readytorunbook Chapter 110 Favoritism
Chapter 110 Favoritism
That day, Ah Xue caused trouble again with her brother (the eldest elder's legal wife's child).
The elder discovered them very early on and, in a fit of anger, chased after the two children, threatening to beat them.
The two children fled to Ali's residence, and the Grand Elder could no longer bring himself to harm them. He gave Ali a deep look and had no choice but to leave.
During these five years, the Grand Elder was forbidden from entering by Xia Li, and she never went out either.
Ali hugged the two children and said with a smile, "Come and tell your mother, what trouble did you and your brother get into today?"
Girl: "My mother is biased. Why does she always think it's me who caused trouble with my brother?"
"Ha! I know you guys too well. You cause trouble, and your brother hands you the knife. You only act so recklessly because your brother spoils you, dragging him around and causing trouble all day long!"
“Godmother really misunderstood my sister this time. It was my idea. I saw that Godmother looked worried every day, so I must be missing things outside. So I took my sister, drugged the guards, and sneaked out to buy Godmother some nice things from outside.”
The Grand Elder had a wife who was very kind and sympathetic to her, often bringing her things to cheer her up. However, no one could disobey the Grand Elder's orders, not even the clan chief. She had a son named Yinge'er. Nominally, Ali should have been the Grand Elder's aunt, but she disliked him, so the children from both families called each other godmothers to avoid confusion about what to call each other.
Ali laughed and said, "Only you are so thoughtful. Your mother is a good person, and you are a very good person to have raised. You are truly a filial and good child."
At this moment, the elder's wife came over, hugged Yinge'er tightly, looked him up and down, and breathed a sigh of relief when she found that he was not injured. She said to Ali, "I knew they would be fine with you here, but I was still worried, so I came to check on them."
Ah Xue protested, pouting, "Godmother is biased! You only look at my brother and not me! Don't you love Xue'er anymore?"
"You," the First Madam affectionately pinched her little nose, "your uncle spoils you rotten, how could he bear to hit you?"
Ah Xue was satisfied, then turned to look at her mother: "Mother, I'm very filial, okay? Here, these are grapes for you. They're said to have been transported from a very, very far place. They're very rare."
There was silence for a moment as the group quietly ate grapes.
The little rascal asked again, "Uncle is actually quite good to Mother, so why doesn't Mother like him?"
Ali's face immediately turned cold: "If I don't like it, I don't like it. No matter what he does, I still won't like it!"
Oh my little darling, the wife is right in front of you, and she usually dotes on you. Can't you at least consider your godmother's feelings?
But soon after the First Madam's face turned ugly for a moment, she sent the two children away.
“Miss Ali, to be honest, I was jealous of you. What he gave you was a gentleness and tenderness that I never had.”
"Ha, gentle and considerate? Are you talking about the kind of gentleness that humiliates me in public? I will hate him forever, hate him to the core." A strong hatred burst forth from Ah Li's heart, and even she herself did not know that this hatred was so powerful.
The First Madam's face darkened further, and Ali quickly said, "I'm sorry, he forcibly took me away, and I took your man away too."
"You, what do you mean, 'stole my man'? It was clearly him who stole you, trapped you in this little courtyard, imprisoning you like a caged bird. And you couldn't resist? You're the only one suffering." The First Madam was a rational and gentle person. Although she sometimes felt hatred, she mostly felt sympathy for her.
"Thank you for understanding me."
Although the Grand Elder is all-powerful, Ali could still escape if she wanted to, but she couldn't because she had to consider her family and children.
After a moment's hesitation, the First Madam continued, "Actually, you can put up with this. I used to hate you, but you had no choice. Besides, you're a very kind person, and we get along very well. The main thing is that this way, the child will have a proper status."
Upon hearing this, Ali hesitated, "To be honest, if it weren't for Xue'er, I wouldn't be able to live anymore. Although giving myself to him would make Xue'er's future easier, I really can't do it. I feel disgusted just looking at him."
"He was only in his early twenties back then, full of youthful vigor. Plus, he'd always been arrogant and entitled, and nobody dared refuse him anything he didn't want. You two are both stubborn people, and he acted impulsively... Over the years, he's deeply regretted what he did... Sigh, if you could let go of your prejudices, he's actually a good person. Over the years, he's changed so much for you and the child..."
Ali said coldly, "Stop talking!"
"Sigh. Think about it again. Xue'er is growing up day by day, and she will face more and more criticism in the future. I'm afraid..." The First Madam didn't know how to persuade her, so she could only tell her to think about it again, and then shook her head and left.
As she left the courtyard, the Grand Elder appeared out of nowhere behind her: "How was it?"
The First Madam said expressionlessly, "She said she hates you. She hates you more than she loves her daughter."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder slammed his palm against a nearby tree: "..."
He deserves to die. How could she hold such a grudge after just one time? Will she never forgive herself in this lifetime?
"Alright, alright. If you ask me, this is all your fault. You might as well have sent her away..."
Before she could finish speaking, her neck was grabbed, and the First Madam's face immediately turned red, making it difficult for her to breathe.
The elder's eyes were bloodshot as he roared in a low voice, "She's mine, mine!"
"I was wrong, she's yours, please, let me go..." The First Madam slapped his hands hard, begging for mercy.
"Hmph! Try to persuade me again! I won't believe you." With that, he abandoned the person and strode away.
Over the years, he had been very indulgent towards Xia Li, but behind that patience and indulgence lay doubled his irritability towards others.
If it weren't for her two children, the First Madam would probably have suffered even more.
The First Madam collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face. She knew that the First Elder had spared her because of Ali. Thinking of this, the First Madam's eyes were filled with resentment. Ali, Ali, he only had eyes for Ali. Then, her face fell with desolation. She had been tormented to the point of madness. Why blame her? She had no right to choose. She could only blame herself for marrying the wrong person. This man was simply a devil.
Meanwhile, Ali is receiving her older sister, Alin.
Shortly after Ah Xue was born, Ah Lin and An An were found.
Arlene appeared before her this time with a man by her side.
“Sister, he is a doctor. Don’t you always say that you’ve lost a very precious memory? I brought him here. If he can be cured, maybe we can find out who Xue’s biological father is.”