"By the way, Yue Xing'a is already ten years old. I heard from him that the teacher is planning to take him on a study tour. Mother, are you willing to let him go so far away at such a young age?"
"Why not? Yue Xing'er has grown up, and I don't want him to say that I'm keeping him under control. A man should have ambitions, and it would be good for him to go out and see more."
"Oh! I knew it, mother is eager for me to leave the house as soon as possible so that you can live happily and carefree. I thought you really cared about me, but it was all in vain."
Yue Xing'a's slightly resentful voice came from outside the door, and Mu Sili couldn't help rolling her eyes.
He didn't know what went wrong, but since Yue Xing'a turned eight, he had been worried all day, apart from going to school, about his mother running away.
So whenever he was free, he would come to the main courtyard and keep a close eye on Mu Sili, staring at her so hard that she almost couldn't help but beat him up.
"Look at what you're saying. How could I possibly be thinking about living a carefree life? Isn't this because I'm afraid you'll feel like I'm restricting your freedom?
Since you think that Mother doesn’t think so, why don’t you just not go on this study tour? Mother will send someone to tell the teacher, and say…”
"Don't! Mother, you know that your son is looking forward to this study tour, how can you treat him like this?
This study tour is expected to last five years. After five years, he will take the imperial examination. By then, he will definitely win first place and bring honor to you."
"Okay, then I'll be waiting. There have been many who have become number one scholars at the age of fifteen throughout history. I'm very envious of them.
"Yue Xing, if you really pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar, I will allow you to make your own decisions and I will never interfere."
"Then let's not do that. Mother is wise, but I still hope you can intervene a little. After all, I'm still young and I can't do without your help.
My elder sister is engaged and will be getting married soon, but my younger brother will leave with his teacher in three days, so I am afraid he may not be able to come back in time to attend his sister's wedding.
Here, this is something my younger brother prepared half a year ago. It is a gift from my younger brother to my older sister. Even though he is still young, my younger brother can see how much Prince Bao loves his older sister.
When you enter Prince Bao's mansion in the future, you can do whatever you want. I will support you and build a high wall for you."
Zhu Yan was very touched. She had a very good relationship with Yue Xing'a. Although she felt sorry that he might not be able to attend her wedding, his words moved her deeply.
"It doesn't matter if you can't make it. The feelings between you and me can't be expressed in a few words. As long as you and mother are doing well, I will be satisfied."
The brother and sister came together to talk, which made Mu Sili look confused. Why did they fire her, their mother, and talk in private?
Three days later, Mu Sili and Zhu Yan sent Yue Xing'a away together. Yue Xing'a learned a lot during his study tour, which made him more determined in his heart.
Half a year later, Zhuyan and Hongli got married, and Longkodo, as her biological father, still attended her wedding.
"Zhu Yan, when you go to Prince Bao's mansion, you must live a good life with the prince and regard him as your god. Don't be like your mother. If you make the prince unhappy, even your father won't be able to help you."
Zhu Yan looked coldly at Longkodo who came to talk to her. She had been disappointed with this father as early as five years ago.
If it weren't for a good reputation, she really wanted her mother to divorce her father.
"Father is joking. The prince is very good to his daughter and knows what kind of person our mother is. He even said frankly that he hopes his daughter will become someone like her.
Therefore, Ama's worries are unnecessary. Instead of talking nonsense with your daughter here, you should think about how your mother will deal with you after your daughter gets married.
After all, Yue Xing'a is not around, and my daughter is getting married, and there's no one in the family who can stop my mother."
Only then did Longkodo realize that the only reason he hadn't been beaten over the years was because his children were there, and Mu Sili ignored him in order to create a good reputation for herself.
Now Yue Xing'a is away studying and has no idea when he will return, Zhu Yan is getting married, and without his children to stop Mu Sili in the house, he will definitely be beaten!
No, Tong Mansion is not safe anymore. He will not return to live in Tong Mansion until Yue Xing'a comes back.
Ever since he discovered that he was inhumane, Longkodo was afraid of being found out, so he used the excuse that Mu Sili was jealous and would not let him touch his concubines to block out the rumors from the outside world.
If you don't run now, when will you run?
The wedding procession arrived. Zhu Yan felt a little regretful that Yue Xing'a couldn't make it, so she had to go out by herself.
"Wait, my sister is getting married, and I have to carry her to the bridal sedan chair. How can I let her go to the bridal sedan chair alone?"
Yue Xing'a rushed back, and Zhu Yan was very happy. She was very satisfied to have a brother to see her off to get married.
"Yue Xing."
"Sister, there's no need to say more. I just came back to see you off. Today, you're going to Prince Bao's mansion. I'm sure you'll be able to live happily with the prince and grow old together."
"Sister, I will lend you my blessing. I'm sure your wish will come true."
Longkodo originally wanted to send Zhuyan to the bridal sedan by himself, but Yue Xing'a came back in a hurry. He looked at Mu Sili who didn't notice him and prepared to run away.
"Longkodo, where are you going?"
"I'm going to drink with the guests."
Longkodo said this in a timid manner, and then went to drink with the guests obediently.
"Mother, the master is waiting for me. I'm leaving first."
"Okay, if you encounter any interesting things on the road, write them down in a letter to tell Mother. Mother has never been far away from home, and she enjoys reading about the things you tell her."
"Yes, son, I understand."
Yue Xing'a left, Zhu Yan got married, and Mu Sili was bored again.
"Qiaohui, I'm bored. How about going to Chunxi Pavilion and giving Longkodo a good beating? What do you think?"
"Madam, your decision is correct. The whip slave is ready. When will Madam go?"
"Right now."
In this way, Longkodo went through more than four years of hard times. Just when he was about to collapse, Yue Xing'a came back.
"It's just in time for this year's imperial examination. You're still young, so don't put too much pressure on yourself. Even if you're not the top scorer, your mother will be proud."
"Mother, you look down on me, right? If I hadn't been the top scholar, I wouldn't be ashamed to say I've been away studying for five years.
Why does Ama look so depressed? Is it because Aunt Li is gone that Ama is sad and depressed?
Li Si'er endured for five years, but was accidentally seen by Yuzhu, who frightened her so much that she became seriously ill. In a fit of rage, Madam Tong killed her.
"Father, no, Yue Xing'a, stop talking nonsense. Someone as cruel as Li is no longer Father's concubine. Don't mention her in the future. It's unlucky."
Longkodo finally understood that the reason why Mu Sili was so unhappy with him was all because of Li Si'er. Now that Li Si'er was gone, he felt a lot more relieved.
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