CHAPTER 863: CHAPTER 860: GAINING SENIOR SISTER’S FORGIVENESS

Hearing a noise coming from the stairs, Qin Mian snorted coldly, "I’m about to lock Xu Wendong in the Sky Prison. What can you do about it... "

Before he finished, his pupils suddenly contracted. A familiar face came into view, making his hair stand on end and giving him a chill down his spine.

Qin Mian instinctively swallowed, "Steward Duanmu?"

Qin Mian was completely flustered.

Although his father was the Minister of Revenue in the court.

Compared to the power of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, it was a world of difference.

He never expected Duanmu Jin to stand up for Xu Wendong.

Not only Qin Mian.

Jian You was also full of shock in his eyes, not expecting Xu Wendong to know someone from the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Especially this elderly figure in front of him.

This is a big shot from the Prime Minister’s Mansion!

Every word and deed represents the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

People around were in an uproar, not expecting Xu Wendong, who appeared unremarkable, to have such connections with the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

It’s no wonder he could act fearlessly, not taking Qin Mian seriously.

On Duanmu Jin’s face was no discernible emotion, "Qin Mian, didn’t you say you wanted to take Young Master Xu to the Sky Prison? Come on, let me see if you dare!"

Qin Mian instinctively swallowed and hurriedly said, "Senior, this is a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. Young Master Xu and I were just playing." He shot a pleading look at Xu Wendong, hoping he would put in a good word for him.

"Senior, what Brother Qin said is true, we were just fooling around." Xu Wendong didn’t respond to him.

Just a small figure, no need to use the power of the Prime Minister’s Mansion against him, which would place Xu Wendong in debt to the Mansion.

Duanmu Jin grunted and then said, "I came this time to deliver medicinal materials to Young Master Xu. I hope he can fulfill our previous agreement after the grand competition."

Xu Wendong quickly replied, "Absolutely!"

Duanmu Jin took out a Storage Bag and handed it to Xu Wendong, then turned and left.

Watching Duanmu Jin’s departing figure, Qin Mian also felt a sense of relief. He cupped his hands toward Xu Wendong, "Thank you, Brother Xu, for not holding grievances. By the way, today’s meal is on me!" With that, he left Zhaixing Building, looking dejected.

He lost face entirely today; how could he continue to stay here?

A crisis was easily resolved.

Jian You curiously looked at Xu Wendong, "Did you already know people from the Prime Minister’s Mansion would come?"

"No!" Xu Wendong said, "I promised to help the Prime Minister’s Mansion with Elixir refining, but I didn’t expect them to come at this time."

Jian You couldn’t help asking, "Then why did you dare to take action against Qin Mian? Weren’t you afraid they’d lock you up in the Sky Prison?"

Xu Wendong shook his head, "I didn’t think about any of that. I just didn’t want to see Senior Sister Jian You being bullied."

Upon hearing this, a wave of warmth rose in Jian You’s heart.

Turns out.

Everything he did was to protect her!

This brought a charming smile to Jian You’s otherwise cold and elegant face, "Because of this matter, I will forgive your previous impulsiveness."

Xu Wendong was overjoyed, "Thank you, Senior Sister Jian You!"

"Let’s eat first!" Jian You called over the waiter to prepare a set of cutlery for Xu Wendong, and then quietly enjoyed the cuisine of Zhaixing Building.

After the meal.

Xu Wendong was intending to go back and rest, but Jian You stopped him, "Junior Brother Xu, can you come home with me?"

Her home is in the Capital City.

However.

She hadn’t returned since she went to the Jade Maiden Palace at the age of ten.

Not that she didn’t miss home.

It’s just that there are people she doesn’t want to see at home.

"Alright!"

Xu Wendong agreed to Jian You’s request, even though he had already gained her forgiveness, rejecting her now would surely disappoint her.

"I’ll go buy some pastries first." Jian You took Xu Wendong through alleys and streets, bought several kinds of pastries, and then headed home.

However, upon seeing the plaque of the Jian Residence...

Jian You’s pace slowed considerably, with complex emotions in her eyes.

Seeing this, Xu Wendong reached out and took her cool hand, providing Jian You some comfort, and she gave Xu Wendong a forced smile.

Then, she led Xu Wendong by the hand to the door and knocked.

A moment later.

An elderly voice came from within the residence, "Coming, coming!"

The sound came from far to near.

Then the door opened, revealing an elderly face to Jian You’s eyes. He appeared to be in the twilight of his life, with silver hair and a stooped posture.

The old man politely inquired, "Whom are you looking for?"

Jian You controlled her excited emotions and said, "Sir, we were entrusted by someone to bring you some pastries." Saying this, she handed the pastries to him.

The old man warmly invited, "Thank you both, please come in!"

"No need, we have other matters, we will take our leave." Jian You forced a smile, but as she turned away, tears flowed down from the corners of her eyes.

Until after they had left.

Jian You collapsed into Xu Wendong’s arms, sobbing helplessly, evoking much pity.

Xu Wendong gently said, "If I’m not mistaken, that must be your father, right? Why didn’t you acknowledge him when father and daughter meet?"

Jian You sobbed, "Father... he doesn’t let me come back."

Jian You originally had a happy family.

Her mother was a well-mannered and talented woman, skilled in various arts, but when Jian You was five, her father took a concubine.

From then, her family was destroyed.

The new second wife was a ruthless and ambitious woman.

The woman schemed for the position of Lady of the House, secretly poisoned, and killed Jian You’s mother, succeeding in her plot to become the Lady of the Jian Family.

Not only that, she particularly despised Jian You and subjected her to various abuses.

Thus, her childhood was filled with endless darkness.

She once sought her father’s help.

But by then, her father was enamored with the second wife, completely disbelieving her, which left her feeling utterly helpless.

When Jian You was ten, her father finally came to his senses and realized his daughter had been suffering, so he forcibly sent her to the Jade Maiden Palace to remove her from the Jian family.

It was the only way he knew to protect his daughter, telling her never to return no matter what.

Even though Jian You returned a few times over the years, she never had the courage to visit her father.

As a result...

When father and daughter meet, he cannot recognize her.

Xu Wendong sighed inwardly, astonished at the complexity of the Jian Family’s matters, and sighed softly, "Doesn’t your father know that the second wife was behind your mother’s death?"

"He should know by now!" Jian You wiped her tears, painfully adding, "But so what?"

"We don’t have evidence that the second wife killed my mother, and even if we did, what difference would it make?"

"She might have wronged my mother, but she treats my father well."

"Surely you don’t expect my father to kill the second wife to avenge my mother?"

Xu Wendong hesitated, then couldn’t help asking, "Don’t you want to avenge your mother?"