The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 28 Dreams Come True

As the wedding drew closer, preparations were in full swing. Zhong Yuxuan arranged everything in detail, from choosing the wedding dress to the guest list, for fear of missing the slightest detail.

I know he is doing this for my own good and wants to give me a perfect wedding. Whenever I see him busy, my heart is filled with emotion and guilt. I am touched by his intentions and feel guilty about the secret in my heart.

That anonymous letter was like a time bomb buried in my heart, ready to explode at any time. I couldn't imagine what Zhong Yuxuan would think if he knew I wasn't the real daughter of the Li family, and what would happen to our relationship?

I tried to convince myself to ignore the letter, but the curiosity and anxiety in my heart grew like vines, wrapping me tightly. I was eager to know the truth, to know my life experience, and to know why I was abandoned.

"Xue'er, what's wrong with you? You seem absent-minded lately." Qin Xue keenly noticed my abnormality and asked with concern.

I hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to confess to her. "Xiaoxue, I received a strange letter..." I told her the contents of the anonymous letter, including the mysterious address.

Qin Xue frowned after listening to my story. "How could this happen? Is this a prank?"

"I don't know." I shook my head, "but I have to go and see and find out what's going on."

"But...what about the wedding?"

"I'll be back before the wedding." I said firmly, "I can't marry him with this secret."

Qin Xue was silent for a moment, and finally nodded. "I'll go with you."

"No, it's too dangerous. I can't let you take the risk with me." I refused. "Just help me check the address and see where it is."

Qin Xue couldn't persuade me, so she had to agree. She used all her connections and finally found the information of that address.

"Xue'er, are you sure you want to go?" Qin Xue's tone was a little heavy. "That place... is very remote. It's a small village called Taohua Village, which is almost isolated from the world."

My heart skipped a beat, and an inexplicable premonition came over me. Taohua Village... Could it be that my life experience was related to this village?

"I have to go." My eyes were firm. "Xiaoxue, thank you. I can handle the rest myself."

I held the piece of paper with the words "Taohua Village" written on it, feeling mixed emotions. I didn't know what was waiting for me, but I was ready to face everything.

I took a deep breath and called Zhong Yuxuan...

I took a deep breath and called Zhong Yuxuan, telling him that I was going to a faraway place to find the truth and would not be able to attend the wedding preparations for the time being. There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment. I could feel his disappointment and worry, but he finally respected my decision. He said, "Xue'er, no matter what happens, I will wait for you to come back. I love you, believe me." His words were like a warm current, dispelling the anxiety and fear in my heart.

The next morning, I set out on the road to Taohua Village. Along the way, I felt uneasy, as if I had a little rabbit in my arms. What secrets does this remote little village hide? How does my life experience relate to it?

After a long journey, I finally arrived at Taohua Village. It is isolated from the world, like a paradise. Under the old banyan tree at the entrance of the village, several elderly people were sitting, chatting leisurely, basking in the sun, with peaceful smiles on their faces.

I walked up to them and asked them if they knew anything about the Li family. One of them was an old man who was over 70 years old. He squinted his cloudy eyes, looked me up and down, and said slowly: "You...you are here to find out your origins, right?"

I was shocked. Did he know something? I nodded quickly, eager to know the answer. The old man took me to his home, brewed a pot of fragrant tea, and then told me a legendary story about the Li family...

"It is said that a long, long time ago..." The old man's voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from a distant time and space, "The Li family was the richest family in Taohua Village. They were kind-hearted, generous and charitable, and were deeply loved by the villagers..."

As the old man told the story, pictures emerged in my mind. I seemed to see that prosperous family and those vivid characters...

"But later, a sudden change caused the Li family to fall into decline, and the clan members scattered..." The old man sighed, "Nowadays, there are probably not many people who know this history..."

I was fascinated by what he said and couldn't wait to know more. But the old man suddenly stopped and pointed to a forest east of the village and said, "Child, if you want to know the truth, go there and have a look. Maybe there will be an answer for you..."

I thanked the old man and followed his instructions, heading for the woods. The woods were deep and quiet, and the sun shone through the branches, casting mottled shadows on the ground. I pushed aside the dense branches and leaves, followed a rugged path, and came to an ancient ancestral hall... The door of the ancestral hall had long been dilapidated. When I pushed it gently, it made a "creaking" sound, as if telling the vicissitudes of time. The light in the ancestral hall was dim, and the air was filled with the smell of dust and sandalwood, which made people feel a little depressed. I took a deep breath and looked around in the weak light.

In the center of the ancestral hall stood an old altar with several tablets on it. The writing on the tablets was already blurred, but the word "Li" could be vaguely recognized. My heart trembled. Could this be the tablet of my ancestors? I had never seen them before, and I didn't even know their names, but now I was in this remote ancestral hall, feeling the connection from my family.

I gently stroked the tablet, feeling mixed emotions. At this moment, I noticed a wooden box next to the altar. The box was locked, but the lock was rusty. I took great effort to open the lock. The box was filled with various books and scrolls. I carefully flipped through them, hoping to find some clues about the family history.

Most of these books were written in classical Chinese, and I could only barely make out some of the content. One of the books recorded the life story of the ancestors of the Li family. I then learned that my ancestor was once a high-ranking official of the dynasty, who had made great military achievements for the country and made the family prosperous.

Another scroll recorded the family tree, and I was surprised to find that my name was on it. Looking at those unfamiliar names, I seemed to see those once vivid faces, they were my relatives, my blood.

"Child, what did you find?" The old man's voice came from behind me. I turned around and saw him walking in tremblingly with a cane.

I quickly stood up, handed him the scroll in my hand, and asked, "Old man, can you tell me what happened to my family? Why did we..."

The old man took the scroll, a trace of sadness flashed in his cloudy eyes. He sighed and said slowly: "Child, some things should be left in the past..."

I was full of doubts and puzzlement, but the old man seemed unwilling to say more, so I had to give up. When I left the ancestral hall, I looked back at the tablets and swore in my heart that I must find out the secrets of the family and restore the glory of my ancestors!

The discovery in the ancestral hall was like a stone thrown into the calm lake of my heart, stirring up thousands of waves. I originally thought that I was just a rootless duckweed, but I didn't expect that the family history was so profound and the stories of my ancestors were so glorious. A strong sense of mission arose in my heart. I wanted to inherit their legacy and restore the glory of the Li family.

Back at the Zhong family mansion, all kinds of thoughts were running through my mind. What should I do? Restoring the family's reputation was easier said than done. I didn't even know where to start.

"What's wrong, Xue'er? You've been worried since you came back from the ancestral hall." Zhong Yuxuan's gentle voice interrupted my thoughts. He hugged me from behind, resting his chin on my shoulder, looking at me with concern.

I turned around and threw myself into his arms, telling him everything about my discovery of the ancestral hall and my thoughts. I told him that I had found the family tree and some ancient books, and learned about the glorious history of my ancestors. I told him that I was unwilling to live my life in a muddle, and I wanted to do something for my family and realize my own value.

"Silly," Zhong Yuxuan stroked my hair gently, his eyes full of pampering, "Just do whatever you want to do, I will always support you."

I looked up, tears glistening in my eyes, and said with emotion: "Yuxuan, thank you."

"We are husband and wife, there is no need to thank me." Zhong Yuxuan lowered his head and kissed away my tears. "Tell me what you want to do, and I will do my best to help you."

I took a deep breath and told my idea. I wanted to start by sorting out the family's historical materials, and then gradually look for opportunities to revive the family business. I knew it would be a long and arduous process, but I was mentally prepared.

Zhong Yuxuan listened carefully and offered suggestions from time to time. His rich business experience and connections were of great help to me. We snuggled together, looking forward to the future and planning our common dreams.

Qin Xue also expressed her support for my idea. She patted my shoulder and said, "Xue'er, I knew you were not an ordinary person. You can definitely do it!"

Just as we were immersed in our beautiful vision of the future, a discordant voice broke the tranquility.

"Want to revive the family? I'm afraid it won't be that easy."

We looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man in a black windbreaker and a cap standing at the gate of the courtyard. We couldn't see his face clearly. His tone was cold and his eyes were sharp, like a sharp blade piercing people's hearts.

"Who are you?" Zhong Yuxuan stepped forward, protected me behind him, and asked vigilantly.

The man did not answer, but just sneered, threw down a meaningful word, and turned and left.

"The real test has just begun..."

The man's back disappeared into the night. I poked my head out from behind Zhong Yuxuan and asked anxiously, "Yuxuan, what did he mean? What does it mean that the real test has just begun?"

Zhong Yuxuan frowned slightly, pulled me back to his side, and whispered, "Don't worry, maybe it's just a bored person trying to be mysterious."

Although he said this, I could see a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

Qin Xue also came over to comfort me: "Yes, Xue'er, don't scare yourself. Let's go back first. We have to get up early tomorrow to travel."

I nodded, suppressed my uneasiness, and followed them back to the room.

That night, I tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. The man's words echoed in my ears like a spell, lingering. I vaguely felt that something was beyond my control, and an inexplicable uneasiness enveloped me.

The next morning, we packed our bags and prepared to leave this ancient village.

Before leaving, I stood in front of the ancestral hall for the last time, looking at those ancient tablets with mixed feelings.

"Ancestors, I will work hard. I will restore the Li family's glory and will not let you down." I swore silently in my heart.

Zhong Yuxuan came over, gently held my hand, and gave me a firm look.

I know that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, I have him by my side, and that is enough.

We said goodbye to the village chief and villagers and drove away from this place that carries my family's history and hope.

Along the way, Zhong Yuxuan and I discussed future plans.

"The first thing we need to do is to investigate what happened back then and why the Li family fell into poverty," I said seriously.

"Yes," Zhong Yuxuan nodded, "I asked someone to look up some information, but there are very few records about the incident that year. It seems that someone deliberately concealed the truth."

"Also, I have to find a way to restore the family business." I clenched my fists, my eyes full of determination, "I remember my grandfather said that the Li family used to be in the silk business and was very famous in the local area."

"The silk industry is highly competitive, and it's not easy to revive," Zhong Yuxuan calmly analyzed. "However, we can start with other fields, accumulate funds and experience, and then gradually develop into the silk industry."

I nodded in agreement, knowing that he had a point.

"Don't worry, Xue'er," Zhong Yuxuan saw my anxiety and comforted me gently, "Let's take it step by step. I believe you can do it."

I raised my head, looked into his determined eyes, and a flame of hope ignited in my heart.

Yes, I still have him, Qin Xue, and so many people who care about me. I will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties and realize my dream!