The next morning, Gu Nian emerged from the shadow of heartbreak, having not even had a chance to fall in love, as if nothing had happened.
When others mention Yan Mo, Gu Nian is already able to discuss it normally.
Two days later, Madam Li arrived with some gifts.
Although she had met Empress Dowager Jiang once before, she was still somewhat uneasy this time.
On the surface, she said that it was okay not to find her relatives, as the Luo family treated her very well, but deep down she still hoped to know who her parents were.
Cai Xiaolian did not disturb them and let them chat in Empress Dowager Jiang's room.
Gu Xin ran over and asked in confusion, "Mom, Grandma Jiang brought Aunt Luo into the house, why aren't you going?"
Cai Xiaolian replied with a smile, "Your Grandma Jiang and Aunt Luo have something important to say. It's their private matter, so we need to be polite and discerning, understand?"
Gu Xin laughed shyly, "Hehe, does that mean I can't eavesdrop anymore?"
Cai Xiaolian: "...You little rascal, you need to get rid of this habit of eavesdropping."
Gu Xin scratched her head: "It's not like you and Dad didn't teach me before! Besides, you were both so slow back then, you didn't know I was eavesdropping, but now you're much smarter, you can tell at a glance. Sigh, the jade beads Xiaoyu gave me are really amazing!"
Cai Xiaolian twitched her lips. This silly girl: "Your dad said he'd teach you to play the piano. Go and ask Sisi to join you! Your sister and Huihui don't like it either, so your dad will have to be your and Sisi's teacher."
Gu Xin nodded: "Oh, okay. Mom, remember to ask Aunt Luo later if Brother Muyan is feeling better!"
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In Empress Dowager Jiang's room, the aunt and niece sat facing each other. Empress Dowager Jiang held a set of clothes for a little girl and a jade pendant, and large tears fell from her eyes.
The jade pendant is engraved with small characters, which is also the nickname of the pendant's owner, Yuan Yuan.
Seeing Empress Dowager Jiang's expression, Lady Li knew it was true, but she still took off her outer garment and showed Empress Dowager Jiang the birthmark on her waist.
"Yuanyuan! Yuanyuan! We've finally found you! Brother and sister-in-law have finally waited for you!" Empress Dowager Jiang held Lady Li's hand, her lips trembling.
"Aunt Jiang, don't get agitated, don't get agitated." Madam Li patted Empress Dowager Jiang's back and took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears.
"Child, you must call me Aunt. I am your aunt, your own, your dearest aunt. It's all my fault. If your parents hadn't protected us back then, you wouldn't have gotten lost. You could have lived a good life as a family, but because of me, you were forced to come to the capital. It's all my fault! It's all my fault! I'm so sorry, Yuan Yuan! I've made you suffer." Empress Dowager Jiang cried with deep emotion.
Madam Li said with some hesitation, "Jiang, Aunt, actually, I haven't suffered at all. My grandmother picked me up, and she told me from a young age that I wasn't a child of the Luo family. Everyone in the family knows this, and they've always treated me very well. I haven't suffered at all. I eat well and sleep soundly. Don't blame yourself."
Empress Dowager Jiang: "...But your aunt from the Luo family made you marry her son, ruining your life! You could have had a good man by your side."
Madam Li shook her head: "Aunt, you're wrong about that. Back then, I was actually foolish and was deceived by my second cousin. Although I didn't get a good match after marrying into the Li family, I got Mu Yan! Mu Yan's fate is a bit lacking, but that's only before he's eighteen! Aunt, let me tell you, my Mu Yan is wonderful. He's good at both literature and martial arts, and he's proficient in everything from etiquette and music to archery, horsemanship, calligraphy, and mathematics. Plus, he's handsome! My second cousin isn't a good match, but at least he's good-looking. Combined with my looks, you see how popular my Mu Yan is with girls."
Empress Dowager Jiang thought that this child was too optimistic. For a woman, getting married is a big deal, so how could she be so optimistic about such a marriage?
It seems the Luo family has truly raised this child very well; he hasn't suffered any injustice.
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