It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

"However, the late emperor was obsessed with this. In order to keep her, he not only brutally executed more than a dozen of the queen's close associates, but also had the absurd fantasy that she would be willing to stay by his side. In the end, he even stretched out his claws to the child in her belly as a bargaining chip for threat."

"He threatened that if she didn't smile, he would cut off the child's fingers; if she refused to give in, he would gouge out the child's eyes." When he said this, Mr. Su's face was full of pain and helplessness.

When Su Wanyu heard this, she was shocked and even more unbelievable that there could be such a cold-blooded and heartless person in the world who would not even spare his own bloodline, and this person was actually her biological father.

"Your biological mother knew very well that once you were born, you would become victims of the power struggle between her and the late emperor. Therefore, from the moment your mother entered the palace, she began to plan how to send you two siblings out of that cage."

"She went to Jiangzhou in the name of summer vacation, and your mother happened to be recuperating there. She placed all her hopes on your mother, hoping that she could be your savior."

"On that stormy night, she gave birth to you and your brother. Under the cover of darkness, she secretly entrusted you and your brother to your mother. But the late emperor was very smart and had already set up many surveillance systems. Your mother was almost discovered. In desperation, she could only hold you and flee, burying the secret of the emperor's twins deep in her heart. In order to ensure that there would be no mistakes, even the eldest princess was kept in the dark. Fortunately, your mother was also pregnant at the time, so she did not arouse suspicion from others."

"What about my brother?" Su Wanyu raised her head, her eyes full of anxiety. "How is he doing after he was sent to the palace?"

Master Su sighed and continued, "The late emperor kept his word and checked on the baby every day as a threat to your biological mother. The outside world praised him for doting on his son, but those in the palace knew that the emperor was missing a little toe on his right foot."

When Su Wanyu heard this, her hands trembled and she quickly covered her mouth. The cat in her arms seemed to feel her owner's sadness. It let out a soft cry and jumped out of her arms.

“He…how could he be so cruel…” There was an obvious tremor in your voice.

Master Su quickly comforted you: "Wanyu, don't blame your biological mother. Everything she did was to protect you. She herself had a miserable fate. She hoped that you could stay away from the intrigues of the palace and live a free life like your mother and I, doing business, traveling, and enjoying life."

"I'm sorry for her. I'm incompetent. In the end, I let you marry into the Zheng family. It's like entering another cage!"

"What happened next? How did my mother leave?" Su Wanyu felt a sore nose and her voice choked.

Master Su looked out the window, his heart filled with sorrow: "The late emperor's persecution became increasingly severe. When she saw your brother's missing little toe, her heart was broken. In the end, she chose to walk to the palace wall alone and jumped down, thus ending this evil relationship."

"In a sense, she used her own life to exchange for your brother's chance of survival."

"After she passed away, the late emperor seemed to have some remorse and did not embarrass the child anymore. Instead, he raised him carefully and made him the crown prince. Perhaps he felt guilty or his sins were too severe. When you were one year old, he also fell down under the same city tower."

Su Wanyu's tears fell silently, but a bitter smile hung on the corner of her mouth: "So he didn't know until his death that there was another daughter living in this world?"

My birth actually hides such a heavy secret.

His father indirectly forced his mother to death, caused his younger brother to suffer unimaginable pain, caused him to lose the protection of his parents since childhood, and separated him from his younger brother for many years, making his previous life full of misery.

Master Su gently embraced you in his arms: "Child, have I done something wrong? After the death of the late emperor, the eldest princess has been looking for you. Should I have let you return to the palace earlier?"

"But before your mother died, she held my hand tightly and said with her last bit of strength, 'Don't let Wanyu enter the palace.' I don't understand. The late emperor has passed away and no one can hurt you anymore, but she just wouldn't let go. Until the last moment of her life, it seemed like she had something else to say."

Su Wanyu felt a wave of uneasiness in her heart, and her eyes revealed deep doubts: "Is there any secret that we haven't uncovered yet, hidden behind this thick fog?"

"I really don't understand it very well, so I have been hesitant and dare not act rashly."

Master Su shook his head slowly, with a bit of helplessness in his tone, "Wanyu, this pair of shoes is said to have a matching pair in Emperor Xuan's palace. If you are eager to return to your roots, please hold this shoe in your hand and go find the noble princess. She will definitely lead you to meet the current Crown Prince."

Su Wanyu held the shoe tightly, her eyes firm, and nodded vigorously: "Okay, I understand, I will definitely not forget it."

Master Su gently wiped away the crystal tears on your cheek with his sleeve, and there was a hint of bitterness and unwillingness in his words: "Wanyu, haven't those people in the Zheng family always looked down on us merchants? But if one day they knew that you were actually the only princess left by the late emperor, I'm afraid they would immediately put on a flattering face and humbly show their goodwill to you."

"Father, don't worry, I will make that day come." Su Wanyu clenched her teeth, with determination flashing in her eyes.

Master Su gently helped you up, his movements full of love. He carefully wiped away the tears on Su Wanyu's face and said softly, "My dear child, don't be sad. You can go home today, which is a great thing worth celebrating."

"The day your mother passed away, I was disheartened and almost wanted to follow her. But just when I was about to give up, it was you who held me tightly with your tender but strong hands, and made me find the meaning of continuing to live."

Master Su's eyes slowly swept across every corner of the room. "My huge family business, all my struggles and hard work, are all for you, to give you a harbor you can rely on at any time."

"No matter when, as long as you are willing, this place will always be your warmest home."

Su Wanyu nodded gently, a warm smile gradually appeared on her face. She suggested softly: "Father, it's rare for you to come home once, your daughter wants to have dinner with you, how about it?"

"Good, that's great!" With Mr. Su's hearty laughter, all the previous sorrow and pain seemed to be swept away.

The father and daughter walked side by side to the front yard, where the dining table was already filled with delicious food.

In addition to the glutinous rice lotus root with osmanthus made by Mr. Su himself, there are also the wine-flavored lamb and braised pigeon carefully prepared by the maids. Every dish is Su Wanyu's favorite delicacy in the mansion.

During the dinner, Mr. Su took out a pair of crystal clear white jade bracelets from his arms. They were of warm color and priceless.