【It looks like everyone has accepted Zhaodi as the real daughter.】
【Now we can only wait until Father finds something wrong after the medicine is tested. I just hope he doesn’t get fooled by the fake daughter.】
【Even if I recognize my family a little later, that’s fine. It’s actually better this way. They can pretend to accept the fake daughter and use her to find the person behind everything. Otherwise, just like in the original story, everyone will die. I will be burned to death tomorrow. Mother will die from severe bleeding three months later. Brother will be accused of working with the former dynasty’s rebels and be sentenced to death by dismemberment. The Elder Sister will be forced into the palace to serve the old emperor and will die with her unborn child. Cousin will try to assassinate the Fifth Prince and be chopped into pieces, even neater than meat at a butcher’s stall. In the end, only Father will be left. After trying to rebel, he will be captured, and it will take three blows to cut off his head because his bones are so strong.】
【The novel said Father had very strong bones.】
【I think they did it on purpose!】
【Our Song family is so pitiful! We only wanted to be loyal government officials, but everyone was forced onto the path of rebellion and the whole family was wiped out.】
【But with me here, everything will change. If all my teammates are as capable as Father, things will be much easier.】
The entire Song family froze.
Song Li’s inner thoughts were too shocking.
They had never imagined she could know the future.
If what Song Li said was true, and they would all die because of the fake daughter acting as a spy, then pretending to accept her and using her against the enemy really was the best plan.
But Song Hailan refused to accept that.
The best choice was not always the right one.
His real sister was right in front of him.
Why should he acknowledge a fake girl with evil intentions?
Wasn’t that disgusting?
No matter what plot the enemy had, the Song family was strong enough to fight back. There was no need to sacrifice one of their own daughters.
“Father, we can…”
Song Yannian raised his hand to stop him.
A father understood his son best. He already knew what Song Hailan wanted to say.
But he chose to follow Song Li’s idea.
Why reject a spy who had willingly walked into their trap?
The officials in court had probably forgotten how he once camped inside the Western Rong royal palace during the war.
Since someone wanted to destroy the entire Song family, they should not blame him for being ruthless.
Suppressing Song Hailan’s emotions, Song Yannian turned to Zhaodi and gently said,
“I am your father.”
“Father!”
Zhaodi’s eyes immediately filled with tears.
She threw herself into Song Yannian’s arms.
“Father, I finally have a father!”
【The heroine was also an orphan in her previous life. This is really the first time she has ever called someone ‘Father.’ She once wanted to stand on the same side as the Song family, but she had no choice. That person offered her too much, and refusing would mean death. So she had no choice but to use the Song family to climb higher first, then avenge them later.】
Song Hailan slammed his fist onto the table.
Who did she think she was?
How could her worthless life compare to the entire Song family?
If she truly wanted to avenge them, then she should have killed herself!
Someone like her did not deserve to be his sister!
Afraid he might ruin the plan, Song Haiming quickly held him back and introduced himself to Zhaodi.
“I’m your cousin. My father was your great-uncle’s second son. After my father died, your father adopted me. From now on, treat me as your real older brother.”
He had charming peach blossom eyes, and when he smiled, he looked carefree and handsome.
Zhaodi’s cheeks turned slightly red.
“Cousin.”
She bowed politely and called him softly.
Song Haiming smiled even more brightly, making Zhaodi almost lose herself.
The men of the Song family are all so handsome!
Although General Song was older, he had a strong body and a powerful presence, like the king of wolves.
Song Hailan and Song Haiming both looked youthful, but each carried a natural wildness.
Either one could become her ideal handsome young man.
Being surrounded by these three men made her knees feel weak.
The woman gently patted Zhaodi’s hand.
“I’m your eldest aunt, your mother’s older sister. You look exactly like your mother. If I had met you earlier, I would have recognized you immediately.”
【So she’s my eldest aunt. I’ll have to be careful around this woman in the future.】
The Song family immediately listened carefully.
【She’s too soft-hearted. She pities everyone, even people she shouldn’t. She even hides the son of a convicted criminal. One of her estate managers is also a murderer. In the end, she destroys her own family and drags the Song family down with her.】
【A few months from now, Uncle will come to the capital. Pay close attention when that happens.】
【Why has everyone gone quiet?】
【Only Brother hasn’t spoken yet! Hurry up! Don’t expose yourselves!】
【My brother looks like a silly goof.】
Song Hailan: “…”
“Zhaodi, I’m your older brother.”
Feeling that his words sounded too stiff, he added,
“You’ve suffered a lot. From now on, if you need anything, just tell your brother.”
Zhaodi had been watching him the whole time. She had wondered why his expression looked so strange.
Now she understood.
He felt sorry for everything she had gone through.
“Brother!”
She rushed into Song Hailan’s arms.
“I received the pine nut candy you asked Song Li to give me. It was so sweet. It was the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten.”
Song Hailan felt a chill run through his whole body, as if a poisonous snake had wrapped itself around him.
The veins on his forehead bulged.
He glanced sideways at Song Li, who was lying in bed.
She clearly knew he was her real brother, yet she ignored him and even gave his gift to someone else.
Even under the blanket, Song Li could feel the cold air coming from him.
【Brother, don’t blame me. One bag of pine nut candy will make her lower her guard, and that means my life will be safer for a while.】
Instantly, Song Hailan’s heart softened.
If it helped his sister, what was one bag of candy?
He would gladly spend everything he owned.
He endured it for three seconds before quickly pushing Zhaodi away.
“If you like pine nut candy, I’ll go buy you more!”
Zhaodi’s eyes lit up with joy.
This bargain brother really spoiled her!
And he was so handsome.
His embrace felt so warm and comfortable.
“Brother, don’t go. We have just reunited. The happiness in my heart is a hundred, even a thousand times sweeter than pine nut candy. Right now, I only want to look at all of you.”
【Wow, she’s really good with words.】
【How could any normal person resist that?】
The three men of the Song family remained expressionless.
She certainly knew how to talk.
If they had not heard Song Li’s inner thoughts, they really would have believed Zhaodi was innocent, kind, and optimistic.
Eldest Aunt wiped away another tear.
“My good child, let’s go home. Tonight we’ll prepare a huge feast to celebrate.”
“After we get back, I’ll write to your mother right away and tell her the good news. I’ll also tell her how much you look like her.”
Song Yannian nodded.
He planned to write his wife a separate letter too.
He would tell her how much their daughter looked like him.
Just then, Song Hailan stepped forward and picked up Song Li.
Song Yannian secretly regretted being too slow.
That brat had beaten him to it.
He had not held his daughter long enough.
My eldest Aunt looked at Song Li with pity.
“She’s a pitiful child too. If nothing else, let her come to my house as a maid.”
“No!”
Song Hailan immediately held Song Li protectively in front of him.
“I like this little girl. If she’s going to be anyone’s maid, she’ll be mine.”
【As expected of my real brother. We really connected the moment we met!】
【Being Brother’s maid isn’t bad. He’s sincere and won’t mistreat me. If that mysterious man tries to kill me again, I’ll just hide behind Brother.】
Song Hailan smiled, his cheeks turning slightly red.
Brother’s shoulders are broad enough. Hide behind me as much as you want.
This time, I will definitely protect my little sister.
Song Yannian wanted to slap his own thigh in frustration.
What use is that brat? My daughter will only be truly safe if she stays by my side!
Meanwhile, watching how protective Song Hailan was of Song Li, Zhaodi clenched her fists inside her sleeves.
Why was Song Li everywhere?
Song Hailan had already found her, yet he still kept paying attention to Song Li.
No.
She absolutely could not let Song Li go to the Song family.
Song Li was like a ticking time bomb, making her uneasy day and night.
“Brother, you can’t!”
“Song Li is very close to the other girls here, and she loves freedom. If you take her away like this, she’ll definitely be heartbroken when she wakes up.”