ebookland Chapter 309 The only chance
Chapter 309 The only chance
Faced with Liu's father's pleas, Grand Tutor Gu didn't even glance at him. His weathered face was now fixed on Gu Yunwei, his eyes filled with tenderness.
“Child, you have suffered all these years, and we are sorry for you.”
Liu Ruyan couldn't accept the fact that she was a child of the Gu family for a while, but her heart softened when she saw the distressed looks on the faces of Grand Tutor Gu and Old Madam Gu.
When she first met Old Madam Gu a few days ago, she felt a sense of familiarity, a warmth she had never felt in all these years. And now, looking at Grand Tutor Gu, she realized that she looked a bit like him, and her eyes involuntarily reddened.
So... these are her biological parents!
She recalled hearing that the Gu family doted on their only daughter, a privilege that many girls in the capital envied.
At that time, she also envied Gu Yunwei. After all, for her, let alone such pampering, even being treated like a brother or sister was a luxury.
"No, no."
Liu Ruyan shook her head, but a smile appeared on her face.
She understood that the Gu family would not mistreat her, and that she would no longer need to endure the suffering of the past.
“I felt an immediate connection with Madam Song when I first met her; it turns out she’s my own sister,” Gu Qingyan said with a smile.
Gu Qingxiu nodded, "It seems even Heaven wants us to recognize each other. With us brothers here, we will never let anyone bully you."
Compared to the Gu family's joyful reunion, the Liu family felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar. They kept explaining, but no one really believed them.
“Madam Liu, since you say you know nothing about this, why don’t you make a vow? That way, the authorities won’t have to investigate this matter thoroughly.”
Song Yi'an abruptly dropped a fatal blow.
The Liu family members felt a headache at the mere mention of the word "oath," wondering who was willing to take such an oath!
After seeing this attitude, how could anyone not understand?
"Since Song Ruozhen knows such magic, who knows if she can summon heavenly lightning to strike us dead even if what we say is true?" Liu Feiyan said with venomous eyes.
Liu Jia Dalang nodded, "Yes! This might be a deadly method; whoever she wants to kill can die!"
In an instant, everyone's attention fell on Song Ruozhen again.
Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, not caring at all. "I knew you were going to be stubborn. It just so happens that you brought the midwife who delivered the baby back then. Why don't we listen to what the midwife has to say?"
The moment the words left her lips, the color drained from Old Madam Liu's face, and her body trembled uncontrollably.
She had clearly handled the matter properly back then, telling people to leave the capital and never come back. Now that so many years have passed, how could Song Ruozhen possibly bring them back?
Soon, the midwife was summoned.
Madam Gu recognized the familiar face at a glance. "That's right, it's her! She was the one who delivered my baby back then."
The midwife immediately knelt down, crying and shouting, "It's my fault! Back then, when Old Madam Liu found out that both families had given birth to daughters, she gave me a sum of money and told me to secretly switch the children."
My husband was seriously ill at the time, and I desperately needed money, so I agreed.
"Madam Gu, I'm so sorry! After I took that money, my husband's illness was cured, and I thought everything was fine, but my grandson has also fallen seriously ill."
I know this is all retribution for the bad things I did when I was young!
"At first, I didn't understand why Madam Liu would switch the child. Later I found out that they thought the Liu family was having a hard time, so they deliberately switched the child."
Firstly, the children can become the apple of the Gu family's eye, and secondly, they can use this opportunity to become relatives with the Gu family in the future.
A child raised with such care over many years cannot simply be severed from once the relationship is broken.
I truly know I was wrong. I've let down Mrs. Song and the Gu family!
Even though everyone had some suspicions beforehand, they couldn't help but be shocked by the Liu family's brilliant plan. It was truly a brilliant calculation!
They got all the benefits!
If Gu Yunwei hadn't been so spineless, causing a rift with the Gu family, the Liu family could indeed have used this relationship to get closer to the Gu family, not to mention that Liu Ruyan was so capable, allowing them to take full advantage of the situation.
Grand Tutor Gu's face turned ashen, and he roared, "What do you have to say now?!"
"Grand Tutor Gu, please calm down. This was all done by my wife. I had no idea about it!"
When Liu's father realized that the truth had come out, he quickly shifted all the blame onto Liu's mother.
Mother Liu was shocked. She hadn't expected that her husband of many years would push her out the moment disaster struck. She angrily said:
"How can this all be blamed on me?"
"You knew about this plan from the beginning. If it weren't for your promotion, why would I have gone to such lengths to scheme?"
These words were tantamount to admitting everything. Chu Junting raised his hand and waved, "Take the Liu family members away and interrogate them thoroughly. Don't let any insider get away!"
Today is a joyous occasion for the Song family; don't let them ruin it.
Grand Tutor Gu wished he could kill those bastards from the Liu family, but he also knew that this was not the best time.
Today is Song Yanzhou's wedding day, and these guys shouldn't steal the spotlight. There will be plenty of opportunities to settle scores later!
In the crowd, Fan Siying and Qian Qiuxiang exchanged a glance, both filled with fear.
"I never imagined that Liu Ruyan was actually the daughter of the Gu family. Now that they've recognized each other as relatives, won't the Song family's status be even higher? And Song Yanzhou's future will be even brighter!"
Qian Qiuxiang's eyes lit up. Right now, the Song family had become a hot commodity.
Not only do they have immense wealth, but their official careers are also very promising. With the support of the Gu family, both Song Yanzhou and Song Yi'an will definitely be highly sought-after in the officialdom in the future!
Fan Siying felt even more regretful. If Song Yanzhou had been able to stand up sooner, she would never have left the Song family!
If she were still the young mistress of the Song family, how many people would envy her!
"I've already bribed someone. As long as you seize the opportunity and get back into the Song family, we can go back to our comfortable lives!" Qian Qiuxiang said excitedly.
They have been having a really tough time lately. Although their husbands don't like them, they just need to avoid them.
However, he seemed to have had some setbacks in his official career the previous two days, and his temper became even more volatile after he returned, resulting in them all being beaten up.
Back when Fan Siying was with the Song family, she often brought money back home. Fan's father was not only in a good mood, but also treated them well. How could it be as terrifying as it is now?
If they don't find a way out, their lives will become even more difficult.
Fan Siying nodded, "Mother, don't worry, this time I will definitely hold on to Song Yanzhou and never let go!"
With the Liu family being taken away without explanation, this farce came to an end.
The Song family's wedding banquet continued, but there was more discussion. Who would have thought that Madam Song was actually the daughter of the Gu family? After her background was revealed, everyone felt that Madam Song had had a really tough time all these years.
Back when Song Lin insisted on marrying Liu Ruyan, many people felt that Liu Ruyan was not good enough for him.