Chapter 380: Chapter 372: Confession

Dong Boyun looked at Lin Youning in front of her and started to reveal everything she knew.

“At that time, I always wondered why the Eldest Prince and the others insisted on giving you such a drug. What was the point of making you falsely pregnant? Now I have some guesses, though I’m not sure if I’m right. Perhaps they already knew you were pregnant, so they gave you this drug so you wouldn’t notice anything, then plan for you to miscarry. Was this to vent their anger from my aunt’s side? Or to harm your body? I can’t fully analyze what’s going on, but I think you must know better than I do. Now, the Eldest Prince and the Crown Prince are competing for the title of heir, yet the Eldest Prince acted this way towards you. There must be a reason for it.”

“After all, the Eldest Prince is a member of the Royal Family. Since he’s set his sights on you, and things don’t work on my side, he will surely think of other ways. You must be careful and never easily trust anyone again. With the affection I had for you, I still ended up treating you like this, proving that everyone has their selfish motives.”

Dong Boyun lowered her head, “I am very grateful for your care and even for reminding me to find such a good family. Now, the things I’ve done are all known to him, and he won’t forgive me. The child is gone too. I realize my happy days are over. Perhaps this is my fate, being born into such a family, there are some things I can’t avoid, even if I try.”

“Now, I should be too ashamed to come to you, but if I don’t speak these words from my heart, I know I will never feel right. I’ve said what needed to be said, and I won’t disturb you again in the future.” Even when Dong Boyun left the mansion, she never looked up to face Lin Youning again.

Lin Youning didn’t say whether she forgave her or not. In truth, Lin Youning’s feelings towards Dong Boyun were quite complex. After all, Lin Youning had lived two lives, and it was rare for her to meet someone she could consider a friend. But after this happened to her, Lin Youning felt disappointed and thought there was little to blame Dong Boyun for. As Dong Boyun said, they were each in their own positions, with many unavoidable hardships.

Lin Youning was still a bit worried about her and called over Shanmoi, “Go to Li Si and check, I have a feeling something will happen with Dong Boyun.”

“But she can’t even do anything now, why worry about her?”

“After all, she left from our mansion, we can’t have something happen now. Just go if I tell you to, no need for so many words.” Lin Youning gave her a glance, and Shanmoi obediently retreated.

Lin Youning’s worries were not unfounded. When Dong Boyun left the mansion, she did not intend to return to the Prince Mansion but went straight back to the Dong Mansion instead. The Dong Mansion also knew about her miscarriage, as Mrs. Wang Sr. had sent the message. Mrs. Wang Sr. was unaware of the details, only thinking that since she miscarried, she ought to inform her family. However, the Dong Mansion never sent anybody, raising suspicions in Mrs. Wang Sr.’s heart. Especially since her son hadn’t gone to his wife’s side, there were even more doubts.

When the Dong Mansion saw the Second Miss return, they were slightly surprised. Everyone knew the Second Miss had a miscarriage; why had she returned? Nevertheless, they still led her to the backyard.

Since the morning, Dong Poming had been sitting in her mother’s courtyard. When she saw Dong Boyun enter, she sneered, “Were you kicked out by the Wang Family?”

Dong Boyun did not look at her, only bowed to Mrs. Dong who was seated above.

Mrs. Dong’s expression was neither pleasant nor unpleasant, she simply nodded, “Now that you’ve miscarried, you need to nurture your body. Why have you returned at this time? Did you suffer grievances at your husband’s house? As a married daughter, you must endure issues there, you can’t just return to your parents’ home whenever you’re unhappy, it will make people laugh. You should go see your aunt in the backyard, and I will arrange for someone to send you back to the Wang family later.”

The truly formidable figure was still Mrs. Dong, knowing full well what was happening yet putting on an appearance as if unaware.

Dong Boyun curtsied and then stepped back, heading towards the garden courtyard where her aunt resided.

Upon seeing her aunt, Dong Boyun’s eyes turned red, and she threw herself into her aunt’s arms without a word, just holding on like that.

“Aunt knows your heart is bitter. It’s all your aunt’s fault. I thought that after you married, you’d have a peaceful life, but now that your father is preoccupied with other matters, only wanting the Eldest Prince’s favor, he doesn’t care how you are doing.”

“Aunt, there’s no need to say more. I understand it all. I’m just a concubine’s daughter, so my father has no need to pay attention to me.” Dong Boyun interrupted her, sitting up from her aunt’s arms, wiping her eyes with a handkerchief, and said, “What I’ve done is already known to my husband. He is a very righteous man and will not accept a woman like me again. I’ve thought it over and decided to become a nun. Otherwise, I’d be living in a state of widowed seclusion in the mansion. It would be better to retreat to a temple and pray for the Buddha’s forgiveness for my sins. I’ve come today to tell you this in person, so you won’t feel hurt when you hear about it later. As you said, being a concubine’s daughter, I have such plans and might as well go to a temple. It’s better than my father regarding me as non-existent, and after this, my days will be peaceful.”

“Silly child, how old are you to become a nun? Aren’t these days meant to gradually be endured? Why think of becoming a nun at the first sign of trouble? Rest assured, your husband will understand you, and things will get better with time.”

“Aunt, don’t be sad. For girls like us, living one more day is already a bonus. We should live happily each day without overthinking other matters. I know telling you this has upset you, but I want to assure you personally so you won’t worry. Whether I become a nun or stay here, as long as I am well, that’s all that matters, right?” Dong Boyun managed a smile, “Mother has already said that someone will take me back to the Wang family soon. I won’t stay here long, so mother, please tell me how you’ve been. In the future, I might not have many chances to see Aunt, but you must also take care of yourself.”

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