RPAGF Chapter 148: Saintess of the Leaving Country
Chapter 148: Saintess of the Leaving Country
They carefully showed the treasures in their arms to the man in gorgeous clothes.
Just now, the words "Congratulations, Master and Madam" came from the mouth of the middle-aged woman with a fair complexion.
At this moment, she was holding the child closer to the man, as if she wanted to bring the baby in her arms closer to him.
However, in sharp contrast, the man's brows were furrowed, as if he was lost in deep thought. His expression revealed an indescribable worry, and he did not show the joy he should have.
Dai Yan followed Shu Wanwan's gaze and looked at the three people holding the baby. However, she did not mention the man in luxurious clothes first, but introduced the two middle-aged women to Shu Wanwan first.
Dai Yan raised her delicate chin slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling like stars as she looked at the middle-aged woman with a slightly lighter complexion. Then she spoke softly, "This is Granny Zhang."
As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her snow-white chin slightly in the direction of the other middle-aged woman and continued to whisper softly, "This is Granny Li."
"Mother-in-law?" Shu Wanwan listened to Dai Yan's introduction while looking at the two middle-aged women in front of her, and a trace of doubt arose in her heart.
Indeed, in terms of age alone, calling these two middle-aged women "mother-in-law" seems a bit old-fashioned. After all, time has not left too many deep marks on their faces.
Dai Yan seemed to understand Shu Wanwan's inner doubts, but did not explain immediately.
She just made a slight nasal sound and responded with "Hmm."
Immediately afterwards, Dai Yan spoke again without pausing for too long.
Dai Yan's eyes stopped at the girl holding a handkerchief and looking focused. A subtle tenderness flashed in her eyes, "This is Aunt Yuxiang."
Just after Dai Yan finished introducing the girl, Shu Wanwan suddenly seemed to have understood some key information, and her originally confused eyes gradually became clear.
Shu Wanwan slowly turned to the two small, purple-red children with wrinkled faces.
Her lips opened slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she hesitated and did not speak immediately.
However, Dai Yan had obviously expected Shu Wanwan to have such a reaction.
She smiled slightly, a faint curve appeared on the corner of her mouth, and said in a calm tone: "Well, just as you thought, they are me and my sister."
There was an unspeakable emotion in his words.
"That woman is my mother, the previous head of the Yuchi family—Yuchi Shuxia."
Dai Yan's gaze slowly moved to the bed, where a young woman was lying quietly. Her face was as pale as paper, but her eyes were closed, as if she was sleeping in an endless dream.
If nothing unexpected happens, Dai Yan will introduce the man in the room next.
At this time, Dai Yan spoke, her voice slightly lowered, "That man is my father, Ning Yuanbu."
However, unlike when she mentioned her mother, at this moment Dai Yan didn't even turn around to look at the man in luxurious clothes.
Just as Dai Yan finished her introduction, the previously tranquil surroundings suddenly erupted in a strange ripple, and then the entire space seemed to be distorted by a mysterious force. In the blink of an eye, the scene had transformed, revealing a spacious and beautiful garden.
In the center of this lush garden, a tall and sturdy locust tree stands proudly. At this moment, the sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, like a natural painting.
Under this locust tree, there were two little girls about six or seven years old.
"Just hide the book and Dad won't scold you anymore."
A little girl squatted under a tree, digging a hole in the earth with her hands, and spoke to another little girl who was also squatting next to her.
"But... Sister, it's not right for us to do this."
The other little girl looked a little timid and cowardly. She carefully helped her sister dig the soil and responded softly.
Shu Wanwan, who was standing not far away, saw all this and couldn't help feeling curious.
"What are you burying?" Shu Wanwan walked towards Dai Yan, because she knew very well that one of the two little girls must be Dai Yan.
Hearing the question, Dai Yan raised her head, a faint smile appeared on her face, and replied: "It is an ancient book."
As they were talking, they saw Aunt Yuxiang walking towards them quickly. Yuxiang was so eager to find the two little girls that she unconsciously quickened her pace.
"Miss, why are you here?" Yuxiang finally walked up to the two little girls, then squatted down and asked with concern.
When Yuxiang saw how dirty the two little guys were, she couldn't help but frown.
"Oh, look at you two, how dirty you got!"
As she spoke, she reached out and gently brushed off the dust on their clothes.
Then, Yuxiang stood up, took the hands of the two little girls, and said gently:
"Master will be furious if he can't find you. Come back with me, wash up, and get ready for your studies."
After saying that, Aunt Yuxiang turned around and left with the two little girls.
Walk into the yard.
"Why do you want to hide ancient books?" Shu Wanwan looked at the scene in front of her and asked Dai Yan.
"I will be beaten because I can't learn the ancient books." Dai Yan's eyes were smiling, and she regained her calm as the three people walked away.
"Come on, let's follow them and talk as we go."
Dai Yan pulled Shu Wanwan and followed the three people slowly, keeping a considerable distance. The backs of the three people were getting farther and farther away.
Shu Wanwan remained silent, just following Dai Yan quietly, as if silently digesting what she had just heard.
"The Yuchi family is a well-known female clan in the Li Kingdom. They respect women, which is very different from the majority of male-dominated clans of the same period." Dai Yan narrated slowly.
"So that's how it is..." Shu Wanwan nodded thoughtfully, but didn't say much.
"However, our Yuchi family is the only one in the country of Li that has experienced this. As for why this happened, it's actually a well-known secret."
Dai Yan continued to speak calmly, and at this time Aunt Yuxiang and two little girls in front had already stepped into the house.
"What secret?" Shu Wanwan asked.
Shu Wanwan and Dai Yan also stopped and stood in front of the window, looking through the window at Aunt Yuxiang who was busy dressing the two little ones in the house.
"It's about the 'Saint Maiden'." Dai Yan responded softly.
"Saint?" Shu Wanwan couldn't help but repeat this unfamiliar word.
"Yeah." Dai Yan nodded slightly.
"'Saint Girl' is not only the glory of the Yuchi family, but also the supreme honor of the entire Li Kingdom."
"What makes the Yuchi family unique is that in every generation that carries the family legacy, the first born is always a girl. This eldest daughter is often burdened with important responsibilities and is the focus of attention, hoping to become the next Saint."
"...However, when it came to my mother's generation, something unexpected happened - the first time she gave birth, she didn't give birth to a single baby girl, but to twin sisters."
Dai Yan paused here, smiled slightly and continued.
"My sister and I."
Not long after, Aunt Yuxiang in the house skillfully cleaned the dust off the two little girls.
Just then, a servant happened to run in from outside the house, he was panting and sweating profusely.
When he saw the two little girls in the house, he was stunned at first, and then rushed into the house hurriedly.
"Miss Yuxiang, why are you bringing two young ladies here? The master is furious and is looking for the two young ladies everywhere!" said the servant anxiously.
After hearing what the servant said, Aunt Yuxiang hurriedly took the two little girls out and walked towards another courtyard.
Dai Yan then slowly followed.
"Where are they going?" Shu Wanwan also followed behind.
"Study." Dai Yan replied.
After a while, Dai Yan and Shu Wanwan also followed to the study.