Listening to her son being happy with another woman, Zhan Zhengtong felt both a pang of bitterness and a sense of relief in her heart.
The bitterness ca from the fact that her son, who was supposed to be born with a silver spoon in his mouth, beca an orphan due to Yan Shanchuan’s selfishness, enduring so much hardship.
He was supposed to have a better life.
The relief ca from knowing that during those difficult tis, there was a gentle woman who stayed by his side.
"Mom, I’ve already bought plane tickets for Wanlian and Xiaoyuer, so they can visit the Zhan Family to keep you company. Those two mischievous ones need a bit more attention from you."
"Ah? Why are you sending them over? Kids should stay with their parents."
"Mom, I know. They just miss their grandma and want to be with you. Don’t worry, Qiuniang has taught them well to be thoughtful, although they are a bit precocious, so you’ll need to watch them a bit more."
"You, I really don’t know what to say to you... I know those two kids. When Jingshu told that they were exactly like my grandson and granddaughter, whom I’d never seen, I used to watch their shows and follow them on Weibo every day. Many people like them. At that ti, I thought how great it would be if they were my grandchildren. I didn’t expect it would co true so soon! Your wife has taught them really well, really well..."
"Qiuniang doesn’t talk much, but she has a kind heart. Mom, once you spend more ti with her, you’ll see."
"Cold on the outside, warm on the inside, right? As your uncle said, everyone who has t her has nothing but praise..." Then, Zhan Zhengtong added, "I’ve also t her."
"Cough cough! Mom, she didn’t an not to recognize you that day. It was who hadn’t thought it through. She was worried about you and secretly went to et you behind my back. Mom, please don’t be mad at her!"
"Why would I be? As long as you’re okay, what else would I be mad about? It’s just..." Zhan Zhengtong ntioned awkwardly, "my emotions got ahead that day, and I ended up hugging her and crying, felt a bit embarrassed. Did your wife say anything?"
"Mom, you cried that day? She didn’t tell . She only later confessed that she t you, saying you’re a great mom and encouraged to reconcile with you sooner. She said, as a mother herself, she could understand your feelings and advised to consider things from your perspective... I’m sorry, Mom, it was my stubbornness that made not recognize you initially."
"No! No! No! It’s not your fault; it’s my fault, I..."
"Mom, let’s not talk about this anymore. It’s all in the past. Now you have a son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter. Just enjoy the happiness of family; you don’t need to worry about other things. Rest assured; I will still seek justice for you!"
"Wait, Jiang Nuo, you mustn’t do anything rash! Yan Shanchuan is insidiously cunning, not so easily dealt with. You must not face him alone; you should find so help. How about I ask Jingwen not to go over and help you? No, this matter requires my brother to take action."
Jiang Nuo sighed helplessly, "Mom, you’re underestimating your son too much. If I were just an ordinary actor, how could I achieve what I have today? Otherwise, why do you think Jingshu calls ’Master’? Many things aren’t as simple as they appear on the surface."
Not as simple as they appear on the surface?
What exactly is the identity of her biological son?
After hanging up the phone, Zhan Zhengtong was left confused. She called Zhan Jingshu over and asked, "Jingshu, what exactly is the identity of your Master?"
"Uh... I can’t really explain it clearly. How about I first introduce my Master?"
"Your Master?"
"My Master Mu Qiuniang, is the grandaunt of the Hidden World Mu family; you know the Mu family, right?"
Zhan Zhengtong nodded, "This Mu family, though they never show off, can really surprise you in critical tis. When I was young, I heard the elders say that the ancestors of the Mu family had an Immortal, and were especially blessed by heaven. No matter if it was war or famine, their family would always be summoned back to the clan and live peacefully."
"Aunt, what if I told you all those stories are true?"
"Impossible?" Zhan Zhengtong couldn’t believe it. Though she grew up hearing those stories, she never believed them.
Just like fairy tales, they’re made-up stories. There might be a basis, but the original story is definitely not like that.
"Aunt, think about it carefully. Throughout history, how many events have happened in our country? Among them, which family’s legacy has survived completely intact to the present day? Other old families have long disappeared in the river of history, much less could rank in the Capital City’s domain."
What’s called heritage, it’s not like the Zhan Family or Yan Family, which spans three to four generations, or maybe five to six, which is already considered long.
But the Mu family is different. It’s said they have existed since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
For so unknown reason, they have always been very low-key, rarely known by the public.
There is no other hidden family with a history as long as the Mu family.
"A long ti ago in the Capital City, there was a saying: ’Provoking heaven and earth is one thing, but never provoke the Mu Family. Provoking the Mu Family angers the gods.’ Zhan Zhengtong said.
"Why haven’t I heard that before?"
"That’s sothing from many years ago when I was still young, before you were born."
Zhan Jingshu rubbed his nose, "Aunt didn’t know this saying, but you should know that the Mu family is definitely not simple, right?"
"But last ti, when Yan Hao wanted to harm the Mu family, nothing happened? If your grandfather hadn’t inexplicably brought the whole family over, who knows what would have happened to the Mu family now."
"The point is, grandfather did go. The reason he went personally is partly that I had taken the grandaunt of the Mu family as my Master—she saved —and partly because of the grandaunt herself. She is the key; her presence saved the entire Mu family."
"Isn’t the grandaunt of the Mu family your Master?" Which is her daughter-in-law.
"Cough cough... Aunt, what kind of capabilities do you think soone must have to earn such admiration from a family? And to have grandfather personally visit with the entire Zhan family? Even though grandfather hasn’t been involved in many affairs of the Capital City for a long ti."
Zhan Zhengtong paused for a mont.
"It’s because of Master, who allows the Master, or cousin, to confidently face Yan Shanchuan and even publicly declare justice for you throughout the entire Capital City. Do you really think the Mu family is simple?"
Unable to directly reveal the identities of Master and the Master, Zhan Jingshu could only direct everything toward the mysterious Mu family.
Anyway, the Master is the ancestor of the Mu family, and in so sense, she is the entire Mu family.
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