Splendid Twins

The sky in the evening was a tranquil blue, and the breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, as if announcing that the summer heat was about to pass, to be replaced by the pleasant autumn air.

Zhou Yao changed her clothes and went to the study to see her father, feeling vaguely uneasy.

"Father, my daughter is coming in."

Zhou Yao pushed open the door of the study and saw her father making tea. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. It was almost time for dinner, why was her father making tea at this moment?

"Come on, sit down, and try this cup of Huangshan Maofeng first."

The Duke of Zhenguo poured a cup of tea for Zhou Yao and handed it to her. Zhou Yao hurriedly took it with both hands. Although she did not understand her father's actions, she still did as he said, sniffing the tea soup, smelling the tea fragrance, and tasting the tea. Her movements were smooth and she just happened to miss the abnormality in the Duke of Zhenguo's eyes.

As the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, although she did not need to be as proficient in both civil and military affairs, and as wise and brave as her brother, she had to be able to perform music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers and tea, at least she must not lose face for the Duke's Mansion on important occasions.

"It's smooth and mellow, with a long aftertaste and a light fragrance. Father, is this new tea?"

"Yes, this is the gift the emperor gave to my father a few days ago. Yaoyao, our Duke's Mansion may seem prosperous right now, and my father is deeply loved by the emperor, but in fact, there are many dangers in the dark. If you are not careful, you will be doomed. Life and death are all the emperor's grace. Do you understand?"

Zhou Yao nodded slowly, her heart suddenly tense. What exactly did her father mean by saying this?

"I hope father can be more at ease. The honor and disgrace of our family has never been the responsibility of one person. My two brothers are as skilled in both literature and martial arts as ordinary people. Although I am just a woman, I will do my best to contribute to the prosperity of our family."

The Duke of Zhenguo sighed in his heart. This was the noble lady he had carefully raised. What a pity...

"I am very pleased that you have such a kind heart. Now there is something I need you for..."

The fragrance of tea filled the air in the study. The girl's pretty face was filled with astonishment at first, and then turned even paler...

The dinner at the Duke's Mansion was naturally a delicacy. Just the pair of jade chopsticks in front of her would require a countryman to work hard for a year. Si Wan felt that her adoptive parents in the countryside would probably never be able to use such precious items in their entire lives.

"Don't be nervous. Your father and the Duke are always reasonable. You are innocent in this matter."

When the Duke's wife saw Si Wan hanging her head, she gently comforted her and said that now that she had found her biological daughter, she did not intend to let her daughter leave her again.

I have made a certain determination in my heart. People's hearts may change, but blood and bones will never change.

Si Wan concealed the deep meaning in her eyes, raised her head and smiled slightly. After some grooming and dressing up, the girl's eyebrows and mouth corners looked very much like a duke's wife. With the contrast of brocade clothes and pearl hairpins, she looked even more noble.

The maidservant serving in the room was secretly frightened. This girl was the Madam's biological daughter. How should the young lady deal with it?

"Madam, I, I'm not nervous. It is Wan'er's blessing to have a kind elder like you."

The Duke's wife had heard so many flattering words before. Now seeing her own daughter trying so hard to please her in such a clumsy way, she felt both sad and happy. She directly took Si Wan's hand and rubbed it carefully:

"What a good child, don't call me Madam, call me Mother."

Seeing the expectant eyes of the Duke's wife, Si Wan felt an inexplicable pleasure in her heart, and she felt her heart beating very fast.

"…Mother, mother."

"Hey, just stay here peacefully."

The Duke's wife patted Si Wan's hand. She was a little skeptical at first, but after seeing the birthmark, the jade pendant, and the eyebrows and eyes that were 80% similar to her own, she was completely sure that the thin girl in front of her was her own flesh and blood after ten months of pregnancy!

The child was very thin and must have suffered a lot in the countryside. Yaoyao possessed everything of Wan'er, and now the truth was revealed. She did not expect Yaoyao to thank her for her careful care over the years, but only wanted Wan'er to call her mother with full justification.

"Someone, go and invite the Duke."

Nanny Zhou looked at Si Wan carefully, then lowered her eyes to look at her toes. She couldn't help but compare the two young ladies in her heart. Her own young lady was a kind and noble person, but it was hard to make a conclusion about this young lady...

I can only sigh that fate plays tricks on us!

Zhou Yao didn't know how she walked out of the study. The once clear-headed and calm person was now extremely confused and at a loss. A cool breeze blew on her face, and she felt her bones go cold!

My vision gradually became blurred. No wonder, no wonder my mother deliberately avoided me!

It turns out she took someone else's seat!

My father said: The Duke's Mansion is in a state of turmoil right now, and we cannot allow any more trouble to occur.

My father said: I have always been dignified and sensible, don't let him down.

My father said: Don’t be angry with your mother!

The maids and old women he met along the way all had strange expressions on their faces, and they were all secretly looking at him. It seemed that the existence of that person had spread throughout the entire backyard.

Although my father is strong, he also truly loves me. Unrest in the family will only lead to criticism.

The wind was nasty, it made her eyes hurt.

She had an extremely difficult time walking along this stretch of road. Before going to the study, this was still her yard, and every flower and tree in it belonged to her. Looking at it now, it seemed absurd and ironic!

The parents she had called her father and mother for fifteen years belonged to someone else, and the house she had lived in for fifteen years also belonged to someone else. There was nothing here that belonged to her...

The maid looked at Zhou Yao with red eyes, holding her breath and quietly guarding outside the house, only to hear the suppressed sobbing sounds from inside the house!

The Duke of Zhenguo remained silent for a long time after Zhou Yao left, staring at the teacup in front of him for a long time. He also scolded the people sent by the Duke's wife. This was the first time he felt annoyed!

As night slowly fell, the huge Duke's Mansion was silent. No one dared to walk around or make loud noises. It was like the calm before a storm, and everyone was on edge.

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The night in the different time and space is bustling with traffic, bright lights, and a lot of people. Si Yao is competing with the waiter!

She finally came down the mountain to have a hotpot meal, but the waiter saw that she was alone and wanted to give the seat she had reserved in advance to someone else!

"Miss, you are the only one here. We have empty seats in the lobby. Can we give this box to the customer behind us?"

"cannot!"

Si Yao crossed her legs, her fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard, her voice low and a little hoarse.

Seeing Si Yao wearing ordinary black clothes and black pants, with her attention focused on the tablet in her hand, the waiter secretly went up to pick up Si Yao's bowl and chopsticks. When he looked up, he met the girl's calm eyes.

"Put down my bowl and get your manager over here!"

Si Yao wouldn't bother a waitress, but anyone who touches her job is going against her!

The waiter also knew how ugly his behavior was, so he put down the bowl and immediately called the manager over. The manager walked over and said:

"I can't even handle a small task properly, so I lost my bonus this month!"

waiter:!!!

There was a swear word she didn't know whether she should say it or not!

Si Yao hacked into the hot pot restaurant's website in front of the manager. The customers couldn't pay the bill, and the manager knelt down in front of Si Yao on the spot, apologized sincerely, and waived the bill.

After eating, Si Yao wiped her mouth and went out. The old guys in the research institute were quite picky and insisted on eating a certain brand of cake, so she had to go across the street to buy it.

The chip implanted in her wrist flashed, and before she could see it, a dazzling light shone from a distance. Si Yao only heard a loud crash in her ears.

"Oh!"

When I came to my senses, I found myself floating in the air. The screams of the crowd and the sound of the crashing whistles were really piercing!

She is doing astrology research. She was going to travel around the world after finishing this project. But now it seems that such a good time will be gone for her!!!

Si Yao only felt a very strong suction air flow passing through her body, and her whole body twitched as if she was electrocuted. After a few seconds, she completely fainted!