Chen Xiao sighed softly, his sigh filled with感慨 and amazement at the wondrous fate in this world.
Chu Yanxi slightly raised her head and looked at the palace dome, which was like a huge mirror, reflecting the complex emotions in her eyes.
She seemed to be lamenting the capriciousness and kindness of fate, which had caused this family so much suffering, yet had unexpectedly granted them the chance to reunite, making one marvel at the wonder and unpredictability of fate.
At this moment, Qi Qing's fingers trembled slightly, like leaves swaying in a gentle breeze, as she softly stroked Feng Li's hair, murmuring to herself, "So alike, so very alike..."
The voice was soft and husky, as if it came from the distant past, carrying endless longing and deep affection.
Looking into Qi Qing's eyes, which were full of vicissitudes yet also brimming with deep affection, Feng Li felt as if he were seeing a warm harbor. The missing piece of family affection in his heart seemed to be filled at this moment, and a warm current slowly flowed through his heart.
She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to call out "Grandfather," but her throat felt dry, as if it were blocked by a wad of cotton, and she couldn't make a sound.
Qi Yanshang stood beside Feng Li, his eyes gentle yet firm. He gently held her hand, and the hands he held seemed to convey an invisible strength, giving her silent comfort.
Qi Qing stared intently at Feng Li, as if afraid she would disappear again, and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Child, where is your mother now? I have been searching for her for so many years, and even if there is only a sliver of hope, I want to know where she is."
His voice carried a mixture of cautious anticipation and fear—anticipation of a miracle, yet also fear of hearing the answer he least wanted to hear.
Feng Li's eyes instantly reddened, filled with sorrow. She pursed her lips, lowered her head slightly, and remained silent for a moment.
He then slowly turned his gaze to Qi Ruyan, his eyes filled with a hint of pleading and confusion.
Qi Ruyan's expression instantly dimmed.
She took a deep breath, her breath trembling slightly, as if trying to calm the turbulent emotions within her. After a while, she said softly, "General Qi, Ah Qi... passed away many years ago."
Qi Qing's body seemed to be struck by lightning, suddenly stiffening. His expression froze instantly, his eyes filled with shock and grief, a grief that was like a sharp dagger piercing straight into his heart.
His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out, as if an invisible force was choking him.
After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes, tears streaming down the wrinkles on his face. Each tear seemed to tell of the endless pain and regret deep in his heart, each tear like a deep wound that could never heal.
Seeing this, Feng Li could no longer suppress the overwhelming sorrow in his heart and tears streamed down his face: "Grandfather, I have never met my mother, I miss her so much..."
Seeing this, Qi Ruyan stepped forward and hugged Feng Li tightly, building a solid fortress for her with her embrace, giving her a touch of warmth and comfort.
Qi Yanshang gently stroked Feng Li's hair, his eyes full of concern.
Qi Qing wiped away his tears and whispered to Feng Li, "Child, you've suffered so much. It's all my fault for not finding you and your mother..."
The voice seemed to be a lament from the depths of the soul, filled with endless self-blame and guilt.
The people around were also affected by the sad atmosphere, especially Yu Huaxiao, whose eyes immediately reddened and she sighed softly.
She was the one who knew best that her old friend had been worried about this matter for many years, and now her wish has finally been fulfilled.
Yu Huaxiao looked solemn and gently patted Qi Qing's shoulder, but she didn't know how to comfort her old friend who had just found her granddaughter but had lost her daughter. That gentle pat seemed to carry all her helplessness and concern.
After a long while, Qi Qing forced back his grief and said, "Child, don't be afraid. Your maternal grandfather will take good care of you from now on. Your mother is gone, but your maternal grandfather will give you all his love."
Feng Li nodded vigorously, his eyes filled with dependence and trust in Qi Qing.
At this moment, Qi Qing raised his tear-streaked face and looked at Qi Ruyan, asking in a slightly hoarse voice, "Miss, since you know A-Qi, could you tell me about her life over the years? As her father, I owe her so much..."
The voice sounded as if it had been sanded, carrying a hint of weariness and sorrow that was barely perceptible.
Qi Ruyan raised her head slightly, her gaze somewhat vacant as she looked into the distance, and slowly said, "General, I met A-Qi at the orphanage. Those days were filled with both bitterness and sweetness. A-Qi was an extremely wonderful woman, kind, strong, and optimistic. Even in difficult circumstances, she never lost hope for life."
Her lips curved slightly upward, as if illuminated by a ray of sunlight, as if recalling some warm past, but there was also a hint of bitterness in that smile, as if shrouded in a faint shadow.
"When I was thirteen, I was captured and taken to the Kite Squad, a place extremely dangerous, but A-Qi disregarded the danger and tried to find me. Later, I heard that A-Qi was extremely anxious at the time, inquiring everywhere about my whereabouts, and was punished by those people... Later, I was trapped in the Qi Mansion, and since then, I have lost contact with her. I tried everything I could, but I could never find out what happened to her at the orphanage..."
Qi Ruyan's voice gradually lowered, her eyes filled with regret and self-blame.
"Later, after I finally left the Qi family, Feng Li's adoptive mother found me. She told me that A Qi was no longer alive, leaving behind only an infant in swaddling clothes."
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