Mao Yuan helped Qiao Zhen up and comforted her, saying, "Justice resides in the hearts of the people. Don't catch a cold, Sister-in-law Pan."
Qiao Zhen cried uncontrollably, indignantly saying, "Human hearts are the most useless thing! She's the wife of a first-rank general. If I want someone to help me snatch my child back from her, it would have to be that one in the palace." Her voice trailed off, "How could I possibly win against her..."
Emperor Maoyuan felt deeply distressed. He was a wise ruler, after all, and it was undeniable that he felt powerless when he heard his people insisting on power rather than justice. "Sister-in-law Pan, let me take you to get something to eat."
Qiao Zhen looked up at Emperor Maoyuan and said, "Brother Mao, could you please help me buy some writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones? My reputation is ruined now, and I've offended Madam Ge. No one dares to sell me anything, so I'll have to ask you to make the trip for me."
"Alright." Emperor Maoyuan helped Qiao Zhen up, then helped her lead the little pony, and took her to a wonton stall for a meal.
Qiao Zhen cried as she ate, saying, "My son is already two months old, and he hasn't even seen me yet. What will I do when he gets older and doesn't recognize me as his mother? How could Mrs. Ge be so heartless!"
In fact, Madam Ge had already done everything she could. Originally, Qiao Zhen was having a difficult childbirth and only one of the two children could be saved. However, Madam Ge provided money, medicine, and people to take care of Qiao Zhen and saved her life. The most outrageous thing Madam Ge did was not to let Qiao Zhen see the child.
Madam Ge also harbored resentment towards Qiao Zhen. When Qiao Zhen insisted on saving the mother over the child, the last bit of pity Madam Ge had for Qiao Zhen vanished.
Qiao Zhen was selfish because of the mission, and Madam Ge was selfish because of the pain of losing her son.
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