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Rebirth: Never Forgive
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In the dilapidated woodshed, Shen Qing huddled in a damp corner, her disheveled hair obscuring her bruised and swollen cheeks. The coarse linen garment she wore was tattered and stained, with patches of blood seeping through, emanating a foul stench.
The air was thick with the acrid smell of decay, and the dim light filtering through the narrow window cast her solitary figure in shadow, as if lamenting her tragic fate.
"Why? I have never harbored ill intentions towards others; I have been sincere to them, yet I am treated so cruelly!"
Shen Qing's cracked lips trembled slightly as memories of the past replayed in her mind like a nightmare.
Once, she was meant to be the esteemed legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's Residence, but during her infancy, she was maliciously swapped by Lin Yue's wretched mother.
While Lin Yue basked in luxury and parental affection at the Chancellor's Residence, Shen Qing endured humiliation and beatings from servants in this remote and desolate estate, living a life of hunger and rags.
On the eve of her coming-of-age ceremony, news suddenly spread from the Chancellor's Residence that the true legitimate daughter—Shen Qing—possessed a unique jade pendant, a treasured heirloom passed down through generations, holding extraordinary significance.
This jade pendant had gone unnoticed when Shen Qing was swapped because she had worn it close to her body. It wasn't until the steward happened upon Shen Qing laboring on the estate that he recognized the pendant peeking out from her neck.
Having served the family for three generations, the steward immediately identified it as the residence's ancestral token.
He promptly reported this matter to the Chancellor Couple.
Upon learning the truth, the Chancellor Couple was shocked but more concerned about how Lin Yue would feel upon hearing it. After all, Lin Yue had been cherished as their beloved daughter for many years.
However, truth is truth; they could no longer ignore it. Thus, they decided to send someone immediately to retrieve Shen Qing from the estate while keeping the news under wraps.
Unbeknownst to Shen Qing, this marked the beginning of another ordeal. The splendor of the Chancellor's Residence did not unfold as she had hoped; instead, it plunged her into a hellish existence.
Only a select few within the residence knew of Shen Qing's return; they publicly claimed she was merely a distant relative staying for a while.
When Lin Yue learned of this, she paused momentarily before a fleeting shadow of gloom crossed her eyes.
Before the Chancellor Couple, Lin Yue quickly composed herself and presented an image of a dutiful daughter.
She lowered her head, her hand trembling as she clutched the handkerchief, her voice filled with sadness and grievance.
"Father, Mother, although I am not your biological daughter, I have been treated as one of your own for many years. This kindness, Yue'er will remember for a lifetime. Now that my sister has returned, she is your true blood relative. I am willing to step aside and leave the Chancellor's Residence."
As soon as these words were spoken, the Prime Minister's Wife was instantly in tears, tightly grasping Lin Yue's hand with reluctance in her voice.
" Yue'er, what are you saying? In our hearts, you are our beloved daughter. How could we let you leave?"
The Chancellor stood by, his usually stern expression softening, filled with affection and tenderness.
" Yue'er, do not worry. Even if Shen Qing has returned, it will not affect your place in our hearts in the slightest. You are our precious daughter."
Seeing this, Lin Yue's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible sense of triumph.
She embraced the Chancellor Couple tightly, her voice choked with emotion.
"Thank you, Father and Mother. Yue'er understands your intentions completely today. From now on, I will get along well with my sister; in my heart, she is my dearest sister."
As she spoke, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly into an almost imperceptible smile, while her eyes revealed a hint of cunning that was difficult to detect.
Subsequently, to solidify her position within the residence, Lin Yue conspired with the servants to ruthlessly bully and humiliate the returning legitimate daughter. In her eyes, this legitimate daughter had to be completely eliminated for her to secure her throne.
While preparing birthday gifts for the Eldest Princess, Lin Yue secretly swapped out the carefully crafted embroidery designs, causing Shen Qing to embarrass herself in front of everyone and become the laughingstock of the capital. As a result, she was punished to spend three days in the woodshed without food.
To ensure her safety in the Chancellor's Residence, Lin Yue had Shen Qing hanged in the woodshed. When the Chancellor Couple learned of this, the Prime Minister's Wife initially felt a ripple of unease; after all, they had spent many days together and shared some feelings. However, when she saw her cherished adopted daughter Lin Yue—whom she had spoiled for years—that fleeting sense of guilt and discomfort was easily cast aside as if Shen Qing had never existed in their home at all.
In the end, to maintain what he deemed "decorum" within the residence, the Chancellor coldly instructed the servants not to spread news of this incident. Thus, as time quietly passed by, Lin Yue naturally became the sole heiress of the Chancellor's Residence.
She then married the husband she had long desired and lived a happy and fulfilling life in the years that followed.
Shen Qing slowly opened her eyes and was shocked to find herself back on the day she first entered the Chancellor's Residence. Looking at the familiar yet strange carved beams and embroidered curtains before her, her hands trembled involuntarily. Confusion flickered in her eyes before being replaced by a surge of hatred and unwavering determination.
"This is heaven’s mercy—an opportunity for me to start anew. If so, those who trampled on my dignity and harmed me will pay a heavy price!" Shen Qing gritted her teeth and silently vowed in her heart.
At that moment, footsteps and whispers from maidservants could be heard outside the door. Shen Yan took a deep breath, quickly composed herself, and walked over to the bronze mirror.
The mirror reflected her slightly pale yet still beautiful face, but at this moment, the eyes that once held timidity and innocence were replaced by calmness and determination. No longer did she yearn for the love of her biological parents; without expectations, there would be no pain.
The door was gently pushed open, and Lin Yue walked in with a facade of a hypocritical smile.
"Sister, I heard you had a long journey. I came to visit you," she said.
Shen Qing observed Lin Yue's feigned sincerity in the mirror, a cold laugh bubbling up inside her. However, she maintained a composed exterior and pretended to be weak as she replied, "Thank you for your concern, sister. I am merely a bit tired."
A fleeting glimmer of triumph flashed in Lin Yue's eyes, but she continued speaking sweetly. "Sister, since you are new here, there are many rules in the Chancellor's Residence. I worry you might not be aware of them. If there are any mistakes, it might upset Father and Mother."
Shen Qing's heart tightened as she realized Lin Yue was scheming again. She feigned anxiety and said, "I hope sister can guide me."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Lin Yue, finding no useful information from Shen Qing, made an excuse to leave.
As Shen Qing watched Lin Yue's retreating figure, her eyes filled with disgust and hatred. Her hands clenched into tight fists, nails digging deep into her palms.
"Lin Yue, your good days are over. In this life, I will make you taste the bitterness of being cast into the dust!"
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