Chapter 270 Sisters Reunited
When Madam Chang saw that Zhou Ruiyuan had agreed to let her take Du Wanchun as her goddaughter, she was so happy that she couldn't sleep for several days. She finally seized the opportunity to come to Changliu Village with Zhou Ruiyuan.
Before Madam Chang arrived, the Third Prince had informed Aunt Zhou and Du Wanchun about the matter.
Aunt Zhou said in surprise, "She actually recognized me all along?"
The Third Prince nodded. "Yes, but don't worry, I won't let her reveal your identity."
Aunt Zhou slowly sat down. "I'm not afraid that she will reveal my identity. I just didn't expect that after so many years, we would meet again in this way. I don't know if she still hates me."
The hatred she spoke of was about her marriage to Lord Chang, after which the two had a fight.
Madam Chang harbored resentment towards Granny Zhou, but she didn't say it outright, and Granny Zhou was unaware that Madam Chang harbored feelings for the Third Prince. Madam Chang then picked a random excuse to have a big argument with her, and subsequently married Lord Chang.
After that, the two never had any contact again.
Later, when she became empress, she was met with utmost respect and obeisance whenever they met again.
Their relationship of more than ten years ended just like that.
Aunt Zhou had always felt guilty towards her. Now that they met again, she was no longer the Empress, but the woman was the illustrious Lady Chang.
The Third Prince comforted her, saying, "Let bygones be bygones. There is also great news."
Aunt Zhou quickly asked, "What joyous occasion is it?"
The Third Prince looked at Du Wanchun and said slowly, "Madam Chang wants to adopt Wanchun as her goddaughter."
"Take me in as your goddaughter?" Du Wanchun asked, puzzled.
The Third Prince nodded and smiled, "Yes, Madam Chang gave birth to two sons in a row, and then her daughter died young, so she just happened to be missing a daughter."
He did not explicitly state that he would later enter the palace.
Aunt Zhou understood, and took Du Wanchun's hand, saying, "Wanchun, this is a good thing. With the status of Madam Chang's adopted daughter, you will have something to rely on if you want to expand our rouge shop and rice shop business in the future."
With the status of being Madam Chang's adopted daughter, it was naturally easier for her to get things done than for ordinary farm girls, and Aunt Zhou was right.
Du Wanchun also thought it was quite good, and said with a smile, "I just don't know if Madam Chang will look down on my adopted daughter."
Just then, a sound came from outside the courtyard; it was Zhou Ruiyuan and Madam Chang who had arrived.
Aunt Zhou led Du Wanchun to the door and welcomed them in.
This time, Madam Chang took the initiative to link arms with Aunt Zhou.
The two had been blaming each other for over a decade, but now that they've met again, they're much more at peace.
I've come to terms with many things.
Du Wanchun bowed to Madam Chang and said, "Greetings, Madam."
Madam Chang quickly smiled and said, "Wanchun, from now on you will be my daughter."
Du Wanchun then bowed to her again, saying, "Greetings, godmother."
Hearing this, Madam Chang was overjoyed and held Aunt Zhou's hand, saying, "Sister, you are so lucky to have such a good daughter-in-law."
Aunt Zhou nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, we were lucky. If it weren't for Wanchun, our family would probably have starved to death long ago."
Mrs. Chang felt a pang of sympathy upon hearing this.
Seeing that they had finally managed to be honest with each other, the Third Prince invited them inside to have a proper chat.
Du Wanchun didn't disturb them, but turned around and went to the kitchen to ask Granny Zhuang to make a couple more dishes.
Madam Chang followed Aunt Zhou into the house.
As Aunt Zhou poured her tea, she said, "Lord Chang, has he passed away?"
Madam Chang replied, "Yes, he finally passed away from his illness."
Aunt Zhou then asked, "What about his concubines?"
Madam Chang held the cup, looked at the water inside, and said with a wry smile, "I've sold them all."
Aunt Zhou was taken aback. "Then the Chang family doesn't blame you?"
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