Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1195: Chapter 1105: Lady Prime Minister 43

Seeing the slight displeasure on Yin Shuangshuang’s face, Mrs. Wang, understanding her daughter, quickly began to explain the reason for Yin Shuangshuang’s discontent.

”Shuangshuang, although your grandfather was somewhat inattentive about family affairs and indifferent to girls’ rivalries at home, he was indeed a good father.

Even though I was a concubine’s daughter, my father never neglected me. From childhood to adulthood, my father cared deeply about me. Whenever I fell ill, he was extremely anxious and stayed by my side every day.

He would often bring gifts back for me from outside, compassionately remembering that my mother died in childbirth, leaving me to be raised under the name of my stepmother.

Although my stepmother had children of her own, she treated me, a concubine’s daughter, quite well. Maybe it was because my mother died early and was not much favored, that my stepmother harbored no resentment toward me.

Not only did my stepmother raise me well, teaching me to read and write, and how to manage the household, she also found me an exceptionally good marriage.

The suitor was the legitimate second son of a Marquis Mansion, known to have a very amiable mother, and the family had a good reputation, and the man wasn’t inclined to take concubines.”

At this point, Mrs. Wang sighed helplessly, ”Perhaps it was too good to be true, so good that it stirred envy, so good that my second sister, who was also a concubine’s daughter, coveted it.

My second sister had a very formidable aunt, who was always favored, even my stepmother avoided confronting her. Honestly, until I was sold, I was completely at a loss.

”I just remember that on the day of my wedding, a maid was caught stealing in my second sister’s aunt’s room. My second sister’s aunt wanted to beat the maid to death, but later decided to sell her off.

At that time, I didn’t think it had anything to do with me, but I didn’t expect that after I put on the wedding veil, my nanny gave me a cup of water.

She said that after the day, there would be no opportunity to drink water or eat, so I should take a little at first, to prevent feeling thirsty later with no chance to drink water.

This nanny was left to me by my biological mother, and I always trusted her. I didn’t expect that she had been bribed by my second sister’s aunt, putting something into the water. After drinking it, I lost consciousness.

When I woke up, I was already far away from Capital City, not knowing where I was. Later, I met your father and stayed with him.

It’s not that I didn’t think about going back, but I was truly afraid. What could I do if I went back?

My second sister must have taken my place and married. Even if the family discovered this scandal, they would have hidden it. My father is the Prime Minister, and my former fiancé wouldn’t dare make a fuss.

Even if I went back, the marriage would have been lost, I would be very embarrassed, and most importantly, I was really frightened.

Although I had witnessed many internal struggles in the mansion under my stepmother’s wing, none had ever affected me. Who would have thought that the first fight targeting me would land me in such a situation.

Even if I still could marry into a prestigious household, I would fear their internal struggles that I couldn’t contend with.

Besides, your father is very kind to me, so I thought, why not live a simple, albeit tough, but peaceful and happily life without the strife of wives and concubines.”

After Mrs. Wang’s long speech, Yin Zheng rubbed his face to alleviate his shock. He couldn’t believe he had married the daughter of the Prime Minister, it was too incredible!

But what shocked and pained Yin Zheng more was how dangerous the back courtyard of the Prime Minister’s Mansion was. What would have happened to Mrs. Wang if he hadn’t bought her?

Mrs. Wang had a very beautiful appearance. If the human trafficker had turned malicious in the end, she would certainly have been sold into disreputable places for a hefty price.

Yin Shuangshuang, on the other hand, felt a headache. From Mrs. Wang’s words between the lines, it was evident that Mrs. Wang had a deep affection for her father, though Yin Shuangshuang held no fondness for this never-met grandfather.

For ordinary people, family unrest merely invites gossip, but for officials, cultivating personal morality, managing the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, failing to manage the family impairs assisting the Emperor in ruling the country, hence, family discord is a serious taboo.

Thus, this matter was covered up, certainly under the influence of the Prime Minister, and despite being in a position of power, he never found Mrs. Wang, indicating she wasn’t a priority.

A daughter was sold, yet for the sake of reputation, this was suppressed, and any searches were likely done discreetly, not attracting public notice.

In an era where communication was deficient, such private searches were basically impossible to find Mrs. Wang, and Yin Shuangshuang even doubted whether Wang Zhongxuan had ever sought this daughter.

However, seeing Mrs. Wang, who was incessantly recalling her childhood memories with Yin Zheng and continually recounting warm memories between her and her father, Yin Shuangshuang knew that for Mrs. Wang, her father remained a good father in her heart, and surely she wanted to rescue her father.

It’s just that Mrs. Wang knew this family issue could not be resolved, which is why she never mentioned it, merely harboring unease on her own.

Wang Zhongxuan’s predicament is indeed difficult to handle; his son and brother were executed, yet he’s still in the Heavenly Prison, which suggests the Emperor isn’t necessarily intent on his execution, or he would’ve been executed already.

But his political opponents obviously don’t want to let him off, so he’s still stuck in the Heavenly Prison, and although the Emperor hasn’t decided to execute him, his stance is ambiguous too.

If the Emperor truly didn’t want to execute him, he would’ve been demoted and exiled from the Capital City by now, not still imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison.

Once a person is in the Heavenly Prison, they are vulnerable to attacks. If punishment is rendered, others can’t further attack. It seems the Emperor doesn’t really favor the fallen Prime Minister.

Yin Shuangshuang could naturally turn a blind eye to this, as this court intrigue was beyond her limited power for any real impact.

Of course, Yin Shuangshuang wasn’t without any room for maneuver, but it would certainly consume excessive mental effort. Just thinking about it was bothersome.

No matter how she felt inside, Yin Shuangshuang knew she had no choice but to go this time. If she didn’t, it would become a thorn, constantly pricking at Mrs. Wang’s psyche.

Knowing that the matter was likely unmanageable, but having made the effort, even if unsuccessful, there’s no regret in the heart; but to give up knowing there’s no saving, merely watching someone die, there’s bound to be guilt later.

To ensure Mrs. Wang isn’t left troubled in the future, Yin Shuangshuang had to go and see if she could rescue someone, and if not, at least bring the remains back.

Seeing Mrs. Wang and Yin Zheng become melancholic while talking, Yin Shuangshuang rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache.

”Mother, you don’t need to worry so much, things might not be as bad as they seem. Since you’re uneasy, I’ll take some people to Capital City and see if we can rescue Grandfather.”