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Chapter 287 - 287 286 But Relax
Chapter 287 - 287 286 But Relax
?Chapter 287: Chapter 286: But Relax Chapter 287: Chapter 286: But Relax The old lady cried and berated, leaving Chen Shiying flushed with embarrassment, his face turning purplish with shame.
He said, “Mother, what are you saying! I’m a grown man, well-versed in the teachings of the sages, should I rely on women to arrange my future for me? Yes, if I had married my sister, perhaps my career path wouldn’t have been so smooth. But do you realize the dangers you’ve buried behind that smooth path? The pretend child-bride you brought into our home to fulfill a marital luck custom, who was in reality a young servant girl you found to comfort my father, was dismissed as soon as she got pregnant after my father passed away and I succeeded in the Imperial Exams. Who would believe me if I said I didn’t know about this? Moreover, as a son, I cannot push all the responsibilities onto you. That would not only be unjust but also unfilial. A man’s reputation is his life, if it becomes known that even the child-bride for my father was fake, who would trust me? How could I establish myself in the world of officialdom? Mother, I would rather work hard myself, step by step. Even if the road is tortuous, it’s still better than traveling a seemingly smooth path full of hidden dangers. I have always aspired since childhood to commit myself to public duty, to uphold the teachings of our ancestors for future generations. Yet, every time I think of my father who passed away too soon, and my sister who suffered so much, my heart is filled with guilt. How can I govern the country and bring peace if my own house is in such disarray?”
The old lady wiped away her tears, angrily said, “Now that you’re in this position, you can speak all the righteous words. No matter how elegant your words are, don’t forget who planned your path to success, it was thanks to me. What hardships has Wang Juanniang endured? If it weren’t for me buying her, her life would have been much harder, she should be grateful to me. Although I am just a woman confined to the inner quarters, I know that His Majesty rules the country with filial piety. Even if His Majesty were to judge our case, whether it’s the minor child-bride mystery or the woman who gave birth to you and raised you, listening to your mother can’t be a mistake. Don’t lecture me with those grand principles; I’m not interested in hearing it.”
Chen Shiying looked into his mother’s murky eyes. They had had this kind of conversation a hundred times before, yet the old lady persistently believed that she had arranged a good future for him, and everything she did before was right. He didn’t want to argue anymore, as it was pointless.
Helplessly, he said, “Mother, let’s not talk about the past. Right or wrong, discussing it now is meaningless. Afu is my biological daughter, your true granddaughter. I do not ask for you to be kind to her, but you can’t harm her anymore. If the scheme you had plotted had come to fruition, how could I live? Even the Chus would revenge us, and might even cause the downfall of our family.”
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