OBS Chapter 119 Revenge
Chapter 119 Revenge
When she reached the shadow of a remote palace, she suddenly saw a figure sneaking in.
That man was actually Mrs. Huo’s husband, Huo Yuncong.
What is the purpose of his trip?
Is it related to some of Mrs. Huo’s schemes?
Su Rao faced a choice: should she follow closely to find out what was going on, or leave first and make plans later.
The former is fraught with risks, while the latter may miss important clues.
In the end, curiosity and sense of responsibility drove her to choose the former, and she followed carefully.
When she approached the gate of the palace and peeked inside through the gap, she found that it was a solemn ancestral hall where the spirits of the deceased members of the family were enshrined.
Huo Yuncong stood in front of a memorial tablet in the corner, holding a handkerchief in his hand, wiping the tablet carefully. Every movement revealed endless tenderness and nostalgia.
Su Rao noticed that every time Huo Yuncong turned his head, his face was filled with sadness and deep nostalgia.
After wiping it, he lit the incense and candles devoutly, and was reluctant to leave for a long time. Finally, he simply sat on the ground and hugged the spirit tablet tightly in his arms, "Xiuniang, I'm here to see you."
His voice was as gentle as water and full of affection.
Xiuniang, a female name.
Does Huo Yuncong actually have such an unknown emotional entanglement behind Madam Huo?
Su Rao always thought that Huo Yuncong was a heartless man. He used his first wife's hard work to achieve his own status, but then ruthlessly abandoned her and climbed up to a higher branch.
In order to marry Mrs. Huo, he even cruelly forced his original wife to death, but he gained a good reputation because of it and enjoyed power and wealth with peace of mind.
Ironically, perhaps it was karma, he was unable to enjoy this glory for long and died of illness early.
Su Rao once thought that such a despicable person deserved his punishment.
However, everything before her made her begin to doubt her own judgment.
Even at the pinnacle of power, he still seemed to retain his deep affection and longing for someone.
Just as Su Rao was lost in thought, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted her thoughts and she quickly hid.
Looking back, the person coming was Huo Chengyu, the usually innocent girl, but at this moment, there was an unusual clarity in her eyes.
After looking around, she walked into the ancestral hall alone.
At this moment, Su Rao had a shocking guess in her mind - could the person on the spirit seat be...
"Dad." Huo Chengyu called softly in the ancestral hall.
"Chengyu, you are here, come and burn some incense for your mother." Huo Yuncong's voice was gentle and loving, completely different from the indifference he usually showed to Huo Chengyu, as if he had become a different person.
Su Rao was stunned. It turned out that the person on the tablet was Huo Yuncong’s original wife, Huo Chengyu’s mother!
Could it be that I have misunderstood all along?
Huo Yuncong's first wife was not killed by him, and he was not completely without feelings for Huo Chengyu...
Deep inside the Huo Mansion, the person who was frequently mentioned and who cared deeply for Huo Chengyu was actually Huo Yuncong!
The truth of all this completely overturned Su Rao's cognition.
It turns out that in this world full of calculations and power struggles, there is also such an unknown affection and sacrifice hidden.
Huo Yuncong's care for Huo Chengyu is silent but nourishing, but in the eyes of outsiders, this tenderness turns into indifference and alienation, as if there is an insurmountable gap between the two.
Huo Chengyu, this seemingly ignorant girl, actually has a clear mind like a mirror. She cleverly conceals her true feelings with a silly mask, just to fight for a chance of survival under the eyes of Mrs. Huo.
Hidden behind this is a carefully planned scam with only one purpose - to seek justice for Huo Chengyu's mother under the close surveillance of Mrs. Huo.
All signs seem to point to an incredible conclusion: Mrs. Huo, who is high up in the government and extremely powerful, is the mastermind behind the tragedy in Huo Chengyu's family.
Huo Chengyu completed the incense burning ceremony, and her back looked particularly thin.
Cheng Yu, I'm sorry for making you suffer. It's all because of your father's incompetence. Huo Yuncong's voice was full of a father's self-blame and powerlessness. His eyes were deep, hiding regret and worry.
Dad, this is none of your business. I understand that the Wang family is powerful enough to cover the sky and the sky with one hand. Huo Chengyu's voice was low and firm, containing deep sorrow and resentment.
Her eyes flickered as she recalled her mother's misfortune, and indescribable grief and indignation surged in her heart. Because you rejected her at the beginning, she cruelly took her mother's life. In her eyes, human life is just like a drifting autumn leaf, so light and weightless.
Chengyu, don't worry, Dad will definitely seek justice for your mother.
Huo Yuncong's words were firm and decisive. His usual humility and obedience in front of Madam Huo seemed to have disappeared. At this moment, his back was straight and his eyes flashed with unprecedented determination.
"Dad, the power of the King of Qi is at its peak, and Mrs. Huo is even more proud. Can we really get revenge one day and escape from this place of trouble?" Huo Chengyu's voice was a little confused and uncertain.
There will be a day, believe me, Dad. Huo Yuncong answered firmly.
Well, Dad, you have to be careful too. Huo Chengyu's voice was full of worry. She knew that this road was full of thorns and every step could lead to the abyss.
Okay, after revenge is taken, Dad will take you away from the hustle and bustle of the capital and back to the quiet Huojia Village, where our roots are and Mom’s shadow is.
With my mother. Huo Chengyu repeated, his tone full of nostalgia.
Yes, together. Huo Yuncong replied, the pain of losing his wife surged in his heart, but he held back his tears and buried the hatred deep in his heart, just for that moment of revenge.
Su Rao witnessed all this silently, the shock in her heart was beyond words.
It turns out that the truth is so complicated and entangled.
The memories of her previous life told her that Huo Yuncong had never been able to complete his revenge. Huo Chengyu's early death and Huo Yuncong's "death from illness" might not be accidental, but rather they were victims of the revenge plan's exposure.
They failed to realize their desire for revenge, nor could they return to the land they longed for - Huojia Village.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the temple. Over there, search!
The sound of the command, accompanied by the approach of the Jinyiwei, made people feel cold.
Su Rao was secretly shocked. As the guardians of the imperial city, how could the Jinyiwei suddenly appear in this remote Lingkong Temple?
The Jinyiwei appeared quickly, and their target was the quiet temple behind Su Rao. They had superb tracking skills, and no slight clue could escape their eyes.
If these Jinyiwei were really sent by the King of Qi, then the secrets of Huo Yuncong and Huo Chengyu would be exposed, and their fate would be doomed.
Su Rao stepped forward and tried to buy precious time for the father and daughter.
Faced with the questioning of Jinyiwei Qianhu Fang Mo, she responded wittily and tried to delay time with words.