The Queen of Haotian slowly lifted her gaze to look at her husband. "Redo the DNA test! Even if we don’t, I already know the result. But this test must be done. We owe it to our real daughter to give her an explanation!"
"Bring both of them to do the test with you. That’ll make it more convincing."
The phone placed on the side rang, and the Queen of Haotian quickly pressed the answer button. "How’s your investigation going over there?"
"We showed the photos to everyone at the farmstead, but no one recognized Xia Rou and Princess Nancy. However, when we asked their nas instead, everyone imdiately claid to know them. But when asked about their appearance, they uniformly described them as very beautiful but couldn’t provide any specific features."
"Withdraw imdiately."
"...Your Majesty, should we still question people at the border areas?"
"No need to ask further. We must avoid alerting the enemy!"
"Understood!"
The Queen of Haotian ended the call, her hands trembling uncontrollably. She tried hard to steady herself, but the more she tried to control her emotions, the more overwheld she beca, until finally, she couldn’t hold back any longer. She threw herself into Emperor Haotian’s arms and began sobbing heavily.
Emperor Haotian gently patted her back. "Don’t cry, don’t cry."
"No one at the farmstead in Beidi knows Xia Rou or Nancy, wuuu... My poor child has been looking for her mother every day, and here I am, treating a daughter of unknown origin so well. Fortunately, I discovered so clues recently. Otherwise, how would I face Luo Wa?"
"When our daughter cos back, we will treat her twice as well," Emperor Haotian said, nose stinging with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes.
"I’ve always said, our daughter couldn’t possibly be soone like Nancy," the Queen of Haotian said, stifling her sobs. "Airui must be waiting for my reply. I’ll call him now. I need to apologize to our daughter and son-in-law. I’ve lost her again and again. I’m not a good mother."
Emperor Haotian quickly handed her tissues to wipe her tears. "This is all my fault. I’ve let down the two of you, mother and daughter."
The Queen of Haotian shook her head. "Say no more. From now on, let’s do our best to make up to our child."
Just as Tong Airui was about to lose his patience, the Queen of Haotian’s call finally ca through.
Seeing the number flashing on the screen, Tong Airui furrowed his brow slightly and pressed the answer button. "Hello..."
"Airui... Duke Airui, I—I want to do a DNA test with Luo Wa..."
Even though Tong Airui knew the Queen of Haotian’s request wasn’t unreasonable, he still felt uncomfortable and replied coldly, "Do it if you want. Luo Wa doesn’t need to recognize you. She’s just as happy without you in her life! The only reason I gave you those two docunts was to remind you—watch out, or one day soone will play you for a fool, and you won’t even know how you died!"
These words left the Queen of Haotian choked and montarily breathless. Regaining her composure, she replayed her own words in her mind, realizing there had indeed been issues with her earlier phrasing.
"Airui, don’t take offense. I’m overwheld with mixed emotions and can’t even speak clearly. The mont I finished reading those two docunts, I was already convinced Luo Wa is my daughter. I want to do separate DNA tests with both her and Nancy. Only then can I openly acknowledge Luo Wa as my daughter."
Tong Airui raised an eyebrow slightly. "Luo Wa doesn’t know about this yet. Why don’t you start with Nancy first? Once I get a sample for Luo Wa’s DNA, I’ll deliver it to you."
"Alright, alright... Airui, could I, could I speak a few words with Luo Wa?"
"Better not for now. Once everything is settled, you’ll have plenty of chances to talk. I’ve been keeping this from Luo Wa because I’m afraid if it turns out not to be true, it would break her heart again. After all, this DNA test was done with Danton."
"Luo Wa is so fortunate to have a considerate husband like you. I’m truly happy for her. And I want to thank you and your family for taking such good care of her."
The Queen of Haotian’s tone was deeply sincere. However, Tong Airui still didn’t feel entirely comfortable. To him, the Queen of Haotian already posed a potential threat, one who could take Luo Wa away from him at any mont, anywhere.
"Luo Wa is my wife, the mother of my children. If my family and I don’t treat her well, who would we treat well?"
Through these words, Tong Airui was clearly asserting his claim. Being perceptive, the Queen of Haotian obviously picked up on his aning, but she didn’t feel offended in the slightest. After all, it was her own fault for losing this daughter for so many years. If it weren’t for Tong Airui, her daughter might still be suffering sowhere unknown.
The Queen of Haotian smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. "Airui, actually, even before you sent those two docunts, I had already started doubting Nancy. I had people take her and Xia Rou’s photos to the farmstead in Beidi. They questioned practically everyone there, and no one recognized Xia Rou or Nancy."
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