Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Baby Daughter Becomes Someone Else’s

“Ah Jiu, don’t be sad, when your father and brothers brought you to this room, they didn’t intend to make you cry or to upset you, it’s just, it’s just we haven’t finished cleaning up the mansion, and this room hasn’t had anything added or removed, it looks exactly the same as it did sixteen years ago.”

General Fu explained nervously to Murong Jiu, afraid that he might inadvertently cause more harm.

In front of Murong Jiu, the highly respected general in the military was merely a father, cautious and fearful of his daughter feeling slighted.

“I understand, Daddy.”

Hearing her softly call him the more affectionate “Daddy,” General Fu’s heart blossomed with joy.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but worry, she was too understanding, yet they hoped she would share her troubles with them, to vent, not keep it bottled up within.

Just now, seeing her cry so hard she could barely catch her breath, their hearts ached no less than Jun Yuyan’s.

Fearing she would continue to be upset, Fu Sheng shifted her attention, and said to her,

“Father has always missed Mother and felt guilty for many years, he hasn’t come out of it to this day.”

General Fu glared, bristling with irritation, “You rascal, don’t spout nonsense in front of your sister.”

“Daddy, I can tell, you said the arrangement here hasn’t changed, Mother’s sudden passing is a wound in your heart that will never heal. Today, knowing the truth must have made you even more upset, I understand it all, you shouldn’t keep it inside either.”

Murong Jiu looked at General Fu, her eyes filled with sympathy and admiration.

She truly harbored no resentment, even thinking of consoling him, General Fu thought, feeling both heartache and old-age contentment.

Murong Shuang, do you see? This is our precious daughter, not only does she resemble you in appearance, but her character is also kind, always considering others.

General Fu couldn’t help but tear up as well.

This moment, his hatred for Lady Wang and others intensified, for they had caused Murong Shuang’s death and separated Ah Jiu from them for so many years.

He also despised Wang Baozhu for knowing the truth yet concealing it, taking for granted everything that rightly belonged to Ah Jiu.

Ah Jiu doesn’t wish to change her name, merely because she has grown accustomed to it, and her mother’s family name was Murong, so she sees no need for change.

But, could they be ignorant that originally Lady Wang and Marquis Murong only named her Murong Jiu because she was the ninth in the Marquis Mansion?

And recalling her suffering abuses and harshness when abandoned in the manor, while Wang Baozhu enjoyed everything in the General’s Mansion, how could they not hate the stark difference?

Moreover, Lady Wang was poisoned by Murong Shuang early on, causing Ah Jiu to be born with toxins and facial birthmarks, being called the ugliest woman in the Capital City in earlier times.

In contrast, Wang Baozhu was pampered as she grew up, her hands untouched by spring water, adorned in gold and silver, wearing the finest rouge and face powder, sporting the most fashionable makeup in the Capital City, dazzling and inviting friends, regularly attending various banquets, and always regarded in the circle of Noble Girls as the most esteemed next to the Princess herself.

Ah Jiu is the beloved daughter he and Murong Shuang hoped for months, yet the enemy’s daughter enjoys it all while his own daughter suffers, General Fu could almost guess the intentions of Lady Wang and others.

Fu Heng spoke up, “Father, sister is right, you shouldn’t keep it inside, I believe Mother’s spirit in heaven would want you to be well, there’s still a long life ahead, waiting for you to always protect sister.”

General Fu nodded, “Yes, yes, I will certainly live a long life, protecting Ah Jiu forever.”

Murong Jiu smiled at him.

General Fu felt overwhelmingly grateful once again.

Fu Han soon brought another cup of tea for Murong Jiu, at just the right temperature. Fu Sheng also ordered his servants to prepare a sumptuous meal, and even specifically asked Jun Yuyan what Ah Jiu liked to eat.

They bustled around, and Murong Jiu’s heart was completely filled, leaving only a sense of profound happiness.

Before long, Murong Jiu began to feel sleepy. Perhaps it was the comforting and relaxing environment here, or perhaps it was because she had gotten up too early in the morning, feeling the fatigue of pregnancy.

Today, she had awakened before dawn because she heard some noise. Upon waking, she saw Jun Yuyan standing in the courtyard talking to a Hidden Guard, mentioning Fu Baozhu and Na Kesi.

She was curious, so she asked about it.

Jun Yuyan did not intend to hide it from her, and told her that Na Kesi wanted to climb over the wall to find Fu Baozhu, turning raw rice into cooked rice, but the General’s Mansion was strictly guarded. Thus, he had the Hidden Guards take action, knocking out many guards, allowing Na Kesi to successfully take Fu Baozhu away.

The Hidden Guard had come to inform Jun Yuyan that they had drugged Fu Baozhu and Na Kesi and stripped them, leaving the two near the Market Entrance where there were many people in the morning.

At that moment, her eyes lit up.

Although Jun Yuyan’s method was cruel, she liked it!

More so, after Na Kesi and Fu Baozhu woke up, although they were panicked, they also played along with the plot, shamelessly insisting on being together and even forcing the four men of the Fu Family to agree to their marriage.

At that time, they did not know that Fu Baozhu was not innocent, otherwise, they would not have ordered the guards to prevent her from contacting Na Kesi. Upon hearing that the two were exposed in public that morning, they immediately brought maids and clothes for Fu Baozhu to preserve some dignity.

Later, they learned from Nanny Fan’s mouth that Fu Baozhu had long known she was not the daughter of the General’s Mansion but the biological daughter of Lady Wang.

They were completely disheartened and also despised her, and no matter how she begged afterward, none of the four men gave her another glance.

As Murong Jiu pondered over these things, she unknowingly fell asleep.

The men of General Fu carefully withdrew.

Jun Yuyan also had something to discuss with them, instructing Chun Tao to stay and watch over things while he quietly walked outside.

He first clasped his hands and apologized to General Fu:

“Father-in-law, about the guards of your mansion being drugged last night, it was done under my orders. Nanny Fan was also abducted from the General’s Mansion for questioning by my people last night. I did not ask for your permission or discuss it with you beforehand. It is my fault.”

Hearing the words “Father-in-law” over and over, General Fu felt his teeth ache. He had considered Jun Yuyan as a friend despite their age difference and never expected that one day he would become his father-in-law.

And his own biological daughter could not be brought back to live with them because she was already married to Prince Ling, and a prolonged stay was impossible. Otherwise, it would definitely lead to idle gossip and speculations about discord between the couple, which would be dreadful.

Since his beloved daughter belonged to another family, General Fu indeed felt his teeth ache.

As for the guard and Nanny Fan, they had guessed it during the court trial.

As well as Steward Wang, the midwife, and the un-silenced bandits, all were prepared by Jun Yuyan. Fortunately, Jun Yuyan had been thorough in his preparations; otherwise, given the attitude of the Second Prince at that time, it would have been difficult to convict Lady Wang and Yongning Marquis Manor.

Even the public exposure of Wang Baozhu and Na Kesi on the streets had to be the doing of Jun Yuyan’s people.

“Speaking of which, we ought to be grateful to Prince. However, there is now something important that concerns me the most. I wonder if Prince can tell me the truth.”

General Fu gazed seriously at Jun Yuyan as he spoke.