Spring Drunk Chang'an

A gift for passing the imperial examination?

New master?

Liu Changan's eyes widened in disbelief, "Madam, are you saying that you want Wang'er to go find Prince Song?"

Would the current top scholar, the prince of a superior rank, be willing to teach Wang'er given his status?

You have to know that her adoptive parents were the sons of the Duke's Mansion. Even if Wang'er was exiled, she was born a servant.

"No, it won't, right?"

"Why not? Chang'an, you've been so kind to me and helped me so much, I want to repay you!" Song smiled gently, her expression sad but with a hint of gentle strength. She touched Liu Chang'an's hair and interrupted her anxious words, "I know you want to say that your whole family is my close relatives and confidants, and it's your duty to help me?"

"Yes!" Liu Changan nodded heavily.

Not only is she a close relative, she is also Song's biological daughter.

Of course a daughter has to help her mother.

"I've said it before, nothing in this world is supposed to be. People are all made of flesh and blood. No matter how deep the feelings are, blindly demanding will make people feel cold. Only sincerity can be exchanged for sincerity."

"At least, that's what I think!"

Song smiled faintly, her brows full of confusion.

Liu Changan knew that she must be thinking of Liu Xiu.

The two have been married for twenty years. Song is devoted to Liu Xiu. She follows her heart and gives all her tenderness, kindness, and true love to her husband.

She gave everything she had to the Ningguo Mansion without reservation.

but……

Liu Xiu and the Ningguo Mansion had let her down.

However, even so, Song was not discouraged, did not seek revenge, and did not destroy everything out of hatred. She still maintained her original intention.

Gentle and kind, believes in repaying kindness with kindness, and is willing to give.

What a precious quality this is.

Liu Changan suddenly pursed his lips and smiled, "Madam, I actually think so too."

The things she had experienced in her previous life, the humiliation, oppression, pain, and despair she had endured... In her dreams at midnight, hadn't she ever thought that since the world was so dirty and hopeless, why not just fall into depravity together?

Why did she want to save the Cheng'en Mansion? Just because they were her grandfather, her uncle, her aunt, her cousins? What did that matter? When she was in agony and despair in her previous life, these people hadn't saved her?

What relationship did Liu Yu have to her? He was just a brother who had never appeared in her previous life. If you really counted, Liu Wenrui, Liu Wenbai, and even Liu Qingru were her blood brothers and sisters!

so what?

It's nothing more than secular blood relationship.

Whether he lives or dies, or recognizes her or not, it actually has nothing to do with her.

Xiao Chuo!! The Crown Prince!! Frankly speaking, he was largely responsible for what happened to her in her previous life. If he hadn't taken a fancy to Liu Qingru and wanted her to be the Crown Princess, the Ningguo Mansion might not have been so ruthless to her. Even if they had disowned her, they wouldn't have imprisoned or killed her.

The prince is actually her enemy.

And there was Song. As a mother, she gave birth to her but did not take good care of her. She let her be exchanged by a concubine and suffered humiliation. After she was finally recognized, she ran to her, so sincerely, saying "I owe her" and "I'm sorry" in every sentence, and cursed and swore to protect her.

So sincere, so passionate.

But what about the results?

Liu Changan died just as miserably.

She was imprisoned in Qingyun Temple for five years.

The mother, Mrs. Song, who had promised to "protect", broke her promise.

and so……

"Madam, you and I actually have many reasons to hate, to seek revenge, to not forgive, to resent everyone, and to hurt them wantonly!"

However, neither she nor Song chose to do so.

As for the reason, it wasn't entirely out of kindness and being easily bullied, but...

Liu Changan's almond-shaped eyes were slightly filled with joy.

Song looked at her and couldn't help but hold her hand. She sighed softly, "Yes, it's easy to resent the world. It's easier to vent your anger on others than to blame yourself for your incompetence. But even if you really succeed in your revenge, what will happen? Will you feel happy?"

"Hatred that runs deep in your bones hurts not only others but yourself as well."

"Yes, ma'am, hatred is a precious and exhausting emotion. It's enough to direct it at one or two people."

Liu Changan smiled lightly, his brows and eyes looking relieved.

After her rebirth, she cherished herself very much, so she was unwilling to be filled with hatred and become the person she hated. She let go of the prince who had no intention of harming her, let go of the innocent and unsuspecting Cheng'en Mansion, let go of the powerless and helpless Song family, and let go of herself.

As for Song, her hatred was specifically directed at Liu Xiu, so she could respect Old Madam Lai as before, and could also face Aunt Lai, Liu Ye and everyone in the mansion calmly.

Even Liu Wenbai.

Maybe it's not ruthless enough, but this is the reason why she faced despair, but still maintained the mood to care about Wang'er, be considerate of her mother's family, and face Liu Chang'an with a smile.

A person who only has hatred in his heart cannot warm others or himself.

"Ma'am, you and I are really alike!"

There was never a moment when Liu Changan felt that she and the Song family were truly connected by blood.

"Really? Maybe." Song was unaware of it, but her heart moved inexplicably. She stared at Liu Chang'an, and a soft smile unconsciously bloomed on her lips.

"Chang'an, from the first moment I saw you, I felt you were very kind, as if we had met somewhere before."

"Probably from a previous life!"

Liu Changan's words were ambiguous.

Song blinked and said nothing.

-

After accepting the gift from the Song family, Liu Changan found a time to return the box to Ju Ning Lane and gave it to Liu Ai and Liu Laishun, asking them to find time to take Liu Wang'er to meet the Prince of Cheng'en.

The couple agreed quickly.

He kept saying, "This grace was bestowed by the Madam. There is no such a good master in the world. We must remember her great kindness and repay her well in the future!"

Liu Changan was just about to nod!

Liu Ai turned around and tapped Liu Wang'er, "Do you remember?"

Liu Wanger, "Ah?"

He covered his head, his pretty face filled with confusion.

"You've received the favor from Madam, and you've benefited from the teachings of our third-place winner, the Crown Prince. Of course you should repay the favor yourself. Do you expect your sisters, parents, and grandparents to pay for you? That doesn't make sense!"

"Also, the Madam is willing to grant us grace because of your sister's face. It is because Chang'an has won the Madam's favor that you can benefit. You must thank your sister very much, do you understand?"

"Don't act like nothing happened!!"

Liu Ai hit her son hard.

Liu Wang'er was so shocked that she ran away with her head in her hands. She kept saying, "I know, Mom, I know. I will definitely take good care of my sister and Sanxi in the future!"

"I swear, I promise!!"

"That's more like it!" Liu Ai stopped with satisfaction.

Liu Wang'er pouted and tugged at her sister's sleeve pitifully.

Liu Sanxi's small body blocked his big brother's view and he rolled his eyes helplessly.