MTL - The Legitimate Daughter Returns: The Real Daughter is Reborn

Chapter 4 Falling into the river

 After a night of tossing and turning, Su Leyun slowly fell asleep when the sky was slightly brighter.

“Miss, she looks bad, but was she scared last night?”

In front of the bronze mirror, the little girl was dressing her up and applying gouache a little thicker.

Su Leyun looked lazy and let the little girl dress up.

 “Where is Aunt Zhang?”

"There was a bandit last night, but no one has been caught yet. The official has sealed the city gate and no one is allowed to go in or out. Nanny Zhang took the token to the local magistrate and asked if she could be accommodating and allow us to leave the city."

After last night, the little girl didn't dare to wait for Su Leyun any longer, and answered her questions in detail.

Looking sideways at the falling snow flakes outside the window, Su Leyun recalled what happened last night.

They went to war for the King of Jin and even closed the city. They don’t know why. I think the King of Jin should have escaped by this time...

That’s all, it’s a royal matter, so what does it have to do with her.

Smiling in relief, Su Leyun said slowly: "I think it's okay to stay here for a little longer."

As soon as he finished speaking, Nanny Zhang opened the door and came in. She shook off the snow flakes on her body and explained: "As the New Year is approaching, Madam hopes that you will go back early so that she can ask the clan leader to open an ancestral hall to write a family tree for you before the end of the year."

Only when she is listed in the genealogy, Su Leyun can be regarded as the real legitimate daughter of the Suhou Mansion, and can she legitimately participate in the palace banquets and banquets held by other mansions during the New Year.

Mammy Zhang took the silver comb from the girl's hand, and Xu Xu explained: "Madam wants to take advantage of the New Year's holiday when she is traveling around various places to clear your name, so that you can gain a foothold in the high gates of the capital."

Su Leyun nodded to indicate that he understood, but his face said lightly: "Master Zhizhou, have you agreed?"

Mammy sighed and shook her head: "This old slave is useless."

“Then let’s wait patiently. In these few days, mama can talk more about family matters with me.”

Su Leyun didn't care much. Except for her mother and brother, there was no one in the family she wanted to see.

“What the lady said is, as long as you can go back in time to celebrate the New Year.”

Mama Zhang felt relieved, followed Su Leyun's wishes, sat down next to her, and talked about the affairs of the Sun and Su families.

 Six days later, a gorgeously decorated troika was leisurely walking on the bluestone road in the capital, with bells hanging from the four corners of the roof ringing.

 There was a charcoal fire burning in the carriage, and it was as warm as spring. New tea was brewing on the table, a copper stove was slowly smelling sandalwood, and several plates of pastries and preserves were not touched much.

“Miss, we are about to enter the mansion. Do you remember everything I have told you these days?”

 Mother Zhang asked worriedly.

Su Leyun nodded. In the past few days, Grandma Zhang had been talking to her about everyone in the family and everything in order to prevent her from showing timidity in front of everyone.

“Don’t worry, mama, I’ve written it all down.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage stopped suddenly. Unprepared for a moment, Su Leyun leaned forward and almost hit the burning incense burner.

Mammy Zhang hurriedly supported the person and looked up and down.

“Miss, did you bump into something?”

Su Leyun shook his head and straightened the crooked incense burner to show that he was fine.

Mama Zhang felt relieved at this moment, opened the curtain of the car and said sternly: "How did you drive the car! If Miss, I'll see who can afford it!"

The coachman was from the Hou family, and he repeatedly complained: "Mom, don't be angry, someone is making trouble up front, I didn't mean to startle the young lady."

The carriage stopped in front of the Kyoto Bridge. The officers and soldiers on the bridge seemed to be arresting someone. There were many people watching the excitement around, and the carriage could not pass.

Mammy Zhang frowned. If she wanted to enter the city, she had to cross the Kyoto Bridge. If she took a detour, she would have to walk more than half a day.

Just when I didn't know what to do, a familiar boy came running over.

“Mother Zhang, the government knows that the bridge is difficult to cross, so they have sent a sedan to wait at the other end of the bridge. Please get off the car and walk a few steps, so as not to miss the time to return to the government.”

Mama Zhang turned around and got into the car, helping Su Leyun out of the car.

The breeze blew by, fluttering the streamers on her skirt. Su Leyun looked down at the entire moat, and all kinds of feelings came to his heart.

　　In her previous life, she fell into the river inexplicably while walking on a bridge. She was rescued by Li Rui when she was desperate and helpless. From then on, she was obsessed with the destiny of marriage. When she married into the Li family, the sedan chair also passed through this moat, which she recognized as a matchmaker.

Now that I think about it, it’s all bad luck...

Stepping lightly, Su Leyun walked carefully as he stepped onto the bridge, trying to walk in the middle of the road to avoid a recurrence of the scene in his previous life.

Halfway across the bridge, a group of children watching the excitement came over, pushing and fighting regardless. Su Leyun saw a girl who was unsteady on her feet and slammed into the bridge pillar.

In this collision, the head may be broken and bleeding, and the worst may be death.

Without caring about anything else, Su Leyun hurriedly grabbed her. The little girl was okay. Before she could stand firmly, she was pushed over the fence by a hand and fell into the river.

Su Leyun looked back and happened to meet Xue Huan's proud eyes.

 She is Su Waner's person, and I think she was the one who pushed her into the river in her previous life.

 After all, her master didn’t want her to go back safely...

The cold river water couldn't help pouring into her mouth and nose. Su Leyun thought vaguely. She still couldn't escape the fate of falling into the water in her next life. Would she have to be rescued by Li Rui again?

 No, she has experienced all kinds of suffering in her previous life, and she does not want to have any interaction with him in this life...

The feeling of suffocation became stronger and stronger. Su Leyun opened her mouth wide and tried to breathe. More and more cold water poured in. Just when her eyesight turned black, a pair of warm palms wrapped around her waist.

Consciousness returned, his pupils suddenly opened wide, and a handsome and resolute face magnified in front of his eyes.

 It’s the King of Jin!

Why is he here?

 (End of this chapter)