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Eloping was one thing, but to preserve her comfortable life, Sang Yuzhu became the first informant against the Sang Family. Although the evidence she provided was flimsy and her testimony vague, it still delighted the Chongjing Emperor, who personally issued a marriage decree and granted her numerous rewards.
Despite this, as a member of the Sang Family, Sang Yuzhu remained anxious. On her first day as a bride, she took her husband's surname and changed her name to Yuzhu. Secretly, she bought her twin sister out of prison and hid her in a secret chamber, preparing for any crisis that might arise, hoping to use her as a substitute to escape.
Sang Yuzhen spent three long years in that dark chamber until the Chongjing Emperor died suddenly, causing chaos in the city. Only then did she find an opportunity to escape. Wandering aimlessly day and night, she unexpectedly encountered Yan Min, who was burying his deceased wife.
Yan Min had received kindness from the Sang Family and would not turn a blind eye. He arranged for Sang Yuzhen to take on the identity of his deceased wife's cousin and kept her by his side. Long-term interaction between men and women often leads to deeper feelings; within a few years, they married and began their own life together.
Sang Qingxiao became acquainted with Yan Min's family due to a case involving demonic occurrences. When they were in Ze Province, they had not yet recognized each other. It was only half a year ago that Yan Min sent word to her that Sang Yuzhen had gone missing and asked for her help in finding her.
With the help of Old Vine, she found Sang Yuzhen, who had become a lady, and learned that she was actually part of the Sang Family. She remembered that day when Sang Yuzhen, troubled by days of unrest, confided in her about her experiences.
This matter was likely related to past events; however, I am merely a branch of the family. We had long since separated from Prince Jing's Residence; we enjoyed little glory or wealth but faced hardship after hardship. Just when it seemed like we could finally enjoy some sweetness after suffering, I was pulled back into danger.
After letting her vent, Sang Qingxiao asked about her sister. Upon mentioning her sister, Sang Yuzhen's expression darkened. "Back then she imprisoned me; now I imprison her—a tit for tat."
"My sister and brother-in-law seem to have done something wrong; they have been childless for many years. Recently, my brother-in-law died while indulging himself among women, and my sister was captured that same day."
Rumors spread outside that the lady felt humiliated by her husband and later learned he had fathered an illegitimate child outside. Consumed by hatred, she underwent a drastic change in temperament. Thus, I naturally became the lady of the house; even if my behavior raised some eyebrows, no one questioned me.
Sang Qingxiao asked if she needed rescuing. "They are threatening me with Yan Min's life," Sang Yuzhen shook her head. "It's just some tasks here; I can manage them. However, I need you to help me send a message to Yan Min."
Was it truth or deception? The truth would be difficult to spin into lies. If he knew the truth, he might calm down instead.
When Yan Min heard the news, he settled down and became busier than ever, secretly making arrangements on all fronts. Was this preparation for a wedding?
Sang Qingxiao was pleased with this development and sighed at how fortunate Sang Yuzhen was.
In Jingjing City, there was another woman from the Sang Family—Sang Yuxin—the eldest sister among those with the character "yu." She had married Chi Guofu's young master Chi Yan years ago. When trouble struck the Sang Family, the Chi Family not only protected Sang Yuxin but also treated her with unwavering respect.
Ke Sang Yuxin insisted on going to the Suburbs of the Capital for a retreat, seemingly disregarding even her young son. After causing such a ruckus several times, the Chi Family eventually acquiesced to her wishes.
For over a decade, Sang Yuxin had not set foot in Jingjing City. It took Chi Yan several years before he remarried, taking a secondary wife who bore him two sons and a daughter. Without the protection of the Kissing Relative for his eldest son, that child became increasingly overlooked.
Rumors about him in the community were not favorable; he was seen as playful and somewhat timid, lacking both literary and martial prowess, neglected by his father and unloved by his mother. The secondary wife’s household often plotted against him as well.
Given his background, he should have been respectfully addressed as "Young Master," yet people only referred to him as Chi Dazi. In contrast, his elder brother was privately called "Young Master" by others, while the Chi Family's attitude increasingly favored the secondary wife's household.
Sang Qingxiao pondered for a moment; what was her cousin's name again? It seemed to be Chi Chen'an. She wondered if Sang Yumei had schemed against Chi Chen'an regarding matters of the Sang Family.
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