Chapter 35: Assassinated (1)
After Duan Yixin finished eating, she spread all the medicinal herbs on the drying racks and let them dry under the sun. Just when she was about to go to the forest to find more medicinal herbs, she heard Chi Xinru’s voice coming from the front yard.
"Xin Xin, are you at home?"
Putting down the bamboo basket, Duan Yixin went to open the door. When she saw Chi Xinru’s frowning face, Duan Yixin asked, "What’s wrong? Is something bothering you?"
Chi Xinru shook her head and said, "It’s not me. Have you heard about what Duan Xiyan did this morning?"
Duan Yixin tilted her head, trying to remember who Duan Xiyan was, but she didn’t remember hearing this name before. Duan Yixin shook her head and said, "I don’t know her. Who is she?"
Chi Xinru patted her own forehead and said, "Ah, I forgot that you haven’t talked to her after you lost your memory. You may not remember her, but Duan Xiyan is your maternal cousin, and she came with Duan Sida before. She is the only child of Duan Sida and Zhao Xiaohua. According to what I heard from the villagers, the bride Master Chen wanted was Duan Xiyan. But because she threatened her father with her life, Duan Sida set his sights on you and plans to change the bride. But this morning, Duan Xiyan escaped from her home."
Duan Yixin listened to the gossip and finally knew the reason why Duan Sida dared to take a risk to kidnap her and go to jail. It turned out that if she didn’t marry Master Chen, Duan Xiyan would be the one who would marry that perverted old man.
As a father, Duan Sida can be said to be a loving father since he is willing to sacrifice himself for his daughter. But in Duan Yixin’s eyes, Duan Sida was an enemy she must eliminate. But now, after the Yamen Guard caught him, he did not pose a danger to her for the time being.
Duan Yixin thought about the information Chi Xinru had just told her. If she is a substitute bride for Duan Xiyan, then Master Chen may come to find her after Duan Xiyan escaped this morning. Judging from the reaction of the Duan family, Duan Yixin can conclude that this Master Chen is someone she cannot afford to offend with her current status.
’It seems that I have to find out about this Master Chen and make early preparations in case he really comes to force me to get married.’
Seeing her deep in thought, Chi Xinru said, "Xin Xin, you have to be careful these days. With Duan Xiyan’s character, I’m afraid she will blame you and do something to you because of her family affairs. Besides, I don’t know what the old pervert will do after Duan Xiyan disappears. He may send people to force you to marry him."
Seeing Chi Xinru’s worried look, Duan Yixin smiled and said, "I will listen to you. Do you want to go in and have a chat?"