Chapter 393: Everyone Has an Origin, Suixui Has One Too
Chapter 393: Everyone Has an Origin, Suixui Has One Too
Suixui sensed Mother Empress's emotions and instinctively snuggled closer to her, her soft voice filled with curiosity, "Mother Empress, are you unhappy?"
Children are highly sensitive to adults' emotions.
Suixui immediately sensed her mother's unhappiness.
She always felt that while Mother Empress seemed to be smiling at her, there were tears in her eyes.
Children don't think much, but she knew that smiles meant happiness, and tears often meant sadness.
With curiosity and concern, Suixui looked at Mother Empress, her round eyes filled with care.
Seeing Suixui like this, Princess Qi could no longer hold back.
She crouched down, hugged Suixui tightly, gently resting the child's head against her chest, and then, leaning against Suixui's little head, she silently shed tears.
Princess Qi didn't want to cry; she didn't want to scare the child.
This precious child, whom she had pampered for so long, had finally become bright and confident.
How could she bear to cry in front of her? Princess Qi only wanted to see the child happy and carefree, not wanting her to experience the cruelty and pain of the world.
But now, regarding this matter, Suixui should be informed.
Everyone has an origin, and so does Suixui.
Feeling that Mother Empress was crying, Suixui panicked.
She tried to struggle, but Mother Empress held her tightly.
She frantically reached out her little hand, holding onto Mother Empress's neck, her voice urgent, "Mother Empress? What's wrong? Did someone bully you?"
Princess Qi slowly calmed herself, carrying Suixui to the pavilion and sitting down.
From here, they could enjoy the flowers in the lotus pond not far away.
Although Prince Xing wasn't often in the manor, everything in the residence was well taken care of.
The lotus flowers were in full bloom, and the large lotus leaves spread across the water's surface, creating a vibrant and lively scene.
Princess Qi loved this summer scenery because it gave a feeling of thriving vitality.
She hoped that her precious child would be like the summer greenery, living a long, vibrant life.
After gradually calming herself, Princess Qi gently kissed Suixui's little forehead.
Lowering her head, meeting Suixui's worried gaze, Princess Qi's heart ached with tenderness.
Such a treasure, and she had only had her for a few months! Princess Qi's sadness surged within her.
She kept reassuring herself that even if Suixui returned to Prince Xing's Manor, she would still be in the Capital City.
They would be close by, and she could see her whenever she wanted.
Moreover, Prince Xing's Manor lacked a female presence, and Suixui needed companionship and someone to guide her.
Princess Qi thought that as a former Mother Empress, she would be suitable for this role. When Prince Xing was busy and couldn't attend to Suixui, she could help take care of the child.
She wouldn't find it the slightest bit arduous!
After adjusting her emotions and comforting herself for a while, Princess Qi gently cupped Suixui's face with both hands, bringing their faces close together, and lowering her voice, she said, "Suixui, Mother Empress wants to tell you something very important. If there's anything you don't understand, ask Mother Empress right away. If you really don't understand, it's okay. We'll make a note of it and revisit it when you're older, and then you can slowly comprehend it, alright?"
Don't understand?
What could that be?
Suixui thought it was like a lesson from Master Shen.
There were many things she didn't understand in Master Shen's lectures.
Master Shen had said to review old knowledge to gain new insights, to memorize and frequently ask questions, and not to treat their mouths as mere decorations.
As Suixui pondered these thoughts, she nodded vigorously, "I'll listen to Mother Empress!"
Observing the little girl's charming and radiant expression, Princess Qi took a deep breath, suppressing the tears welling up in her eyes, and slowly asked, "Suixui, do you still remember your birth mother?"
Birth mother?
Why would Mother Empress ask such a question?
Suixui was perplexed, trying hard to recall, but only vaguely remembered a rainy night.
Beyond that, she had no other impressions.
Children naturally remember many things, but events before the age of three or four are often quickly forgotten.
She tried her best to recollect, but to no avail. She couldn't picture what her birth mother looked like.
She only recalled the previous night's dream, where a gentle woman kept caressing her head.
In the dream, Suixui told herself that this was her birth mother.
This was the birth mother she imagined and desired.
Now that Mother Empress asked, Suixui didn't know how to respond. She shook her head, then quickly nodded again.
Princess Qi was confused and gently asked Suixui, "Why did you shake your head and then nod? Don't be afraid, Suixui. Tell Mother Empress about it."
Obediently, Suixui shared that she couldn't remember her birth mother, and then recounted the previous night's dream. She mentioned that a gentle woman had appeared in her dream, telling her that she was her birth mother, but she couldn't hear what her mother was saying.
At present, Suixui only remembered that gentle hand, but even the woman's face was blurry in her memory.
Princess Qi was momentarily stunned after hearing this. She thought...
Could it be that Princess Xing had come to her in a dream?
Princess Qi wasn't entirely sure.
However, observing Suixui's longing expression, Princess Qi suspected that Princess Xing, her birth mother, might have indeed visited her in a dream.
Not wanting her child to live in confusion, Princess Qi wanted to tell Suixui that she had an origin, a good one, and that her parents loved her dearly.
She didn't need to be sad or feel inferior.
She lacked nothing compared to other children in this world and even received more love.
With these thoughts, Princess Qi gently hugged Suixui once more and whispered, "Suixui, that's your birth mother. The one in Qingzhou, at your Uncle and Aunt's home, isn't your mother. The one who left you on that rainy night isn't your mother either. Your birth mother..."
Princess Qi had never met Princess Xing.
Princess Xing and Prince Xing had met at the border, and before they could return to the capital, she had passed away.
Princess Qi only remembered that when Prince Xing brought back her memorial tablet, it had her name inscribed on it.
Jean Niannian.
Rumor had it that she was an orphan.
No one dared to inquire further.
Princess Qi couldn't describe what kind of person Princess Xing was.
But she must have been wonderful, passionate, and brave.
Princess Qi slowly explained Suixui's origins, carefully telling her about her loving father and gentle, free-spirited mother.
Meanwhile, Duke Ling sobbed as he revealed the truth to Prince Xing, also presenting the evidence that the Emperor had gathered.
Not only that, Duke Ling also brought along the information the Elder Brother had investigated and handed it over to Prince Xing.
After passing the documents, Duke Ling covered his face and couldn't help but cry again, "Waaah, Younger Brother, you're the only one I can confide in. With any other brother, I wouldn't dare speak the truth. My dear, I haven't had enough time to cherish you!"
Upon hearing this news, Prince Xing was stunned.
After a long while, he mechanically extended his trembling hand and took the stack of documents.
Second Watch
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