Chapter 1304 Saying Goodbye to My Son

"mother?"

Why are you here?

Jiang Yeming was somewhat surprised and a little guilty when he opened the courtyard gate and saw Song Chunxue standing outside.

He stepped aside. "Come in quickly, Mother, have you eaten?"

In this village, the eldest son is living the best life these days.

His courtyard was the most magnificent, with the most grain, and the vegetable garden and flower garden surrounding it were also the best.

Therefore, he speaks loudly now, unlike before, and his smile is more relaxed and generous.

Unlike before, when she was always timid in front of strangers, only smiling and not saying a word.

Song Chunxue didn't understand why he was so resentful.

Just because she took in Deng Kui?

"I've already eaten, what about you?" Song Chunxue entered the house and casually placed a small basket on the table, filled with snacks that children like. "Take this and share it with the children."

“Okay, Mother always brings so much good food, the children love it. It’s too much trouble for you.” Xu Dahong was good at talking and knew what was good for her. She took the basket and led the children outside. “Come on, your grandmother has something to say to your father. Let’s go to the house over there.”

"Okay, Grandma, we're leaving now."

Three-year-old Little Radish Head greeted Song Chunxue.

"Yes, if you like it, Grandma will bring you some more next time." Song Chunxue waved to them and then set up a barrier in the courtyard.

After all, the eldest child is her child, and she would regret it for the rest of her life if the younger generation were implicated because of her.

So she added two layers.

Evil spirits and heretics cannot approach this courtyard.

In addition, she left each child a talisman, which Xu Dahong sewed into their clothes.

"I heard you hold a grudge against me?" Song Chunxue asked the eldest brother calmly. "Why are you still the same as before?"

"Who said that?" The eldest brother scratched his forehead. "I didn't. I just feel that now that you've started cultivating, you'd rather be close to other people than even look at us."

"You know that severing ties with the mortal world is important. Blood ties and family bonds make the path of cultivation difficult. I've been deliberately distancing myself from you, don't you know that?"

Song Chunxue didn't hide her emotions. "Never mind, you've had a problem with me for a long time now. But I originally planned to spend the New Year at this estate, but something came up and I have to leave earlier."

As she spoke, she took out a roll of light blue cloth from the bundle behind her.

The fabric isn't luxurious, but it's certainly not ugly or ostentatious; it's suitable for the family to wear as everyday clothes.

“This material is perfect for making padded jackets in winter. You should let Da Hong stay at home more often, since it’s so cold outside. You can spend some money to hire someone to come and do the work at home.”

The eldest brother nodded, looking dejected.

He was deeply saddened by what his mother said to him.

Everyone says he has a bad temper and is not as good as his other brothers, but he is also educated and was once the eldest son that everyone praised.

How could this be...?

He also knew that his mother had become distant from him since he married Chen Feng.

The more his mother favored him in the past, the more distant she is now.

The other three were all in Jincheng, which she could see as soon as she came down the mountain. This time, his mother stayed on the estate for half a year, and he thought she was keeping him company, but in the end, he didn't see his mother much.

When the villagers met them, they would ask if the mother and son had some kind of grudge, since they rarely interacted with each other...

"Did someone say something again?" Song Chunxue could tell from his lowered head that he still had some sense and could reflect on himself, but not much.

“You’re good at studying, but when it comes to other things, you can’t stand being stirred up. I’ve told you before that I don’t like dealing with people, even you. When I was in Jincheng, I rarely went down the mountain. I almost never went to see my third, fourth, and second brothers for a year. When I did go down the mountain, I would just have a quick meal with whoever was nearby.”

Song Chunxue said irritably, "What's bothering you there?"

“Mother, I was wrong. Sometimes I just can’t understand things. Now that you mention it, it’s true.” The eldest son said in a muffled voice, “I really am a pushover. You were right to say I’m the most useless.”

"..." This made Song Chunxue unable to say what was on the tip of her tongue.

Anyway, the child is grown up, so no matter what she says, it's useless; she's past the age of disciplining him.

"Actually, I shouldn't have come. I'm cultivating now, and I've met too many people outside, which has caused you trouble. So if any strangers ask about me or about you, please stay in this courtyard and don't go out, understand?"

The eldest brother nodded. "I know. That old woman and the two little kids from before came here because they heard about you. You're better off staying high up in the mountains, where no one will bother you."

Song Chunxue laughed, "Don't you already know that?"

“I originally thought I was staying here to protect the people around here from being disturbed by bandits, but now it seems I’ve done more harm than good.” As she spoke, Song Chunxue gave him another talisman. “Keep this in your pocket. If you encounter someone who knows kung fu and tries to bully you, take this out and throw it at them. It will save your life.”

Hopefully, he won't need it.

To ensure absolute safety, she had already set up talisman arrays throughout the village's paths to confuse the enemy.

Previously, it was taught to her by Master Han when she was meditating in the wild to avoid being disturbed.

It's good that it can be used here now.

If someone tries to land here while flying on a sword, they will become increasingly confused.

"Would you like some tea, Mother?" The eldest son had already stood up. "I'll start a fire, and we'll have some tea."

"Alright." She could tell that the boss really wanted to spend more time with her now.

She couldn't help but smile bitterly. In her past life, he was like Chen Feng's little follower, hitting wherever she told him to.

People told him not to pay for her medical treatment, but he refused. Instead, he would secretly visit her once when no one was home.

If you don't see eye to eye, there's no point in saying more. If you say a few more words, he won't like listening. He says he's busy in the fields, otherwise Chen Feng will scold him when she gets back.

Although she sent Chen Feng away at the time, looking back now, Song Chunxue feels that she was too hasty.

Actually, she didn't dare to interfere.

Perhaps the eldest brother and Chen Feng are the most compatible.

I wonder if the boss blames her?

So they chatted over tea for a while, and she casually asked, "You know how Chen Feng has been these past few years, right? How has she been? Have you ever regretted divorcing her and sending her back to the Chen family?"

"No regrets!" The eldest brother shook his head. "He's gone, and I feel like the sun has already risen. Apart from Jiang Huan, no one regrets her leaving."

Yes, apart from children, no one needs a violent woman.

"Did Jiang Huan say he wanted to visit his mother? Did you agree?"

The eldest brother was silent for a while, then said, "I didn't let him go to their house, I just sent him to visit them secretly and give them some money. I heard that the man treated her badly."

"That's fine then. After all, she's his mother. You can't stop her, and there's no need to. It's normal for a child who hasn't grown up to miss his mother. Jiang Huan definitely hates me. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have driven her away back then."

The eldest brother didn't say anything and silently poured her tea.