After I awakened my inner voice, I became the treasure of my family.

Chapter 114 An Accident While Out with Her Eldest Son

Gu Yunchen smiled and replied, "Haha, that's exactly what I wanted! I was just thinking of going out with my mother anyway."

[Oh dear! Those two brats, weren't they discussing how to coordinate their story about that incident? How come the second one is now suggesting that the third one take me out more often?]

[Uh...something's not right! Why did the second brother ask the third brother to take me out of the manor? What are they planning to do?]

Meanwhile, Shen Xiujin solemnly instructed Gu Yunchen, "You can tell your mother about this yourself, but don't forget our agreement from yesterday!"

Gu Yunchen nodded and assured him, "Yes, you can rest assured. Don't forget, she's my biological mother!"

Shen Xiujin gritted his teeth in hatred!

The Shen Xiuyan couple, who were always afraid that Shen Xiujin and Gu Yunchen would reveal their weaknesses, were now sneaking around behind Jiang Mianmian.

The two of them lowered their breathing, afraid of making any noise that would attract the attention of the others, especially Jiang Mianmian.

The couple hid in a secluded spot, and the sound of Shen Erxiujin and Gu Yunchen talking reached their ears.

It turned out that Shen Xiujin had actually instructed Gu Yunchen to take his mother out. This startled Shen Xiuyan and his wife quite a bit, and they secretly prayed that Jiang Mianmian wouldn't notice anything amiss.

However, Jiang Mianmian didn't seem to have found any real leverage. After lingering in place for a while, she turned and walked towards her own courtyard.

Jiang Mianmian hadn't even had a chance to sit down and catch her breath after returning to the courtyard when the steward rushed over to report that nothing was missing from the mansion.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mianmian frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the outcome. She was unwilling to let the matter rest so easily.

So the steward then personally questioned the head guard of the mansion, as well as the old woman and servant on duty that night, in front of her, but the answer was the same—everyone said they had not found anything unusual.

[Hmph! A bunch of useless trash, how could they be unharmed? I saw him with my own eyes last night...]

Shen Xiujin, Shen Xiuyan, and Li Tingxue all looked at Gu Yunchen.

Just then, Shen Xiujin, Shen Xiuyan, and Li Tingxue all turned their gazes toward Gu Yunchen.

Despite the questioning looks from the crowd, Gu Yunchen remained remarkably calm. After all, he knew perfectly well that he hadn't gone to steal anything, and there was no way anything could have been stolen from the manor.

Moreover, given his skills, even the well-trained guards in the manor would probably have difficulty detecting his movements.

She hadn't lost anything, but she couldn't find any other suitable excuse or reason. Jiang Mianmian was incredibly frustrated, extremely frustrated.

She stomped her feet in anger, and finally, having no other choice, she could only glare fiercely at the culprit who had caused her such distress—Gu Yunchen.

At this moment, Jiang Mianmian became angrier and angrier, and cursed inwardly: Humph, my own son must have been sent down by heaven to specifically restrain her!

Just then, Shen Xiujin and Shen Xiuyan, who were standing to the side, saw Jiang Mianmian's furious expression and couldn't help but say in unison, "Mother, is she angry because she's embarrassed?"

Meanwhile, her mind was still racing with thoughts:

[Ugh, that kid cleverly dodged me again! How infuriating! So, what excuse should I come up with next to get rid of him?]

[Also, if he just leaves like usual, all my previous efforts will have been for nothing.]

[If I had known this would happen, I should have agreed to the two brothers' suggestion and let the third brother take me out for a walk. Maybe I could have found some dirt on him along the way.]

Then, she could take the opportunity to completely sever her mother-son relationship with him, so that she would never have to live in fear again!

Thinking of this, Jiang Mianmian couldn't help but nod inwardly, thinking that this idea was absolutely brilliant.

Just then, Shen Xiujin spoke up, "Mother, Yunchen is home these days. Why don't you let him accompany you for a walk or a stroll?"

My brother and I will be going out later, leaving just you and sister-in-law at home. You'll definitely get very bored if you stay home all the time.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mianmian's heart stirred slightly. To be honest, deep down she was indeed somewhat tempted by the suggestion, after all, staying at home all day was rather dull.

However, she didn't want others to easily see through her thoughts, so she deliberately put on a nonchalant attitude and responded in a pretentious manner:

"Oh, how could I be bored? Your sister-in-law is still at home keeping me company." Hearing Jiang Mianmian's thoughts, Shen Xiujin tactfully offered her a way out.

At this moment, Li Tingxue, who had been sitting silently to the side, was suddenly called out, and her eyes immediately lit up.

She couldn't wait to say, "Mother, can I go out with you too? Or can you take me with you?"

In fact, Li Tingxue's eagerness to go out with her mother-in-law wasn't just because she wanted to accompany her.

More than anything, she was curious about what might happen next and wanted to go with her mother to join in the fun and "eat the gossip"!

Seeing Li Tingxue's eagerness, Shen Xiuyan quickly chimed in, "Yes, Mother, you see Tingxue wants to go too, so why don't you agree? It'll be more lively if everyone goes out together."

Jiang Mianmian hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly and asked slowly, "Sigh! What about Le'an? We can't just leave her at home alone, can we?"

At this moment, Li Tingxue chuckled and suggested, "Why don't we just bring Le'an along? We'll be riding in the same car anyway. Even if Le'an starts crying on the way, we can just decide to go home again."

After hearing Li Tingxue's words, Jiang Mianmian nodded in agreement and said, "Since that's the case, and you all insist on it, what else can I say? Fine, fine, go ahead and follow if you want."

For this trip, the group specifically switched to a slightly larger carriage. This new carriage not only had a more spacious interior, but it could easily accommodate several more people.

Moreover, its comfort is excellent; even if a gentle breeze blows along the way, there is no need to worry about it blowing on the child.

Both Shen Xiuyan and Shen Xiujin were too busy with their own affairs to accompany them on the trip. Therefore, they could only watch helplessly as Gu Yunchen led Jiang Mianmian and the others out for fun and leisure.

Before leaving, they naturally reminded Li Tingxue to send someone back to inform them immediately if any situation arose.

Upon hearing his words, Li Tingxue immediately nodded with a smile. Soon after, Jiang Mianmian and Li Tingxue gracefully boarded the carriage and took their seats.

As expected, once the carriage started moving, the journey was exceptionally smooth, without the slightest bump or jolt.

I'm a bit worried. I'm playing the role of a "wicked mother" right now, but I can't help but praise my son's handsome face. What should I do?

Oh dear! What a pity!

Look at my own son, so handsome! But I can't praise him to his face, it's really making me so worried.

Jiang Mianmian, however, was secretly troubled. This was because she was now playing the role of a "wicked mother."

But whenever she saw her son's handsome face, she couldn't help but want to praise him, but she could only keep it to herself. It was such a pity.

That deep sense of regret, like a lingering melody, lingered in my heart, refusing to dissipate for a long time. It might even echo clearly in my ears three days later.

Just as the horses were running, a series of rapid hoofbeats and wheel rolls came from the road ahead. A richly decorated carriage sped toward them like an arrow.

The driver suddenly screamed, "Ah... crash... here..."

Upon hearing the coachman's voice, Gu Yunchen reacted swiftly, leaping off his carriage in a flash.

The moment his feet touched the ground, he rushed toward the frightened horse with lightning speed, gripped the reins tightly with both hands, and pulled back with all his might.

Due to the immense inertia, despite Gu Yunchen's best efforts to control the horse, his feet involuntarily moved backward rapidly, the soles of his shoes scraping violently against the ground, almost sparking.

However, even so, the two carriages inevitably collided in the end.

Two deafening crashes echoed through the sky: "Bang—" "Bang—" With the enormous impact, the carriage, which had been moving steadily, suddenly lost its balance and began to shake violently.

Jiang Mianmian and Li Tingxue, who were sitting in the carriage at that moment, as well as Baihe who was holding a child in her arms, were all caught off guard and were startled by the sudden change, their faces turning pale with fright.

Their bodies swayed from side to side with the jolting of the carriage, and Li Tingxue held Baihe and Le'an tightly.

Meanwhile, Cuiyu didn't hesitate to leap onto her mistress, Jiang Mianmian, and shield her from harm with her frail body.

The group closed their eyes and then let out a scream.

In an instant, screams erupted one after another.

"what……"

"Help me..."

Even the infant Xiao Le'an, still in Li Tingxue's arms, was quite frightened by the chaotic scene. He opened his little mouth and let out a sharp cry: "Waaaaah..."

In an instant, a cacophony of sounds mingled together, creating a breathtaking symphony. Everyone closed their eyes tightly, their hearts filled with fear and unease.