His words were filled with helplessness and deep sympathy.
Beiyou is different from Daliang. Men there can have several wives and many concubines.
Such customs have made the fate of many women extremely difficult and filled their lives with uncertainty and pain.
Wen Zhu couldn't help but sigh after hearing this, and she secretly wondered why there was such injustice in this world.
Although Princess Changping was frail, she left her hometown with a heavy responsibility and married a man of a foreign race. It would probably be difficult for her to return to her hometown in this lifetime, and she would rarely have the chance to see her relatives again.
Her fate is truly heartbreaking.
What is even more unacceptable is that such a woman is regarded as a disgrace by her own country, and people are even unwilling to mention her existence in public.
Princess Changping seemed to have become a symbol of Daliang's decline, symbolizing the end of an era.
In the hearts of the people, no one will remember her contributions, and even her country is embarrassed to mention her name.
Such a life really makes people feel sad, pity and regret.
If anyone else were in the same situation, they would probably find it difficult to accept.
"Why did the Emperor choose my cousin, his only daughter?"
Wen Zhu asked with some confusion.
She believes that although every child is a unique and precious treasure, in families with many daughters, parents can at least rely on their other children for comfort and support in life.
But my cousin is an only child, and it is too cruel for her to be pushed to the front line at such an important moment.
"The palace has already decided on the candidate. When the Prince's Mansion learned the news, my cousin had already been arranged to live in the palace. Now she can only rely on the palace maids to take care of her daily life. Even the Prince and Princess, who are her parents, find it difficult to see her."
When Aunt Mei said this, she couldn't help but sigh.
In an era when imperial power is supreme, the emperor naturally would not care about the feelings and sufferings of ordinary people.
What Aunt Mei said was indeed right, reality is so cruel and merciless.
"I have something to take care of here, so I have to leave first. You should have some rest."
After saying this, Aunt Mei looked at the sunlight outside the window, took out a handkerchief from her body, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and then hurried out.
She left in a hurry, obviously having many urgent things to do.
After barely holding on for such a long time, Wen Zhu felt a headache and didn't want to think about these complicated problems anymore.
So I simply stopped thinking about it, lay down on the bed, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
In the evening, when Fu Yu returned to the mansion, he brought Yu Mubai back home with him.
"My cousin is a very good investigator. He has already gone to Jingzhao Prefecture to review the files and would like to ask you for advice on some of the doubts he has found."
Fu Yu explained to Wen Zhu.
The trust revealed in the tone made Wen Zhu feel a little warm.
Hearing this, Wen Zhu quickly stood up, tidied her clothes a little, and then walked towards the main hall. She felt a little nervous and curious, after all, she didn't know what she would face.
But she understood that this conversation might bring out some long-hidden truths.
Fu Yu took the opportunity to find some good wine and left, as if to give himself some space to digest the upcoming information.
However, he did not forget to leave Wen Zhu with the final comfort - Su Yue was arranged to guard the door, as if silently telling her: It is safe here, everything will be fine.
Entering the hall, "Let's start from the beginning," Yu Mubai said seriously. His direct approach to the subject seemed very professional. "Do you know about your mother's upbringing?"
"As far as I know, my mother is from Changshan. She followed my grandparents to escape famine and moved to many places to work to make a living. Life was very difficult back then."
Recalling the difficult years, even though many years have passed, Wen Zhu can still feel the bitterness of wandering.
"After that, my grandparents passed away. That's when she met my dad and married him."
When he said this, a hint of imperceptible tenderness flashed in Wen Zhu's eyes.
"Do you know where they met?"
There might be some clues behind this question, Yu Mubai stared into Wen Zhu's eyes and asked.
"It was probably in a small town in Wencheng County. My father worked in a restaurant at the time."
Thinking back to that time, although the conditions were difficult, it should be a part of the beautiful memories between the two of them.
Wen Zhu replied.
In the following time, Yu Mubai asked many detailed questions about his mother's youth, family relationships, etc. Each question was purposeful but also gentle.
"I tried my best to recall and tell everything I knew."
So Wen Zhu told his cousin everything he remembered clearly about his mother during his childhood, hoping to help his cousin solve the problem in the case.
"My mother knew some characters and tried to teach me how to write. I was very young and restless at the time, so I often couldn't help but sneak out to play in the middle of learning."
When talking about this past event, a long-lost smile appeared on Wen Zhu's face. It was a carefree and happy time!
"She can read? That's unexpected."
After hearing this, Yu Mubai clearly showed some surprise.
"It is said that during his wanderings he met a kind old master and learned some basic knowledge and skills from him."
Wen Zhu added his explanation, his words filled with gratitude towards his mentor whom he had never met.
Then the room fell into a brief silence.
Just as the air was about to freeze, "Does your mother have any close friends or acquaintances with other people?"
Yu Mubai broke the silence again.
These words were like a cold and sharp knife that pierced the softest part of Wen Zhu's heart.
However, even so, she still forced herself to remain calm and answered the other party: "My parents have a good relationship. My mother would never do anything immoral to develop a relationship with another person of the opposite sex beyond the boundaries of friendship."
Although Yu Mubai was not completely satisfied with the answer to this question, from a professional perspective, he did not ask too many questions. Instead, he nodded thoughtfully and wrote down the important information he had just obtained.
"What made your family decide to move to the capital and settle down?"
The last question is so direct and unavoidable that it involves a causal chain between many complex factors.
"Because they thought there were better medical resources here. At first, my mother was worried about the high prices and didn't want to move here, but later, in order to find me, who might have been sold to the capital, our family decided to move here, hoping to find some clues."
Wen Zhu spoke slowly, revealing a hint of helplessness in his words.
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