Chapter 1292 – Defeating Huang Song, Unifying Dongqing (34)
Yang Si keenly noticed the fleeting surprise on Wei Ci’s face and chuckled, “Zixiao really knows everything, could it be that you know this person too?”
All eyes turned to Wei Ci, who hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to speak.
Before Wei Ci could say anything, Jiang Pengji interjected, “Whether he’s Hua Yuan or Cao Yuan, it’s none of our concern. It’s Boge who’s the real victim here.”
Her remark sounded sarcastic, but in reality, it shifted the topic and saved Wei Ci from awkwardness.
Hearing Jiang Pengji speak up, Yang Si could only awkwardly rub his nose, opting not to dig deeper.
Getting targeted by the leader just to satisfy a fleeting curiosity wasn’t a wise trade.
Yang Si honestly admitted to being quite curious; while Wei Ci wasn’t a recluse, he wasn’t exactly a worldly traveler either. How did he know so much? He seemed to be aware of every talent that emerged from every corner!
It was downright unscientific!
Could it be that Wei Ci secretly had an intelligence department unknown to the outside world?
Though Jiang Pengji covertly protected him, Wei Ci didn’t dare to bask in the glory.
Everyone present was no easier to deal with than Qi Guanrang, and if they developed any grievance over this “special treatment,” it could accumulate into reasons to go after him later—Wei Ci felt that this lifetime could go downhill faster than the last.
In a flash, thousands of thoughts surged through his mind.
Wei Ci said, “I’ve heard a bit about Hua Yuan.”
Yang Si perked up immediately. Anyone who left an impression on Wei Ci was usually no simple character, much like the previous Sun Wen.
Wei Ci smiled wryly, “Hua Yuan hails from a minor family in Nan Sheng. He lost both parents early and, in his youth, was arranged to marry the daughter of a fallen noble family by his uncle and aunt. His temperament is somewhat mild to the point of being weak, while his wife is hot-tempered and domineering. They have a son and a daughter. When the Nanfan calamity struck, Hua Yuan’s family fled to the mountains for refuge, but they were ultimately betrayed by their family’s servant, leading to the tragic deaths of his wife and children.”
He briefly recounted Hua Yuan’s life, leaving everyone looking confused.
Jiang Pengji remarked in surprise, “From what I know, Hua Yuan’s personality described by Zixiao… is completely different from what you just said!”
If Hua Yuan was indeed mild and weak, he would never have plotted schemes to get the grain from Yuan Xin, nor would An Huan have summoned him!
Based on the current information, Hua Yuan was definitely no pushover!
“Talk about a misstep—” Yang Si clapped and laughed, “Zixiao, you really dropped the ball this time.”
“But Ci hasn’t finished yet. How does Jing Rong know that Ci made a mistake? It’s said that when Hua Yuan’s mother was pregnant, she was carrying twins.”
As soon as Wei Ci spoke a couple of lines, Yang Si’s eyes lit up.
How did he forget that Wei Ci had the pen name “Zai Chi Jushi,” and every novel published under that name had captivated him!
Art springs from life, yet transcends it. Hearing the beginning of the story, Yang Si couldn’t help but lean in, eager to listen.
Wei Ci calmly said, “The eldest son passed away before reaching the age of rites, while the second son survived, named ‘Hua Yuan.’ Before Hua Yuan could even come of age, his parents succumbed to a plague, and his family’s property was seized by his uncle and aunt. Publicly, they treated Hua Yuan well, ensuring not to mistreat the only son of his deceased brother, while secretly trying to raise Hua Yuan to be incompetent by using underhanded means in their household. When Hua Yuan came of age, his uncle and aunt arranged for him to marry a temperamental wife who had been involved in private affairs before marriage. After marriage, she took control of all household matters, leading a loose lifestyle without restraint, and Hua Yuan, being timid, didn’t dare to resist. It wasn’t until the Nanfan calamity that his wife conspired with her secret lover to rob Hua Yuan of his wealth and elope, betraying his family’s hiding place. As a result…”
Yang Si was getting more and more into it, quickly asking, “What happened? What happened next?”
With the story so close to the end, Wei Ci paused, almost as if teasing them.
Wei Ci’s eyes turned indifferent, “Hua Yuan orchestrated an attack using their own weapons, and the couple along with their illegitimate child perished at the hands of the barbarians.”
After all, in the age of few published novels, the stories Wei Ci narrated were quite sensational.
Yang Si was stunned for a moment; it sounded like a tale with an abrupt ending, but upon deeper consideration, it was chilling to the bone.
Wei Ci continued, “Ever since Hua Yuan’s parents died of the plague, he developed a form of madness, alternating between clarity and confusion. During his delusions, he claimed to be the twin brother of ‘Hua Yuan.’ Others believed he had lost his sanity and treated him like a child. His wife also considered this, frequently cheating on him with her lover without any caution, giving birth to a son and daughter with her lover… Hua Yuan was timid and didn’t resist, but after he went mad, the persona calling itself his ‘brother’ became a vengeful person, known for being cruel and cunning…”
Yang Si couldn’t help but shiver.
“Could it be that Hua Yuan’s brother has possessed him?”
Wei Ci shook his head earnestly, “The tales of ghosts and spirits are untrustworthy.”
We must believe in science!
Believe in the Lord!
Yang Si looked at him with a strange expression; hearing this from someone who seemed like a fortune-teller sounded rather awkward.
Yang Si was perplexed. If it wasn’t the brother possessing the twin, how could he explain the emergence of two entirely different Hua Yuans after madness set in?
One was timid and despondent, allowing himself to be bullied, sporting an endless supply of horns bestowed by his wife and her lover, along with two base children who made him an unwilling father for years. Such humiliation, someone of Hua Yuan’s noble birth could hardly endure, not to mention any beggar!
The other was vengeful, cruel, and cunning, using the power of the barbarian to turn the tables on his wife and her lover, simultaneously silencing the two children he grew up with. Remember, Hua Yuan also set up intricate plots to steal the grain from Yuan Xin and successfully deceived Nie Xun and Huang Song!
Meanwhile, Yang Si was still entangled in the plot, as Han Yu and the others exchanged odd glances at Wei Ci.
The story Wei Ci narrated seemed excessively detailed, sounding more like a tale than a mere recount.
【Pitiful and Sad】: Madness? Shouldn’t that be termed as a split personality? Who would’ve guessed that the grand Hua Yuan was a bit unhinged?
【Old Driver Alliance】: This possibility is very high! Beauty Ci mentioned Hua Yuan’s madness began after losing his parents, with ill intentions from his uncle and aunt intending to ruin him. At a young age, facing a hostile environment, he likely developed a second personality, calling himself Hua Yuan’s deceased brother. For more reference, check out the Red Aster and Blue Aster? His imagined older brother would protect him, so the second personality turned out to be entirely different, evolving from a little lamb into a man-eating flower!
【Stowaway Non-Money】: From a little lamb to a man-eating flower, that metaphor is simply brilliant! Double thumbs up for you!
Jiang Pengji said, “From what I know, this kind of madness is extremely difficult to treat and will worsen over time.”
Split personality is a severe psychological disorder; she once encountered someone with it, and that wasn’t a pleasant memory.
