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Chapter 483 The Sister-in-Law in Uncle-Sister Literature 27

Chapter 483 The Sister-in-Law in Uncle-Sister Literature 27

"No... I was just a little surprised."

Duan Yihuai forced a smile: "If my brother is coming back, he should have sent someone back to let us know in advance so we can make preparations."

Instead of suddenly returning without warning, catching them off guard, as is the case now.

"Do I need to inform you in advance of my return?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Duan Yiyuan's eyes. How could he not know what Duan Yihuai and Lin Suwan were thinking at that moment?

Duan Yihuai's expression stiffened slightly upon hearing Duan Yiyuan's words.

The implication in his words was practically asking him what his status was.

That's right, Duan Yiyuan is the eldest son of the Duan family, while he is just a son born out of wedlock.

Duan Yihuai knew from a young age that he was born out of wedlock, and that not only was his status low, but even his aunt treated him coldly.

Although Duan Jingde, his father, loved him quite a bit, it was only because he doted on his aunt that he showed him more affection.

In Duan Jingde's heart, he valued his eldest son the most, even though he had a bad relationship with him.

Duan Yiyuan, the eldest brother, didn't even respect his father, Duan Jingde, so he certainly wouldn't respect his half-brother.

He knew that Duan Yiyuan had written a letter severing their father-son relationship to Duan Jingde, but that was nothing. Duan Jingde himself did not admit it. In fact, before he died, he hoped that his eldest son would come back to see him one last time.

Even if they had truly severed their father-son relationship, Duan Yihuai was well aware that the reason the Duan family was able to emerge unscathed from the turmoil a few years ago was entirely because His Majesty gave Duan Yiyuan face.

In other words, the Duan family was protected by Duan Yiyuan, so his return is only natural and he doesn't need to inform anyone.

Duan Yihuai clenched his fists at his sides: "Brother is right."

Having heard Duan Yiyuan's words, Duan Yihuai, who had originally wanted to ask him why he had returned and what he was doing there, found it difficult to speak.

Even if you ask, he won't answer.

Duan Yiyuan ignored Duan Yihuai and instead turned his gaze to Lin Suwan, who was standing next to Duan Yihuai.

Duan Yiyuan didn't ask them to sit down, but they just stood there, whether they forgot or were too flustered.

Lin Suwan noticed Duan Yiyuan's gaze and stiffened.

She then realized that she and Duan Yihuai were standing too close.

Lin Suwan quickly made an excuse to have someone serve tea to Duan Yiyuan, and took the opportunity to move aside, putting some distance between herself and Duan Yihuai.

Duan Yihuai sensed Lin Suwan's estrangement. Although he was displeased, he could not say anything.

Lin Suwan instructed someone to serve tea to Duan Yiyuan, but Duan Yiyuan only glanced at the cup of tea and did not drink it. His slightly cool gaze remained fixed on her.

Lin Suwan gripped the handkerchief in her hand tightly, lowered her head slightly, and tried to appear calm.

Yes, Duan Yiyuan did send her a divorce agreement, but so what? She didn't agree to the divorce, and her father-in-law, Duan Jingde, supported her during his lifetime.

Not to mention that she has been in charge of the Duan family for so many years, and everyone in the capital knows that she is the matriarch of the Duan family.

Even if Duan Yiyuan hasn't come back for so many years, he should know about these things. He wouldn't expose her to her face and reveal the divorce agreement, would he?

Duan Yihuai, of course, noticed Duan Yiyuan's gaze, and he quickly called out to Duan Yiyuan, "Big Brother!"

This shout saved Lin Suwan. Duan Yiyuan looked away and asked Duan Yihuai, "What's wrong?"

Duan Yihuai hadn't forgotten what the servant had said earlier: he had seen a maidservant next to Duan Yiyuan who looked exactly like Qi Ning.

"I heard from the servants that my elder brother brought several maids with him when he returned?"

"Mm," Duan Yiyuan responded.

He then picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip: "Why are you interested in my maid?"

Duan Yihuai and Lin Suwan exchanged a glance before quickly looking away.

They thought Qi Ning had died outside long ago and were about to get rid of this troublesome Qi Ning completely when Duan Yiyuan suddenly returned, accompanied by a maid who looked like Qi Ning, which caught them completely off guard.

At this moment, they were naturally eager to confirm whether the maid was Qi Ning or not.

“That’s how it is,” Lin Suwan said. “Last year, Yi Huai got married. He married Qi Ning, the eldest daughter of Qi, the Minister of Rites. A few months ago, Ning suffered a miscarriage and was traumatized. She went missing while out and about and has been out of contact for several months now.”

They could tell others that Qi Ning had gone to Ciyun Nunnery to recuperate, but they couldn't hide it from Duan Yiyuan, so they had no choice but to reveal that Qi Ning had disappeared.

"That's right. We've been looking for Ning'er ever since she went missing, but we haven't received any news."

Duan Yihuai continued, "Just now, the servant came to inform our elder brother that he has returned. He also said that he saw a maid who looks very much like Ning'er next to our elder brother, so we would like to see that maid."

"is it?"

Duan Yiyuan seemed completely unaware of the matter.

“My maids all came from Qingzhou, how could they look like my sister-in-law? Even if she disappeared, she couldn’t possibly be in Qingzhou, could she?”

Upon hearing Duan Yiyuan's words, Lin Suwan and Duan Yihuai's first reaction was that Duan Yiyuan had been missing in Qingzhou for the past few years.

My second thought was that Qingzhou was far from the capital, so it was indeed unlikely that Qi Ning would be in Qingzhou.

It seems that the servant may have made a mistake.

Just then, Xia Rong, the servant who had followed Duan Yiyuan in, suddenly spoke up: "Young master, the maids we brought back were indeed purchased in Qingzhou. Most of them are from Qingzhou, but one of them was bought just a few months ago. She was abducted from elsewhere to Qingzhou by human traffickers."

"Is there such a thing?"

Duan Yiyuan looked surprised: "Where do you mean by 'elsewhere'? Is it the capital?"

"Well, young master, you may not know this," Xia Rong said. "That maid was said to have suffered a head injury and lost her memory. She only remembers being taken to Qingzhou from elsewhere, but she doesn't remember where she came from."

"Amnesia?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Suwan and Duan Yiyuan's hearts jumped again.

In that case, the maid's background is indeed suspicious.

"Brother, I wonder if it would be possible to let that maid come and meet us?" Duan Yihuai said.

“Yes, young master,” Lin Suwan echoed, “Could you let that maid come and meet us? Perhaps it is Ning’er.”

Duan Yiyuan pondered for a moment before looking at Xia Rong beside him: "Where is that maidservant right now?"

"Reporting to the young master, that maidservant went with the other servants to pack your trunks."

"Go and bring her here."

"Yes, son."

Xia Rong accepted the order and left.

Duan Yihuai and Lin Suwan then sat down with trepidation, waiting anxiously.

After a while, Xia Rong came over with a woman dressed as a maid.

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