When she began to have memories, her mother had already remarried and hadn't come back to see her for many years, so her impression of her mother was really vague.

But this doesn't mean she has no expectations of her mother.

She really liked Aunt Jiu Niang. When her aunt held her in her arms before, she had fantasized that it would be great if her aunt was her mother, then she wouldn't be an unwanted child.

But she could only think about it secretly in her heart, because she knew that her aunt was her brother Gou'er's mother, not hers.

But now, her aunt wants to recognize her as her goddaughter, and her maternal grandmother wants her to call her brother Gou'er's mother "godmother". So, is a godmother also a mother?

Her eyes held expectation, but more so a cautious probing. Her uncles and aunts had always said she was an unwanted child, a child that even her own parents didn't like. Who else could want her besides her maternal grandparents?

Looking at the tiny little bundle of flesh in front of her, He Jiuniang's eyes were still moist. The child was so small, yet she already knew how to test and please. One could only imagine how she had survived all these years.

He Jiuniang bent down, picked her up, kissed her chubby little face, and said, "That's right, godmother is mother, so from now on you can call me mother, okay?"

Everyone looked at Susu with envy, thinking that this child was really lucky. Her godmother was clearly her godmother, so why did she call her "mother"? How could that be?

But He Jiuniang has already said it, and that Susu is willing to call her "mother," so it's not appropriate for outsiders like us to interfere. It's not like we're just asking for trouble.

Upon hearing this, the little girl forgot everything else and buried her head in He Jiu Niang's arms, bursting into tears. Her test had succeeded; she would have a mother now and would no longer be the unwanted, jinxed child her aunt had described.

Seeing her granddaughter crying like this, Madam Yao couldn't help but wipe away her own tears, and even Mr. Yao's eyes were a little moist.

Their daughter had a hard life; after being divorced by her first husband's family, she was also disliked by her brothers and had no choice but to marry someone else.

The Yao family had fallen on hard times and could no longer support their daughter. The daughter had also had a difficult time with her husband's family over the years, only able to write a letter home every few months. She never dared to mention anything about her husband's family, only saying that she was doing well and inquiring about her parents' health and her poor daughter.

One day, Madam Yao felt something was amiss, so she paid someone to go to the capital to inquire about her daughter's situation. The person who came to investigate returned and told her the truth about her daughter.

That family didn't treat her daughter like a human being. Her status at home was even lower than that of a maid in the inner chambers. She was always doing rough work and was beaten by the men every few days. Even so, as a concubine, she dared not complain at all, let alone come back to see her parents and children.

When Madam Yao heard the news, she fainted on the spot. She felt sorry for her daughter's miserable life, but after feeling sorry for her, she realized that there was nothing she could do. The Yao family was not what it used to be. Even if she brought her daughter back, there would be nowhere to settle her. The Yao family was also powerless to seek justice for her daughter. So, over the years, Madam Yao could only secretly send people to deliver some things to help her daughter. There was nothing else she could do.

Every time her granddaughter misses her mother, she can only hold back her tears and try to comfort her, explaining to the child again and again how hard her mother has worked. But it's all in vain to say these things to a child who doesn't understand anything. Moreover, her two daughters-in-law always like to whisper nonsense in the child's ear when she's not around.

Later, the child asked about her mother less and less often, and she was even glad that Susu had forgotten the name "mother". It wasn't until now, seeing her crying like this, that she suddenly realized that the child hadn't forgotten her mother, but had asked too many times and hoped too many times without getting a good response, so she gradually gave up.

But He Jiuniang's appearance rekindled her longing for maternal love, which is why she was able to hug He Jiuniang and cry so loudly, venting all the grievances and disappointments she had accumulated over the years.

Sun was devastated to see such a scene and soon began to cry, heartbroken.

He Jiuniang was initially happy to have adopted a goddaughter, but seeing everyone crying like this, she felt a bit out of place if she didn't cry herself.

But after squeezing out my tears, I really didn't have any left. It's really a happy thing to have a goddaughter, okay?

"Alright, alright, don't be sad on this joyous day. Susu, Mommy brought you a gift. Wipe away your tears, let's see what's inside, shall we?"

She bent down to comfort the little one, and she could feel her chest was wet with the little one's tears and snot, but she didn't feel disgusted at all, and even felt a sense of pride.

Now that she has another daughter, she must treat her even better and make up for all the deficiencies of her childhood.

The little one cried a lot and was quite tired. After sobbing a few more times, she stopped crying. Yue Shu quickly took out a handkerchief to help He Jiu Niang wipe the dirt off her body. Madam Yao felt very apologetic and wanted someone to take He Jiu Niang to change her clothes. He Jiu Niang didn't care at all and said, "It's okay. It's like this when there are children in the family. If we change them every time they get a little dirty, then we'll just be changing clothes all day."

Madam Yao was quite surprised by He Jiu Niang's open-mindedness. After all, judging from her exquisite appearance, she should be a person who cares a lot about such things. She did not expect her to be so unconcerned about such details.

She greatly envied Sun Shi, who had managed to find such a good daughter-in-law, unlike herself, who hadn't raised her son well, hadn't chosen a good wife, and whose home was a mess, unable to do anything right.

The other ladies also said they learned something: they realized that people spend the time they would spend changing clothes making money, no wonder they are so rich!

So sour!

Some of the pretentious people who were initially disgusted by He Jiuniang's lack of refinement suddenly became incredibly envious when they realized how rich and powerful she was, and they couldn't care less about anything else.

Yue Shu helped He Jiu Niang wipe her clothes, and then had another maid bring up the gifts they had brought to celebrate their family reunion.

Ten maids, each carrying a tray covered with red silk cloth, concealing something precious.

Everyone craned their necks to look, very curious.

He Jiuniang personally carried Susu forward to look at the exquisite little trinkets. There was a small gold peace lock, made of high-quality materials and with fine craftsmanship, making it quite valuable. There was a pair of gold children's bracelets, engraved with beautiful patterns and the character "福" (fortune), symbolizing peace, good fortune, and happiness. There were silk flowers that children especially love, unlike the styles on the market. They were all designed by He Jiuniang herself and made overnight by someone, with pearls inlaid on them, making them sparkle and shine. There were several sets of exquisitely made little dresses, all produced by Jiayuan Pavilion. The materials and designs were impeccable, and the colors were soft and cute, pink and tender. Wearing them would make her a true little fairy. There were also many toys that little girls like, such as dolls. It was clear that He Jiuniang really liked this goddaughter very much.

Everyone watched with envy, wishing they could ask He Jiuniang if she needed another daughter, as they wouldn't mind sending their own daughters to her!

Madam Yao started wiping away tears again, genuinely happy for Su Su. She even considered giving Su Su to the Lu family to raise, so that she wouldn't be burdened by her own family in the future.