Xiao Hechuan knew what she meant by asking that question. Even if he didn't care about the gossip from strangers, his wife might feel unhappy and worry about him if she heard it.
The man shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. "They're telling the truth, and I'm not upset at all."
"Besides, those things are none of my concern now."
From the moment he left the Xiao family, Xiao Hechuan had a clear vision of the future.
The opinions of others are no longer a concern for him.
Liu Yin carefully observed his expression and found that he did not seem unhappy, so she felt relieved.
The competition among the major families had long since ended.
The Xiao family has not made much progress, but it has not fallen behind either, remaining in an in-between position.
Among the five great families of Xuanwu Continent, the Xiao family ranks third, a position it has held ever since Xiao Yuncheng took over the family.
The competition among aristocratic families puts even greater emphasis on the abilities of young people, and Xiao Yuncheng had originally thought that his son would be able to participate this time.
They paid more attention to Xiao Hechuan's cultivation on weekdays, and the rest of the clan cultivated together.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Hechuan's summoning failed this time, and the previous Xiao An was also useless, so he turned to other members of the clan.
The result was as expected; he didn't perform particularly well in the competition, but he still managed to stay in the middle.
This outcome made Xiao Yuncheng unhappy, but he could do nothing about it.
After many days, he finally remembered his son. How could he not have come back for so long?
What exactly is holding him back, or is he simply unwilling to come back?
Xiao Yuncheng frowned slightly, his mind unclear, not quite understanding what his son was thinking.
"Send someone to check with the madam. If she's there, tell her to come back," Xiao Yuncheng finally relented and instructed his attendant.
If his son wanted to leave, the only thing he could think of was that his son would go to his mother's.
Come to think of it, it's been a long time since they last saw each other.
He Chuan is indeed very much like his mother, even his departing figure is so resolute. Xiao Yuncheng is a little worried that he will be as stubborn as his mother.
"Yes," the attendant replied in a low voice.
The atmosphere in the Xiao family has been a bit strange lately, and even he, who is not usually very perceptive, has noticed it.
The head of the family has been in a bad mood lately, which suggests he's worried about the young master.
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Xiao Hechuan's mother came from the Qiu family, a reclusive family on the Xuanwu Continent, but they would not stop family members from falling in love with outsiders.
After Qiu Yun got married, she returned alone a few years later, and no one here asked about her past.
All I know is that she has been depressed ever since she came back, and she often needs to take medicine. The neighborhood around her home is almost filled with the bitter smell of medicine.
It was only shortly before her death that they learned she had a son, and she asked them to send a letter to him.
The clan elders, who had taken charge of the matter, showed no surprise when they learned that two outsiders had come looking for someone.
He would be surprised if no one came looking for Qiu Yun.
"Are you looking for Qiuyun?" the elderly man asked slowly, leaning on his cane.
He first scrutinized Xiao Hechuan's face with a serious look in his eyes, and could vaguely find similarities between him and Qiu Yun.
His gaze then fell on Liuyin beside him, quickly sweeping over their clasped hands and Liuyin's slightly protruding belly.
“Yes, she is my mother. Do you know where she lives?” Xiao Hechuan nodded in response, glancing sideways at Liuyin.
"She's dead. She died a few years ago."
"How is that possible? She was still sending me letters before..."
Xiao Hechuan abruptly stopped speaking; the words he was about to say suddenly wouldn't come out.
"I've always been the one sending you letters. Before Qiuyun died, she asked me not to tell you this news."
She also said that if you want to stay here, you can live in her old place.
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