Chapter 388: with translation of chapter title

391. Chapter 391 Cutting the Heart's Flesh

Princess Consort of Qi also thought that the Prince couldn't sleep at midnight, and had been thinking about some nonsensical things, feeling that the origins of Sui Sui's background were problematic.

As a result, what did she hear?

Princess Consort of Qi froze on the spot; after a long while, she then asked in disbelief, 'Your Highness, what are you saying?'

Although Prince Qi was unwilling to bring it up, since he had already decided on this matter, it would eventually have to be faced and made clear.

So, he soon said in a hoarse voice: 'When I entered the palace today, the Emperor gave me a document. Earlier, I hadn't suspected the good girl's origins because Chen San Niang didn't dote on her; I had doubts about the good girl's background and had asked the Emperor to help investigate. Now the Emperor has found out: the good girl is indeed not Chen San Niang's child, but she is Qing Wang Younger Brother's!'

Afterward, Prince Qi carefully related the information he knew today.

Sui Sui is not the child of Chen San Niang and Jin Yangzi.

She is the child of Prince Qing and his consort.

Princess Consort of Qi was stunned after hearing that.

She thought, fate sometimes is truly wonderful.

The first person Sui Sui met in Qingzhou was none other than Prince Qing, her biological father.

Although they had missed each other many times and failed to recognize one another.

But fate, winding around, would eventually let them meet as father and daughter.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, since the Prince had told her this matter, he had probably already made a decision.

What could it be?

Give up Sui Sui?

How could he bear to?

But to keep Sui Sui and keep this matter unsaid?

And he couldn't bear to.

After all, the relationship between their mansions is not bad.

Prince Qing also had such a pitiful experience.

Especially since he was injured last year in a vital spot, making it impossible for him to have his own child.

Sui Sui is his only bloodline.

So, this child, even if the Prince is unwilling, must be given up.

But they have already developed deep feelings for Sui Sui.

Now telling them that Sui Sui already has her own biological father, and that he will surely dote on her and feel immense guilt toward her.

What's the difference between this and directly cutting their flesh?

After hearing that, Princess Consort of Qi felt only a tightness in her chest.

She actually found it somewhat unacceptable.

She had loved this child for so long, cherishing, protecting, and loving him every day, fearing he might bump into something or be bullied by anyone.

Now someone tells her that this is not her child, and she must return him to the Qing mansion.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, it's not that she's selfish; she really finds it somewhat unacceptable!

Princess Consort of Qi opened her mouth to say something, but in the end couldn't utter a word.

She clutched her chest in discomfort; Prince Qi was startled and asked, 'Are you alright? Should I call Doctor Liu?'

Princess Consort of Qi just felt some discomfort in her chest, but actually she was fine.

Actually she clearly knew that having more people love Sui Sui wasn't a bad thing.

Her Sui Sui ought to be loved by more people.

But he is Sui Sui's biological father!

Princess Consort of Qi thought, she simply couldn't bear to part with this child!

But really, not let Sui Sui acknowledge her biological father?

How could she bear to?

Princess Consort of Qi raised her hand and waved it: 'I, I'm fine, just give me a moment.'

Prince Qi also felt uneasy; he helped smooth the consort's back, then said in a hoarse voice: 'I intend to tell the truth to Qing Wang Younger Brother; he... is not easy either.'

Prince Qi thought, he is not easy either; his pursuit of a daughter is almost turning him into a demon.

But Qing Wang Younger Brother is even less easy.

He has loved only that one person his whole life, and has only that one child.

Although I have no daughter, I still have a son.

But Prince Qing has nothing.

How could Prince Qi bear to truly let father and child meet without recognizing each other?

Having learned the truth, he couldn't bear to keep silent.

But Prince Qi also truly couldn't bear to.

Princess Consort of Qi understood his thoughts, took his hand, and softly said: 'Our Sui Sui deserves more love; although this is no different from cutting flesh from my heart, for Sui Sui I can endure.'

For the child's sake.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, she could do it.

Prince Qi also couldn't bear to.

At this moment, hearing the consort's words, he nodded: 'Even if it were someone else, even the Prince Chu next door, I wouldn't bother to tell him.'

Prince Chu is lascivious; not to mention his sons, his daughters are said to number over ten, and the concubines in his mansion are so many that the rear courtyard could hardly contain them.

But Prince Qing has nothing.

Thinking of these, Prince Qi felt extremely tormented.

He finally had a daughter after great difficulty!

Princess Consort of Qi eased her initial discomfort, then thought and said: "Actually this is also quite good; at least our Sui Sui has no relation to Jinyangzi Manor. I was saying, how could such a bad bamboo grove produce such good shoots as our Sui Sui?"

Speaking of this, Prince Qi also proudly raised his head: "That's right, our good child is naturally the best; Jinyangzi Manor had better not get involved."

Hearing him say this, Princess Consort of Qi smiled, though a bit forced, but at least it came from the heart: "Exactly, the people of the Chen Clan ought to be dealt with, right? Since Sui Sui is not their child, the matter of them taking a child and passing her off as a concubine's daughter of Jinyangzi Manor also needs some explanation—we can't let those who bullied Sui Sui live comfortably."

Before, they were afraid that revealing Sui Sui's background would let Jinyangzi Manor cling on and snatch away their child.

Now what are they afraid of?

Moreover, Chen San Niang stole Sui Sui, causing the death of the Princess Consort of Qing.

Someone like her—even whipping her corpse after death wouldn't quell the hatred!

Chen Dalang's family again abused Sui Sui in this way.

Let them off?

Nice try!

As for this matter, Prince Qi naturally had already appealed to His Majesty; now that the Princess Consort brought it up, Prince Qi quickly said: "Don't worry, I've already spoken with His Imperial Elder Brother—I'll also let Prince Qing know later; he will certainly take action to avenge his niece and to avenge his biological daughter—that is naturally different."

Upon mentioning his biological daughter, the Princess Consort of Qi's heart ached and her eyes involuntarily welled up again.

When she cried, Prince Qi also felt like crying.

Then the couple held their heads and began to sob.

Sui Sui turned over in her sleep.

She seemed to be having a wonderful dream, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Sui Sui indeed dreamed.

She dreamed of her mother.

Actually, she had no impression of her mother; her mother had passed away too early, and at that time she didn't remember anything.

But the mother who appeared in her dream was beautiful, and also very Gentleness.

She gently stroked Sui Sui's head, continuing to speak.

Sui Sui couldn't make out what she was saying.

Between them seemed to be a layer of something that muffled all sound.

Sui Sui also didn't know why she felt that it was her mother.

Clearly she didn't remember what her mother looked like, but she knew it was her mother.

In her mother's Gentleness caress, she slowly sank into a sweeter dreamland.

And Xu Lao Fu Ren of Jinyangzi Manor finally saw clearly that night what the concubine's daughter who would bring good fortune to Jinyangzi Manor in the dream actually looked like.

A completely unfamiliar small face, yet faintly carried a hint of familiarity.