Chapter 4642: Rebuke
Feng Jiu took their small hands in hers and, as they walked, asked the servants for directions to Hao’er’s courtyard, intending to see him first. Looking down at the two children beside her, she inquired softly, “Mother is taking you to apologize. Are you unhappy about that?”
“No,” they both replied, shaking their heads earnestly. “Mother must be doing this for our own good.”
Feng Jiu smiled, her eyes filled with affection as she gazed at them. “You still have much to learn,” she said gently. “In the future, Mother may not always be by your side to guide you, so you will need to rely on yourselves for many things. You must always rember that no matter how talented or powerful you beco, you must never allow yourselves to be arrogant or conceited. Before you have fully matured, you can easily attract the attention of those who would plot against you and seek to destroy you. You must learn to protect yourselves and know when to conceal your abilities. When you encounter disagreents, do not imdiately resort to violence. Think carefully about the consequences of your actions, use your minds, and exercise patience when you can. If you reach a point where you can no longer endure, then it is not too late to take action.”
The two children looked up at her, their expressions serious as they nodded in understanding. “Yes, we understand.”
Muchen silently resolved that in the future, he would heed his mother’s advice and ignore anyone who tried to provoke him. If he truly couldn’t restrain himself, he would ensure his retaliation was swift, clean, and decisive.
Yue’er pondered her mother’s words about using her brain more. She decided that when she didn’t want to fight, she would employ so of her dicinal knowledge to deal with those she disliked, ensuring they suffered silently without even realizing her involvent.
With these private thoughts, the two children exchanged a small, knowing smile.
Upon reaching Hao’er’s courtyard, they learned from the servants that the eldest young master had been summoned by the Black Tortoise Mistress. Consequently, they changed their course and headed towards the main courtyard.
anwhile, in the main courtyard, a little boy with tear-reddened eyes was nestled in his mother’s embrace, while the Black Tortoise Monarch sat beside her. Seeing Hao’er enter, he greeted him warmly. “Hao’er, co and sit down! It has been far too long since our family has shared a al together. Let us enjoy a good al today.”
Hao’er offered a polite reply and took a seat at the table. After a brief mont of contemplation, he spoke, “Mother, Chen’er did not push his younger brother intentionally. He was rely protecting Yue’er.”
Hearing this, the Black Tortoise Mistress cast him an indifferent glance. “Hao’er, you are our child and Bo’er’s older brother. Why do you consistently side with those two instead of protecting your own younger brother? You even speak on their behalf? Do you even rember whose child you are? Do you know who your real family is?”
Hao’er pursed his lips, his gaze falling to his lap, and remained silent.
“Alright, alright, why are you saying all of this? Your son has finally returned ho; can’t you simply allow him to enjoy a peaceful al with us? Why are you making such a significant issue out of this?” the Black Tortoise Monarch interjected, directing a disapproving look at his wife.
He then offered his eldest son a comforting smile. “Hao’er, your mother is simply like that; please don’t take her words to heart!”
On any other day, she would likely have remained silent after such a reprimand. However, today, her youngest son had been pushed and brought to tears. Her heart ached for him, and she felt a surge of annoyance. Thus, hearing her husband’s words, she retorted imdiately, “Am I wrong to feel this way? Look at him; he is our own flesh and blood, yet he feels so distant from us. He addresses us as ‘mother’ and ‘father’ formally, but he calls Feng Jiu ‘Mother’ with such affection. I truly believe that in his heart, Feng Jiu is the only mother he acknowledges.”
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