Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 271 Good People, Bad People

Chapter 271: Chapter 271 Good People, Bad People

Shen Siyuan remained silent for a long time after hearing what Xiao Yue had recounted.

Yu Qiaoqing killed someone and must pay with her life, which is fair and just.

But had she truly gone to the police station to turn herself in, considering her voluntary surrender and the lack of intent to kill, the judge would certainly not sentence her to death, but likely imprisonment instead.

Perhaps with good behavior over the years, she might even be released early and have a chance to see her daughter again.

Now, however, that path is completely cut off, and she is eternally separated from her daughter like heaven is from earth.

"She was a really good mother, you know. Even in death, she didn’t forget Sun Yanan, always following her around, protecting her..."

"Sun Yanan came back from school and saw the letter from her mother; she was heartbroken and panicked, constantly crying..."

"Why did it come to this, when their affection for each other was so profound..." Xiao Yue’s voice choked with emotion.

"Now that she’s dead, what will become of Sun Yanan? The police said that she has been without a father for a long time, and now she has lost her mother as well..."

Shen Siyuan comforted her: "I know you have sympathy for her, but everyone must pay the corresponding price for their mistakes."

Xiao Yue nodded understandingly, she too understood this principle, but still couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Sun Yanan.

She thought that having such a wonderful mother, one ought to live a happy life.

"People are complicated; you can’t label someone as a bad person just because of one thing, nor can you deem someone as a good person because of a single deed..."

Xiao Yue nodded and said sensibly, "I know, Sun Yanan’s mother must not be a good person, because I saw her arms and neck were covered with red eyes, which looked very frightening..."

It seemed that because she had killed someone, she had been tainted by karma, leading to the externalization of her desires; however, her karma was not so great as to rob her of her rationality and human form.

But, this was indeed a difficult matter for Shen Siyuan to handle. Should he step in and allow Sun Yanan to meet her mother face to face?

If it were that simple, Yu Qiaoqing would not have chosen to leave behind a letter and opt for suicide.

She probably didn’t want her daughter to know she was a murderer, didn’t want to face her daughter’s questions.

Moreover, Yu Qiaoqing’s death was somewhat related to him. Without his help to Zhao Xuerong, perhaps Sun Yanan would have led a peaceful life with her mother.

It was true that she got what she deserved, but turning around and helping her now would feel rather strange.

After some thought, he said: "Aren’t you on good terms with Grandpa Liu? You could go to Lady Huang and ask her to make arrangements for Sun Yanan, so she wouldn’t lack someone to take care of her in the future. Just say it was my idea, consider it a favor I owe her..."

"Okay."

Xiao Yue was very happy to hear this and quickly left on the Yin Wind.

Watching Xiao Yue leave, Shen Siyuan scratched his head, wondering what sort of situation this was.

But then Shen Siyuan suddenly thought: In this world, is there really right or wrong? Is there really good or evil?

Perhaps none of it really exists; it might just be a matter of different perspectives.

Therefore, not all the ghosts whose desires are externalized are necessarily bad people.

Thinking about it gave him a headache.

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Xiao Yue was quick and soon arrived at Lady Huang’s house, where she was having a meal with Huang Lancai.

Seeing Xiao Yue descend from the sky, Lady Huang was somewhat surprised and put down her chopsticks to greet her: "Xiao Yue, I haven’t seen you for many days. What brings you here today?"

Grandpa Liu, who had heard the noise from inside, also came out.

Excitement spread across his face as he cheerfully said, "Xiao Yue, what have you been up to lately? Why haven’t you come to see me?"

He had come to regard Xiao Yue as a dear friend; he had indeed missed her over the past few days.

"Grandma Huang, Grandpa Liu, Sister Huang..." Xiao Yue greeted each of them politely.

"Has something happened? You don’t seem very happy."

Grandpa Liu was the first to notice Xiao Yue’s mood.

"Did you do something wrong and get scolded by Mr. Shen?" Lady Huang asked with a laugh.

She knew the kind of person Shen Siyuan was; he wouldn’t trouble a child without reason.

Sure enough, Xiao Yue shook her head and said, "It has nothing to do with brother."

"What is the reason then? Come, tell Grandpa Liu all about it..."

Grandpa Liu took Xiao Yue’s hand and sat down with her to one side.

Huang Lancai also thoughtfully poured a cup of tea for her. Although Xiao Yue couldn’t drink, she could Eat Qi, relishing in the fragrance of the tea.

And this tea was specially blended for ghosts, its aroma exceptionally intense.

Lady Huang sat down curiously, without even eating her meal, but Huang Lancai picked up her bowl and chopsticks and continued to eat a bit more.

Thus, Xiao Yue slowly recounted the affairs of Zhao Xuerong and Yu Qiaoqing.

If it were Dou Dou and Duoduo, they certainly wouldn’t be able to express it as clearly, but Xiao Yue was already in her teens, her narrative logic exceptionally clear, and she spoke in great detail.

Not only did it make Lady Huang and Grandpa Liu understanding of the situation, but they also comprehended the reason for her sadness.

They had actually secretly investigated Xiao Yue’s background and knew a bit about her, hence they understood her feelings even more.

After understanding the whole story, Lady Huang comforted her: "Jealousy is the greatest evil in human nature, everyone has a jealous heart, but if you can’t control your jealousy, you will make a great mistake. Yu Qiaoqing is really reaping what she has sown..."

"But this does not affect her being a good mother, because jealousy is but one facet of human nature..."

"People are multifaceted, the goodness or wickedness of a person should be comprehensively evaluated. Take Yu Qiaoqing for example; although she has killed, you cannot say she is a bad person, you can only say she has committed an unforgivable fault because she did it unintentionally..."

Lady Huang and Grandpa Liu took turns speaking, slowly calming Xiao Yue’s distressed emotions.

Actually, her distress was not only the sympathy for Sun Yanan, but also the shattered image of a good mother in her heart.

In her opinion, anyone who loves their daughter and is good to their daughter can’t be a bad person.

Of course, this belief was naturally related to her own experiences.

But now, the incident involving Yu Qiaoqing shattered the image of the good mother she held in her heart.

"Brother told me to find Grandma Huang, to ask for your help in making arrangements for Sun Yanan; he said that he owes you a favor..."

Finally, Xiao Yue remembered the words Shen Siyuan had entrusted to her.

Lady Huang and Grandpa Liu naturally understood Shen Siyuan’s approach; this matter, after all, had arisen because of him, even though his intentions were kind.

And now that things have developed this way; it would be somewhat awkward for him to intervene again.

It was most appropriate for them to step in.

"Mr. Shen is too polite. This matter is a simple one," Lady Huang agreed readily.

To have Shen Siyuan owe them a favor was undoubtedly a gain no matter how they looked at it.

"How do you plan to arrange for Sun Yanan?" Xiao Yue pursued.

It seemed to her that in Sun Yanan, she saw a reflection of herself, which made her empathize even more.

"If she’s left without relatives, the police will probably first send her to the orphanage. I will help her find a good family to adopt her. Don’t worry, Grandma will handle this matter properly," Lady Huang said cheerfully.

"Can she be sent to Rainbow House?"

Xiao Yue suddenly thought of some things that happened at Rainbow House today. If Sun Yanan were to go there, she would surely be well cared for; after all, that was a place sponsored by her brother.

"Rainbow House?"

Lady Huang and Grandpa Liu were both surprised when they heard this. As old Bin Hai people, they naturally knew about Rainbow House.

"Mhm..."

Xiao Yue meticulously relayed everything Shen Siyuan did that day to the two of them.

After hearing this, they couldn’t help but praise Shen Siyuan as a man of great virtue.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Huang Lancai had already set down her bowl and chopsticks, a special gleam flashing in her eyes.

PS: Still owe two Chapters~

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