Pin Shanhe

Shen Fu's eyes widened.

Her secret, which she thought she had hidden well, was revealed in such an unexpected way.

For a moment, she didn't know how to face all of this.

Nervous, embarrassed, and filled with deep guilt.

"I'm sorry, I've occupied the position of the Shen family's daughter for so many years, and I've stolen all your love and affection, I..."

Shen Ting'an quickly interrupted her, "What are you saying? We should be thanking you!"

When he learned that his wife, Bai Yin, was having a difficult childbirth at her parents' home, he immediately rode there.

He sensed something was wrong on the way and prepared for the worst.

If the delivery goes smoothly, that would be best, but if only one of the mother and child can be saved, he will not hesitate.

But he also knew that Bai Yin had high hopes for this child, saying when she was pregnant that it would definitely be a daughter.

They already have five sons, but they are missing a daughter; otherwise, how could they be considered complete?

By the time he arrived, the child had already been born.

It was indeed a daughter, exquisitely beautiful.

However, he noticed something amiss from the midwife's evasive expression and secretly investigated, discovering that their child had already died at birth.

Fearing she would be blamed, the midwife brought in a child from outside, hoping to deceive everyone.

Although he discovered this matter, he did not make it public.

If the lady wakes up and learns that the child she carried for ten months is gone, how can she bear the blow?

For various reasons, he chose to keep it a secret.

Since God sent her here, she must be their child.

The midwife, in her haste to deliver the baby, didn't even notice the deep teeth mark on the child's shoulder.

He used tattoo ink to slightly modify it, making it look like a birthmark.

No one knew about this except him.

Even Bai Yin was kept in the dark, and she didn't reveal a single thing before her death.

He never imagined that this secret would be exposed one day, until the day the Crown Prince of Dongyue appeared.

I learned that Meng Wan almost became a princess because of the tooth mark on her shoulder.

Although the Crown Prince later admitted in front of the Emperor that Yun Dai was the real princess.

This incident still alerted him.

The Bai family, mother and daughter, caused trouble at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Shen Fu punished them and drove them out. After their scheme was exposed, they actually revealed what happened back then.

Although Shen Fu did not believe it at the time, she was clearly somewhat suspicious.

He knew the secret couldn't be kept anymore!

Later, he sensed that Shen Fu's attitude towards him became increasingly respectful and friendly.

Everything seemed the same as before, but he could sense some subtle changes.

It seems she already knows something.

However, she chose to keep this a secret and continue to be the daughter of the Shen family, without acknowledging her real relatives.

Clearly, she didn't want to hurt or upset them.

He could no longer pretend nothing was wrong!

I chose to break the ice and tell her everything that happened back then.

"If I hadn't destroyed that tooth mark back then, perhaps you would have already been found by your family and restored to your true identity. If you could have returned to their side sooner, you wouldn't have encountered the Fourth Prince and suffered so much. I'm the one who should be apologizing!"

Faced with her father's self-blame and repentance, Shen Fu's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"No, if it weren't for your kindness in taking me in back then, it's hard to imagine where I would be now. I might have died in that cold winter, instead of living a life of luxury as the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. You concealed this fact because you truly considered me your daughter!"

Shen Ting'an felt guilty about the matter, believing that he had hindered her from recognizing her relatives, which is why he chose to tell the truth.

Unexpectedly, she not only didn't blame him, but was also so considerate and understanding, and even directly expressed his feelings.

It's impossible not to be moved!

Over the years, she brought them so much joy, and the entire Zhenguo Duke's Mansion came alive because of her arrival.

She was the most precious gift God had given them!

Shen Fu also saw the white hair growing at her father's temples and felt the true meaning of fatherly love as vast as a mountain.

At that moment, her eyes were also red and tears were streaming down her face.

"In my heart, you are my father, and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is my eternal home!"

Shen Ting'an simply patted her back gently, his tone filled with endless reluctance and tenderness.

"The Shen family has occupied you for so many years, it's time to 'return you to your rightful owner'."

Shen Fu's heart sank.

What does that mean?

Does her father intend to sever ties with her and abandon her as his daughter?

Just as I was starting to worry, I suddenly heard footsteps coming from the doorway.

Two distinguished-looking middle-aged men and women walked in.

They are clearly a married couple!

The man appeared to have a noble and dignified air.

The woman was dignified and gentle, her every move exuding elegance and grace.

Even though they were completely unfamiliar faces, I felt a strange sense of warmth and familiarity towards them.

This feeling was somewhat similar to when she first saw Chu Lingyu.

She was a little confused, but didn't think too much about it.

"Father, do you have guests? Then I'd like to leave for the time being!"

Having said that, she was about to leave.

The woman quickly stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and tears streamed down her face.

"When you were just born, you were forced to separate from your mother. Fortunately, heaven took pity on us, and we, mother and daughter, finally had the day to meet again."

The middle-aged man beside him sighed deeply: "It's all my father's fault. I failed to protect you and your mother back then, allowing the thieves to succeed, resulting in us being separated for so many years. I'm so sorry!"

Shen Fu was stunned.

Father Emperor? Mother Empress?

Could their identities be...?

Just as that outcome came to mind, a familiar figure walked in.

It's Chu Lingyu!

With a hint of guilt on his face, he explained, "Your father and mother have been worried about your safety all these years. They wanted to bring you back to Dongyue as soon as they found you, but you insisted on not doing so, so they had no choice but to come and see you in person."

He knew that Shen Fu was very opposed to the idea of ​​recognizing her relatives.

It was already a stretch to acknowledge him as my elder brother; having my father and mother come today is tantamount to "acting first and informing later."

Shen Fu's gaze swept over each of them, finally landing on Shen Ting'an.

"Father, do you really not want your daughter anymore?"

Shen Ting'an didn't dare to look at her at all, worried that if he looked at her even once more, he would never be able to bear to part with her again.

This is the daughter he has loved so much for so many years!

Watching her grow from a tiny baby in swaddling clothes into a graceful young woman, how could I bear to let her leave?

This is no different from tearing out his heart!

But he can no longer deprive her of her right to reunite with her biological parents!

"They are your biological parents, the ones who brought you into this world with your blood and flesh."