It was a very fulfilling day, but it was also very busy.
Song Yuan now admired the kindergarten teacher from the bottom of her heart. When there was only one child, Rong Ting, at home, she still felt no pressure to take care of the child. Now that there were a few more boys, it was really too noisy. The kindergarten teacher was simply the most patient person in the world! Just the thought of changing her identity and having to face a class of children was enough to give her a headache.
Just cleaning and tidying up the house, Song Yuan and the auntie worked together for almost an hour.
After they were done, Song Yuan wrapped up the cake that she had cut in advance and put aside for the auntie. Together with Rong Ting, she sent the auntie to the door. "Auntie, bring this cake back for your granddaughter to eat."
The auntie was very happy. She liked working in this house very much. Although there were children at home, they were very obedient and did not make a fuss at all. The adults in this house were also very easy to get along with.
After the auntie left, only Rong Ting and Song Yuan were left at home. After the mother and son took a shower, they sat on the sofa and watched TV as usual. This was a parent-child activity that they would keep every day.
Rong Ting did not like to watch cartoons, nor did he like to watch TV series.
What did he like to watch? This made Song Yuan very surprised. He liked to watch animal shows and also liked to watch documentaries. He was really very down-to-earth.
"How does it feel to have friends?" Song Yuan asked Rong Ting.
The child was quite happy today and had a lot of fun.
Rong Ting's lips curled up slightly, but he still stubbornly said, "I don't have friends."
Song Yuan glanced at him. "Don't you already have friends? They are very good to you and even share toys with you. They are already friends. "
These were friends?
Rong Ting grunted. "It's okay. I didn't have friends in the palace in the past. "
Although Song Yuan had guessed that the ancient palace had a strict hierarchy, when she heard Rong Ting say this, even though he said it in a casual tone, as an old mother, she still felt her heart ache. "You don't even have anyone to play with you?"
"Yes." Rong Ting continued casually, "Imperial Father has found two playmates for me. They are both sons of court officials. One is the same age as me, and the other is two years older than me. However, they only have respect for me. Perhaps they have been warned by their elders in the family, so they always give in to me. Does Imperial Mother think that they are friends?"
Song Yuan thought for a moment and shook his head honestly. "I don't think so."
"Gugu, you're so pitiful." Song Yuan couldn't hold back and hugged Rong Ting. "Let Mommy hug you."
Rong Ting looked confused. "Pitiful?"
Song Yuan didn't know what to say. Rong Ting's childhood environment made it difficult for him to make friends. Others were afraid of him. Even if they wanted to get close to him, they wanted to gain some benefits.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have used my thoughts to evaluate your situation." Song Yuan patted his head. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. We're going to Beijing in two days. Because the two cities aren't too far away, I bought a high-speed train ticket for convenience. I'll take you on a plane next time when there's a chance. "
"Is a plane something that can fly in the sky on TV?"
"Yes." Song Yuan thought for a moment. "The high-speed train is also very fast. Our country's high-speed train is the fastest in the world. It's very convenient. For example, the last time you went to Beijing with Grandpa, you took a car and took the highway, but it still took more than six hours to get there. If you take the high-speed train, you can get there in about two hours."
Rong Ting was very shocked. He was also full of anticipation for the high-speed train trip.
He was very curious about everything here and wanted to see it for himself.
***
Yung Heng returned to the Xie residence. He now had a basic understanding of the Xie family's situation. When he returned this time, he originally did not need to live in the old residence. He had a villa and an apartment under his name, but after leaving for such a long time, the Xie family had called long ago to have a meal together.
The Xie family's old residence was located halfway up the mountain. The air here was fresh. The Xie family's old man and Xie Yanjun lived in the main building. The auxiliary building was equivalent to the staff's dormitory. The drivers, security guards, and nannies all lived in the auxiliary building.
Today, the Xie family was very happy, including Xie Yanjun. The older generation of wealthy families, especially families like theirs, placed great importance on their children. Although they did not speak of the feudal society's first wife and concubine, they still agreed in their hearts. An illegitimate child naturally could not compare to the son that they had with their first wife.
Xie Yanjun still felt a lingering fear when he recalled it. That day, he had received a call from his wife. Over the phone, his wife had choked up and told him that their son had already been found. It was just that he had suffered very serious injuries and was still being treated. He could die at any time. He did not dare believe it and asked her over the phone if she was certain that it was their son, A-Heng. His wife said that when they found him, she had already gone to identify him. It was their son. To be safe, she had even done a DNA test. It was indeed their son.
In truth, he had felt a headache long ago. His wife had hurt her body when giving birth to A-Heng. There was basically no possibility of her having another child. She was no longer as young as she had been in her youth. She was almost 50 years old. How could she have another child. If A-Heng really was no longer around, it would have been an earth-shattering disaster for the Xie family.
The Xie family needed to have a successor. He and his wife only had this one son. If their son was gone, who would they look for?
Fortunately, A-Heng had been found. Although she had escaped death, she was a good person!
This allowed Xie Yanjun to let out a sigh of relief.
In his heart, he did not want to give the position of successor to his youngest son. His youngest son's status was still too low. If an illegitimate child really inherited the Xie family, would the Xie family not become a joke in the capital?
During the meal, although nobody spoke much, the atmosphere was relaxed.
After the meal, Mrs. Xie wanted Yung Heng to accompany her for a stroll to help with digestion.
Mrs. Xie would be 50 years old after the new year, but she maintained herself very well. She was graceful and luxurious, and her every movement was elegant. She wore a qipao on the inside and a coat that reached her knees. Her long hair was tied up, and she looked very much like a noble lady from old Shanghai.
The two walked along a small path outside the old residence. Although it was winter, the weather today was very good. The sun shining down on their bodies made them feel warm.
Yung Heng wore a grey coat, and his back was very straight.
Mrs. Xie's voice was gentle, and her eyes were curved when she spoke. She appeared very gentle, "A-Heng, in the past, you always asked me about the things that happened when your father and I were young, and I always felt that there was nothing to say. Now that these things have happened, mother also has something to say to you. What should I say? You are very good. Everyone says that sons are like mothers, and daughters are like fathers. I don't know if this is true, but you are not like me, and you are not like him."
"In this life, I cannot control myself. I was born into an aristocratic family, and I can only choose a suitable partner from this circle. But perhaps my eyesight is not good, and I did not choose the one that your maternal grandparents helped me choose. I chose your father. Your maternal grandparents did not say anything. After all, the Xie family is a very respectable family in the capital. " Her gaze was calm, but there were faint traces of crying, "When I was young, everyone said that he and I were very compatible. I was very happy. My elder sister said that in this circle, it was all about benefits. Being able to treat each other with respect is already very good, but I did not believe it. People's hearts are made of flesh. If there are no feelings between husband and wife, how can they continue?"
Yung Heng did not speak. He just listened quietly. The mother and son walked along this small path, appearing very comfortable.
He had seen a lot of resentment in the imperial harem.
The Xie family's entanglement was also not new. It was just that his mother in name seemed to have the urge to confide in him.
Fortunately, he was currently mute, so he did not need to respond.
"I overestimated myself. Is he a good husband? I don't know what has happened over the years. Every year, he remembers my birthday. Every year, we celebrate important holidays together. I originally thought that I was different. Later on, your father began to get together with other women. He told me that this was just social interaction in the business world. It was nothing more than a show, and it could not be taken seriously. He said, "Mrs. Xie smiled," He said that my father was like this, and my grandfather was also like this. How could I refute this? How could I answer? Could it be that I had to tell him that I thought he was different? "
Yung Heng's expression was indifferent, and his hands were casually placed in his coat pockets.
Mrs. Xie did not seem to mind that he did not respond.
"It was just a show, but in the end, we had a child. In fact, I was the first to find out. Ah-Heng, you also think that mother is very foolish, right? I do not regret marrying him. Marrying him and forming a marriage alliance with the Xie family, I also gained a lot from it. It's just that I was too greedy, and he was too greedy. I was greedy because I thought that I would have a husband who was different from my father and grandfather. He was greedy because after being betrayed, I could still be as foolish as before. In the end, we are not the same kind of people. I don't blame him. "
Mrs. Xie was originally speaking very gently and did not have any personal emotions, but she was silent for a moment. When she raised her head again, her eyes were filled with undisguised hatred, "He should not have let it go. He caused me to lose my most important son. I am struggling at death's door in the Xie family, not for the Lu family, and not for myself. When I was young, I remembered a sentence. A mother must be strong. What should be my son's, I will not give up a single cent. My son does not know how to fight, but I will fight for him! "
Yung Heng was originally indifferent. After all, he had seen and heard many things about the grudges between husband and wife. But when he heard Mrs. Xie's words, his expression became cold, and the hand in his coat pocket quietly clenched.
His entire body was emitting a low pressure, and his eyes were not as calm as before.
Mrs. Xie did not seem to notice at all and continued, "Look at me, I've already forgotten myself. Ah-Heng, you shouldn't like hearing mother say these things, right?"
She stopped and raised her head to look at Yung Heng. Looking at his face, tears fell. She reached out to touch him, but her hand was in the air, so she put it down again. "Ah-Heng, can mother trust you in the future? In this world, your mother will never hurt you. Whatever you want, your mother will fight for you. Can you trust mother? "
Yung Heng looked at her, his eyes calm.
He did not say anything. He did not nod or shake his head.
The two looked at each other like this for a while. Mrs. Xie raised her hand and tucked her hair behind her ear. When she raised her head again, she had regained her grace and elegance in front of others. "Ah-Heng, it's great that you are alive. Mother, thank you. " quot;
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