Reborn Aristocrat: Oppressing Chapter 1984

“Let me die alongside Xiao Xiao!” Mother Xu’s desperate cries echoed through the silent detention center.

Xu Weimiao quietly observed her mother’s breakdown.

Her gaze shifted faintly. She noticed Mo Zixi entering from beyond the detention center, drawing nearer to her gradually.

Xu Changchun noticed as well.

His heart clenched, prompting him to tug Mother Xu’s form more forcefully.

Mother Xu traced their stares and twisted her head around.

Mo Zixi arrived before them with utter composure, his eyes fixing straight on Xu Weimiao. He observed her shielding half her face while tears streamed endlessly.

His tone remained exceptionally gentle. “Does it hurt?”

“No,” Xu Weimiao replied.

Mo Zixi softly pried her hand aside and examined her reddened cheeks.

His gaze then shifted toward the agitated Mother Xu.

“What did you just say?” he questioned her calmly. The impact hit like a thunderbolt.

Mother Xu’s frame shook uncontrollably.

Xu Changchun hastily interjected, “Commander, my wife acted rashly and disrespected you and Madam. I beg your pardon. I’ll take her home right away. It won’t disrupt your lives or Madam’s.”

Mo Zixi’s deep green eyes flickered. He regarded Xu Changchun and Mother Xu with detachment. “Mother-in-law, please consider your actions carefully next time.”

In that instant, Mother Xu stood stunned speechless by Mo Zixi’s remark, her arrogance shattered.

“I’ve already clarified Xu Weixiao’s situation to you all. If you’ve got grievances, come straight to me.” Mo Zixi’s demeanor turned icy and aloof. He appeared utterly unyielding. In handling affairs like this, this was the true Mo Zixi—his typical refined gentleness just a facade.

Mother Xu glared at him venomously. Countless grievances burned inside her, yet now she couldn’t voice a single one!

“I’ll take you home.” Mo Zixi turned back, his voice softening abruptly. He grasped Xu Weimiao’s hand, set to lead her away.

“Zixi.” Xu Weimiao called to him unexpectedly.

Mo Zixi glanced at her.

Xu Weimiao slipped her hand from his grasp.

A cold emptiness lingered in Mo Zixi’s palm, yet a subtle, detached smile graced his lips.

He figured Xu Weimiao could never escape Xu Weixiao’s shadow.

He held no resentment toward her.

This was her initial brush with such turmoil, so he could comprehend it.

Family bonds render anyone profoundly fragile. He got where Xu Weimiao was coming from.

He comprehended her, despite a twinge of letdown.

Parting his slender lips, he stated, “Speak your mind if there’s something.”

“You’re right. Standing at your side means I must back you unswervingly. “You’re right. This marks my first stride in shifting my perspective. It’s tough, yet I must push on. “You’re right. You may cherish me, but never compromise your standards for that affection, as you command a nation. “You’re right. I ought to grow resilient gradually, master self-protection, and evolve into a worthy partner for you!”

Mo Zixi felt somewhat startled.

He had anticipated hearing Xu Weimiao plead, “Spare Xu Weixiao.”

A faint curve lifted the edges of his mouth.

“From now on, I’ll manage my own affairs. I’ll safeguard myself and forge ahead independently and powerfully!” Xu Weimiao declared each word firmly.

“Alright.” Mo Zixi responded without pause. Regardless of his faith in her success, he’d grant her the opportunity to prove herself.

He pivoted and departed.

Upon discovering she’d set up her parents’ encounter with Xu Weixiao, he realized the Xu family—particularly her mother—wouldn’t absolve Xu Weixiao. Amid his packed agenda, he carved out time to rush there, only to witness her mother striking her face and berating her into ceaseless sobs.

Ultimately, a pang of distress stirred in him, despite knowing softness was unwise.

Even then, he had stepped forward intending to whisk her away.

It had required ages of effort for him to master emotional detachment and judge matters with pure logic. He shouldn’t burden her so heavily or expect instant mastery!

Right now..

He believed he could hold higher hopes for Xu Weimiao.

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Within the detention center, Mo Zixi’s exit eased the perilously tense atmosphere somewhat.

Xu Changchun let out a covert breath of relief.

Anyone aware that if the commander-in-chief held him accountable for those actions, the fallout would prove unforeseeably dire.

Having navigated officialdom for decades, he grasped better than most the adage that serving a ruler is like dancing with a tiger.

He gazed at his daughter before him and his somewhat dejected wife, speaking gravely, “Thank you, Miaomiao, for what you did earlier. Thank you for rescuing your mother from that trouble.”

“Dad,” Xu Weimiao declared, “This is the final time.”

Xu Changchun froze in shock.

Hearing Xu Weimiao’s rather icy tone, Mother Xu grew agitated once more. “What do you mean by ‘the last time,’ Xu Weimiao? I’ve raised you all these years. Is this your repayment? Xiao Xiao was correct—you’re a cunning wolf, selfish and ruthless. You even killed your own sister for your gain. How could you be so heartless!”

“Stop it, enough!” Xu Changchun bellowed. His voice rose sharply against his wife’s unreasonable outburst.

Without Miaomiao’s clever intervention, she might truly have ended up imprisoned!

“Enough, Xu Changchun! I’ve endured enough after all these years with you! From our marriage, through birthing the twins, to watching them mature—beyond scheming for your career, when did you ever truly care for them? Now Xiao Xiao’s in crisis, yet you ignore it and block me from saving her. What’s your motive? Isn’t Xiao Xiao your daughter too? “You’d let her perish!”

“Xiao Xiao is my daughter, and so is Miao Miao. I understand her struggles and her present circumstances!” Xu Changchun’s firm tone rang with utmost gravity.

For the first time, Xu Weimiao witnessed her father unleashing his fury in front of her mother.

Mother Xu’s eyes turned even redder.

She reflected on her tireless efforts for this family over the years, only to face her husband’s scolding now.

“I know Miao Miao and Xiao Xiao’s natures intimately. Xiao Xiao’s been envious since childhood, coveting everything Miao Miao possessed and claiming whatever Miao Miao desired. You’ve witnessed it all these years yet always indulged her. When I occasionally disciplined her, you’d dismiss it with a few words! Xiao Xiao’s plight today stems partly from you as her mother, but you keep irrationally faulting Miao Miao! Were Miao Miao less level-headed, falling for your persuasion, not only would you drag her to die with Xiao Xiao—even unwillingly, our whole family of four plus the child in Miao Miao’s womb would perish alongside her!” Xu Changchun vented his rage without restraint. “You never weigh the outcomes. You fixate only on Xiao Xiao’s suffering. But have you considered Miao Miao’s ordeal? “She stands by the northern Xia Kingdom’s commander-in-chief. One misstep, and her life’s forfeit. “Aren’t you pushing her toward doom?”

“Xu Changchun, am I forcing Miao Miao to die?! I bore her and nurtured her—do you think I’d wish her death?! Have you no shame?” Mother Xu sobbed desperately, jabbing a finger at Xu Changchun ferociously. “I only crave Xiao Xiao’s safety. I just need her aid to rescue Xiao Xiao. Xiao Xiao erred this time, but the lesson’s sufficient. Why such a harsh sentence? Why?!”

Mother Xu’s words brimmed with bewilderment, her final cries nearly tearing at the soul.

Xu Changchun was about to speak further.

Xu Weimiao cut in swiftly, “Mom. Dad has laid it all out clearly. Belief is your choice. But let me state plainly now: Xiao Xiao’s issue is done—no amount of pleading alters the fact. You and Dad are my birth parents; Xiao Xiao, my blood sister. I’ve long recognized blood ties’ strength and cherished family bonds, enduring Xiao Xiao’s ways since youth. “Yet from marrying Mo Zixi today, my existence, principles, and outlook must transform. Call me cold or ruthless—I’ll bear your barbs, but I won’t veer from my chosen path!”

Mother Xu glared at her daughter with fierce intensity, her feelings surging wildly.

“I’ve clarified Xiao Xiao’s matter sufficiently. If Mom still doesn’t grasp it, I’m powerless. “If Mom believes I doomed Xiao Xiao by not saving her, level your blame—I won’t bother refuting. In my position now, it’s unavoidable. I must embrace it and grow tougher!” Xu Weimiao stated icily. “Mom, if you truly wish to join Xiao Xiao, I can assist!”

Mother Xu stood dumbfounded.

Xu Changchun was stunned right then by his daughter's unexpected arrival.

From childhood, Xu Weimiao had never been timid or frail. Rather, through years of endurance, she grew incredibly resilient. She mastered handling situations calmly and accepting them peacefully, allowing her to adapt swiftly and mature rapidly.

“Are you telling me to just die, Xu Weimiao!” Mother Xu bellowed furiously!

“Mom, I'm simply making you realize that your daughter isn't just yours—she's also the wife of the northern Xia Kingdom's commander-in-chief and the nation's mother. You must learn to show her respect! You might slap me publicly today, but tomorrow, remember the fallout from your deeds! Sometimes, it's not about my desire to nitpick, but whether the northern Xia Kingdom needs to! Just like the fate awaiting Xu Weixiao!” Xu Weimiao declared icily.

Her face held a chilling look, radiating an unspoken, daunting power.

Xu Changchun gazed at his daughter. His mood was foul at that instant. Regardless of Xiao Xiao's faults, she remained his child. Even with his logic, the punishment looming over Xiao Xiao twisted his gut. Yet now, a spark of relief flickered in him. At least Miao Miao grasped his intentions. At least she had truly grown stronger, though this meant she would drift ever farther from them.

“Xu Weimiao, you're threatening me now, wielding your status against me. Remember, without my birthing you, you'd have zilch today!” Mother Xu spat through gritted teeth.

“I've never dodged the duties of my birth and raising. I'll honor you as much as I can, but that doesn't tie to your respect for me! Mom, I call you Mom, so within principles, I give you leeway, but beyond them, no one defies it! I don't fault you for being caught in this mess. What I can do for the Xu family is ensure Xu Weixiao's issue resolves quietly. The family's honor and purity won't be tainted by her!” Xu Weimiao articulated each word sharply.

Mother Xu bottled up her rage against Xu Weimiao's stern speech—a fury with no outlet.

Xu Weimiao had been thoughtful from youth, always mindful of others' emotions, honing her observational skills. Naturally, she saw her mother wouldn't cool down, never truly at risk start to finish; her view unchanged, believing her daughter still under her thumb.

She glanced subtly at her father. “Father.”

“Alright.” Xu Changchun nodded.

With decades in politics, Xu Changchun clearly knew the type of woman fitting Mo Zixi's side best.

This explained why, during the blind date, he picked Miao Miao over Xiao Xiao without pause—he saw her potential to thrive.

“I don't seek forgiveness from you and Mom, nor have I denied my role in Xiao Xiao's affair. But this outcome is set. As fact, I can't alter it. Mom's correct—I'll carry guilt over Xiao Xiao's death, perhaps forever, yet I won't relent. Even foreknowing this end, I'd let it proceed! Persuade Mom. I handle things coldly now, but I don't want needless pain between us!” Xu Weimiao urged earnestly to Xu Changchun.

“Miaomiao, Dad gets all your struggles!” Xu Changchun sighed deeply. “I see you're suffering inside, yet pushing yourself to cold ruthlessness. That's the imperial family's way, their core rule. Dad gets it! I'm thrilled you're surpassing my expectations. Miaomiao, wedding the commander means life like this—steady your heart!”

“Thanks, Father, for understanding. I will.” Xu Weimiao nodded.

“It's late. I'll take your mother away from here.” Xu Changchun stated. “Xiao Xiao's issue… will conclude.”

“Xu Changchun, have you lost your mind?! Is Xiao Xiao truly your daughter? Are you insane?!” Mother Xu howled in fury.

Xu Weimiao eyed her mother.

She truly empathized with her mother's anguish. For any regular folk, they'd react the same!

“If you truly wish to perish alongside Xiao Xiao, then even if I remain unmarried for the rest of my days, I’ll ensure you go down with me!” Xu Changchun declared with severity.

Mother Xu couldn’t believe her ears and stared at him in shock.

After all these years together, they had never clashed like this before. Never had she witnessed Xu Changchun acting so icy toward her.

He was utterly irrational.

“Xu Changchun, how can you be so heartless!” Mother Xu finally lost her temper and shrieked.

“It’s because you’re far too foolish!” Xu Changchun spat out each syllable deliberately. “All the troubles Xiao Xiao faced today stem directly from you! And yet you keep pointing fingers at others. I regret it deeply now—why didn’t I take charge of my daughter’s upbringing myself? Why did I hand it all over to you? That moment of weakness has led us to this dire state!”

“You’re blaming me?!” Mother Xu refused to accept it.

She refused to believe it, yet deep down, she knew the fault lay with her.

She had poured her heart into raising her two daughters, helping them grow graceful and poised, even paving the way for Miao Miao to become the nation’s mother.

And now, the husband she cherished so much was turning against her!

“Xu Changchun, you fault me for failing to raise our daughters properly! Fine, I see your true colors now. Let’s divorce immediately—divorce right this instant!” Mother Xu cried out in a frenzy. “I’m done with this. I want no part of a husband like you or such a ruthless daughter!”

“Fine!” Xu Changchun pronounced each word with precision. “I fear that if we stay married, you’ll drag not only Xiao Xiao down, but Miao Miao and me too!”

Mother Xu’s eyes bulged wide.

Her eyes bulged as she fixed her gaze on Xu Changchun.

“You’re agreeing to the divorce?!”

“Name your terms freely!” Xu Changchun replied icily.

“Xu Changchun, we’ve shared over twenty years of marriage. You decide on divorce whenever you please... you’re utterly merciless!” Mother Xu teetered on the edge of collapse.

She likely never imagined uttering those words herself, nor that Xu Changchun would yield to her desperate plea.

At her age, divorce would bring unbearable disgrace!

Every bit of her pride and honor crumbled to dust.

“Heartless or not, I’m stating it plainly: we’re divorcing. I won’t let you bring chaos to our Xu family any longer!” Xu Changchun growled fiercely.

Mother Xu stared at Xu Changchun, suddenly speechless.

It felt like she’d swallowed a fly—unable to gulp it down or cough it up.

What grave sin had she committed to endure such endless calamity?!

She shot a venomous glare at Xu Changchun, glaring right at him.

She had begged for her youngest daughter’s sake. What wrong had she done? What wrong? Xu Changchun wante