Wan Yicheng, originally named Wan Yongping, was four years old when he accompanied his parents on a family visit and encountered horse bandits. His parents were killed, and he narrowly escaped with his life. The clan arranged for him to stay with a paternal uncle. Naturally, there was a price to pay, as his family's land and property were temporarily managed by the uncle's family.
As Empress Dowager Wang mentioned, without familial ties, how kind could it be? The uncle's family only took him in for the land's sake, keeping him from starving, but this child had to do everything in that uncle's household.
In short, he was a child of misfortune, suitable for adoption.
Song Ci felt a bit disheartened upon hearing this and sighed, "Even when the world is at peace, there are always some treacherous bandits appearing."
"Indeed," came the response.
