comfortable.
Xu Jiang chewed on these two words over and over again, feeling a dull pain in his heart.
Is the freedom gained in this way real freedom?
"Then she..." Xu Jiang had many words stuck in her throat, but in the end she could only squeeze out one sentence, "How is she now?"
"If happiness is well-being, then these past few years since her illness have been good." Wan Sheng's empty sleeves were blown by the wind from nowhere, revealing a fragment of joy. "When she was lucid, she recognized me and the children and taught them to read and write. When she was confused, she only remembered the happy days with your master."
Xu Jiang asked, "If it's really that good, then why did you invite famous doctors to treat her?"
Wansheng looked at her with eyes so heavy and painful that it was hard to breathe.
After a long while, he changed the subject and asked, "I wonder if Madam Xu can fulfill my request?"
"Sure." Xu Jiang slowly exhaled, "I wonder when Master Wan can arrange for us to meet?"
In this situation, what does it matter whether we recognize each other or not?
She just wanted to see her, to see if she was doing well, and to know what she looked like.
Wan Sheng looked at her eyebrows and eyes, which were similar to Xizhi's, and her equally tenacious expression, and couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted. He looked up at the inn and said to her, "You are guests from afar. Since you are here to visit relatives, it would be inappropriate for you to stay in the inn. Why don't you come with me to the Wan family first and settle down there? When the time is right, I will arrange for you to meet again."
Xu Jiang was hesitating whether to accept the offer, but Shan Bo stepped forward and politely declined on her behalf, "Thank you, Master Wan, for your kindness."
Shan Bo showed a sad face, "I heard that Madam Wan passed away. Your house has just finished the funeral. I am afraid it is inappropriate and against the rules for us to ask for the night."
Hearing him say this, Xu Jiang also nodded.
Wan Sheng wanted to persuade her, but he saw Shan Bo bowed and said, "Today, I have found a place to stay at the official post station. Tomorrow, the young lady will move to the post station temporarily. I will not trouble Master Wan anymore."
Official post. Wan Sheng was secretly shocked.
Usually only officials and their families can stay in official inns. Judging from the unusual way the old housekeeper behaves and the extraordinary looks of the maids who follow him, they all seem to be from official families.
Wan Sheng's attitude towards them grew cautious, and seeing that Xu Jiang hadn't agreed to his proposal, he didn't want to force it. "Since you all have your own destinations, I won't force you." He looked at Xu Jiang and said, "Fortunately, the Wan family isn't far from the post station. Once I've made all the arrangements, I'll send someone to the post station to invite you."
Xu Jiang stood up and bowed to him, "Thank you very much."
Wan Sheng smiled gently, then stood up and said, "Forgive me for being so intrusive tonight. It's late, so I won't disturb you all any more."
Xu Jiang stood up to see him off.
Wan Sheng apologized to her, "I apologize for any offense I caused you."
Xu Jiang forced a smile and said, "Take care."
Wansheng sighed slightly and then said goodbye.
Shan Bo sent the master and servant out of the inn and waited until they were far away before returning to the lobby.
Xu Jiang's body swayed, and Liu Mei quickly supported her and asked softly, "Are you okay?"
Shan Bo saw this and quickly stepped forward, asking worriedly, "What's wrong?"
"I'm fine." Xu Jiang waved his hands and said hoarsely, "It's just that I feel a little choked up after hearing all this. I'll be fine after a while."
Seeing the shopkeeper and the waiter return to the hall, Shan Bo said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's go back to the guest room first."
"Okay." Liu Mei took Xu Jiang's arm and went upstairs with her.
Shan Bo went to the counter and told the shopkeeper to send some hot tea to the guest rooms.
The shopkeeper knew that these people were distinguished guests of the Wan family and did not dare to neglect them, so he responded attentively and then asked the waiter to bring two pots of fine tea and snacks to the rooms of several people.
The hot steam from the tea made Xu Jiang's face look more rosy and his expression became calmer.
Xu Jiang asked Shan Bo, "Shan Bo, did you really go to the post station to register?"
"I happened to pass by when I was delivering a visiting card to the Wan family. I thought I was closer and I happened to have the paperwork with me, so I took care of the matter."
"That's fine."
"You want to go to Wan's?"
"I want to go, but as you said, it's inappropriate." Xu Jiang stared at the teacup, her turbulent emotions calming down as the ripples on the water subsided. "Besides, Master Wan's words clearly show that he doesn't welcome me. If we follow him, wouldn't it be shameless?"
Liu Mei finally couldn't help but vent her anger. "What's the big deal about a few bucks? You're so rude." She grabbed Xu Jiang's hand and said angrily, "Why did you agree to him? We're blood relatives, and you've traveled thousands of miles to meet us. How could you not let us recognize each other?"
"After so many years of not knowing, recognizing, and seeing each other, it's only natural that she wouldn't recognize me. Furthermore, I'm not a legitimate child, and I have no status or status. If I rashly recognize her, it would damage the reputation of her and the Wan family. It's only natural that Master Wan would have concerns."
Xu Jiang's eyes welled up with tears as she choked out a sob, "Besides, she's ill now and has forgotten all about her painful past. Why bother reminding her of it and disturbing her present peace and tranquility?"
Hearing Xu Twelve say how hard it was when she gave birth to me, I guess she doesn't remember having a daughter like her.
Okay, okay.
Liu Mei turned her face away, wiped away her tears, and held her in her arms.
Shan Bo sighed, then said, "Now whether we can see each other or not depends on his words, so we have no choice but to agree."
He had just revealed his identity on purpose in order to put pressure on Wan Sheng so that he would not dare to disrespect Xu Jiang and would take the matter seriously.
"Let's wait patiently for news." Xu Jiang said to Shan Bo with red eyes, "You didn't get enough rest on the boat, and you've been working hard for me all day. Go back to your room and rest. We have to go to the post station early tomorrow morning."
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