Chapter 395: with translation of chapter title

398. Chapter 398: Returning Defeated (With Clipped Wings)

Jin Yangzi was completely bewildered on the spot.

Although he said he didn't mind, which child would come back and which wouldn't.

Originally, if it weren't for his mother arranging people to fetch him, he actually wouldn't have needed to worry about it.

Back when everyone originally parted, he gave each person a generous settlement fee, so they parted amicably; it was a voluntary matter, the child had also agreed, and he didn't need to take them back.

Later, when he was taken back, Jin Yangzi actually also had an indifferent attitude.

But, people are sometimes like that.

I can do without it, but you can't just snatch it away.

Upon hearing Prince Qi's words, Jin Yangzi was somewhat displeased; he wanted to produce some evidence to show that Sui Sui should be a child of the Jin Yangzi residence, not some little princess of Prince Qi's residence or Prince Qing's residence.

However, before Jin Yangzi could speak, Prince Qi signaled Sui Si to bring up a document and then hand it to him.

Seeing Jin Yangzi's doubtful expression, Prince Qi nodded and said, 'This is my obediently investigated material; if you don't believe it, you can also arrange people to investigate—this matter is actually easy to investigate.'

His imperial elder brother's influence is easy to investigate; others' are hard to say.

However, at that time his imperial elder brother indeed said so, and it was still considered easy to investigate.

The matter of Sui Sui being stolen, in that Xiao Zhen where they originally were, many people still remember it.

When Sui Sui was young, she was fair and tender, very cute—not to mention, and also very sensible.

So, many people have a deep impression; moreover, with the Princess Consort of Qing falling into the water and departing, everyone also retains some impression.

So, when asked, everyone remembers.

However, the matter of stealing children, everyone doesn't understand, and it still needs detailed investigation.

However, Chen San Niang is just an ordinary person, relying on the small Xiao Zhen, plus the maid serving the Princess Consort of Qing told a lie; otherwise, she actually couldn't hide her actions.

Jin Yangzi looked at the materials doubtfully and discovered that they had indeed been carefully investigated, including which family surnamed what and what they said—all written very clearly.

Jin Yangzi's heart inevitably wavered a bit.

Could it be that Mother really was talking nonsense?

Is she muddle-headed from illness?

Jin Yangzi really didn't want to offend Prince Qi over a trivial matter.

So, after seeing the materials, he nodded: 'Perhaps I made a mistake, sorry; I was also momentarily excited—here I apologize to the Prince.'

Recently, Jin Yangzi has often been lowly and humble; this kind of apologizing, he's done it so proficiently.

So, he apologized with clasped hands, and his posture was very practiced.

Prince Qi had originally been fully prepared, fearing they would obtain some news and come to his door.

Now looking back, it's good, good; having been prepared without mishap also counts as good protection for Sui Sui.

At this time, Prince Qi is even more fortunate that he himself had earlier spoken an extra word.

Otherwise, now...

Perhaps he would be manipulated by Jin Yangzi.

Good, good; such a fine child as Sui Sui has no relation to the Jin Yangzi residence.

Prince Qi thought, such a fine child ought to have no relation to their family.

The Jin Yangzi residence is a nest of bad bamboo; how could it possibly produce a good shoot?

What a beautiful thought!

Jin Yangzi came full of confidence, but returned disgruntled.

After returning to his residence, he directly told his mother about this matter.

Xu Lao Fu Ren listened and was stunned.

She shook her head wildly: 'No, no, this shouldn't be like this.'

In her dream, Sui Sui was their residence's child!

That was their residence's Lucky Star!

Xu Lao Fu Ren these past few days also dreamed, dreaming of various prosperity, dreaming of the Jin Yang Marquis becoming the Jin Yang Duke!

After the new emperor ascended the throne, their Xu family became even more prominent in Jing Cheng.

In the dream, all of this could be crystal clear.

She couldn't possibly be mistaken.

It's all because of that child Sui Sui.

Yes, yes, yes, Xu Lao Fu Ren remembered, that child was called Sui Sui.

When she first returned to the residence, she wasn't valued, didn't even have a proper name; later she discerned with her wise eye this child's fortune, personally brought her close to raise her, and also gave her a formal name.

Xu Yue Fu

Xu Lao Fu Ren hopes that this child's fortune can bless the entire residence.

So, she gave her a character meaning 'blessing'.

In the dream, that child indeed was as she hoped, letting the Jin Yangzi residence rise step by step; even those unfavored princes are not as glorious as their Duke's residence!

Just thinking of that splendid scene in the dream, Xu Lao Fu Ren couldn't help trembling.

She missed this child!

This child ought to be theirs.

It couldn't be someone else's.

Everything in the dream seems real; how could it be someone else's child?

Moreover, how could she possibly have such a dream for no reason?

It must be a revelation from heaven, letting her find her true granddaughter.

Now Jin Yangzi says the child is not from their Wangfu, Xu Lao Fu Ren doesn't believe it, she pounds the bed desperately: "No, impossible, impossible!!!"

She used all her strength for a few words, let out a few ho ho ho sounds, then began to speak: "Take her back, take her back, she's ours, ours!"

Jin Yangzi doesn't understand his mother's obsession, and he also doesn't know what special trait Sui Sui's child has?

He sighed helplessly: "Mother, it's not that the son doesn't want to acknowledge his own daughter, but Prince presented evidence proving that child has no relation to us; the child is Prince Qing's lost pearl, and will later be recognized back into Prince Qing's Wangfu as a little princess."

Xu Lao Fu Ren:?

It's not like that!

Everything in the dream isn't like this!

Something must be wrong!

Yes, yes, yes, it's all the Chen family's fault.

Those damn dogs still dare to use their own child to trick them?

What is Jin Yangzi's Wangfu to them?

A vegetable market?

Thinking of the Chen Dalang family and the earlier impostor Chen Yueyao, Xu Lao Fu Ren becomes angry, turns around and orders people to deal with them.

Sui Sui is practicing swordsmanship right now.

Prince Qing actually doesn't have any talents or the like.

After accompanying Sui Sui in learning the qin, he clears his throat and asks: "Sui Sui, what do you want to do?"

Sui Sui also doesn't know what she wants to do; her brothers' lessons haven't finished yet.

But thinking of what Father King said, that dad is extremely skilled in martial arts, Sui Sui feels a bit envious, so she lifts her little head and whispers: "Father, may I watch you practice swordsmanship? I want to see you slay all around, it must be especially awesome!"

The little girl, with a face full of expectation and yearning, almost makes Prince Qing so mesmerized he can't open his eyes.

Before knowing that this child is his daughter, Prince Qing only thought Sui Sui was well‑behaved and cute.

After learning she is the child of him and Nian Mother, Prince Qing's paternal heart is almost uncontrollable.

When Sui Sui just says a sentence, he feels it's heavenly music!

Not only does Sui Sui just want to watch him practice swordsmanship, even if she wants to see him swallow a sword, he would, without hesitation, step forward and perform.

As for saying he can't?

It's fine, he can learn!