The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1382 - Chapter 1382 You killed me

Chapter 1382: You killed me Chapter 1382: You killed me Xiao Yuchuan’s heart was a tumult of conflicting emotions.

“The seeds that Mom planted back then, even as her son who disagrees with her actions, are now an established fact.

For the safety of the family, I could only keep it hidden to the best of my ability.” Xiao Qinghe looked at Xiao Yuchuan, “Mom treated you poorly because she missed third brother dearly, and because she resented the food you consumed from the family stores.

When Dad found out about your origins, he also felt like he was raising someone else’s child.

After all, Father and Mother had many children.

Although third brother you come from a noble background, Father and Mother thought no one would ever discover your true identity, so, they found no reason to be kind to you.

Human nature is selfish.

In fact, when Father and Mother were alive, they even thought about…”

He nearly couldn’t continue, but he did, “They even thought about killing you.

But they were only farmers, not ruthless enough to do it.

So, they just scolded and beat you with their mouths.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuchuan was seething with rage, “I don’t hold a grudge against them for switching me with Xiao Jingyuan in swaddling clothes, but the thought of them wanting to kill me…

Haha…”

He let out a sarcastic laugh.

“Father and Mother were afraid if you lived, the secret might one day be uncovered.

Dad and Mom’s crazed ideas frightened me.

I also persuaded them that if one day the secret is out, only if third brother you are alive, the Xiao Family in the capital might spare our family’s lives.

Besides, third brother, you’ve developed deep affection for our family; even if the Xiao Clan wouldn’t spare us, you would plead on our behalf.”

“Fourth Brother, you are indeed clever.”

“From childhood to adulthood, second brother and you, third brother, have treated me the same, although I have more respect for second brother, I feel closer to you because I knew your identity yet could not disclose it; I feel guilty.

The kinder you are to me, the guiltier I feel.” He closed his eyes briefly, “All I can do is be as good to third brother as possible.

Five years ago, when you fell unconscious, I carried you on my back to return to the village.

We encountered a mountain stone landslide during the heavy rain.

It was a difficult road; I never thought of abandoning you.

When the rocks tumbled down, I pushed you away, preferring to be hit myself, even preferring to die myself, rather than let you lose your life.”

His voice was heavy yet tragically calm, “Since then, after I became disabled, you have been consumed with guilt day and night.

Every time you see me, you wish it had been your legs that were crippled.

Do you know how complicated my feelings are inside?

I often want to tell you that it’s all my own fault, third brother, you don’t owe me anything; it’s me who owes you.

It’s our Xiao family…

.CO

who owes you!”

Everyone in the yard was extremely quiet, so quiet that it seemed even the sound of breathing could be heard.

Xiao Yuchuan’s fists were clenched tightly; he felt his emotions wildly fluctuating, a torrent of anger surging within him.

Yet, there was also an indescribable sense of calm.

After hearing from a servant that their son was in Elegant Garden, Xiao Chonghuan and his wife decided to come and see him.

They still missed him greatly even after not seeing him for many years, and even just having had breakfast together.

They never expected to stumble upon such a massive secret.

Thinking about that shameless woman Yang Xuelian even wanting to kill Chuan’er, their hearts flared with rage, their eyes glaring hatefully at Xiao Qinghe and Xiao Yishan in the yard, wishing they could slaughter these two men!

“Third brother, you hate me, don’t you?” Xiao Qinghe tugged at the corner of his mouth, “If you kill me, I might be able to atone for my sins.

It’s just that second brother only learned about this today.

I hope you won’t blame him for our brotherhood’s sake.”

“Fourth Brother, what are you saying!” Xiao Yishan yelled angrily, “How could third brother kill you?

If anyone’s going to die, second brother will die with you!”

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