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Jiang Duming left early in the morning, and the steward came to report that another person had died. Upon hearing the news, Jiang Duming instinctively glanced at Liu Daiyu, and it was this glance that made Liu Daiyu feel a bit suspicious and probing.
It was another gloomy day, and the room was not very bright. Liu Daiyu sat alone in front of the dressing table, looking troubled. She opened the note again, her gaze gradually deepening.
Liu Daiyu (Lonely Murmur): "Carrying rain and mist, deep and shallow branches... sigh, after all these years, I almost believe that I am truly Liu Daiyu. Is it you?"
On the day when the crimson thunder shook Ming Water City, Madame Liu gave birth to a pair of twins, two lovely and lively daughters. But twins are an ominous sign, and to make matters worse, the younger daughter's birth almost caused Madame Liu to hemorrhage, and it was only after she was born that they discovered her little hand was tightly gripping the umbilical cord.
Because of this, Liu Dafu favored his eldest daughter and abandoned the younger one, feeling that the daughter was seeking revenge. If it weren't for Madame Liu's affection for the younger daughter, she would have been sent away long ago.
Unfortunately, good times don't last. Madame Liu passed away early, leaving a dying wish to take good care of the younger daughter. Due to his your beloved daughter wife's dying wish, Liu Dafu indeed did not abandon the younger daughter, but out of sight, out of mind. Just after the seven-day mourning period for Madame Liu, he sent the younger daughter to Baiyan Village outside the city, and also replaced a new group of people in the mansion, strictly ordering the remaining people who knew about it to keep their mouths shut.
Liu Dafu (majestic): "Remember this, there is only one Miss in the Li's family, and I, Liu Dafu, only have one daughter, Liu Daiyan!"
Since then, Liu Daiyan has been living in Baiyan Village. At first, she didn't understand why she was being locked up, not even allowed to leave the house. She cried until she was hoarse, only to receive stern reprimands from the nurse. She knew that father didn't like her, so when she was in the mansion, she tried to stay out of father's sight. Fortunately, she had her mother and sister, so life as the second Miss was still comfortable. But a few days ago, the nurse who took care of her and her sister said that her mother was gone. What does "gone" mean? The five-year-old Liu Daiyan didn't understand, and obediently put on mourning clothes for the funeral. During those days, father was even more serious than usual, scaring her to hide behind her sister, clutching her sister's clothes tightly with her soft little hands. But even this last sense of security was taken away from her.
As she grew older, Liu Daiyan gradually came to understand many things. Because her father did not like her, she was sent to the manor to be raised, with plenty to eat and drink every day, but she could only be confined to the house and not go anywhere. When she was ten years old, she saw her sister, whom she had not seen for many years. They were once close siblings, but now they had become relative strangers. She could no longer bring herself to say "sister," and the years of imprisonment made her feel so lowly that she even dared not look people in the eye. Finally summoning the courage to lift her head, she looked at her sister in silk and satin, then at her own coarse linen clothes, and for the first time, Liu Daiyan felt bitterness and resentment.
After that time, Liu Daiyan could see her sister every once in a while, bringing big and small packages to visit her. If she couldn't come herself, she would send her personal maid, Muxi. After a few times, the estrangement between the two sisters was somewhat alleviated. Her sister was still so gentle, and even though she was quiet, she would still find ways to talk to her. It was because of this that Liu Daiyan learned about the recent situation of her father and the Li family, and heard about some of the big and small events in Ming Water City. Every time, her sister spoke more, and she occasionally interjected a few words, but even those few words were enough to make her sister happy for a long time.
Liu Daiyan The prisoner-like life was disrupted. She used to know nothing about the outside world, and her numb consciousness left her with no desire. Now, her sister is like a beam of light, opening her heart's longing for the world. The more she knows, the more she wants. She doesn't know when the sourness and resentment took over her heart, turning into jealousy and grudges in her ignorance, making that light seem particularly glaring. She can't understand why, even though she and her sister share the same mother and look exactly alike, why does father dislike her? Why does she have to be locked in this place without seeing the light of day? Why can her sister openly act as the young lady of the Li's family?
Once certain signs appear, things can never go back to the way they were.
Liu Daiyan did two things. First, she became more proactive in front of her sister, carefully observing her sister's every move and deliberately imitating her mannerisms and voice. Second, she used the silver coins given by her sister to bribe the little steward in Baiyan Village, and then used this little steward to gradually replace the old people in the manor. Both of these tasks were not accomplished in a day, but Liu Daiyan had long since developed an extraordinary level of patience. Without first humbly bowing her head, how could she lift it high and step on others in the future?
Spring came and went, and in the blink of an eye, the two sisters had both come of age. Baiyan Village was filled with people loyal to Liu Daiyan, but she had never set foot outside that room. Until the task was complete, she had no right to leave. She had to wait for the right moment.
Until that day, her sister came to see her and mentioned that she had accidentally seen the new lord of the city at the Lantern Festival, and had heard people gossiping that the lord had gone to Li's family to propose marriage! Looking at her sister's gentle and shy expression, Liu Daiyan knew that the time had come.
That day, Liu Daiyu chatted with her sister in the house for a long time, and only came out close to the hour of the rooster.
Liu Daiyu: "Steward, I won't be able to come for a long time. Please take good care of her. She has been in low spirits recently and it's not convenient to disturb her. Be careful when coming in and out, and don't cause any trouble."
Willow steward: "I understand, Miss. You can rest assured." (The two of them look at each other and understand each other's thoughts)
Liu Daiyu: " Muxi, let's go."
Muxi: "Alright. Miss, why did we talk for so long today?"
Liu Daiyu (suppressing excitement, taking a deep breath, looking up at the sky): "It's been too long... too long..."
Muxi: "Miss, what's wrong?"
Liu Daiyu: "It's nothing, just feeling a bit emotional."
Muxi: "Miss, where is your white jade hairpin?"
Liu Daiyu (turning her head to fix her hairpin): "It must have fallen inside, never mind, it's just a hairpin."
Muxi: "But that's Miss's favorite hairpin."
Liu Daiyu: "Likes and dislikes always change."
Muxi (concerned): "Miss, you seem different from when you arrived. Has something happened?"
Liu Daiyu (with a hint of coldness): "You're overthinking. Go back quickly, it's getting late. father will be worried."
Muxi helped Liu Daiyu onto the carriage. As the curtain was lifted, Liu Daiyu glanced at Muxi again and made a decision. Sitting in the carriage, Liu Daiyu's heart couldn't calm down for a long time, and she had scratched her hand with her nails. When she lowered her eyes, she saw her bare, unattractive fingertips and immediately hid them in her sleeve. Can't be careless!
Liu Daiyu (Gloomy): "From now on, I am Liu Daiyu. I am the real Liu Daiyu! I am the willow, carrying the rain."
How long ago was that? It feels like it happened in a past life, even though it wasn't that long ago. Liu Daiyu came to her senses, neatly folded the note, and placed it in the drawer. She didn't know who had the ability to uncover this past, but in this world, there was only one Liu Daiyu. If someone wanted to use this secret to blackmail her, then let this secret lose all its value.
Liu Daiyu: " father, you have been kind to me all these years. It's time for your daughter to repay you well, and not let your favor go to waste."
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