"Ruanruan, come back to the Liu family mansion with your uncle and go see your maternal grandmother. She knows about what happened to you and misses you day and night, as well as your mother, your mother..."
Liu Fufeng choked up again: "I'm afraid we won't be able to see her. You should take the children to see her; that will put her mind at ease."
Li Rou Niang had a pretty good impression of Old Madam Liu. She made a plate of pastries and went to the main courtyard to pay her respects, but instead of seeing her, she received a reward.
Thinking of this thoughtful old lady, now with tears streaming down her face, perhaps it's because of the bloodline connection. I can't help but feel a little sorry for her. After all, I am also a mother, and I have the experience from my past life. When I learned that my daughter had died tragically, I could empathize with her helplessness and despair.
She nodded, and together with Da Ni, Er Ni, and San Ni, followed Liu Fufeng to the Liu family.
Upon entering and seeing Steward Liu, Steward Liu was quite surprised: "Madam Li, what brings you here?"
Madam Li nodded to Steward Liu and said, "Steward Liu, we meet again."
Liu Fufeng was surprised and asked, "Liu Tong, do you know each other?"
Butler Liu nodded: "Reporting to Second Master, she used to work as a handyman in our kitchen for a while."
Upon hearing this, Liu Fufeng's eyes grew even more sorrowful. It was all his fault for not finding Ruan Ruan sooner. She had already found herself, but they couldn't acknowledge each other?
Fate is cruel!
Li Rouniang smiled and said nothing more. She went to the main courtyard and as soon as she entered, she heard an old man inside calling out, "Come in quickly, come in quickly, let me see you."
As soon as Li Rouniang entered the room, Old Madam Liu, supported by two maids, walked in unsteadily. Li Rouniang hurried forward and was about to bow when Old Madam Liu grabbed her arm.
Examining her closely, she exclaimed, "So alike! So alike! My poor, unfortunate Yao'er!" With that, Old Madam Liu burst into tears again.
Her daughter, at such a beautiful age, suffered such a tragedy, and she never expected that she would be separated from her forever. How could she, an elderly woman, not be saddened to send off her young daughter?
After hearing the informant recount his daughter's experience, she felt even more heartbroken and hated herself for her carelessness, which led to her daughter's tragic fate.
Li Rouniang was also moved by the emotions and began to cry. The grandmother and granddaughter cried for a while before they finally stopped.
Old Madam Liu looked at the three children beside Li Rou Niang and learned about Li Rou Niang's experiences. She couldn't help but sigh, "If this were in my own household, how could a young lady like her have suffered such a hardship?"
She felt a pang of sadness, but after thinking it over, she realized that these three children were ultimately Rou Niang's. Although she despised the Zhao family's actions, the children were innocent and carried the blood of the Liu family. So she smiled and said, "These three are your three daughters, aren't they?"
Li Rouniang nodded, and the three children stepped forward one by one. Old Madam Liu looked them over one by one, which was a kind of fun for four generations living together.
Da Ni looks like Zhao Dayou. She vaguely resembles Li Rouniang in some ways. However, she appears calm and reserved, and thanks to Gu Mama's tutelage, her behavior and mannerisms are showing signs of a well-bred young lady.
Erni was a bit unruly, but her nose and eyes were the most like Li Rouniang's. Because of this resemblance, Old Madam Liu took a liking to her.
When she saw Sanni, her hand trembled. Sanni looked almost exactly like her poor Yao'er when she was a child.
Old Madam Liu pointed at Sanni and said, "Come, come here!"
Sanni was puzzled. She glanced at Li Rouniang and saw her nod in acknowledgment before stepping forward to bow properly. Old Madam Liu took her hand and examined her carefully.
As a matter of personal consideration, Old Madam Liu placed a jade pendant in San Ni's hand, then waved her hand, and Da Ni and Er Ni also received gifts. Originally, San Ni hadn't prepared this jade pendant. But at this moment, Old Madam Liu wanted to give her the best.
She smiled and asked, "How old are you? Have you ever been to school and can you read?"
Sanni answered each question with composure and grace, which pleased Old Madam Liu even more. She chatted with Sanni for a while longer before finally feeling a bit tired.
Liu Fufeng quickly comforted Old Madam Liu, then pulled Rou Niang along, asking Li Rongniang and her three children to stay at the Liu residence. Rou Niang wanted to object, but seeing how tired Old Madam Liu was, she couldn't bear it and agreed.
Rou Niang and her three daughters lived in the Liu residence, each with a small courtyard, all decorated in a magnificent manner, as if they wanted to make up for all the years of debts they had owed each other.
But Li Rouniang felt somewhat uneasy. She feared Mo Bei would become anxious if she stayed here like this.
He's leaving soon, and I'm afraid I won't be able to come back. This pastry shop needs someone to help manage it. I need to discuss this matter with Qian Duobao, after all, we cooperated with him in the first place.
Da Ni entered her boudoir, and with the young maidservant attending to her, she suddenly felt her status rise. Now, she realized that everything Gu Mama had taught her was truly useful. Sitting alone in her room, lost in thought, had she really become a young lady of the Liu family? The feeling of a peasant girl becoming a noblewoman was surreal!
Erni felt uncomfortable everywhere. She loved her freedom, and having a maidservant by her side made her feel very uncomfortable. The room was decorated too elegantly. The pink bed sheets, in particular, seemed incongruous with her ambitious and carefree spirit, her desire to roam the world. She frowned, but didn't say anything. That was her thought for the time being.
Sanni held the jade pendant with great joy. It was a lotus-shaped jade pendant, entirely emerald green, and felt cool to the touch. At that moment, she was unaware of the profound meaning behind this jade pendant.
"Madam, giving this jade pendant to the Third Young Miss is probably not quite appropriate."
Granny Liu, who was by the side of Old Madam Liu, said,
"Sigh, Liu'er, look at her, she looks almost exactly like Yao'er. Perhaps Yao'er is watching from heaven and wants to keep me from being too lonely. That child seems clever and is still young. With proper upbringing, she can be very good."
Granny Liu stopped talking. Since the old lady had chosen an heir, she would only do her best to cultivate him!
Li Rouniang still went out of the manor to briefly explain what had happened to Mo Bei. She said she would likely be staying at the Liu residence for a few days. She also spoke with Old Man Mo and Xiaoshan, and mentioned that she was taking Xiaoshan back to the Liu residence. She explained that she had left in a hurry and Xiaoshan wasn't there earlier.
In her heart, Xiaoshan was also her child.
Xiao Shan nodded. He cherished the unconditional maternal love that Li Rouniang gave him. He knew that once he returned to the capital, he would probably never experience that again.
Li Rou Niang brought Xiao Shan back to the Liu residence, which alarmed General Liu. He thought Xiao Shan was Mo Bei's son and was very dissatisfied!
Mo Bei, that kid is really bad!
Mo Bei: ...
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