Chapter 895: Chapter 894: Another Attempt to Persuade
Madam Zhou and Wu Lihong had a quarrel, making her illness worse. Her figure beca alarmingly thin, worrying those attending to her, who exerted all their efforts to tend to her. The plan to return to Huayang was postponed.
"Madam, the young lady has sent a letter." Qiu Xiang ca over cheerfully with a letter in hand.
Madam Zhou struggled to get up from her bed, a faint smile forming on her sallow face. "Really, let
have a look."
Qiu Xiang hurriedly placed a cushion behind her lower back and said with a smile, "Madam, you are still ill. Let
read it for you."
Madam Zhou nodded.
Qiu Xiang unfolded the letter and began to read. The letter described Wufu’s experiences and observations along the journey, as well as what she saw and heard in Changan. It was essentially a letter assuring peace and safety.
"As long as everything is well, that’s good." Madam Zhou finally felt at ease.
"Indeed, Madam, you can finally be reassured." Qiu Xiang smiled, but internally she was thinking about the other letter from the young lady. After a mont’s thought, she said, "The young lady is safe and sound. Madam, you should also open your heart and quickly get better. Otherwise, if the young lady knows you are ill, wouldn’t she be heartbroken?"
Madam Zhou coughed twice, "You mustn’t reveal the news of my illness to your young lady."
Qiu Xiang said, "Then Madam must promise to take your dicine on ti and not overthink things."
"You little girl, you’re blackmailing
now?" Madam Zhou teased with a laugh. Suddenly, she sighed, "There’s nothing much about my illness."
It’s just a heart ailnt.
"Madam, it is a heart ailnt because you haven’t co to terms with it." Qiu Xiang sat beside her, tucked her quilt, and said softly, "Deep down, Madam knows what’s right, so I won’t say much. Over the years, it’s just been Madam and the young lady relying on each other and getting by. Now that you’re at this age, and the young lady can even marry and settle down, have a few children, and enjoy family bliss, what more could one wish for? Isn’t this what won hope for? Successful, harmonious children, and playing with grandchildren, that’s a lifeti."
Madam Zhou pursed her lips.
"So Madam should not dwell on it. So many years have passed, and the good days have co, so why upset yourself now?"
"I just can’t let go, just..." Madam Zhou sighed lightly.
"I understand. Madam feels her deep affection has been betrayed!" Qiu Xiang sighed and said, "But let
say a presumptuous word. I used to work in a wealthy household, and I’ve seen a lot of affection among the masters. Many started deeply in love, but later couldn’t resist newcors. Those matriarchs went from initial resentnt and anger to acceptance, and then to calmness, only caring for their children and grandchildren. That’s it."
Madam Zhou was taken aback: "Those matriarchs are like that too?"
"What else could they do? Crying and fussing don’t help. If a man’s heart changes, who can stop it? In a wealthy household, and with officials, having several wives and concubines is normal, so it’s even worse than in small households. At least they don’t have the issue of competition among wives and concubines, but even in small households, isn’t affection between a couple destined to fade? Aren’t won reliant on their sons and grandsons? That’s why they say that once a woman has a son, she stands firm, having found her place in life!"
Madam Zhou lowered her head and nodded: "You’re right, that is the truth."
"Madam, forgive
for speaking out of turn. Now, the young lady is your true support. If you return to the Wu Family, not only will you have to serve the Matriarch, I’m afraid the young lady might also suffer, facing suppression as an illegitimate child under the Matriarch. I’ve seen that often!"
Madam Zhou’s heart instantly twisted with concern.
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