Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 371: Chapter 371 Don’t You Want to Acknowledge Us?

Elder Master Ye was aware that his second younger brother’s family was not to blame for this matter, but it was Bingkun’s wife’s sister-in-law, Qin Lijuan, who had switched the children. Moreover, she had heartlessly abandoned the child in the winter of the famine year, an act that was tantamount to wishing for the child’s death.

They certainly could not accept it, nor could they possibly forgive it. ”This has nothing to do with you, and there is no need for you to feel guilty, but we definitely cannot forgive what the Zhang Family’s daughter-in-law did, and you should be clear about that.”

As he spoke these words, Elder Master Ye kept his eyes fixed on Zhang Baoxiang, who sat at the lower end of the table with her head bowed. He feared this niece-in-law would come forward to plead on behalf of her despicable sister-in-law.

Ye Bingkun’s expression was grim. He didn’t know if his elder brother-in-law was aware of the situation. However, his wife’s sister-in-law, Qin Lijuan, and his own sister-in-law, Xia Dongxue, were friends; both had previously worked in the cultural troupe. Qin Lijuan’s actions were essentially harming their family. How was he to interact with the two cousins from his eldest uncle’s side in the future?

He sighed inwardly. He then stated, ”Uncle, there’s no need to consider our feelings in this matter. Do whatever needs to be done.”

Zhang Baoxiang opened her mouth to speak, but seeing the warning look her husband gave her, she ultimately did not say anything.

She had already heard from her husband that Qin Lijuan had been arrested.

Her feelings were complex; she knew her sister-in-law had been in the wrong, but still wished the Ye Family would settle the matter privately. If her sister-in-law from her maiden family was arrested, how would her nephew and niece face others?

They were soon reaching marriageable age—how could they find partners if their mother was in prison?

But she did not have the courage to say anything after all, as her sister-in-law’s actions had been too excessive, and she truly could not bring herself to plead for mercy.

At this moment, Ye Bingyu turned to look at the couple from the third branch. ”Qin Lijuan has already been captured, and she has confessed everything, not denying any of her actions.

What comes next will concern the Zhang Family. We cannot show favor to anyone who harmed my daughter, and please understand this.”

The children of the third branch also bowed their heads, feeling embarrassed by the incident.

Ye Bingkun naturally would not, and could not, object. ”We understand and will not interfere.”

After the matter was discussed, Xia Dongxue looked at Ye Wen Yue with a complex expression. ”Now that everything is clear, I hope that each child returns to their respective home. Wen Yue, don’t feel any burden; you are still a child of the Ye Family.”

Wen Yue knew that this situation could not be changed. ”Dad, Mom, can I not move for now? I’d like to leave the house after my sister returns.”

Her words cast a silence over the room.

Xia Dongxue had been planning to arrange a room for Yunyi before she came home. She had not intended for Yunyi to stay in Wen Yue’s room, fearing the child might feel resistant.

But if Wen Yue stayed at home, Xia Dongxue knew she would inevitably have to take her into consideration; she genuinely did not want to hurt Wen Yue, a child she had cherished and nurtured from a young age. However, she and Bingyu had discussed this, and they could not drag their feet on the matter.

Because of their mistake, they had already wronged their daughter and did not want her to develop other sentiments upon returning home. They still loved Wen Yue, but in the future, they would undoubtedly prioritize their biological daughter—this was what they owed that child.

At this point, Ye Bingkun interjected, ”Wen Yue, since everything has been clarified, it’s best for everyone to return to their rightful places. Don’t make things difficult for your uncle and aunt.”

His words, ”your uncle” and ”aunt,” prompted Ye Wen Yue to cover her mouth and start crying.

Zhang Baoxiang felt irritated. She had always disliked the way the main house family doted on Wen Yue. Seeing her like this, Zhang Baoxiang couldn’t help feeling a surge of anger. ”What is it? Are you unwilling to acknowledge us?”