Chapter 95 - 094: Eccentric Motherly Love (Third Update)
The guard maintained a serious demeanor, still insisting on sending the two children back to their respective homes. The outcome of the situation was right before them; once the guard escorted them home, he would naturally reveal the truth. The children were being confined due to orders from above, and helping them by sending things would be seen as disrespect to those orders.
Ye Qian was not a child; otherwise, no one would have brought things for her. Everyone understood this, so they could not express their empathy for the children.
"Can’t you just give me a chance to make amends? Then... then you should send me home. I was the one who suggested coming here; it’s not Liu Rui’s fault." Seeing the guard in front of her was as dull as a block of wood and not amenable to persuasion, Ye Qian realized her only option was to think in a way that would benefit herself.
Since they were caught anyways, she would inevitably face reprimands from her mother at home. Her mother had always been kind to her, and a few words from Ye Qian would resolve the issue. However, if Liu Rui’s parents found out, the strict Liu Family would certainly scold Liu Rui. It was better to take the blame herself and let Liu Rui remember her kindness.
Sure enough, as soon as she spoke, Liu Rui tightened her grip on her hand, which only strengthened Ye Qian’s resolve, "Let’s go. I’ll take responsibility for my mistakes."
The guard did not praise Ye Qian for suddenly taking responsibility. He walked briskly ahead, easily recognizing the households in the compound. He directly found the Ye Family door and knocked.
Bai Xue hadn’t found her daughter and returned home to find the younger daughter still hadn’t arrived. Just as she was about to go out again, she heard a knock at the door. Assuming it was her younger daughter who had forgotten the key, she hurried to the door and was surprised to see the compound guard standing there. Her heart leapt, fearing something had happened to her daughter, but then she saw her daughter behind him and, after a quick look over, sighed in relief.
While Bai Xue was examining her daughter, the guard saluted her and stepped aside, "Sister-in-law, I caught Ye Qian delivering food to the confinement area just now. I’m handing her over to you now. I hope you can explain to Ye Qian that during confinement, delivering food is strictly prohibited by regulation."
With another salute, the guard left.
Bai Xue watched him leave the corridor, finally understanding his words. She furrowed her brow and glanced at her younger daughter, "Come in first."