Forced her into demonic possession: There will be no more gods in the world!

Chapter 174 Undercurrents

Once, when his daughter resolutely broke off her relationship with him for that man, Mr. Wei was filled with resentment and incomprehension.

After all, even the current emperor has always respected him throughout his life, so how could he easily bow down to this disobedient daughter?

However, time flies, and now I know that my daughter has divorced that man. After all, she is still my own child.

Over the years, Mr. Wei has tossed and turned alone in the quiet of the night, unable to fall asleep.

He pondered repeatedly why things had come to this point.

Although he was unwilling to admit it, deep down he gradually realized that no matter how big a mistake his daughter made, she was still his own flesh and blood.

Seeing their daughter in such a state, no one is more heartbroken than her parents.

Over the years, whenever the night is quiet, Mr. Wei would recall the scene of his daughter's resolute departure. He simply couldn't understand how his daughter, whom he had raised with such care, could just sever ties with him like that.

He felt not even the slightest bit of regret. He had repeatedly asked himself, "Did I really do something wrong?"

No matter how much he reflected on his actions, he still felt that everything he did was out of love and protection for his daughter.

Now, upon hearing the news that her daughter had left the Yun family, the long-suppressed worry in her heart finally surged forth like a burst dam.

Even if resentment lingers in his heart, a father's concern for his children ultimately triumphs over any preconceived notions of saving face.

So, Mr. Wei rushed here, just to see if his daughter, whom he hadn't seen for many days, was alright.

"Your daughter is guilty! Father... I've been wrong all these years!" Wei Wan looked at her father, whose temples were already gray, and tears instantly blurred her vision.

At this moment, she realized that in the past years, due to her stubbornness and impulsiveness, she had missed too many precious moments of enjoying family life.

This belated regret, like a heavy shackle, weighed her down, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

I missed so many years with my family because of that scumbag.

At that moment, Grand Tutor Wei's weathered face revealed an unconcealable sadness and self-reproach. His eyes gradually turned red and moist, as if tears were about to spill out at any moment.

However, he felt no resentment towards his daughter.

After all, this was his daughter whom he had personally raised. Grand Tutor Wei knew her character and personality very well.

He had always known that his daughter was kind-hearted and grateful, and that her actions this time were entirely to repay the life-saving grace.

Looking back on myself back then, wasn't I also harboring a selfish motive?

Thinking of this, Grand Tutor Wei couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Although he raised his daughter exceptionally well, perhaps it was precisely because of this excessive pampering and care that his daughter failed to develop the discerning eye to distinguish right from wrong and good from evil during her upbringing.

Now that things have come to this, no amount of regret will help.

Just then, the clever and quick-witted Yun Quan noticed that the atmosphere was unusually heavy and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.

So she quickly tried to find a lighthearted and pleasant topic to break the ice.

She blinked her bright, lively eyes and smiled, saying, "Alright, Mom, don't worry, Grandfather will definitely not blame you! We've survived a disaster! I believe the days ahead will only get better and better! Oh, by the way, Grandfather, you've probably never tasted my secret-recipe hot pot before, have you? Why don't you stay here today and enjoy it?"

Hearing Yun Juan's words, Wei Wan slowly stood up from the ground, gently wiping away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes, and echoed, "Yes, Father! Why don't you stay and have a simple meal with us? Juan'er has recently been working on a brand new dish—hot pot, and the taste is absolutely amazing, incredibly delicious!"

Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Wei immediately turned his gaze to Yun Juan, his eyes revealing a hint of appreciation and approval. This lovely and intelligent granddaughter was indeed more outstanding than her mother, and her every move exuded a boldness similar to his own in his youth.

"Not today! Come back to the Grand Tutor's Mansion when you have time!" Grand Tutor Wei stood up abruptly, said this, waved to them, and left with a bow.

They watched as Grand Tutor Wei left the mansion. Although his words were cold, Wei Wan knew that her father had forgiven them.

Beneath the seemingly calm and peaceful surface, the palace was actually rife with undercurrents, and there was never true peace and tranquility.

After going through countless hardships, Prince Rui Yuanqian finally uncovered the secret hidden deep within his body—he discovered what the deadly poison in his mother's body was.

However, this astonishing discovery enraged him, and his emotions erupted like a volcano.

"Why, Mother? Why did you cover for that person?" Yuan Qian was furious, his eyes wide open, staring straight at his mother, making no attempt to hide his anger and confusion.

He couldn't understand why his mother would keep such an important matter a secret.

Faced with her son's questioning, Consort Xiao coughed violently, each cough seeming as if she were coughing up her heart and lungs. Finally managing to stop coughing, she slowly said, "Cough...cough...I'm not trying to take your place, but I have no choice! In this palace under the vast sky...we are all just pawns to be manipulated..."

After she finished speaking, she raised her head and stared blankly at the magnificent yet cold palace.

She knew she was not a free bird; the high walls and deep courtyards had long trapped her, making it difficult for her to escape.

At that moment, she appeared so helpless and resigned.

"Mother, and Uncle, Uncle will definitely save you!" Yuan Qian was extremely anxious. He knelt down and tightly grasped Consort Xiao's cold and bloodless hands.

Looking at his mother's face, which was growing paler due to poisoning, he felt an unbearable pain in his heart, as if it were being gnawed at by a thousand ants.

However, Consort Xiao merely shook her head slightly, a bitter smile playing on her lips: "Heh... the Xiao family? Once I lose the Emperor's favor... you will also lose your usefulness. The Xiao family will definitely send another daughter into the palace without hesitation. At that time, do you think your uncle will become his daughter's support, or will he still protect me, his already disgraced sister?" Saying this, she slowly closed her eyes, two lines of tears sliding down her cheeks.

Because she knew better than anyone else that from the moment she stepped into the palace, she was destined to become a pawn in the Xiao family's consolidation of imperial power, and her life, death, honor, and disgrace were not in her own hands.