As the two were talking, Bai Yujing rushed in. Seeing the solemn expressions on Yang Shi and Jiang Huaiyu's faces, he immediately asked anxiously, "What happened? Huaiyu, why are you so pale?"
Jiang Huaiyu briefly recounted what had happened, and Bai Yujing was immediately enraged, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes: "Princess Ziyan, how dare she threaten us like this! I will never let her succeed!"
Looking at Bai Yujing, Yang felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
Yang immediately knelt down with a thud and kowtowed repeatedly to Jiang Huaiyu, her forehead hitting the ground with a loud thud. Her voice choked with sobs as she said, "Sister Jiang, I'm so sorry. It's my fault that you harmed your child. It's my fault... it's my fault that made Yujing make that choice."
Jiang Huaiyu looked at Yang Shi, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She slowly knelt down, helped Yang up, and said softly, "Elder sister-in-law, what are you doing? Yujing... he made that choice to protect you and the children. He did nothing wrong."
With tears blurring her vision, Madam Yang looked at Jiang Huaiyu and said sadly, "I know, I know Yujing made that choice for our sake, but... but I always feel that I'm the one who hurt you, I... I can't forgive myself."
Jiang Huaiyu gently grasped Yang's hand, her eyes firm, and said, "Elder sister-in-law, you don't need to blame yourself. Yujing did it willingly, he never blamed you, and I won't blame you either. We are all family, we should support each other, not blame each other."
Hearing this, Yang's emotions calmed down slightly. She looked at Jiang Huaiyu, her eyes filled with gratitude. Clearly, Jiang Huaiyu was a kind woman; she wouldn't blame herself for this.
At this moment, Madam Yang suddenly thought of something. She looked at Jiang Huaiyu with a firm gaze and said, "Sister Jiang, I heard that Princess Ziyan played a disgraceful role in this incident. She... she seems to bear an inescapable responsibility for Yujing's death."
Jiang Huaiyu frowned slightly, a hint of anger flashing across her face. She said coldly, "Yes, I have heard about it too. This Princess Ziyan is lawless and dares to attack Yujing. She must be punished accordingly."
A ruthless glint flashed in Yang's eyes as she said, "Sister Jiang, we should report her to the Emperor and make her receive the punishment she deserves. We cannot let Yujing's sacrifice be in vain."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly and said, "I will report this matter to the Emperor and make Princess Ziyan pay the price. However, before that, we cannot allow this matter to affect the peace of the family."
Jiang Huaiyu gritted her teeth and said bitterly, "Bai Yujing, for the sake of an official position, disregarded all shame and joined the ranks of Prince Hao! I can never forgive him!"
Upon hearing this, the eldest sister-in-law, Madam Yang, changed her expression slightly. She slowly walked up to Jiang Huaiyu and asked softly, "Huaiyu, is what you're saying true? Bai Yujing, he..."
A flicker of pain crossed Jiang Huaiyu's eyes, and she nodded: "This is absolutely true. Yu Jing betrayed his family and pledged allegiance to Prince Hao for the sake of an official position. I have no more feelings for him as husband and wife, and I have decided to divorce him."
Madam Yang frowned, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Huaiyu, Yujing's actions are indeed despicable, but have you considered why he would do such a thing? Is official rank really that important to him?"
Jiang Huaiyu sneered: "Official rank is important, but it can't compare to family honor. He actually betrayed his family and sided with his enemy for a mere official position. How can I not hate him?"
Madam Yang sighed and said, "Huaiyu, I know you are upset, but you must know that Yujing's actions are also for the sake of the family. If he can use the power of the Prince of Hao to seek benefits for the family, it may not be a bad thing."
Jiang Huaiyu's eyes widened, her voice trembling with emotion: "Benefits? Can the interests of the family cover up his crimes? He betrayed the family, he betrayed every one of us! I can never forgive him!"
Madam Yang gently patted Jiang Huaiyu's shoulder and said softly, "Huaiyu, I know how you feel, but you must understand that Yujing's actions were out of necessity. If it weren't for the family, why would he do such a thing?"
A hint of doubt flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes, but she still said firmly, "No matter the reason, betraying the family is unforgivable. I have decided to divorce him and have nothing to do with him anymore."
Madam Yang sighed helplessly, a trace of sorrow flashing in her eyes. She watched Bai Yujing's departing figure, her heart filled with mixed emotions. At that moment, her sister-in-law, Jiang Huaiyu, approached. She gently patted Madam Yang's shoulder and asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong? Is it because of Bai Yujing?"
Madam Yang shook her head with a wry smile, then turned to Jiang Huaiyu: "Huaiyu, you know, I've watched Bai Yujing grow up since he was a child. He's smart and hardworking, and he's sacrificed a lot to become an official. But now, he's become someone who leaves me feeling somewhat helpless."
Jiang Huaiyu frowned slightly, clearly seeing the helplessness in Yang's heart, yet she didn't know how to comfort her. She said softly, "Sister-in-law, I can understand. Bai Yujing is trying to please Prince Hao for his future, and also for the sake of our family. After all, he is the hope of the whole family."
Madam Yang sighed, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Yes, Huaiyu, you're right. Bai Yujing did it all for our family, and I know the bitterness in his heart. But as his sister-in-law, I still have to talk to him. We can't let him lose himself in power and status and forget his original aspirations."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded gently, looking at Yang Shi with a hint of worry in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, you're right. But what can we do? Bai Yujing has grown up, and he has his own thoughts and decisions. We can only silently support him from the sidelines, hoping that he won't go too far."
The two strolled in the garden, remaining silent for a moment. Suddenly, Madam Yang stopped and looked earnestly at Jiang Huaiyu: "Huaiyu, I want to talk to you. What do you think we should do to guide Bai Yujing and make him understand our concerns?"
Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment and said, "Sister-in-law, I think we can approach this from two angles. First, we can show concern for his life and let him know that we always care about him; second, we can explain some reasons to him and make him understand our concerns."
Madam Yang nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Alright, let's do it this way. Huaiyu, you and I will work together to make Bai Yujing understand our intentions."
Looking at Jiang Huaiyu, Madam Yang's eyes were full of sympathy and heartache. She slowly walked to Jiang Huaiyu's side, gently took her hand, and said in a gentle tone, "Huaiyu, I know the bitterness in your heart. I have also experienced similar hardships. I feel that pain as if it were my own."
Jiang Huaiyu's eyes reddened, and she tried hard to control her emotions, her voice trembling as she said, "Elder sister-in-law, can you really understand me? I thought Bai Yujing and I were a match made in heaven, but I never expected it to come to this."
Madam Yang nodded gently, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes: "I understand. You two were once the golden couple in everyone's eyes, and I was once happy for your happiness. But, the road to marriage is never smooth sailing."
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