Jiaojiao was dressed in plain clothes, her long hair fluttering in the wind, and she hurriedly stepped into the familiar land of Qingqiu. Her eyes were a little tired, but also had an indescribable firmness. However, she never expected that as soon as she returned home, what was waiting for her was the reproachful look of Xuannv Niang.

Xuannv stood in the courtyard, her figure still upright, but the years had left light traces on her face. When she saw Jiaojiao, her originally calm face instantly became excited, and her voice unconsciously raised several decibels: "Xuannv, where have you been all these years?" There was a strong questioning and worry in her words.

Jiaojiao was slightly startled, but did not answer immediately. Her eyes were a little vague, as if she was recalling the past years. But Xuannv Niang did not intend to let her go, and continued to say loudly: "Do you know how I have been living alone these years? Do you know?" Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes gradually turned red. Over the years, she has been alone in this home in Qingqiu, looking forward to Jiaojiao's return day and night. Every quiet night, she spent it in longing and worry, and no one could understand the loneliness and helplessness in her heart.

Xuannv Niang looked at Jiaojiao's indifferent expression, and her anger grew stronger. She pointed at Jiaojiao, her fingers trembling slightly as she said, "Your stepmother and sister please your father, and your father gave you a lot of dowry. Look at you, you are like a wild girl, why don't you go to see your father?" Her words showed her dissatisfaction with Jiaojiao's stepmother and sister, as well as her disappointment in Jiaojiao. In her opinion, Jiaojiao should have been smarter and more sensible, and knew how to win her father's favor and the family's support, instead of wandering around and doing nothing like now.

Jiaojiao listened to Xuannv's scolding quietly, but she had her own thoughts in her heart. It's not that she didn't want to see her father, but she had experienced too many things over the years, and the persistence in her heart made it impossible for her to please her father like her stepmother and sister. She looked at Xuannv's mother, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Mom, I know it's not easy for you these years, but I have my choice."

After hearing what Jiaojiao said, Xuannv Niang became even angrier: "Your choice? Your choice is to wander around and ignore my feelings? Do you know how difficult our life will be in Qingqiu without your father's support?" Her voice was full of anxiety and uneasiness. In this family, power and status are crucial, and Jiaojiao's willfulness may put them in trouble.

Jiaojiao was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "Mother, I don't want to be like my stepmother and sister who cater to others for dowry and favor. I have my own way to go, and I believe I can gain a foothold in this world with my own strength." There was a firm light in her eyes, as if she was showing her determination to Mother Xuannv.

Xuan Nu Niang looked at Jiao Jiao's stubbornness and said with disdain, "How could you be independent without your father, with your mixed blood?"

Jiaojiao nodded slightly. She knew that Xuannv looked down on her, but her faith would not be easily shaken. She gently held Xuannv's hand and said, "Mom, I will work hard and let you live a good life. But I also hope that you can understand me and support me in going my own way."

Xuan Nu Niang looked at Jiao Jiao's determined eyes, and still didn't understand why she had to live such a hard life when she had a good life. Xuan Nu Niang's face changed and said, "I don't care what you think. When the time comes, you will go with the wedding team. When you become the maid of the princess, you must behave well." Xuan Nu Niang still said stubbornly.

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