Chapter 984: It's My Fault

Qin Mansion.

The old man learned about Qin Rui Li and Xi Changqing being taken away, and immediately called Qin Mobai and Lou Xi over.

Qin Sheng still didn’t know it was Xi Siwei who took them away.

Upon reaching the main house, Qin Mobai and Lou Xi went directly to the side hall; Sister Yun said the old man was there.

They walked into the side hall and saw the elderly man sitting on a chair, wiping an old photograph.

The lighting in the side hall was insufficient, so the old photograph in the elderly man’s hand was unclear.

Qin Mobai and Lou Xi stepped closer and saw that the elderly man was holding a Qin Family portrait.

That moment pierced the deepest part of Qin Mobai’s heart.

Several people in the photograph were no longer with the Qin Family, either passed away or banished.

“Grandfather.” Qin Mobai stood before Qin Sheng, “I’m here.”

Hearing Qin Mobai’s voice, Qin Sheng slowly lifted his head, looking at his tall and upright grandson with murky eyes.

In that instant, even Lou Xi felt the old man’s fatigue and weariness.

Qin Mobai quickly crouched down to spare the old man the effort of looking up.

“Ah… this family, hasn’t been peaceful for a long time.” Qin Sheng shook his head, reaching out to stroke Qin Mobai’s head, just as he did years ago when Qin Mobai was small.

“It’s my fault for not protecting this family well.”

“It’s not your fault.” Qin Sheng shook his head, “Blame it on people’s greed, anger, and delusion—wanting what’s not theirs desperately. Sometimes I wonder, if the Qin Family didn’t have its current size, would there be fewer troubles?”

Although Qin Sheng was stroking the back of Qin Mobai’s head, his gaze was lost somewhere.

Perhaps at the photograph in his hand, or maybe imagining a family sitting together for a meal.

Qin Mobai didn’t know, nor did Lou Xi.

“Grandfather, things destined to happen will eventually happen, it has nothing to do with the Qin Family’s current status.” Though harsh, this was the reality.

Those who are greedy will remain greedy, those without desires will continue to lack desires.

Qin Sheng let out a heavy sigh, “Mobai, since your aunt and uncle were taken away, let them go… I’ll just pretend I don’t have such a daughter, son-in-law, or grandson.”

From the moment he stepped into the side hall and saw Qin Sheng with the old photograph, Qin Mobai guessed the old man’s intention; thus he was not surprised to hear him say it.

“Alright, grandfather, whatever you say.” Qin Mobai complied with the elder’s wishes.

Perhaps due to his guess, Qin Mobai didn’t put much effort into stopping when Xi Siwei took them away; the one he wanted to trap was Xi Siwei.

For the harm he did to Lou Xi, Qin Mobai would not let him off easily.

“Indeed, that’s good… remember to suppress all these matters, Qin Family’s scandals shouldn’t become a laughingstock for outsiders.”

“I understand.”

“Also, you and Lou Xi should consider having children sooner; I may not be able to wait…” After saying this, the old man stood up from his chair, shakily, yet refused Qin Mobai’s help.

He walked into the room alone, carrying the Qin Family portrait.

Seeing him like this, Qin Mobai and Lou Xi both felt a pang in their hearts.

At that moment, Qin Mobai’s phone rang.