"Regarding this issue, I won't hide it from you, Lord Ye. Because I'm not sure what the final outcome of this trip will be, I haven't talked to Tianxuan about it before coming here or after arriving here."
I was afraid that if I spoke to him before I was sure, and then made a mistake, giving him hope only to be disappointed in the end, how upset the child would be.
I just told him before I left, so I need to give him some time to process it.
Don't worry, the reason I came all this way to investigate is because I genuinely want to help the child find his family and reunite him with his biological parents. Now that we have a definite result, I will absolutely not back out halfway and sneak away with him again.
"Sir, go back and comfort your wife. Tell her to wait patiently. Unless you change your mind and don't want to acknowledge this son anymore, nothing will change," Hong Xiaoduo promised.
"In addition, there is something else I need to tell you, Lord Ye. For the past two years, Tianxuan has been in charge of our meals, and he also enjoys studying cooking."
"After we bring him back to the manor, don't restrict him too much. Don't forbid him from going into the kitchen. Let him have a go at cooking occasionally." Hong Xiaoduo thought of something and gave another instruction.
Whether or not others will listen to her is beyond her control.
Tianxuan is someone else's biological son. Now that he's back with his biological parents, it's not appropriate for Hong Xiaoduo to interfere too much. Unless she knows that the parents are incompetent and treating the child badly, in which case Hong Xiaoduo might consider taking the child back with her.
The reason why they go to great lengths to find homes for their children is so that they can grow up happily with their parents and be cared for, rather than being sent into the clutches of wolves.
Even if the family is poor, it doesn't matter as long as they are good to the children.
Conversely, no matter how high the parents' official positions are or how wealthy they are, she will not agree to it if they treat the child badly or do not cherish the child.
Even if she can't always be by the child's side in the future, the child still has a mentor.
You don't need to stay by your child's side all the time, because they will grow up!
Oh? My son can cook now? No wonder I ask him when buying fish, and he's the one who buys groceries at the shop!
When Ye Ren'an heard that his son could cook, he did not feel sorry for the son of a dignified fourth-rank prefect who had been reduced to cooking, nor did he feel that it was a loss of face for him.
After seeing his son at such close range, he was certain that his son was doing well with her and that she was taking good care of him!
The robes she wore were probably new clothes made of good material, given to her temporarily so he could see them.
But his son's temperament was no different from that of the three sons he had personally raised and taught.
On the contrary, the son, who is said to be a good cook, is in even better spirits.
Her eyes were clear, and her demeanor was graceful and poised. Most importantly, if it weren't for what this young lady Hong said, there would be no trace of any connection between her son and the cook.
No, that's not right. He can check if the fish is fresh and also judge the texture of the rice noodles. He seems to be quite knowledgeable about these things.
Compared to the uncertainty of whether the child is still alive, and compared to knowing the hellish days he spent at a young age in the hands of that demon beast before he met this Miss Hong, what's so bad about the child being a cook?
Ye Jinquan, who was standing to the side, was somewhat displeased. How could they make the son of a fourth-rank prefect work as a cook, preparing three meals a day for a family of about ten people?
However, after thinking about it, I managed to hold back from saying those annoying things.
He had to admit that the boy was very lucky to have met this girl. Even if he didn't find his family, at least he would have a skill that would allow him to support himself.
“Alright, I’ve got it. I know what to do. There’s nothing shameful about liking to cook. Before he was lost, his mother would occasionally go to the kitchen and cook for him herself. So, Miss Hong, please rest assured.” Ye Ren’an assured her.
This young lady, Hong, is truly good to her son, always considering his needs.
I'll discuss with my wife how I should repay her when I get back.
Having said what needed to be said, Hong Xiaoduo stood up to take her leave, declining the offer to be driven back by the carriage. Instead, she strolled slowly back, wondering how Tianxuan was doing now.
Furthermore, now that it has been proven that the characters on the bamboo plaque are the child's surname, shouldn't we take this opportunity to tell the other children the truth as well, that Tianxuan has found her family, and that they also have their own families?
It seemed there was no need to keep it from them any longer. Tianxuan's reaction today made her realize that continuing to do so was pointless.
Even if you don't tell them directly, they'll still overthink and speculate behind your back. Is it really necessary to find each family member and then go through the trouble of comforting and counseling them individually?
Rather than doing that, it would be better to just tell them the whole story now and let them digest it slowly!
After making this decision, Hong Xiaoduo felt a sense of clarity and the oppressive feeling that had been weighing on her heart instantly dissipated.
After entering the courtyard, they didn't see Tianxuan. They looked at Quan Jinghuai, who pointed towards the guest rooms.
Looking at the other children, apart from Xiao Yaoguang, their expressions told her that the older ones must have guessed something.
Hong Xiaoduo sighed, waved to them, and once they were all close, she asked them to sit down.
After organizing her thoughts, Hong Xiaoduo began, "I came to Jiaozhou City this time to help Tianxuan find her family. Where should I begin?"
Do you remember the bamboo plaques you used to wear around your necks?
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