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Chapter 587: Sister, Let Me Marry the Zhao Prince

Yu Zao’s wife had already divorced and remarried, having her maiden family’s support. The children she had with Yu Zao naturally remained with the Yu family. Only those with authority in the Yu family knew the truth but couldn’t reveal it. To avoid arousing the Emperor’s suspicions, they sent the children away, occasionally providing some assistance under the pretext of having raised them for over a decade. In the former Young Master Yu’s eyes, these were merely acts of charity and aid.

Recently, Young Master Yu somehow learned that his father was the real Yu Zao, who had sullied his name to protect the family. His grandparents knew this truth, which explained their secret support.

This revelation severely affected Young Master Yu. Having lived a life worse than beasts these days, he planned to do something momentous – to strike at the Zhao Prince, because it was the Prince who had turned his father into an impostor and him into a bastard, subjecting him to endless humiliation.

The death anniversary of the Zhao Prince’s first wife was approaching, and every year he would take his children to the temple for memorial services.

They could use this situation to turn the tide. Young Master Yu wanted to kill the Zhao Prince – they would facilitate this, then have Yu Sangzi die while saving the Zhao Prince. Yu Sangzi had to die for this matter to be truly resolved.

“Where did you get this information? Is it reliable?” The Marquis of Pingyao seemed somewhat moved – this was the best solution.

“It’s reliable. They meant to curry favor with us, knowing we’re to be related to the Zhao Prince,” Yu Sangbai affirmed confidently.

Yu Sangning, who had been silent in the corner with her head bowed, slowly curved her lips upward.

Yu Sangzi remained silent with her head down. After what had happened, she knew she had no way out. She didn’t think her father and brother were cold-hearted – everything was her own doing.

“Very well, let’s take this gamble!” Whatever happened, it couldn’t be worse than the current situation. This was the only way out of their predicament. The Marquis of Pingyao agreed.

Lady Yu was unwilling to accept this outcome and desperately pleaded. Old Madame, exhausted, dismissed them. The Marquis left with a wave of his sleeve, and Yu Sangbai helped his mother and sister leave.

Yu Sangning waited for a long time, ensuring Lady Yu and the Heir had left Yu Sangzi’s room, before running to find her: “Sister.”

Yu Sangzi’s eyes were calm as she handed Yu Sangning a box containing sorted jewelry and ornaments: “These are items I’ve used. I hope you won’t mind accepting them. You can either have them remade or sell them for money in times of need.”

Yu Sangning felt her heart tighten. Since the palace banquet incident, Yu Sangzi had been genuinely kind to her – not in a condescending way, but with true sincerity. Looking at these jewels and treasures, she felt a lump in her throat.

In her life, few people had ever been kind to her, and Yu Sangzi was the first to show genuine care!

For some reason, her eyes began to sting.

“Sister, are you truly resigned to this?” Yu Sangning asked hoarsely.

Yu Sangzi smiled with a hint of relief: “It was my own mistake. This is the punishment I deserve.”

“Sister…” Yu Sangning pulled a letter from her sleeve, “This is from Scholar Wen for you. Father and brother won’t spare him. I’ve already helped him leave the city – he’s waiting for you outside. You should escape.”

Yu Sangzi took the letter, read it through with tears and a smile, then gathered all her private correspondence and burned them together: “I can’t run. I’ve received my parents’ kindness for over ten years and enjoyed the Marquis household’s fortune. I can’t let them suffer for my desires.”

“Sister, this medicine will make one appear lifeless within an hour, but taking the antidote within that hour will save you. Let’s take this gamble.” Yu Sangning took out a bottle of medicine and handed it to Yu Sangzi. “I obtained this by chance years ago. It helped me escape that den of wolves. The rest is here. Taking the medicine doesn’t guarantee awakening, and even if you do wake, your health will be severely damaged. But since you’re facing death anyway, shall we take this gamble? Your Scholar Wen probably won’t leave without seeing you, and if he returns, everything will be exposed.”

Thinking of that man’s kindness toward her, Yu Sangzi’s heart trembled. She unconsciously gripped the medicine bottle, her heart in great turmoil.

Yu Sangning waited for a while before continuing: “This matter needs the Heir and Lady Yu’s help to keep it from Grandmother and Father. I’ve already told them. You don’t want them to carry this burden forever, do you?”

“But if I live…”

“Let the Heir and Lady Yu send you both far away, the further the better. You can live in seclusion in the mountains, working from sunrise to sunset, growing old together.” Yu Sangning encouraged, “Sister, unless you plan to die with Scholar Wen, once news of your death spreads, he will surely return. By then, the Zhao Prince might notice something amiss, and all our efforts would be wasted…”

Yu Sangzi thought of her beloved’s character, and her hesitation turned to determination. She hugged Yu Sangning: “Aning, thank you for planning this for me.”

Yu Sangning remained stiff for a long while before hugging her back and whispering in her ear: “Sister, let me marry the Zhao Prince.”

Yu Sangzi pulled away from Yu Sangning, slightly startled.

Yu Sangning said: “I don’t want others controlling my marriage. What difference does it make who I marry? Sister, since you’re thanking me, please grant me this.”

“But don’t you love the Xun Prince…”

“How could I be worthy of the Xun Prince? Even for the Zhao Prince, without your help, someone of my status could at best marry into an ordinary official’s family. Any official’s son with good prospects, unless from a humble background, wouldn’t marry a concubine’s daughter,” Yu Sangning smiled self-mockingly.

“Are you truly decided?” Yu Sangzi looked deeply at Yu Sangning.

Yu Sangning nodded firmly.

“Very well, I agree,” Yu Sangzi consented.

After Yu Sangning left, Yu Sangzi caressed the medicine bottle, her thoughts turning numerous times before finally breaking into a gentle smile.

As in previous years, the Zhao Prince took his children to the temple for memorial services on his first wife’s death anniversary. To avoid appearing deliberately sentimental about the past, he always traveled in plain clothes with minimal guards.

The capital should have been safe, but this time they encountered an ambush and pursuit while descending the mountain. Though few, the assassins had set up an ambush along his necessary route, causing heavy casualties. He had his guards protect his children while he drew the attackers away.

Concerned about who might be forcing his hand, he was reluctant to reveal his hidden guards unless necessary. Then they encountered Yu Sangzi, who was ascending the mountain with her escorts, along with the arriving Young Master Yu. Both helped the Zhao Prince, finally saving him.

Just as everyone relaxed their guard, no one expected the helpful Young Master Yu to suddenly reveal murderous intent, drawing a dagger from his sleeve to stab at the Zhao Prince. The Prince was completely unprepared for this attack from his future wife’s relative who had just risked his life to protect him. In that critical moment, Yu Sangzi pushed the Zhao Prince away, and the dagger plunged deep into her chest. Yu Sangzi fell into the Zhao Prince’s arms.

“How truly spectacular,” Xiao Huayong learned of the entire process immediately.

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