Reincarnated as the Abandoned Daughter of a Marquis's Mansion: I Take Control of My Life

"Six years ago, on that night, I went to the Marquis's mansion and the mass grave, but when I got there, I couldn't find you and..."

Li Yanche choked up and couldn't continue speaking; tears streamed down his face.

Men bleed but don't cry. What could possibly make a grown man cry?

The Marquis's residence, a mass grave?

Qin's doubts grew even stronger!

Su Yinyin and Qin Shi both saw self-blame, resentment, unwillingness, sadness, and regret in Li Yanche's expression.

Su Yinyin was even more surprised to learn that Li Yanche had come looking for her that day, and that he had searched for her at the mass grave.

Feeling touched and warmed filled Su Yinyin's heart. It turned out that it wasn't that no one cared about her.

Qin was stunned when she heard what Li Yanche said, but then she pondered it carefully.

Staring intently at Li Yanche, she asked, "Che'er, did you return to the capital six years ago?"

Your Majesty had no other choice but to sneak back to the capital. This would be defying the imperial decree, and could result in the extermination of your entire family.

Che'er is not a reckless person. Could something serious have happened that Che'er is keeping from me and my family?

"Mother, I..." How could I say this if Yinyin didn't intend to explain?

"Yinyin, tell me, what happened six years ago?" Seeing that his son was not going to talk about it, he could only ask Yinyin. He had to find out the truth.

Pregnancy before marriage would be frowned upon in any dynasty, let alone in ancient times, where it would result in being thrown into a pig cage.

I don't know if my maternal grandmother's family can accept me and my child.

Whether we accept it or not, what has happened must be made clear. It's a good opportunity to see human nature and whether we'll end up as enemies or family.

"Aunt, are Grandmother and Uncle coming along? Yinyin would like to pay her respects to Grandmother and Uncle first, and then explain to everyone what has happened to Yinyin over the years."

Looking at the obedient child in front of her, tears welled up in Qin's eyes again, and she realized that her tone had been a bit harsh just now.

"Fellow traveler, fellow traveler, now I will personally tell your grandmother and uncle this good news."

Yinyin, rest here for a moment. Your aunt has already instructed the maid to prepare some food for you.

After you finish eating, your cousin will take you to your grandmother's carriage.

Qin gently patted Su Yinyin's hand and whispered the instructions.

"Aunt, should Yinyin go to pay her respects to her maternal grandmother and uncle before eating?"

Su Yinyin asked cautiously and obediently, "Since you know the elders are here, even if you're hungry, you should still pay your respects to them first. You must show them the proper etiquette."

When Qin saw Su Yinyin's obedient and beautiful appearance, she couldn't resist and reached out to gently stroke Su Yinyin's face.

She said softly, "Yinyin, be good. Let's eat first. Besides, your grandmother is having her meal now."

As she spoke, she touched him again, "Yinyin, you are so beautiful, even more beautiful than your mother. Your aunt is a woman, and she would love to be a gentleman like you."

The Qin family had many people living on the frontier, where customs were more open. After spending a long time there, the Qin family's thinking became much more open than when they were in the capital.

Like the teasing of Su Yinyin now, he would never dare to do that in the capital.

"Aunt," Su Yinyin said, lowering her head as if feigning shyness.

At this moment, Qin Shi and Li Yanche thought that Su Yinyin was truly breathtakingly beautiful.

Qin was envious. She herself was beautiful when she was young, but she wasn't this beautiful. She was truly a monster.

Li Yanche felt not only bitterness, but also a great deal of love.

"Aunt, cousin..." Upon hearing Su Yinyin's voice, everyone looked away.

"Che'er, have something to eat with Yinyin. After you finish eating, take Yinyin to her grandmother's. I'll go and comfort her first, otherwise your grandmother will get too excited when she sees Yinyin."

After Qin left, Su Yinyin ordered her noodles to be brought up and then lowered her head to eat.

She had no time to pay attention to Li Yanche; she was constantly struggling with her own thoughts and conflicted.

Su Yinyin felt that since something had already happened, there was no need to hide it.

It's best to be open and honest about it, and make things clear, so as to avoid hearing different versions from outsiders later.

If they don't dislike me and the child, and continue to love and care for me as always, then they are my family. If they are all hypocrites, then I will pretend I have no family.

But why did Li Yanche come to the Marquis's residence to find me six years ago? How did he know what had happened to me? And why did he still try so hard to find me? Why?

After Qin got off the carriage, she instructed her maid to invite the Marquis to meet her in the old lady's carriage.

He walked to the old lady's carriage. He saw Granny Hu sewing clothes beside the carriage.

"Granny Hu, has Mother rested yet?"

Upon hearing the voice, Granny Hu quickly stood up and respectfully replied, "Madam, the old lady has just finished her meal, and Xiao Li, the maid, accompanied her to digest her food."

Just as he was about to instruct his maid to fetch the old lady back, he heard...

"Zhenzhen, so pitiful, so pitiful."

Upon hearing the old lady's voice, Qin turned around, stepped forward to greet her, and took the old lady's hands in hers.

The woman's surname was Qin and her given name was Zhenzhen. The old lady never called her "daughter-in-law" but always called her "Zhenzhen," treating her like a daughter.

"Mother, what's wrong? What's so pitiful?" Qin Shi frowned as she looked at her mother's pitying expression.

What could possibly evoke pity in this shrewd old lady? She'd seen it all, except from her own family. What could possibly make her feel sorry for someone?

"I was just taking a walk over there when I overheard the servants chatting. They were saying that a little girl was cooking some rotten food, and it smelled really bad."

Just now, I asked someone to take the spoiled food to her, saying that it shouldn't be wasted.

Even though it's spoiled, they can't bear to throw it away. You can imagine how miserable that girl must have been. Really, don't you think that girl is pitiful?

"Zhenzhen, tell them to send some food to that girl. Oh dear, she's so pitiful." The old lady patted her chest.

When Qin heard the old lady say that Yinyin had taken her bowl of spoiled food back and ate it, she was shocked.

Tears streamed down her face from sadness. Qin Shi had raised Yin Yin as her own daughter.

She felt resentful towards Li Yanche. Hadn't she given the instructions? How could he still let Yinyin eat that stuff?

He instructed his maid to go and check, telling her not to eat it.

Actually, everyone has misunderstood. This is not spoiled food at all; it's a delicious dish.

"Mother, Zhenzhen has something to tell you and the Duke. We'll wait in the carriage."

Seeing that Zhenzhen had been crying, the old lady asked anxiously, "Zhenzhen, what happened to you? Who bullied you? Tell your mother."

“Mother…” Qin’s tears fell even more freely.

"Did my eldest son bully you?" The old lady's face turned cold, and the kind old lady from just now was no longer there.

“Mother, no, let’s get in the carriage and wait for the Duke to arrive. Zhenzhen has something to tell you and the Marquis.”

The old lady was a quick-witted and efficient person. Upon hearing that there was something to discuss, she hurriedly pulled Qin Shi into the carriage.

While waiting, the old lady grew impatient and spoke several times, urging Qin to speak first.

"Mother………."

Upon hearing this voice, the old lady exclaimed excitedly, "Come up!"

"Mother, Zhenmei," the Duke said, turning to his wife after getting into the carriage and replacing his mother.