Chapter 462: Chapter 462: Charging Up a Big Move
Song Ci had been keeping an eye on the case of those missing children, her intuition from watching so many drama series told her that it wasnât that simple.
The person behind it must be planning something big.
"In my opinion, itâs likely a bad outcome. Sigh, I heard the Chen familyâs Young Madam has even tried to end her life." Jiang Shi played a red middle tile.
Indeed, Song Ci was so bored that she called her daughter-in-law over to play mahjong.
"I win." Lin Qing pushed the tiles and looked at Jiang Shi with a smile, saying, "Big Three Dragons, eighty-eight points, thank you for your generosity, Second Madam."
Jiang Shi glanced at her tiles, dumbfounded, and said, "No way, Doctor Lin, how many times have you won today, and all my heavy hits. Youâre really targeting me."
Lin Qing smiled faintly, "Luckâs on my side today."
Jiang Shi listlessly handed over a string of copper coins, touched her belly, and said, "Daughter, donât always give money away. We need to get some big wins to save up for your dowry!"
"Second sister-in-law, this might be a boy." Niu Panâer said.
Jiang Shi glared, "Say that again if you dare!"
Niu Panâer quickly pleaded, "My mistake, itâs definitely a little niece. As soon as sheâs born, Iâll start preparing a set of jewelry for her dowry."
Jiang Shi was satisfied and smiled, "Thatâs more like it."
Song Ci said, "Donât be so sure itâs a daughter. If it turns out to be a boy, youâll be slapping your own face."
Jiang Shiâs face changed, "Mother..." She looked to Lin Qing for support, "Itâs a girl, right?"
Lin Qing appeared deep and unfathomable, "People can misjudge things sometimes."
Jiang Shi was instantly deflated.
Song Ci: "Doesnât matter if itâs a boy or a girl, as long as theyâre healthy. If itâs not a girl, you can have another. Youâre still young anyway."
All the women blushed, feeling shy.
Jiang Shi composed herself and said, "Mother is right. I heard that the Chen familyâs Young Master has been in poor health for years. If that little grandson canât be found, the Chen family, having had only one heir for nine generations, then..."
Everyoneâs face turned solemn, and after a moment, they all sighed heavily.
What a curse.
Meanwhile, the head of the Chen family, with nine generations of a single heir, sat by his wifeâs bedside, looking incredibly aged.
"Husband."
Madam Chen sat up, looking at him with a hint of coldness in her eyes.
"Youâre awake, are you hungry? Lie down quickly." Chen Da came to his senses, hurriedly trying to help her lie back down.
But Madam Chen clutched his hand, her grip not weak like a sick person.
Chen Da was stunned, staring blankly at the hand grabbing his, then looked up.
"You..."
"They are here."
Chen Da was a bit dazed, but then Madam Chen looked straight at him and said, "Husband, if you want Indigo to return safely, you have to bring out that thing."
"Wha, what?"
Madam Chen leaned over and whispered a few words in his ear.
Chen Daâs face was full of horror, he pushed her away and stood up: "You!"
Madam Chen gave a small, faint smile, "This is the only way to get Indigo back."
Chen Da was dumbfounded and said, "Are you the traitor of the remnant?"
Madam Chen neither confirmed nor denied, nor did she reply.
Seeing this, Chen Da understood everything and shouted in anguish, "Heâs your own grandson too." How could she be so heartless?
"I can only say, this is the only way. Husband, Anning wonât live much longer, Indigo is the Chen familyâs only hope." Even so, wouldnât you trade for him?
Chen Daâs face turned ashen, his lips trembled.