She wore a pink dress, and her every move exuded the air of a noble princess.
In contrast, Jiang Tian simply did her makeup and dressed plainly.
In this comparison, it's as if Cinderella and the princess are standing together.
"Jiang Tian, you're here." Cui Chuwei forced a smile and greeted her.
Actually, she was full of doubts and wanted to ask her brother, Cui Linye, what he was planning.
Why pretend to be friends with Jiang Tian? What is so special about Jiang Tian that makes her brother look at her differently?
But when the words reached her lips, she lost her courage.
Jiang Tian responded with a bright smile.
"Alright, let's go see Mother."
Cui Linye didn't give Cui Chuwei much time to perform, and then urged Jiang Tian to go visit her mother together.
The purpose is to visit, so there's really no need to delay.
Jiang Tian followed closely behind Cui Linye without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing how familiar and skilled she was, Cui Chuwei felt increasingly resentful and bitter.
Cui Chuwei's doubts were as tangled as a knot in her heart.
From the moment she moved into the castle, she felt as if she were in a dream world. Who else could transform into a princess but her?
All of this happened so suddenly that she was at a loss for what to do.
However, there were more surprises than anything else.
The overwhelming surprise washed over her, causing her to overlook some of the details.
So, how exactly did Jiang Tian and Cui Linye meet?
Why is she so at ease in a place she shouldn't be in?
Cui Chuwei had many questions in her mind, but no one could answer them for her.
She heard her brother's words, forced a smile, and temporarily put these worries behind her.
After all, visiting her mother was her inescapable duty.
However, Cui Linye's next words changed her in an instant.
"You don't need to go. Jiang Tian and I will go. You can go back to sleep, or play games or do some shopping."
Cui Chuwei was stunned for a moment.
If she remembered correctly, she was the true eldest daughter of the Cui family, the real princess.
Who is Jiang Tian?
He sent himself to see his biological mother, while sending a commoner instead. What exactly is he up to?
"Brother, I also want to see Mom." Cui Chuwei still wanted to try.
She could sense that her mother always seemed indifferent towards her, without much joy.
It's absurd that someone who is clearly your own biological mother won't allow you to call her "Mom" to her face and can only address her as "Madam."
But this was the only thing Cui Chuwei could do.
Outside, everyone knows she is her biological daughter, but at home, she can't even have this much intimacy.
Sometimes, Cui Chuwei would feel a surge of indescribable resentment.
She longed for an ordinary yet warm family, but when she thought about the unparalleled wealth she now possessed—a wealth that many people could never attain in their entire lives—she stopped worrying about it.
After trying her best, Cui Chuwei had no choice but to stop when she saw Cui Linye's cold gaze.
She forced a smile and said, "I was just confused. I won't bother Mom. You two go ahead."
Cui Linye nodded to her, then led Jiang Tian toward the elevator.
In the elevator, Jiang Tian remained silent, but Cui Linye spoke up, which was unusual for him: "So, seeing your old residence doesn't give you any thoughts? Aren't you quite regretful that you couldn't stay?"
Jiang Tian shook her head, her expression calm, but with a hint of emotion in her eyes: "I thought I wouldn't be able to survive if I left here... I was really scared back then. But I never expected things to turn out this way, and I would come back here one day. Time flies so fast, we've all grown up, and we've both survived."
The smile on Cui Linye's face gradually disappeared.
He stopped talking, glanced at Jiang Tian, and waited for the elevator to reach the appropriate floor.
The elevator doors opened, and the two remained silent as they walked straight to Mrs. Cui's room.
The maid's gaze was somewhat complicated when she saw the young master.
Cui Linye said to the servant, "Tell my mother that I brought Jiang Tian to see her."
Although he was Madam Cui's biological son, he had to announce his arrival to his biological mother every time he saw her.
The maid nodded and went inside to report.
A moment later, she came out, bowed her head and said to Cui Linye, "Madam said to let Jiang Tian in, so you can go and attend to your own business."
Cui Linye glanced at the servant, who kept her head down and didn't dare to say a word.
She was just a servant messenger; how could she possibly change her master's decision?
The lady didn't want to see the young master, and there was nothing they could do.
Cui Linye then turned to look at Jiang Tian.
Jiang Tian said, "Don't worry, I will have a good talk with Madam. Just like you said, she has a special meaning to me, and I will do my best to comfort her."
In the end, Cui Linye didn't say anything more and turned to leave.
Jiang Tian then entered the room, led by a maid.
This is the residence of the most aristocratic of all, so it is naturally incredibly luxurious, and the buildings are so well-preserved that they show no signs of age.
Mrs. Cui is actually very beautiful.
Even though her son is already a grown man, she still looks like a young woman in her twenties.
She sat there quietly, her back view seemingly conveying endless sorrow.
"Madam, I've come to see you, and I've brought your favorite zongzi candy," Jiang Tian said respectfully.
Upon hearing her words, Madam Cui finally turned around slowly, looked at Jiang Tian, and paused for a moment before revealing a smile: "I didn't expect you to actually come to see me. I thought you were just being perfunctory last time..."
“It was the young master who came to my workplace to find me and told me about your condition, which is why I came here. He's the one who brought me in,” Jiang Tian explained.
Despite all that her son had done for her, Madam Cui showed little emotion.
She simply looked at Jiang Tian with gentle eyes: "I didn't dare to say much to you at the banquet last time. Actually, I'm really happy to see you grow up smoothly, and I'm also very gratified. Our family has let you down, and I apologize to you."
Jiang Tian shook her head: "That's my fate, I won't hold a grudge against anyone. Madam, you're at the pinnacle of your life now, why make things so difficult for yourself? Life is only a few tens of thousands of days long. If you live a pessimistic life all the time, what's the point of living? Wouldn't that be a huge loss for you? Look, everyone else is living so happily. Being too obsessed isn't a good thing."
Jiang Tian's words of comfort did not seem to move Madam Cui.
Madam Cui smiled slowly and said, "I understand what you're saying, but life isn't just about wealth and glory. Some people live like they're in prison. For them, it's better to find a place to spend the rest of their lives—at least they won't be trapped in a room all the time, watching the same unchanging scenery outside."
As she spoke, Madam Cui seemed lost in memories, and it was unclear to whom she was confiding.
Jiang Tian was sensible and didn't respond, but simply stayed quietly by her side.
Madam Cui did not make things difficult for Jiang Tian.
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