Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Zhong Yunxi forced a smile, but her heart was filled with sadness.

"Second Miss Tao, even if I had given in and married my mother's nephew, I wouldn't have lived long. He would have tortured me to death sooner or later. Rather than living in such pain, it's better to live like this. At least I can understand my life."

"After I die, I will go to the underworld and file a complaint against them, accusing them of the disgusting nature of this world and their shamelessness."

Zhong Yunxi took a handkerchief and gently wiped away Tao Jiuxi's tears, trying to comfort this kind girl.

However, her heart had long been filled with despair, and she no longer had any hope for this world.

Tao Jiuxi was not comforted by Zhong Yunxi's words. She was filled with guilt and anxiety.

She eagerly grabbed Zhong Yunxi's hand, wondering: How could this happen? How could a beating leave him with a fatal illness?

"Miss Zhong, what did the doctor at the mansion say? What disease is it that cannot be cured?"

"Miss Tao Er, you don't have to blame yourself. I know my body well. I don't blame you, and you shouldn't blame yourself either."

Zhong Yunxi looked at Tao Jiuxi. Although she was touched, she didn't want her to bear too much guilt for herself.

She felt that this was her fate and no amount of struggle would help.

"Why does he say that you have to die? Since you are sick, then get treatment. If you are not feeling well, then take care of yourself." Tao Jiuxi's face was full of anxiety, and his tone was full of unwillingness.

She couldn't let Zhong Yunxi give up her life like this.

Although many things in the world are not satisfactory, she cannot accept that others end up like this because of her words, otherwise she will blame herself for the rest of her life.

"Now, I feel that death would be a cleansing thing." Zhong Yunxi was hurt by these things, and because his body was getting more and more exhausted, he was listless all day long and had long lost the desire to live.

She felt that she had no attachment to this world anymore and death might be a relief.

"Those bad guys are still alive, and the people who hurt you are still alive and well. Why are you willing to die like this?" Tao Jiuxi was very excited while speaking. She held Zhong Yunxi's arm tightly, looked at her seriously, and almost shouted these words.

At this moment, she only hopes that Zhong Yunxi can cheer up and fight against fate to the end.

Zhong Yunxi felt that the tears that had dried up were now bursting out like a flood.

She had never expected that someone would care so much about her life or death.

Her heart was filled with waves.

"Miss Tao Er, if I had a friend like you earlier, perhaps I would have fewer regrets in my short life." Zhong Yunxi's voice was filled with endless melancholy, and her tone was not like that of a woman of her age.

She imagined that if she had a close friend like Tao Jiuxi in the past, her life might have been different, and the pain and loneliness might have been replaced by a little warmth.

"Then let's have fewer regrets. I'll find you a doctor, the best one. Don't think about dying. When you die, everything is gone."

"Ms. Zhong, even if there really is an underworld, that is something that happens after death. Your stepmother will never feel any remorse for your death." Tao Jiuxi held Zhong Yunxi's hand tightly, trying to awaken her desire for life.

"Miss Tao, don't worry about it. Mother brought me out today just to let me show my face in front of others for the last time. She threatened me with my maid in the mansion. If I do anything unusual, she will kill us when we return. If I behave well, I can still save her life."

"I'm dying. My life is worth nothing."

Her mother's threats were like a heavy shackle, preventing her from even thinking of resisting.

"Will your mother find out that you just came to see me?" Tao Jiuxi's face was full of worry, fearing that Zhong Yunxi would fall into a more dangerous situation because of contact with him.

"Mother and sister went to the back hall and won't come out for a while. I shouldn't have told you this, but I feel really wronged and grateful for your comfort. I think you are a good person. That's why... I'm sorry, Miss Tao." Zhong Yunxi showed a guilty look on her face.

"You haven't wronged me. I'm very grateful that you came to see me today. If I knew what happened to you later, I'm afraid I would never be able to rest in peace."

"Don't blame yourself for me. What happened today has nothing to do with you." Zhong Yunxi shook her head slightly, not wanting Tao Jiuxi to bear too much pressure.

"Don't cry, let's not cry anymore. Go to the greenhouse and wait for me. You must wait for me."

Tao Jiuxi's tone was full of determination.

She hopes Zhong Yunxi can believe in her and give her a chance to make amends.

Zhong Yunxi didn't have any hope at first, but seeing Tao Jiuxi doing this for her, she nodded.

Tao Jiuxi wiped away her tears and ran all the way back to the polo club.

At this moment, if she wanted to help Zhong Yunxi, she really had no other choice.

She ran straight towards the reading stand where Shen Zhiyi was.

When they arrived, they discovered that Song Wantang, whom they had met at the previous gathering, was also there. She was gracefully pouring tea for Shen Zhiyi, her every move exuding gentleness. However, Shen Zhiyi was leaning back on the couch, watching the polo match expressionlessly, as if completely unaware of her presence.

The people nearby saw a girl with tears on her face approaching Duke Shen, and they all turned their heads curiously. Their faces were filled with confusion and inquiry, and they whispered to each other.

Seeing Tao Jiuxi coming, Jiang Shun did not stop him.

After all, his master hadn't ordered him to stop his cousin. He had seen his master's grief for a while but was powerless to do anything. Now, he couldn't miss any opportunity for them to meet. So, he stood quietly by, not making any move to stop them.

When Song Wantang saw Tao Jiuxi rushing towards her like this, the smile on her face instantly vanished without a trace, and she froze in place, as if under a spell. She bit her lip, feeling unhappy. She didn't understand why Tao Jiuxi always appeared in such occasions and still attracted Shen Zhiyi's attention.

But in front of Shen Zhiyi, she didn't dare to say anything and could only suppress her dissatisfaction in her heart.

Shen Zhiyi raised his eyes slightly and saw Tao Jiuxi like this. Although his heart trembled at that moment, he just glanced at him casually and did not stop.

When Tao Jiuxi saw Shen Zhiyi, her strength completely collapsed at this moment. She rushed into Shen Zhiyi's arms and cried, "Shen Zhiyi, please help me."

In full view of everyone, she just threw herself into Shen Zhiyi's arms? Song Wantang couldn't believe her eyes. She had been gossiped about following Shen Zhiyi's movements, and Tao Jiuxi actually dared to...

Shen Zhiyi didn't know why, but was suddenly thrown into the arms of this soft thing. His body, which was originally leaning on the couch, also straightened up.

Seeing Tao Jiuxi crying so sadly, his hands unconsciously touched Tao Jiuxi's back: "What's wrong? Why are you crying like this?"

Tao Jiuxi was happy to see that Shen Zhiyi did not push her away, so she held Shen Zhiyi's waist tighter.

She cried and said, "Can you come with me to a place where there is no one to talk?"

"That wasn't the attitude you used when you spoke to me just now." Shen Zhiyi pushed Tao Jiuxi slightly, but Tao Jiuxi was not pushed away. Obviously, given the disparity in their strength, Shen Zhiyi didn't use much strength in his hands.

"Cousin, I beg you." Tao Jiuxi buried his head deeper and his voice became very low.

"Jiang Shun, lead the way."