Xiao Zhensheng, worried about his youngest son's condition, had originally planned to finish his official duties and come to the Rong Mansion to see him. Unexpectedly, he ran into Su Nanting shopping with his wife, Mrs. Song. Furthermore, his twin son, who looked nothing like him, accompanied him all the way and was very attentive.
It seems that the parents are loving and the children are filial, and the atmosphere is very warm.
Xiao Zhensheng thought about the past when he was always busy and had little time to spend with his wife and children. His wife never complained, kept the house in order, and took great care of him and the children.
That was the happiest time for him.
He had no time to spend with his wife and children, so he gave his wife money and let her buy whatever she wanted. All his wealth belonged to her and his two sons.
His wife had always been gentle and virtuous, but he could always see sadness in her eyes. When he asked her, she said she missed him. After Yuzhang was sent to Northern Qi, she seemed like a different person. They no longer communicated with each other and became like strangers.
Xiao Zhensheng knew he wasn't the type to sweet-talk or coax people. He had always thought his wife understood him and that they had a tacit understanding, but who knew it would end up like this?
For some reason, Xiao Zhensheng followed her into the jewelry store and observed Su Nanting through the screen. He watched him choose jewelry for Song Shi and let her try it on, and he kept saying sweet words to her.
In the past, Xiao Zhensheng would have certainly disdained it, but now he felt he should learn from Su Nanting. He had already lost his eldest son, and he couldn't afford to lose his wife and youngest son. This family couldn't be broken up.
After buying jewelry, Su Nanting took Song and their two sons to a nearby shop to order clothes for the whole family. When they were tired from shopping, they went to a nearby teahouse to rest. Su Nanting served Song attentively the whole time. The smile on Song's face was the same smile Xiao Zhensheng had often seen on his wife's face before.
Xiao Zhensheng decided to change, to pay more attention to his wife, to be more considerate to her, and to stop arguing with her. He thought he could learn from Su Nanting.
Thinking that his youngest son left without taking anything with him, Xiao Zhensheng simply bought some things and sent them to him directly. He also thought that he should go see A Jian. Thinking of A Jian lying weakly in his arms, his eyes full of despair, Xiao Zhensheng felt extremely distressed.
I need to comfort my youngest son first. As for my wife, they just had an unpleasant argument. She should calm down and we can talk about it tomorrow.
I bought things for Xiao Yujian, and also bought a lot of gifts, and apologized to Linlang and Amu.
Linlang and Amu were not surprised to see him coming. Xiao Yujian was here, so it would be surprising if he, as a father, didn't come. This time, Amu and Linlang didn't wear veils and came out to greet him directly.
When Xiao Zhensheng saw Amu's appearance, he was so shocked that he dropped the gift in his hand, "You..."
Ah Mu calmly stepped forward and saluted, "Xiao Yushu greets the Duke."
"Xiao Yushu, Xiao Yushu." Xiao Zhensheng looked at Amu's face carefully. They looked exactly like his son Yuzhang. Even though he hadn't seen his son for seven years, Xiao Zhensheng would have a portrait of his son painted every year based on Xiao Yuzhang's childhood portrait.
The portrait of Amu in front of him looked so much like the portrait of his grown-up Yuzhang that Xiao Zhensheng's hands trembled and he couldn't help but shout, "Yuzhang, Yuzhang, you're back, you're still alive."
"Duke, my name is Xiao Yushu, you can also call me Amu." Amu bowed respectfully and explained.
He did not say that he was not Xiao Yushu, he only mentioned his current identity.
Xiao Yujian stepped forward and said, "Father, things resemble each other, and it's normal for people to look alike."
However, when the two brothers stood together, it really seemed as if Yu Zhang had returned.
"Xiao Yushu." Xiao Zhensheng murmured, his eyes reddening as he looked at Amu's face. His Yuzhang was only nineteen years old.
No matter what, he must investigate it clearly. Maybe Yu Zhang is still alive and has returned to the capital under another identity.
This must be the case. The more Xiao Zhensheng thought about it, the more his heart ached. He almost fell down in a trance. Fortunately, Amu and Xiao Yujian were quick to support him.
"I'm fine, go in." Xiao Zhensheng knew that his son did not recognize him and he must have his reasons. This was not the place to talk as he was afraid of being seen by someone with ulterior motives.
After entering the hall, Xiao Zhensheng handed over the gift and said, "I'm very sorry for what happened before. This is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope Doctor Rong and Scholar Xiao will accept it."
"You are so polite, Duke." Linlang accepted it without hesitation.
Xiao Zhensheng's eyes kept on Amu. His temperament was too similar to Yu Zhang's. It couldn't be such a coincidence. He must be his Yu Zhang.
"Father, please don't tell Mother about Brother Amu when you go back. He's gone now, and if you bring him up, she'll be even more heartbroken."
Xiao Yujian sat next to Amu, still a little angry, and reminded him not to tell that woman, for fear of harming his brother.
Xiao Zhensheng certainly wouldn't tell his wife anything that wasn't confirmed. If it wasn't true, he was afraid she wouldn't be able to bear the sadness and would fall ill again.
"Well, I won't tell your mother." Xiao Zhensheng looked at Amu and tears streamed down his face.
As Ah Mu sat there, Xiao Yujian was secretly delighted. His father must have determined it was his brother, and he would investigate. Alas, they were all pitiful people, especially his brother, who had no home to return to and couldn't even recognize his father.
Xiao Yujian also felt sorry for his father. "Father, you came at this time. You haven't had dinner yet, right? We already had dinner."
"It's okay. I'll go out and grab something to eat later." Xiao Zhensheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his youngest son was in much better spirits. "You can stay at Doctor Rong's place for now. The entire consultation fee will be included."
Xiao Zhensheng pulled out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and handed them to Ah Mu. "Xiao Xiucai, Dr. Rong, this is for Ah Jian's living expenses and medical fees, and it will cover any shortfalls. After Ah Jian, I'll leave everything to you."
"These six hundred taels are compensation for the medicine that was crushed earlier, and four hundred taels are for living expenses and medical fees."
Linlang took a look and saw that they were all silver notes worth one hundred taels. If Duke Dingguo hadn't mentioned it, she would have forgotten about compensating for the pills.
These were all he had left. He was penniless before, so when he wanted to buy something, he asked his personal guards to go back and get it.
Ah Mu accepted it and said, "Since the Duke is sincere in offering compensation and paying for the consultation, we would be remiss if we refused. We will take good care of the Second Young Master while he lives here. If the Duke is worried, you can send someone to serve him."
Xiao Zhensheng was relieved about Amu, Linlang and the others. "For everyone's safety, I will send a few secret guards over. Do Xiao Xiucai and Doctor Rong have any objections?"
The two exchanged a glance, and Amu said, "Everything is for the Second Young Master's safety. The Duke can make his own arrangements."
Xiao Zhensheng looked at Ah Mu lovingly. This time, he would do his utmost to protect his two sons. His eyes swept over Lin Lang. Xiao Zhensheng felt that she looked familiar, and suddenly thought of the afternoon shopping trip with Su Nanting and the Song family.
He was shocked again. No wonder Su Nanting had lost his temper in his house and defended the young couple so much. It turned out that Doctor Rong was the daughter of Su Nanting and Mrs. Song, and the daughter-in-law of Xiao Zhensheng.
She, she, is pregnant, so doesn't that mean that Xiao Zhensheng has a grandson?
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