I suddenly had a bad feeling, an inexplicable panic. Something wasn’t right. This was supposed to be a mere show of imprisonment, so why take it so seriously?
On the third day, my father, mother, younger sister, and older brother and his wife were brought in.
My feeling had finally come true. The agreement between An Jin and the Emperor definitely did not include involving my family.
My parents looked haggard, clearly having suffered a lot. My older brother supported Miao Yin, and they were both silent. My younger sister cried with a dirty face, looking at me.
“I’m sorry,” I was in complete chaos, not knowing what to say, just lowering my head to apologize. “I’ve implicated you all in suffering.”
Mother didn’t ask anything, just squeezed my hand. “Child, don’t say anything. Our family has been through sweet times together, and we must go through bitter times together to be complete. Don’t bear everything alone…” As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she turned away.
My parents went to see my father-in-law, and my older brother and Miao Yin explained their experiences of the past few days. It turned out that not long after the An family was taken away that night, a group of officials also took away my family and imprisoned them in the Ministry of Justice’s prison.
They had been in that environment for two days before being brought here on the third day.
“A Yao, it’s okay,” my older brother and Miao Yin exchanged a glance and smiled. “At least we’re still together.”
“But—my sister-in-law’s condition—” Miao Yin was pregnant, and having stayed in such a damp and cold place for two days, if anything happened, how could I be at peace?
Miao Yin boldly patted her belly and laughed, “Don’t worry! I’m in great health, and the child takes after me. How could they be weak?”
My older brother was startled by her action and quickly grabbed her hand. “Stop hitting?”
Miao Yin made a face. My older brother and I were slightly cheered by her, our heavy hearts momentarily lifted.
My younger sister wanted to laugh but ended up crying. “Second Sister—Brother-in-law he—”
My older brother quickly stopped her.
