On her way home, Lin Xihe saw a magnificent mansion ahead, surrounded by a huge crowd.
Her love of joining in the fun kicked in immediately, and adhering to the principle of always being there for excitement, she and Ling Shuang squeezed their way into the crowd with great effort.
After squeezing to the front, I saw a woman dressed in plain clothes kneeling in front of the mansion. In front of her, several servants and maids stood hesitantly, looking unsure of what to do.
At this moment, the woman parted her lips slightly and said softly, "Your daughter, Sun Ningxiang, has returned to pray for your parents' well-being."
"Young lady, please get up. Master has not yet returned from court," one of the servants advised.
Lin Xihe secretly pondered to herself that this woman was actually Sun Ningxiang. She had already been back in the capital for several days, yet Sun Ningxiang was only now arriving late.
“My master once said that only when parents personally help their children into the mansion can the good fortune of late autumn be brought into the home.” Sun Ningxiang raised her voice slightly, and her clear voice carried through the air, making it clear to everyone watching nearby.
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "I've long heard that Miss Sun has been connected with Buddhism since childhood, and went to the temple to pray for the well-being of her family. Look, she's just returned."
Lin Xihe glanced over and saw that the person's expression was slightly deliberate. She immediately understood that this must be a plant, otherwise he would not have raised his voice so high to make sure everyone could hear him.
"What? I've never heard of this before?" someone in the crowd questioned.
Immediately afterward, another person chimed in, "I can tell you don't live around here. I know this very well. Speaking of Miss Sun, she's truly filial. She's been gone for a full ten years."
The third person chimed in, "That's right. As the saying goes, filial piety is the most important of all virtues. The Sun family is fortunate to have such a daughter who traveled to the temple to pray for her family for ten years. The Sun family has been able to have a smooth life all these years thanks to our eldest daughter."
"If I had such a wonderful daughter, I would be truly blessed in my past life."
“We are not so fortunate. Look at Miss Sun. In this freezing weather, she is still waiting for Master Sun. Her filial piety is truly admirable.”
"Why isn't Miss Sun's stepmother here?"
After speaking, the three people dispersed, pretending to chat idly in the crowd. However, what they said was all about how filial Sun Ningxiang was and how she prayed for her parents. Their words were full of praise for her.
Lin Xihe knew perfectly well that Sun Ningxiang had always lived in a remote village, and it was no wonder she had gone to the temple to pray for blessings. Her grand gesture was probably to earn a good reputation for herself and return home in style.
Thinking back to the days when Sun Ningxiang was wandering outside, she must have suffered a lot to learn medical skills. Now that she has finally returned to her own doorstep, she still has to compromise like this. Lin Xihe couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Having just experienced the turmoil caused by Yue Niang that morning, and now witnessing Sun Ningxiang's helpless situation, Lin Xihe felt a pang of sorrow in her heart. She felt that in this era, women's fates were all tragic, as if they were bound by invisible threads, unable to break free.
Standing among the crowd, Lin Xihe chimed in with a few words: "Miss Sun's filial piety is truly a model for us all, and we can't help but admire her."
Seeing the approving looks from those around her, she pressed on, saying, "A woman as good as Miss Sun should be treated well by Lord Sun in the future."
Lin Xihe deliberately raised her voice, making it clear and loud, which stood out in the noisy crowd.
Upon hearing her voice, Sun Ningxiang's shoulders trembled slightly, but she did not turn around and remained kneeling.
Lin Xihe didn't mind. In her opinion, Sun Ningxiang had helped her before, so it was just a small favor for her to lend a hand in the crowd.
Just then, a carriage rumbled as it approached from afar, finally coming to a steady stop in front of the Sun residence.
A middle-aged man dressed in a scarlet official robe slowly stepped down from the carriage. This man was Sun Ningxiang's father, Sun Mozhi. His face was gloomy and his eyes were cold, as if he was displeased.
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it, and the scene fell silent.
The sharp-eyed servant standing beside Sun Ningxiang immediately ran over and anxiously reported, "Master, the eldest young lady is still kneeling."
Lin Xihe seized the opportunity, took light steps forward, a faint smile on her lips, and said softly, "Lord Sun is truly blessed today. He has such a filial daughter who has traveled to the temple to pray for blessings for many years. Today, they are finally reunited. This is truly a cause for celebration."
The accomplices, who were already listening intently to the surroundings, assumed that Lin Xihe was also someone Sun Ningxiang had invited to help her, and quickly stepped forward to echo her, "Yes, Lord Sun, your good fortune is something that not everyone can have."
"Lord Sun has always been renowned in the capital, and his daughter is just as outstanding. It is truly enviable."
Lin Xihe added another sentence, but her eyes subtly swept over Sun Mozhi, trying to catch a trace of emotional change on his face.
Sun Mozhi had assumed that the onlookers were there to laugh at his family, but to his surprise, as soon as he got out of the car, all he heard were words of praise. His tense expression gradually relaxed, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
