klisemfg Chapter 963 Kneeling is the only option
Chapter 963 Kneeling is the only option
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Seeing Xia Zhilan showing concern for her elder brother and giving him all the things she liked, Xiao Wenche felt extremely uncomfortable.
Ironically, after his older brother lost his memory, he seemed to accept his identity as Xiao Wenche without any doubt.
He accepted it as if it were the most natural thing in the world!
He not only accepted everything, but also his wife and daughter!
"Damn, how could this happen?"
Xiao Wenche was filled with remorse. He had been uneasy ever since Xiao Wenyuan's body was found.
Although I felt somewhat relieved after the body was found, I still felt something was off.
Now everything is clear. He didn't seize such a good opportunity, and now that Xiao Wenyuan is back, the opportunity is gone.
After all, Xiao Wenyuan had survived a great calamity, and countless eyes were watching him. If he were to suddenly lose his life at this time, everyone would suspect something was amiss.
Not only that, Xia Zhilan also invited the Crown Prince and Crown Princess over.
The Crown Princess is not only skilled in metaphysics, which helped her find her elder brother, but her medical skills are also superb. She must have already known about her elder brother's condition and that he was in good health.
The Crown Princess would surely be able to tell the problem at a glance if the poisoning caused the sudden death, so they must not act rashly.
"Xia Zhilan isn't usually this smart. Could it be that she has a master mentoring her?"
Xiao Wenche felt incredibly frustrated, unable to understand why Xia Zhilan, whom he had always kept under his thumb for so many years, had suddenly become so clever.
He hadn't let her do anything all these years, precisely so that she would become increasingly timid and incompetent, and naturally, she would be unable to leave the Xiao family.
His gaze unconsciously fell on Song Ruozhen. Originally, Xia Zhilan would always ask the Empress Dowager for help when she had something to do.
It must be because the Empress Dowager is unwell that she sent the Empress, who happened to bring the Crown Princess along. This Crown Princess... is no pushover!
Song Ruozhen and Chu Junting were watching the show when she suddenly noticed Xiao Wenche's gaze sweep over her, and she looked over as well.
Xiao Wenche was startled and quickly looked away.
"This guy is in a real bind right now, but instead of thinking about how to solve the problem, he's blaming me?"
Song Ruozhen raised her eyebrows slightly, and it wasn't hard to guess what was going on just by looking into his eyes.
"Xiao Wenyuan, your second brother is back. Aren't you happy?"
Chu Junting's calm and even voice rang out as his gaze swept directly at Xiao Wenche.
Xiao Wenche was taken aback, feeling that Chu Junting's gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if he could see right through him, and his heart skipped a beat.
"Your Highness is too kind. I am naturally very happy that my second brother is back."
"I see." Chu Junting raised an eyebrow. "I noticed the way you looked at my wife just now, and I thought you thought that my wife's help in finding your second brother had ruined some of your plans."
Upon hearing this, everyone present looked on in surprise.
Who is His Highness the Crown Prince?
His wisdom and talent are well-known, and he wouldn't say such a thing on a special occasion like today.
It may seem like a joke, but it's actually anything but simple!
For a moment, everyone's gaze toward Xiao Wenche became strange. The two brothers went out together, but only one returned. The other was presumed dead before even the body was confirmed.
Now that the funeral has been held, the person has returned. If you look into this more closely, it really doesn't stand up to scrutiny!
Xiao Wenche's expression changed instantly, and he quickly said, "Your Highness, you misunderstand. I was just amazed by the Crown Princess's amazing abilities, so I couldn't help but take a second look. I had no other intentions."
"You'd better be." Chu Junting's eyes were deep and his beautiful face showed no trace of a smile.
Song Ruozhen couldn't help but look at Chu Junting, not expecting him to say it so bluntly.
There was no attempt to conceal anything.
Old Madam Xiao, who was standing nearby, panicked and immediately knelt down, saying:
"Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Crown Princess, please forgive us!"
Wen Che… Wen Yuan was just so happy to see his younger brother return. He's usually a man with a stern face; even if he had the guts of a bear and the gall of a leopard, he wouldn't dare harm the Crown Princess!
As she spoke, Old Madam Xiao reached out and tugged at Xiao Wenche's clothes, her eyes filled with warning.
She had no choice when her eldest son died, but her second son insisted on doing this. As a mother, she only had one son left, so naturally she wanted him to live a good life.
Although Xia Zhilan had the Empress Dowager's protection, she was in poor health and unable to have children. However, because of her status, it was not even appropriate for the second son to take a concubine.
After subtly changing his identity, all problems could be easily solved.
However, now that her eldest son has returned, she naturally cannot stand by and watch him get into trouble again.
Xiao Wenche understood what his mother's gaze meant. He gritted his teeth, realizing that Jessie and the others would all become obstacles in his path!
"Xiao Wenche's wishful thinking has been disrupted, and Old Madam Xiao will also protect Xiao Wenyuan. The Xiao family is really going to have a good show to watch next."
Song Ruozhen smiled slightly; watching a spectacle is human nature.
Such a spectacle is rare, after all, there aren't many people as ruthless as this.
"His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are both benefactors to my husband and me. If it weren't for them, I don't know when my husband would have returned."
And I, I fear, have also left the Xiao family.
As she spoke, Xia Zhilan knelt down in front of Chu Junting and his companion at the gate of the Xiao family.
"Thank you so much, Your Highness and Your Highness the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, for your great kindness. I, Zhilan, will never forget it!"
Seeing Xia Zhilan's state, Xiao Wenyuan also knelt down.
"Thank you so much for your great kindness, Your Highness and Your Highness. I will remember it forever. If you ever need me in the future, I will be willing to serve you like a dog!"
Xiao Wenyuan's eyes were sincere. He knew very well that if it weren't for the Crown Princess saving him, he would already be dead!
His soul was trapped in the Xiao family, and he had no chance of coming back to life!
The thought of his younger brother taking everything away from him filled him with intense resentment that drove him to the brink of collapse. He knew he had to take everything back with his own hands!
Fortunately, he now has another chance. As for why he didn't report to the authorities and identify his second brother as the murderer as His Highness the Crown Prince suggested, it's because he realized that the evil things his second brother had done to him were far more than that.
He conspired with Lu Fei to hide all his money and even targeted his most trusted subordinates.
Now, all these things will have to wait until he returns to settle them one by one and reveal the whole truth, otherwise he will never give up!
He wants Xiao Wenche to pay for his crimes in blood!
Xiao Wenche, Lu Fei, and Madam Xiao looked at each other in bewilderment as they watched the couple kneel down so gracefully.
After this commotion, they had no choice but to kneel.
The next moment, they all knelt down.
"Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Your Highness the Crown Princess!"