will the Heavenly Heart Sect view her, and how will Tianmeng Daoist view her?

From now on, the daughter in the Heavenly Heart Sect will find every step difficult, and may even be targeted by those disciples.

Even dying in the Heavenly Heart Sect is not impossible.

The consequences are grave; Tianmeng Daoist appears not to have coerced anything, but in fact she has already issued an ultimatum: if not completed, do not even think of returning.

"Do you understand your uncle-master's meaning?"

Shang Hongchen gave a bitter smile: "Naturally I understand; the master cannot return, and the daughter should not even think of returning."

She also feels helpless; this matter itself is impossible to accomplish.

What the uncle-master cannot do, yet he has her do it— is this not obviously setting her up for a fall?

On the way back, Shang Hongchen thought it over all along, thereby understanding Tianmeng Daoist's plan.

Not doing it is impossible; she can only steel herself to return, but she did not expect the difficulty to be so great.

"This matter is not your fault; it's just that on Chen Chuyang's side, you might not be able to take Tianlian Zhenren away."

Tianlian Zhenren is on Longshe Shan; they naturally know, and are also well aware.

Chen Chuyang will not release the person; no one coming will help.

As for them, they certainly will not seek out boredom.

That son-in-law appears easy to talk to, but on matters of principle he will not relent; whoever comes, it's the same.

"I know; this is not about asking Father and Mother whether you have any solution."

Shang Hongchen must devise a win-win solution: not offending Chen Chuyang, not offending the sect, and still be able to bring back the master.

Achieve three gains at once.

Shang Yingnian glanced at his daughter, shook his head: "Impossible."

"You are too naive; as father, I cannot help you with this."

Shang Yingnian spread his hands, indicating he is powerless.

Jiang Luolan immediately said: "Mother also has no way; Longshe Shan—Mother will not go up there."

"The Shang Clan is very busy; Mother cannot free herself."

Shang Yingnian, seeing this, immediately said: "Father is also very busy; there are too many things needing me, I cannot leave."

Both immediately indicated they have no time, and will not accompany the daughter to Longshe Shan.

They will not do anything that would offend people; if it must be done, let the daughter do it herself.

Shang Hongchen: "……"

Looking at Father, then at Mother—formerly, they were not like this.

Formerly they treated themselves as treasure; now they treat themselves as grass.

Such a taste, such a feeling—who could understand?

Heartache.

Sour.

"Father, Mother, you really won't accompany me to Longshe Shan?"

"A daughter can't handle it alone."

Shang Hongchen, showing weakness, wanted…… to have her parents help her.

Jiang Luolan coughed: "I have something to handle, I'll go ahead, you all chat slowly."

After saying that, she turned and left, giving Shang Hongchen no chance.

Shang Yingnian hurriedly followed: "Dear, wait for me."

Thus, inside the hall, only Shang Hongchen remained.

Shang Hongchen watched her parents' retreating backs, blinking, blinking, blinking again.

Her eyes filled with bitterness and helplessness; at this moment she resembled a plague god, not a daughter.

Ah.

Does this count as being abandoned by all and estranged from kin?

She sat down and gave a bitter smile.

She sat upright in the hall for half an hour.

Shang Yue returned.

Upon entering, he saw his elder sister sitting in the hall, thought it was an illusion, rubbed his eyes, looked again and again, and confirmed it three times.

He hastily covered his mouth to keep from making a sound, turned, and left silently.

After walking just a couple steps, Shang Hongchen's voice sounded: "Third brother, where do you want to go?"

Shang Yue's expression suddenly changed; he wanted to quicken his steps and leave, but he found his shoulder held by someone, unable to move or escape.

Turning around, he forced a smile, rubbed his hands, and said: "So it's the elder sister who's returned; when did you come back?"

I miss you so much, elder sister, waa waa waa.

Putting on an act, he opened his arms, embraced his elder sister, expressing his longing.