Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Tao Jiuxi slowly raised his hand, wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of his eyes, and tried to calm himself down.

"Sister, does father know what the Xie family did?"

"I told him about it, but then my father went to look for my uncle, and when he came back he wasn't as angry anymore."

Tao Qingwan sighed. She later inquired about the matter and found out that her aunt had probably married her own sister to him, but died of illness a few years later. She argued with her father about this, and her father felt guilty, so the matter ended abruptly.

"Let him be, but from now on, I don't want to see anyone from the Xie family."

Tao Jiuxi was speechless. His daughter was offended, but was coaxed into peace with just a few words.

This theory that the perpetrator is innocent and the victim is guilty really makes Tao Jiuxi feel as sick as if he had eaten a fly.

The moisture in Tao Jiuxi's eyes gradually disappeared, and she no longer thought about what she could do to satisfy Tao Hongyuan.

Because, if I want to satisfy Tao Hongyuan, I will definitely feel aggrieved.

She thought that if she had the chance to do it again, she would still go to Shen Zhiyi's mansion.

But I never want to experience the sinister people in the Xie family again.

"Sister, I'm fine. I just came back today and made you worry again." Tao Jiuxi tried to make her voice sound calm, but the slightly trembling tone still revealed her inner sadness.

"Jiuxi, I know you feel wronged. I will explain to my father again. But father..."

Tao Qingwan looked worried and hesitated to speak. She looked at Tao Jiuxi with eyes full of pity.

She knew her father very well. Although he was known in the officialdom for loving the people like his own children, he was extremely selfish when it came to his daughter.

He was completely absorbed in government affairs and the well-being of the people, but he had never truly considered his daughters' situations and needs. Now, as an official at the court, he placed even greater importance on his reputation, and he treated with caution any factors that might affect his reputation and career.

Moreover, he had been involved in Shen Zhiyi's dismissal from office, and he had been brooding over it and harboring deep resentment in his heart.

"Sister, how could father not know what we are facing? It's just that he doesn't want to understand." Tao Jiuxi lowered his head slightly, with a hint of helplessness and disappointment in his eyes.

"Jiuxi, sister will always be with you." Tao Qingwan called her sister's name softly, feeling mixed emotions.

Once upon a time, when she was in Shuzhou, Tao Qingwan felt that her father was the most competent father in the world. At that time, she had not experienced any difficulties or tests, and the peaceful life always seemed beautiful.

However, the capital city has never been a peaceful place.

Tao Jiuxi looked at Tao Qingwan, who was even sadder than himself, and thought that he had just returned today and made his sister upset again. He felt it was inappropriate, so he pretended to be strong and comforted Tao Qingwan.

"Sister, maybe father is angry, that's why he behaved like this today. Don't be sad."

"Jiuxi, thank you for being so kind to our father." Tao Qingwan held Tao Jiuxi's hand with emotion. She could feel her sister's kindness and understanding, and her heart was full of gratitude.

"Just sister..."

"I won't give up Shen Zhiyi because of my father."

Tao Jiuxi looked at Tao Qingwan with firm eyes, making his position clear.

"Sister knows. I'll go ask father to let you out." Tao Qingwan patted Tao Jiuxi's hand gently, trying to comfort her, then stood up and was about to leave.

"Sister, you can ask father for help later. First, go to the house that Shen Zhiyi bought and tell Mu'er that I won't be going back today."

If I don't go back today, Mu'er will definitely be worried. If I tell Mu'er now, when Shen Zhiyi comes to visit tomorrow, he will know that I am in Tao Hongyuan's new mansion.

After Tao Qingwan left, the servant came in and locked the door.

Tao Jiuxi looked at the closed door, sighed softly, then slowly walked to the futon and knelt down. She raised her head and looked at the tablet in the ancestral hall, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and then she kowtowed silently.

"Ancestors, I'm sorry to bother you. I didn't ask to come here, and I can't help it."

Half an hour had passed since Tao Qingwan left and came back, but when Tao Qingwan came again, she was stopped outside the door.

Tao Jiuxi could only persuade her to leave and not to wait outside. Tao Qingwan wandered outside for a long time and finally left helplessly.

He said he would continue to persuade his father.

Tao Jiuxi had not eaten since noon and was locked up until night. Her stomach had been rumbling and her throat was very dry.

"I'm so hungry and thirsty." She muttered softly, her eyes revealing fatigue and helplessness.

The people guarding her outside have been replaced, but they all followed Tao Hongyuan's instructions and refused to let Tao Jiuxi out.

The night deepened, and all around was silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects. Tao Jiuxi was already hungry and thirsty, and her body began to feel weak.

She put three cushions together and just lay down when the door of the ancestral hall was opened from the outside.

Tao Jiuxi sat up in shock.

Tao Qingwan immediately pushed the door open and walked in: "Jiuxi, my father asked me to let you out."

Tao Jiuxi looked at Tao Qingwan, who also looked tired, and suspected that Tao Qingwan had been begging Tao Hongyuan until now.

"Why did you let me go all of a sudden?"

There was a hint of surprise in Tao Jiuxi's eyes, but also a hint of doubt.

"It rained the past two days, and my father is worried that the ancestral hall will be too damp at night, so he asked you to come and kneel again tomorrow."

"what...."

Tao Jiuxi was slightly stunned, feeling a little amused and helpless.

Yes, but not all of them.

However, the grievance in her heart immediately lessened. At home, even if she was punished by Tao Hongyuan, Tao Qingwan would help her deal with it and find a solution. Her father did not starve her for two or three days like what happened in the Xie family.

Tao Jiuxi stood up. His legs were a little numb. It was not because he was kneeling, but because he had been sitting in the same posture for too long.

"Sister, please hold me up, my legs are numb..." She said to Tao Qingwan a little embarrassedly, with an awkward smile on her face.

Tao Qingwan supported Tao Jiuxi all the way and carefully helped her to the new courtyard prepared for her by Tao Hongyuan - Hejingju.

"Jiuxi, this is your yard. I live in Ningxin Pavilion next door." Tao Qingwan pointed next door.

As soon as the two arrived in the yard, a maid brought them a food box containing two exquisite snacks and a bowl of bird's nest porridge.

When Tao Jiuxi saw the food, a smile immediately appeared on his face: "Dad is not that bad."

Tao Qingwan's eyes flashed with a touch of emotion and relief: "Silly sister. Why are you so easy to coax?"

Tao Jiuxi took a sip of the bird's nest porridge and nodded with satisfaction.

It's not that she's easy to coax, it's just that I have to consider my sister's feelings. She will try her best to heal herself wherever she can.

After eating and drinking, the two lay lazily on the bed, as if all their fatigue had dissipated at this moment.

"Sister, I went out this time and met a chivalrous woman!"

Tao Jiuxi's eyes were shining with excitement. She turned sideways to face Tao Qingwan, eager to tell her sister the story of the journey.

"There's a female knight? Tell me quickly."

Tao Qingwan listened attentively to her sister's story, her eyes full of curiosity and tenderness.

From time to time, she would interject and ask for some details.

When Tao Jiuxi had almost finished speaking, she also spoke softly and told Tao Jiuxi about her experiences in the capital.

The two became more and more excited as they talked, as if they had forgotten the passage of time.

They thought that their father had to go to court the next day and it would be noon when he came back. It was okay for the two of them to sleep late in the mansion, after all, it was their own home.

In this way, the two of them chatted back and forth. Tao Jiuxi always felt very comfortable next to Tao Qingwan. She had finally returned to the capital and finally had a home of her own. Although she might have to kneel again tomorrow, she was enjoying the happiness and peace of the moment while lying in bed.

Before I knew it, the sky had turned pale.