Chapter 381: The Mystery of Madam Zhao’s Identity 2

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“Xiaoling too? Including the old general who asked if our mother’s surname was Yan in Furongzhou, it’s been three times. Even if it’s a coincidence, it’s impossible to encounter the same thing three times.”

Su Chong said excitedly.

After saying that, he sighed and said, “I forgot to ask if that old general’s surname is Qi. However, judging from his age, he could be Qi Xingzhi’s great-grandfather.”

Su Hua looked at Su Xiaoling and asked, “Xiaoling, how old was the person you met?”

Su Xiaoling thought for a moment and said, “About Father’s age.”

It was a middle-aged man. His identity was still unknown.

Su Sanlang held Madam Zhao’s hand and said seriously, “Darling, this has happened three times. This can’t be a coincidence.”

Madam Zhao’s heart was in a mess. She avoided Su Sanlang’s gaze and swallowed before saying, “I’ll think about it. It’s getting late. Go wash up and sleep.”

With that, Madam Zhao retracted her hand from Su Sanlang’s and walked out. She had no choice now. She needed to calm down and think about it.

Su Sanlang knew the shock in Madam Zhao’s heart. He said to Su Hua, “Hua, tell Qi Xingzhi to give your mother some time.”

Su Hua nodded. “Don’t worry, Father. I know.”

When Su Sanlang saw this, he was relieved. The children had grown up and could already take care of themselves without him worrying.

After Su Sanlang left, Su Chong asked Su Xiaoling, “Xiaoling, do you know the name of the person you met?”

Su Xiaoling shook her head and said, “I don’t know who he is. I didn’t ask.”

At that time, she was only wary of whether it was a bad person and had never thought of asking that person’s name.

“What if Mother is really Yan Mian?”

Su Chong looked at Su Hua and then at Su Xiaolu and Su Xiaoling.

If Madam Zhao was Yan Mian, would the Yan family accept them? Would they accept Su Sanlang?

Her parents’ marriage had not gone through any formalities. This was not considered a marriage. Qi Xingzhi’s family background was not bad. Although they did not know much about the Yan family, they knew that it would not be too bad.

Yan Mian should be a rich young lady. If Yan Mian was Madam Zhao, then she shouldn’t have been reduced to the countryside and suffered all sorts of hardships and illnesses.

“Regardless of whether Mother is Yan Mian or not, we should find out and she should return to the Yan family if she is Yan Mian. Our father should marry her openly.”

No matter what happened, Su Hua had to figure it out first. No one could change what happened. What was important was what to do after knowing.

At that time, even if Madam Wang had not bought Madam Zhao at a cheap price, there would have been someone else.

The most important thing now was to find out if Madam Zhao was Yan Mian.

“It’s getting late. Go back to your rooms and rest.”

Su Hua looked at Su Xiaolu and the others.

Su Xiaoling and Su Xiaolu got up and returned to their rooms.

Su Chong, Su Hua, and Zhou Heng also returned to their rooms.

Su Xiaoling brought hot water to wash up with Su Xiaolu. Su Xiaoling said to Su Xiaolu, “Xiaolu, you didn’t say anything just now. What are you thinking?”

Su Xiaolu looked at Su Xiaoling and said, “Sister, I’m wondering if Mother is Yan Mian. If she is, how did she get from the capital to our house? It’s such a long way…”

If it was human trafficking, why was she sold so far away?

From the capital to Furongzhou, they had to pass by many places. How did she end up in Furongzhou?

Su Xiaoling sighed and said, “I don’t understand either. I just feel so panicked. Xiaolu, can mother still recover her memories?”

Madam Zhao could not remember, so she was willing to only be Madam Zhao.

But if she remembered, would she still be willing to be Madam Zhao?

If she remembered and looked at these children again, would she feel disgusted?

These were Su Xiaoling’s worries.

Su Xiaolu pondered for a moment. Su Xiaoling’s heart skipped a beat when she saw this. She asked in a trembling voice, “Xiaolu, can mother regain her memories?”

Su Xiaolu frowned and said, “There is a way, but that method is too dangerous. If I forcefully stimulate the recovery of her memory, Mother will become a fool. This is also why I haven’t mentioned it.”

She did not know why Madam Zhao had lost her memory.

Perhaps it was because she was seriously injured at first, but later on, she did not want to remember. In short, there was nothing wrong with Madam Zhao’s mind now. She could not remember because she did not want to remember.

Under such a self-sealing situation, if she wanted to stimulate her to remember, it was very likely that something would go wrong and cause the stimulation to fail. Madam Zhao’s nerves would be damaged and she might become a fool.

“Xiaolu, promise me that you won’t let Mother do such a dangerous thing, okay?”

Su Xiaoling grabbed Su Xiaolu’s hand and said solemnly.

Su Xiaolu was silent.

Su Xiaoling explained to Su Xiaolu seriously. She said, “Xiaolu, if we can confirm that Mother is Yan Mian, then she can return to the Yan family. We’ll do everything we can to go to the Yan family to ask and marry Mother off in a grand manner. Let the past be the past. Don’t let Mother take the risk. Even without those memories, we’ll be filial to her. Mother will be very happy, right? Regarding memories, it’s good to let nature take its course.”

Su Xiaoling did not want Madam Zhao to bear such a risk at all.

Su Xiaolu nodded. “Okay, I won’t tell anyone.”

This method was indeed too dangerous.

Regardless of what the past was like, it was definitely a scar. When it was unveiled, it would be covered in blood.

If she had a better choice now, why would she have to open up that scar?

Su Xiaoling smiled at Su Xiaoling. Su Xiaoling pursed her lips and smiled back.

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Madam Zhao returned to her room and lay down on the bed with her back facing the bed.

Not long after, she heard Su Sanlang’s footsteps.

Su Sanlang closed the door and lay down quietly beside Madam Zhao. He said softly, “Darling, actually, I’m very afraid that your true identity will be the daughter of a rich family, because I’m not worthy of you like that.”

“I know that your heart is in a mess right now, and so am I. However, the opportunity is right in front of you. I hope that you can grab it and not have any distracting thoughts. Don’t worry about anyone. Just be brave and find out the truth.”

“As for me, no matter who you are, I will always be by your side and wait for you. As long as you need me, I will definitely be there.”

Su Sanlang looked at Madam Zhao’s back and said what he was thinking.

The news today also shocked him, but this was the truth. Madam Zhao was bought by Madam Wang, and the Yan family had lost a daughter.

When one coincidence after another happened, he should also investigate the truth behind it.

Hearing Su Sanlang’s words, Madam Zhao cried. Her shoulders trembled slightly. Su Sanlang raised his hand and hesitated, but when he saw that Madam Zhao was crying, his hand still landed on her shoulder. He comforted her softly, “Darling, don’t cry.”