Sheng Yunrong's face was as dark as water, and she said, "I will never treat you the same way as before, and I don't want to see you again."

As soon as Sheng Yunrong finished speaking, Qin Huaiyu's heart sank to the bottom of the valley. Her eyes were instantly wet, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall. She looked at her mother, a trace of disbelief flashed in her eyes, and then she slowly said: "Mother, why do you say this? What did your daughter do wrong to make you so disappointed?"

A complex emotion flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She slowly stood up, walked to the window, looked at the garden outside the window, and was silent for a moment.

"Huai Yu, do you think I don't know what's in your mind?" Sheng Yunrong turned around and stared at her daughter sharply. "You always think that I don't care about you enough, that I'm too strict with you, and even that I favor your brother. But have you ever thought that all this is for your own good?"

Qin Huaiyu bit her lip, a hint of stubbornness flashed in her eyes. She knew her mother's intentions, but she could never accept her mother's indifference to her. She took a deep breath and said with courage: "Mother, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I also need your love and recognition. I don't want to live in my brother's shadow forever. I also have my own dreams and pursuits."

The coldness in Sheng Yunrong's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a trace of helplessness and guilt. She walked to her daughter and gently stroked her hair: "Huai Yu, I know the grievance and pain in your heart. But you have to understand that as the wife of the Qin family, I am not only responsible for you and your brother, but also for the future of the entire family. I have to be strict and have to make some demands on you."

After hearing what her mother said, Qin Huaiyu's anger gradually subsided, replaced by a hint of understanding and gratitude. She looked up at her mother, with a firm light in her eyes: "Mother, I understand your difficulties. But I also hope that you can understand and support me. I don't want to be a woman who only relies on my family. I want to have my own achievements."

Sheng Yunrong looked at her daughter with a hint of admiration and satisfaction in her eyes.

Her daughter had grown up and was no longer the little girl who needed her protection. She patted her daughter's hand gently and said with a smile: "Huai Yu, you make me proud. Since you have your own dreams and pursuits, I will support you. But you must remember that no matter where you go, the Qin Mansion will always be your home."

Qin Huaiyu's eyes were sparkling with tears. She held her mother's hand tightly and said excitedly: "Thank you, mother. I will try my best to let you see my achievements and make you proud of me."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and nodded. Her daughter understood her intentions. She felt relieved. She hugged her daughter and said, "Okay, don't cry anymore. Your mother will always be by your side to support and encourage you."

The relationship between mother and daughter was reconciled, and Qin Huaiyu's mood became relaxed and happy.

"I can give you a chance." Sheng Yunrong looked at her young face and knew that she could still be saved.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a subtle warmth in her smile, like a ray of sunshine in winter, warming Qin Huaiyu's heart. She patted her daughter's hand gently and motioned her to sit down.

Qin Huaiyu widened his eyes and sat down carefully next to his mother, feeling both excited and nervous.

Sheng Yunrong picked up the teacup on the table, blew it gently, and said slowly: "Huai Yu, do you know the honor and responsibility of the Qin Mansion?"

Qin Huaiyu nodded, his expression serious: "My daughter knows that the Qin family is a prestigious family in the world, and as a descendant of the Qin family, I should shoulder the heavy responsibility."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes: "Okay, since you know, then this opportunity is for you to prove your ability. The Qin Mansion has an important mission that needs you to complete in person."

Qin Huaiyu widened his eyes and asked anxiously: "Mother, what is the mission?"

Sheng Yunrong put down the teacup and looked at her daughter with a burning gaze: "Within three months, you will go to Jiangnan to complete a trade mission. This is related to the future development of the Qin Mansion, and you must go all out."

Qin Huaiyu's expression instantly became firm. She straightened her back and said firmly, "My daughter will live up to her mother's expectations and complete the task!"

Sheng Yunrong looked at her daughter's determined eyes and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. She gently patted Qin Huaiyu's shoulder and said earnestly: "Huaiyu, this trip is dangerous, you must be careful. Remember, the glory of the Qin Mansion is your greatest support."

In the following days, Sheng Yunrong began to carefully teach Qin Huaiyu all kinds of knowledge and skills. From etiquette, poetry and songs, to horse riding and archery, she taught them one by one. The mother and daughter were in the garden of Qin's mansion, sometimes whispering, sometimes talking continuously.

One day, Sheng Yunrong took Qin Huaiyu to a corner of the garden, where there was an ancient plum tree. Sheng Yunrong pointed at the plum tree and said to Qin Huaiyu: "Huaiyu, look at this plum tree. It has experienced countless wind, frost, rain and snow, and it still stands proudly. This is just like our Qin Mansion. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must be tenacious and unyielding."

Qin Huaiyu looked at the plum tree seriously, with a determined light in her eyes: "Mother, I understand. The glory of the Qin Mansion is my responsibility. I will be as tenacious as this plum tree."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and patted her daughter's shoulder, her eyes full of pride and satisfaction.

Finally, the three months were up. Qin Huaiyu packed her bags and prepared to go to Jiangnan. Sheng Yunrong personally saw her off, her eyes full of concern and reluctance.

"Huai Yu, you must remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must stay calm and believe in your abilities. Mother is waiting for you to come back and is proud of you." Sheng Yunrong held her daughter's hand tightly, tears glistening in her eyes.

Qin Huaiyu looked at his mother with a smile and nodded gently: "Mother, I will return safely and bring you news of victory."

Sheng Yunrong let go, and Qin Huaiyu turned and left. She straightened her back, her eyes firm, like a plum tree standing proudly.

"Opportunity?" Qin Huaiyu's eyes flashed with confusion. She lowered her head slightly and bit her lips tightly, as if trying to digest her mother's words. Sheng Yunrong looked at her daughter's expression, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

Sheng Yunrong sighed softly, walked to the window, and looked out at the garden of the Qin Mansion, which was full of flowers and vitality. She turned around and looked at her daughter, her tone softened: "Huai Yu, do you know? In ancient times, a woman's life was mostly determined by her family and husband. If you can seize this opportunity, you can win a different future for yourself."

Qin Huaiyu raised his head, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Mother, I understand what you mean. But what exactly is this opportunity?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, walked to her daughter, and gently patted her shoulder: "The opportunity is right in front of you, but you haven't noticed it yet. The status of the Qin Mansion is becoming increasingly prominent, and we have many powerful people to interact with. Among them is a scholar named Li Mu. He is talented and has noble character. If you make friends with him, perhaps it can add a lot of color to your life."