Chapter 267: The Shocking Truth

Chapter 267: The Shocking Truth

"No, impossible... how could this be!"

After hearing Huai Geer's account, Yaya's father had the most intense reaction.

His face turned pale, unable to believe that the new wife who had been so gentle and loving toward his daughter was actually plotting to steal his daughter's life force and luck for her own child!

Yaya's father trembled uncontrollably.

Wei Pozi, on the other hand, held Xingxing tightly, filled with lingering fear.

She had initially thought that Ruan Shi was just a scheming shrew, but now it was clear that Ruan Shi was nothing short of a venomous woman!

Thankfully, her Xingxing was unharmed!

Huai Geer said, "...Uncle Xiang, every word I've said is true. Xingxing and Daxisipo witnessed it with their own eyes. This woman got close to Yaya to perform some evil magic, using Yaya's flesh and vitality as a foundation to nourish her own daughter. On the way, I also heard from Daxisipo that the ritual was fortunately interrupted by us and did not succeed. If it had succeeded, Yaya would have died in excruciating pain—"

Huai Geer stopped speaking, seeing the man across from him pulling at his hair, his face twisted in agony and despair.

Wei Pozi, still clutching Xingxing, pressed on, urging bluntly, "...I say, Yaya's father, Yaya is still unconscious because of this poisonous woman. What are you gonna do about it? What's the plan?"

Yaya's father, pale-faced and clenching his fists, trembled for a while before finally stammering, "...This woman, she harmed Yaya. Naturally, she must be handed over to the authorities!"

Wei Pozi nodded in satisfaction.

At least he knew to seek justice for his daughter. There was still some hope for him.

Daxisipo also seemed satisfied and said to Yaya's father, "If you're handing her over to the authorities, then do it quickly. I'll be straightforward—because the dark ritual failed, they suffered a backlash. My pills will only keep them alive for one more day."

Yaya's father shuddered but managed to nod. "Thank you, Daxisipo. I understand. I plan to take them to the authorities tomorrow morning, but I'll need Huai Geer to accompany me as a witness."

Huai Geer nodded. "Of course."

After settling these matters, Yaya's father couldn't help but glance at Yaya, who was still unconscious, and grew anxious again. "...Daxisipo, didn't you say earlier that after giving Yaya the pill, she would be fine?"

Daxisipo rolled her eyes and sneered, "Your precious wife was feeding your kid poison for weeks. If it weren't for the pill Xingxing gave her earlier, which barely kept her alive, she would have woken up a fool. Now, just a few hours without waking up, and you're this frantic? Where were you earlier?"

Yaya's father hunched over under Daxisipo's scolding.

Finally, Daxisipo relented slightly and tilted her chin toward Yaya's father. "...I didn't bring my medicine pouch with me today. Your daughter will likely wake up by noon tomorrow at the earliest. I'll come back then to check on her and prescribe some medicine to help her recover."

Yaya's father thanked Daxisipo profusely and carried Yaya away.

As for Ruan Shi and her daughter, they were temporarily held in the Yu family's woodshed, to be taken to the authorities the next day.

With this matter temporarily resolved, the Yu family could finally relax and enjoy their dinner. The table was laden with a variety of dishes, and Grandfather Liu, who usually avoided alcohol, joined Yu Laotou for a few drinks in celebration.

Daxisipo drank the most, one cup after another, yet her eyes remained sharp and clear.

In the end, it was Xingxing who, worried about Daxisipo's health, gently urged her to stop.

Daxisipo simply chuckled, reached out to ruffle Xingxing's soft hair, and surprisingly, she stopped drinking.

The Yu family celebrated the Winter Festival with great joy and festivity.

The next day, Yu Sanbao drove the carriage, accompanying Yaya's father to deliver Ruan Shi and her daughter to the authorities. Overnight, Yaya's father looked like he'd aged ten years, with streaks of white appearing at his temples.

Huai Geer also went along as a witness, and the process of sending Ruan Shi and her daughter to prison went smoothly.

This matter has finally been completely resolved.

With Daxisipo's treatment, Yamei'er gradually recovered, but she also suffered a significant blow, and her once innocent and cheerful demeanor was never the same.

Xingxing let out a worried sigh.

She really didn't want to grow up...

As the New Year approached, Wei Pozi's younger sister, Wei Sanniang, sent good news from the prefectural city.

Since the family split, Wei Sanniang and her son Liu Yuanfeng had been living more comfortably, and Liu Yuanfeng's wife, Jiang Mengniang, was already three months pregnant.

Wei Pozi was very happy to hear this and made several baby swaddling blankets, which she sent to the city.

Ah Wu, meanwhile, touched her belly and fell into deep thought.

When would she have a baby with Siyang?

—Regarding Ah Wu's pregnancy, Wei Pozi was not in a hurry, Grandfather Liu was not in a hurry, and Yu Siyang was even less in a hurry, but Ah Wu herself became anxious.

She had a natural love for kids and couldn't resist spending extra time playing with the chubby, hefty Bang Geer whenever she saw him.

Ah Wu really wanted to have her own baby.

Especially when, not long after, Su Rouer was diagnosed with the good news of pregnancy.

Ah Wu became even more envious, often circling around Su Rouer and wanting to touch Su Rouer's belly.

Su Rouer was both amused and helpless: "...It's only been a month, how could you feel anything?"

Ah Wu's eyes were filled with envy as she touched her slightly bulging belly—it was actually from overeating the delicious food made by the eldest sister-in-law.

Su Rouer thought for a moment: "...Why don't you go to the Nameless Taoist Temple to pray? It's quite effective there, and our family always burns incense there."

She whispered to Ah Wu, "...I also went to the temple to burn incense a few times before, thinking that our house only had Ju Geer, which felt a bit lonely. Look, I really got pregnant."

Ah Wu was deeply moved by this.

Although she didn't know the necessary connection between burning incense and having a baby, since Third Sister-in-law told her so, she felt that if she went to burn incense, she might also have her own baby.

Seeing that Yu Siyang had been busy weaving a new type of flower basket these days, Ah Wu didn't tell him about her little worry, but instead told Grandfather Liu.

Grandfather Liu nearly choked on his tea.

He wiped his mouth, never expecting that his granddaughter would have such a worry.

Was it because the Yujia family was thriving, putting pressure on Ah Wu?

Ah Wu shook Grandfather Liu's arm and cooed, "Grandfather~"

Grandfather Liu was resigned: "Alright, alright, I'll go with you."

When the grandfather and granddaughter arrived at the Nameless Taoist Temple, Grandfather Liu, who was initially indifferent, stood by with his hands behind his back, leisurely watching Ah Wu kneel on the cushion to burn incense.

At that moment, the old Taoist priest came out from the side hall with some incense and candles to replenish the offerings, and happened to face Grandfather Liu.

The old Taoist priest: "..."

Grandfather Liu: "???"

Grandfather Liu: "!!!"

Grandfather Liu almost bit his tongue: "...What?! Qin Gongfeng, what are you doing here?!"