Peerless Physician: The Path of a Foolish Eldest Daughter's Rise to Power

Chapter 392 Father is Back

Gu Xinyue was reading in the palace when Princess Jiayang came in. "Third sister-in-law, I've come to thank you."

Gu Xinyue looked to be recovering well, and her complexion had become much rosier.

"Has Prince Rui come to see you?"

“He’s here. Prince Rui came to see me before, but my maid told him I didn’t want to see him. After that, he stopped coming to see me.”

"You two should visit each other more often in the future; after all, he's your own brother."

“I thought the Meng family were remnants of the previous dynasty. They killed my elder brother, the Crown Prince, and disregarded blood ties. My mother committed suicide because of this.” Jia Yang couldn’t stop crying as she spoke. “Sister-in-law, thank you for coming to save me.”

"You used to be so ruthless towards me, how come you've ended up in such a miserable state now?" Gu Xinyue looked at Jiayang with a face full of suspicion.

Jia Yang shook his head with a wry smile and sighed helplessly: "I only just realized it now. I was so naive before."

I insisted on marrying Pan Yue, but my father disagreed. He said that if I married Pan Yue, he would disown me.

Later, my third brother became the crown prince, and you became the crown princess. They naturally knew about the conflict between us, which is why they treated me so recklessly.

Jia Yang gripped Gu Xinyue's hand tightly, grinned with a bitter smile, and continued, "Of course, it's also my fault for judging others by my own petty standards."

My father ignored me. I wrote several letters to Prince Rui, but he didn't reply to a single one.

I felt that the Pan family was my final resting place, so I tolerated them in every way, only to be met with their increasingly demanding behavior.

Looking at Jia Yang's pitiful appearance, Gu Xinyue asked softly, "Then why didn't you come to me?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Jia Yang's face. He lowered his head and murmured, "I... of course I'm afraid you'll laugh at me."

I know I wasn't good to you before, so I'm embarrassed to bother you again.

But now I truly know I was wrong, can you forgive me?

"Where did you go wrong? Did you go wrong?" Gu Xinyue said firmly.

"Sister-in-law, please don't make fun of me. I was wrong about Pan Yue. I indulged the Pan family and encouraged their arrogance."

I didn't treat those around me sincerely, so they betrayed me. I lacked the ability to protect those who were truly kind to me, and they lost their lives, which is why my life is so miserable.

"Your reflection is quite good," Gu Xinyue said with satisfaction.

"Thank you for your kind words, sister-in-law."

Gu Xinyue looked at Jia Yang with a girlish shyness, completely different from before, and quietly watched Jia Yang.

"Sister-in-law, why are you looking at me like that?"

"I think you're much more lovable now than you were before, when you were so arrogant and domineering. Why did you always go against me before?"

Jia Yang quickly knelt down, and Gu Xinyue helped her up, saying, "Let's talk while we're sitting."

"My mother said that I am the legitimate princess, and all the best things should be mine. I like Yang Chenxiang, and I mistakenly thought she liked you too. I felt that he must be mine, so I disliked you."

"So later you found out we were just cousins, and I became your future sister-in-law, didn't I?"

The maidservant said embarrassedly, "No matter what others think, Third Brother is the most handsome of all the princes, and also a war god. The Fourth Prince wants you to be a concubine, but your reputation isn't good. How can you become the wife of the most outstanding prince in the royal family? I just can't accept it; I'm obsessed."

Gu Xinyue poked Jiayang's forehead and said, "I think you're obsessed. What are your plans for the future?"

Jia Yang said earnestly, "Thank you, Sister-in-law. I would like to ask you to make the decision for me. I will follow your arrangements. I have already experienced a failed marriage, and I will adjust my mindset and start a new life."

"Okay, I'll keep an eye out. Do you have any requests?"

"Sister-in-law made the decision. Miss Xinyi has taken a fancy to a military general who is much older than her. At the time, everyone was not optimistic about it, but now, her husband only has eyes for her."

“My fourth sister not only has good taste, but she also knows what she wants. I will take your matter to heart.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm going to see the two little princesses. If my brother, the Crown Prince, knew this in the afterlife, he would be very happy."

"Go."

Early in the morning, Gu Xinyue instructed her staff to prepare for tonight's banquet meticulously, ensuring nothing went wrong. Then she took Niannian to the lakeside.

Last night's rain made the air exceptionally fresh.

"Mother, there are mushrooms in the woods over there, shall we pick some?"

Gu Xinyue looked at the grove and nodded.

"Mother, look how big this is!" Niannian said, picking it off her hands. "It's all white, Mother, can you eat it?"

“You can eat it,” Gu Xinyue said gently.

"Then I'll pick more." Year after year, silvery laughter echoed through the woods.

Gu Xinyue suddenly realized that none of the palace maids who should have been surrounding her were there.

She was puzzled and was about to turn around to check when a tall and imposing figure appeared in front of her without warning.

She stared intently, stunned. The figure was so familiar, as if it were the person she had been longing for day and night.

However, she couldn't believe it was real; perhaps it was just her imagination. So, she smiled slightly and turned away to continue watching Niannian.

The instant she turned around, a strong arm swiftly wrapped around her waist with lightning speed. Caught completely off guard by the sudden embrace, her body trembled slightly, and she nearly lost her balance.

Immediately afterwards, a deep and gentle voice sounded in her ear: "Moon, I'm back."

The voice was so familiar that Gu Xinyue's heart raced instantly. She stared wide-eyed at the person in front of her in disbelief.

It's him! It really is him! Chu Yize! The person she had been longing for day and night was now embracing her tightly.

Gu Xinyue's eyes gradually welled up with tears. She slowly turned around and gazed at Chu Yize's handsome face. His smile was still as bright as the sun, warming her heart.

She couldn't help but reach out and hug Chu Yize tightly around the waist, as if afraid he would suddenly disappear.

Her cheek gently pressed against his chest, feeling his body temperature and heartbeat; it all felt so real and so reassuring.

Chu Yize also hugged Gu Xinyue tightly. For four years, countless days and nights, he had been silently praying for this moment to come.

Now, he was finally able to embrace his beloved Yue'er again, a feeling that filled him with immense happiness and contentment.

After a while, a childish voice suddenly came over: "Daddy, you're home! Hug Niannian too."

The sound was like heavenly music, clear and melodious, making Gu Xinyue feel a little embarrassed as she let go of her hand.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yize slowly squatted down, gently pulled Nian Nian into his arms, and whispered, "This is the first time Daddy has seen Nian Nian. How could Nian Nian recognize Daddy at a glance?"

Niannian blinked her big, bright eyes and replied in her childish voice, "There's a portrait of Daddy in the study, of course Niannian can recognize it! Daddy, Niannian misses you so much!"

Also, Daddy, come to kindergarten with me! I want to tell the other kids that I have a daddy now!