klisemfg Chapter 1004 A sudden change of heart
Chapter 1004 A sudden change of heart
As night fell, Tong Zhenzhi and his partner left the Yun Mansion.
An Xiaohuan returned to his home, sat quietly, and fell into deep thought.
Mrs. An Chang Meng walked into the room carrying a food box.
Hearing the footsteps, An Xiaohuan came back to his senses and looked, then hurriedly saluted.
"May mother be blessed with peace and prosperity."
Chang Meng put down the food box and turned around to support her beloved son.
"No need to pay tribute."
An Xiaohuan stood respectfully, feeling indignant and dissatisfied.
"Who is on duty at the gate right now? Why didn't they inform me? Mother, please wait a moment. I'll go and discipline the servants."
Chang Meng stopped him.
"Don't be upset, Huan'er."
"It was me. I didn't want you to go through the trouble of welcoming me, so I specifically ordered them not to report it."
An Xiaohuan's attitude was very serious.
"It's only right for a child to greet you with a salute."
"A mother's love is spoiling her, which is unacceptable."
Chang Meng retorted with a smile.
"You are teaching your mother, which is even more unacceptable."
An Xiaohuan defended himself.
"I'm trying to persuade you."
Chang Meng smiled helplessly.
"He's good at talking."
She took her seat first.
"sit down."
An Xiaohuan sat down as he was told.
"Thank you mother."
Chang Meng opened the food box, took out the food, and placed it neatly on the table.
"On the day I return home, you cherish the way you say, because you can't taste my cooking while you're away."
"I wanted to cook for you that very day, but unfortunately, I had so much housework that I couldn't spare the time, so I kept putting it off until today."
An Xiaohuan lowered his eyes, feeling a little embarrassed.
"I just said that, why would I bother my mother to cook?"
Chang Meng felt a little heartbroken.
"After a year away, he's become so polite when he comes back. It's obvious that he's suffered a lot while away on his own."
An Xiaohuan didn't understand why.
"I write to you every month to let you know that everything is going well and that there are no worries."
"Mother forgot?"
Chang Meng revealed it.
"I haven't forgotten."
"Who can't see that you're lying just to make me worry?"
"I'm not ignorant of common sense. How can you be carefree while living under someone else's roof?"
An Xiaohuan smiled and eased his mother's worries.
"The past is over. There's no need to dwell on it. Mother, just think of it as me growing up and maturing through hardships."
Chang Meng agreed.
"Okay, the past is over. I don't care about it."
She picked up the chopsticks and picked up some food for her son.
"Try it, is it delicious?"
An Xiaohuan took a sip and his face showed joy.
"A child can only admire his mother's craftsmanship."
Chang Meng tapped his forehead lightly with the clean end of the chopsticks.
"Grumpy."
An Xiaohuan looked serious.
"Mother, I have something to talk to you about."
"Would you like to hear it?"
Chang Meng agreed.
"explain."
An Xiaohuan pondered for a moment, formulated his words in his mind, and then asked a question.
"In your opinion, Princess Yuexi, what is her character and conduct?"
Chang Meng was surprised to hear that the name had changed.
"Princess Yuexi?"
An Xiaohuan asked again.
"What do you think, mother?"
Chang Meng did not answer.
"Let me ask you first, what do you think?"
An Xiaohuan poured out his heart.
"I was just thinking, why did I fall in love with her last year? Was it because of her personality or character?"
"After thinking about it, I found that neither is true."
Chang Meng stared intently and listened attentively.
"What's that for?"
An Xiaohuan analyzes the details and observes the differences in an orderly manner.
"I prefer her, probably out of habit."
"From childhood to adulthood, her preferences have always been my preferences, and her habits have always been my habits. It seems like a good match, but in reality, it was forced upon us."
"I was strictly taught by the Yue Emperor that I cannot admire anyone other than her. It seems that I was born and live for her."
"They, the brothers and sisters, don't care about my true likes and dislikes. Even I myself have never thought about what kind of woman I like."
"Over time, it became a habit. I mistakenly thought that my feelings for her were deep and profound."
"She also mistakenly believed that we were in love. In reality, what she was attracted to was my disguise."
After confirming her son's feelings, Chang Meng expressed her opinion.
"Last year, I didn't agree with your marriage."
"But no matter how much I persuaded you, you refused to listen, saying you would marry her, and that a reed is as strong as silk and a rock is immovable."
"Now, why did you suddenly change your heart?"
An Xiaohuan felt inferior and guilty.
"Does mother think that I am unfaithful and not a good person?"
Chang Meng was patient and kind, and gave advice and guidance.
"Silly boy."
"How could I think of you like this?"
"In truth, she was the one who betrayed you first, then married Gu Nianting, and finally abandoned her ambition to join Prince Di Jin."
"Although rumors can't be trusted, there's always smoke without fire. You should listen to what people outside are saying about her."
"A woman like that is not worthy of your true love."
An Xiaohuan frowned and made a solemn statement.
"Mother, please be careful with your words."
"I have no intention of discrediting her."
"I know exactly what kind of woman she is, and I won't allow anyone to slander her and destroy her reputation."
Seeing his infatuated look again, it was as if she was back to last year, and Chang Meng was furious.
However, she still doted on her son and agreed with what he said.
"Okay, okay, blame me for slandering her."
"She's good, and I'm the bad guy, is that okay?"
An Xiaohuan looked innocent.
"That was not what I meant."
Chang Meng quickly stopped talking about Ning Yunxi, disdaining to do so.
"Stop talking nonsense, it's boring."
"I guess you have someone else in mind."
"Tell me, what's her name?"
There was a hint of sweetness on An Xiaohuan's lips.
"Girl, this is Tong Zhenzhi."
Chang Meng didn't know it and became curious.
"Tong Zhenzhi?"
"A commoner girl?"
"How do you know each other? What kind of person is she?"
When talking about her, An Xiaohuan's heart was as warm as spring.
"We met at the palace."
"She has a face as clear as morning dew, a figure as graceful as a weeping willow, and is passionate, frank, and lovely."
He paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and then continued.
"I speak from the bottom of my heart, please don't spread it to others, mother."
"Her true identity is the Emperor's daughter. She has been carrying the Emperor's orders since birth and living in seclusion among the people."
Chang Meng was stunned.
"She is...a princess?!"
An Xiaohuan was in a fog.
"Yes."
"Why is mother so surprised?"
Chang Meng frowned and locked his eyes.
"I'm worried about your safety. I have a secret that the master and I have kept secret for many years and haven't told you yet."
"Nowadays, secrets are almost impossible to keep, so it's okay to tell you."
She revealed the secrets of the Tongshitai mansion in detail.
"The princes and princesses are not the emperor's biological children..."
An Xiaohuan was deeply shocked and his expression was full of surprise.
"The Emperor actually..."
Chang Meng was cautious and interrupted him.
"The Lord has his own reasons for doing what he does, and we have no right to comment."
"Right now, the important thing is, does the virgin know her own life experience?"
An Xiaohuan's eyes were filled with worry.
"She seemed to be in the dark and knew nothing."
"No wonder the Emperor ordered me to eradicate them completely, without even a thought of family ties. At the time, I didn't think much of it. I simply assumed that those who held the Dragon Throne, in their quest to consolidate their power, would treat their loved ones with indifference."
Chang Meng analyzed calmly.
"Since her birth, she has been a pawn, used to manipulate the political situation."
"Since the Emperor has decided to completely eliminate her, it means she has lost her usefulness."
"If things continue like this, she will meet with an unexpected disaster sooner or later."
An Xiaohuan was worried and left his seat in a hurry.
"I'll go find her now, tell her the truth, and help her escape."