Big Pimple didn’t understand the deep motherly love behind this; he only thought that his mother was doing it for his own good, feeling very happy inside.
This happiness made him regret his earlier protest a bit.
Ran Qing ruffled her son’s little head and laughed: "Actually, mother gave you a very nice na. You’re called Xia Hen, Hen as in Wuhen. My son is so handso, it’s naturally the perfect na for him!"
Hen?
Big Pimple’s eyes sparkled; he realized he had his own na, Xia Hen, which sounded really nice, much better than Xia Lump, and even better than his brother Xia Yuan’s na!
Wuhen, Xia Hen...
Big Pimple pressed his lips firmly; he secretly resolved that from now on, he would be Wuhen, coming and going without a trace.
Though the son didn’t say it, Ran Qing, as a mother, was determined to fulfill her son’s wishes, so starting today, she stopped calling him by his nickna and began using his real na, Xia Hen.
Everyone in the mansion naturally followed suit, and within two days, all the noble families in the capital city knew of this news: the little young master Xia Hen of the General Mansion, missing for three years, had returned.
This child had attracted the attention of many in the capital city upon his birth, not only because of his status but also because his birth defined an irreconcilable position between the Xia family and the Yan family.
Moreover, after the fall of the Yan family, this youngest son of the Xia family beca the topic of conversation at many tea tables.
Of course, Xia Geng and Ran Qing didn’t like their son being a topic of gossip, but today, now that their son had returned, they hoped more people would know their Xia family’s son was quite fortunate and hadn’t beco a casualty of the Dayong and Beirong war.
Once the news of Xia Hen’s return spread, naturally, many people ca to pay their respects.
Although Ran Qing ca from humble beginnings, after eight years in the capital city, she was accustod to the interactions among these noble folks.
Act one way in front of people and another behind them; isn’t that sothing anybody can do?
Though these social engagents felt different this ti, Ran Qing’s smiles were truly heartfelt—her son was back, how could she not be happy?
And as long as the gifts were sent over, Ran Qing had them checked thoroughly and then delivered to her son’s yard, letting him pick and choose whatever he liked.
Xia Hen had never seen such an array of gold, silver, jewels, treasures, and antiques before; he was so happy that his mouth couldn’t close while by his mother’s side.
However, he never dread that after returning to his mother’s side, he would encounter soone familiar.
This familiar person was none other than the woman who had previously said he was ill-mannered and needed a servant to discipline him.
The woman dressed very lavishly; from what his mother said, apparently she was the legitimate daughter of so official’s family.
According to custom, an unmarried woman wasn’t supposed to attend such social visits, especially when Ran Qing wasn’t particularly acquainted with her.
But this family, with their dishonest intentions, surprisingly took a liking to the position of Xia Geng’s concubine.
Ha, in the Xia family there’s no talk of taking concubines, only about dismissing husbands!
Ran Qing, who greeted everyone with a smile, imdiately dropped her expression upon seeing this mother and daughter pair; even Xia Yuan rolled his eyes in disdain.
With both mother and brother acting this way, Xia Hen, who held a minor grudge against the woman, looked down on her even more.
Sure enough, the mother and daughter faced rejection at Ran Qing’s doorstep and left sulking.
Xia Yuan secretly tugged at his younger brother’s sleeve, leading him to sneak out of the gate.
Want to steal our father?
Ask us brothers first!
As the young woman complained to her mother about Ran Qing’s stinginess, she headed towards her carriage.
Suddenly.
Oh my!
The woman cried out in surprise and fell to her knees with a thud.
Her knees hurt terribly!
The mother hurriedly rushed forward to pull up her daughter. Standing at the doorway of the General Mansion, making such a loud commotion and kneeling was truly disgraceful!
However, before the mother could manage to lift her daughter, she too kneeled down!
Oh my!
The mother and daughter wailed continuously, unable to stand using their own strength.
The maids and servants nearby bustled around, quickly dragging and carrying them into the carriage.
anwhile, other noble young ladies and madams, who had co to congratulate the General Mansion, happened to witness this scene, and the tale of the mother and daughter spread throughout the capital city that day.
Never mind becoming Xia Geng’s little concubine; now it was out of the question for the young woman to marry into any ordinary family as the main wife.
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