Today, the nun finally had some free time, and Su Jin, following her parents' instructions, invited her to their home for dinner.
Ever since Su Jinxia told her mother about how the nun had saved her from danger many times, and her mother then told her father, the two of them had been eager to invite the nun to their home for a meal to express their gratitude.
However, the nun was busy every day with the matter of finding an antidote and never had a moment to rest.
On this day, Su Jin finally managed to get in.
This was also the first time the nun had visited Liuli Village. Looking at the quiet village nestled deep in the mountains, a hint of longing appeared in her eyes.
"This place is extremely beautiful; no wonder it could raise such a gifted and beautiful child as you."
Su Jin smiled and said, "If the nun always praises me like this, I'll get carried away."
The nun poked Su Jin's forehead and gave her a reproachful look.
From a distance, Su Jinxia saw her mother waiting at the courtyard gate. Upon seeing Su Jinxia and the nun, she quickly waved to them.
Su Jinxia and the nun quickly took a step forward and arrived at the front.
Mother Su's eyes lit up, and she stepped forward with a smile, "I had heard Ah Jin say that the nun had an extraordinary bearing, and seeing her today is truly amazing. I don't even know how to describe it."
The mountain people were extremely hospitable, and Su Jin was even afraid that her mother would frighten the nun.
Unexpectedly, after the nun looked at Su's mother, the two held hands intimately, and the nun said softly, "It seems that you are Ah Jin's mother, just as I thought."
"Ah? What does the nun think of me?" Su's mother asked curiously.
The nun smiled gently, "A full forehead and bright eyes indicate a person with abundant blessings."
As the mother of the Glass Master, Su's mother had received much praise from the villagers, but today even the master said so, so Su's mother believed it and smiled so broadly that her face blossomed with joy.
"Come in quickly. I didn't know what the nun liked to eat, so I made some light food. I hope the nun won't mind."
The nun glanced at the table and knew that Su's mother had put a lot of thought into it; the dishes were all things that nuns could eat without taboos.
Father Su promptly brought out the last soup from the kitchen, politely greeted the nun, and thanked her for her many rescues of his wayward daughter.
The nun said with a distance but gentleness, "Ah Jin and I are destined to meet. I like her, and it is my honor to be able to help her when she needs it."
So everyone took their seats, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely.
When they were almost finished eating, the nun suddenly said to Su Jin, "Qianxue came to the Liuli Society a while ago, but I didn't see him. Next time he comes, could you let me know? I have some things I want to say to him."
Su Jinxia slightly raised her eyes and was taken aback.
At the same time, Su's mother and father also stopped eating.
"Oh, okay." Su Jin nodded in agreement, but she felt strange in her heart, not expecting the nun to suddenly bring up Shen Qianxue.
"Does the nun also know Shen Qianxue?" Su's father asked, somewhat concerned.
The nun's eyes widened slightly with disappointment, and she replied softly, "It's my son."
Mr. and Mrs. Su were shocked!
Su Jin blinked rapidly, her heart leaping into her throat.
Only a few people know that the nun and Shen Qianxue are mother and son, and no one would bring it up for no reason, so Su Jinxia did not tell her father and mother.
To my utter surprise, the nun herself brought it up.
Mother Su frowned slightly, unable to suppress her curiosity, and cautiously asked, "Then the nun..."
Before she could even utter the words, Su's mother felt something was amiss; asking a monk about his past seemed extremely impolite.
Unexpectedly, the nun was very calm and gently explained, "My marriage was unhappy. I abandoned Qianxue when he was eight years old, leaving him to face all the hardships alone all these years. I feel very guilty and especially sorry for him. If it weren't for Ajin's actions this time, my child and I probably would never have met again, let alone resolved our differences..."
Upon hearing this, Su's father remained relatively calm, though his eyes were closed, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Su's mother was already heartbroken. Not meeting a good man was already a huge misfortune, but to be separated from her son was even more heartbreaking.
It's hard to believe that the seemingly gentle and composed nun had such a tragic past.
"Is Shen Qianxue still blaming you?" Su's mother sensed some discord between mother and son after hearing the meaning behind the nun's words.
The nun breathed a sigh of relief. "It's understandable that he blames me, but he has always been a sensible child. Even though I hurt him, he has never truly hated me. It's just that we have been separated for too many years, and he has lived alone for many years. He is too lonely and resolute. So, if I want him to recognize me as his mother and become close to me, I still have a long way to go."
Su's mother was heartbroken, tears welling up in her eyes, and comforted her, "It will definitely happen. I think that child is quite good, and he will surely understand your difficulties and good intentions."
The nun smiled gently and nodded, "Speaking of which, we still have to thank Ajin. It was because of her and Qianxue's mutual support that they were able to overcome so many difficulties. The world is dangerous, but the children all have lofty ambitions and want to spread their wings in the sky. We cannot accompany them forever, but we hope that they can accompany each other and move forward hand in hand."
Su Jin's heart sank slightly; she finally understood why the abbess had suddenly brought this up.
The abbot must have heard from somewhere that Su's father disapproved of Su Jinxia's marriage to Shen Qianxue, so he swallowed his pride and didn't hesitate to reveal his past, which he would never have mentioned before, to speak up for Shen Qianxue.
Su Jin felt very sad.
The nun was a refined person, yet she clumsily did these things in an attempt to make up for her past mistakes.
This is what parents' hearts are like.
Having said that, Mr. and Mrs. Su understood.
Facing Su Jinxia's savior, Su's father's attitude was not very intense, especially since Su's mother had been whispering in his ear a lot recently, and he had thought about it a lot, but he was still not satisfied.
In the dead of night, whenever he recalls Su Jinxia's heart-wrenching lament, Su's father feels unbearable pain; it has become a thorn in his side.
As for Su's mother, she had no objections. As long as her daughter was happy, she, as her mother, wouldn't stop her.
However, Su's mother did not dare to make a decision on her own and could only secretly observe Su's father's attitude.
Mr. Su suddenly stood up. "You two chat, I'll go clear the dishes."
Su Jinxia was afraid that her father would make a scene, so she quickly said, "Master, please come to my room and sit down. I'll tell you about my childhood."
The nun readily got up. She didn't intend to bring up the marriage between Su Jinxia and Shen Qianxue today and let Su's parents decide; that would be too presumptuous.
The nun only hoped that her help to Su Jinxia would give Su's parents more goodwill and opportunities towards Shen Qianxue.
The atmosphere in Su Jin's room became lively again.
Su's mother talked about Su Jinxia's mischievousness when she was a child, while the nun talked about Shen Qianxue's sensibleness when she was a child. The two hit it off immediately and were as warm as sisters.
Su's mother even invited the nun to come to their home for meals whenever she had free time, so that they could visit each other more often.
As night deepened, Su Jin escorted the nun back to the Liuli Society.
The nun sighed softly and looked at Su Jin with some concern, "Ah Jin, was I presumptuous today?"
Su Jin smiled slightly, "How could I be presumptuous? It was my oversight. You are Qianxue's mother, I should have told my parents sooner, instead of having you bring it up."
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