Chapter 213: Respect for Father
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The Old Marquis was overcome with shame, rendering him utterly speechless in the face of her argument.
He had never anticipated that his falsehood would prove ineffective against Su Bin’s scrutiny.
Uncommon as it was, Su Bin refrained from treating her grandfather with the same anger that she reserved for her father.
In fact, she went so far as to express understanding for the challenges he faced…
This grandson of his proved to be far superior to his own son!
Upon receiving the governor’s letter, the Old Marquis embarked on an inquiry into his own life’s choices.
Yet, his life’s companion refuted any involvement when confronted.
She, known for her gentle and virtuous nature, suddenly snapped.
“Why do you persistently lay blame on me? Don’t assume I’m oblivious to your suspicions of me poisoning you over the past two decades!”
“Your unspoken sentiments of resentment and conviction that I drove away your rightful heir are not lost on me!”
“And so, you’ve subjected me and our children to this torment. Despite him being the legitimate heir, you treat him differently!”
“The Marquis Mansion’s succession has remained vacant, and yet you persist in withholding the title. Your intention to reserve it for your eldest lineal son is clear to me!”
“I’ve borne all these grievances in silence!”
“But now you accuse me of causing harm to your grandson! If I were truly guilty, why would I only sabotage his future? Why wouldn’t I arrange for someone to eliminate them entirely?”
In the past, the Old Marquis might have readily believed her account.
Indeed, her reasoning held weight. If she possessed such malice, it would be simpler to orchestrate an outright assassination.
However, the governor’s letter explicitly revealed that his exposure resulted from the sale of a singular jade pendant.
The pendant likely remained within her possession.
The Old Marquis clenched his teeth, choosing to dismiss her for the moment. He promptly instructed the guards to scour her quarters, and there, they uncovered the jade pendant.
His reaction was one of shock.
“Where did you come by this jade?”
The pendant was unmistakable. It was a gift from his father to his son. When his son had fled, he had taken away two jade pendants: one bestowed by the boy’s father, the other a gift from the boy’s grandfather.
Notably absent were any of the items he himself had given his son—a testament to the profound extent of his son’s animosity.
Initially, he had harbored resentment toward his son, deeming him a fabricator of falsehoods. He had blamed him for besmirching the family name and perpetuating the notion of his mother’s poisoning.
As years wore on, his suspicions grew that perhaps his son had been right about the malicious nature of his life partner.
Yet, each encounter with the gentle and demure woman led him to discard such notions.
Upon the jade’s discovery, she offered an explanation. “During a jewelry purchase, a woman approached me at the store, seeking to exchange the item for money. She sold it to me at a low price. I had no inkling it belonged to the heir…”
The Old Marquis reached his limit. He delivered a resounding slap across her face.
“You’d best pray that nothing ill befalls them!”
Pressed by the urgency of retrieving his grandson and granddaughter, he placed her under house arrest, resolving to unravel the truth upon his return.
In contemplation, the Old Marquis made a new vow to Su Bin. “This time,
Grandpa will unearth the entirety of the matter—spanning back two decades!”
In a composed tone, Su Bin remarked, “I share your sentiment. Uncovering the truth would bring solace to our departed father.”
The Old Marquis found a modicum of comfort in her words.
His marriage to a gentle partner had produced four sons, all of whom had grown up rather indulged and incapable of shouldering significant responsibilities.
In Su Bin, however, he recognized an individual of remarkable breadth and talent. If Su Bin were to assume the mantle of heir, the Marquis Mansion could assuredly ascend to new heights.
Su Bin appended, “I shall refrain from setting foot within the Marquis Mansion until the investigation concludes. Please understand, my intention is to honor our father’s memory..”