Soft and crispy waist

As soon as she uttered those two words, Xia Zheng's tears burst out.

Mrs. Tian, ​​who was lying down, was stunned when she heard the sound. She turned around in disbelief and saw Xia Zheng standing outside the cage. She hurriedly got up.

A skinny hand stretched out from the crack of the cage, and while pushing her with his calloused hand, he whispered anxiously: "Why are you here? How can this be the place you come from! Go away! Go away!"

Xia Zheng shook her head, "Mother, it's okay. The prince has made all the arrangements. I came to see that you will be fine."

Madam Tian looked around anxiously. Seeing that no jailer had come, she asked uncertainly, "Really?"

Xia Zheng nodded.

Only then did Madam Tian heave a sigh of relief. She raised her hand and gently wiped the tears from her face, choking and saying, "My dear, it's been so long since we last met. Why are you crying?"

Xia Zheng immediately raised her hand and wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve, holding back her tears and said, "Don't cry, I won't cry, don't worry, mother."

Madam Tian took a step back and carefully looked Xia Zheng up and down. She said with relief, "You've grown up, taller and prettier than before. Now you don't have to pretend to be ugly anymore. That's great. I'm happy for you."

"Since mother is happy, why not..."

Madam Tian shook her head to stop Xia Zheng from saying anything, took her hand, and rubbed it reluctantly, saying, "I'm happy that I can do something for you. I've wronged you all these years."

"Mother."

"Okay, dear, don't say that. Mother has something to tell you." Pulling Xia Zheng closer, Madam Tian leaned against the cage and said, "There is one thing that Mother has been hiding from you. Now, it's time to tell you. You are not my biological child."

"Mother, I've read the testimony, and I understand you did it on purpose..."

"No, mother is telling the truth." Madam Tian interrupted seriously, looking at Xia Zheng, and said softly: "You have been smart since you were young, you should have guessed it a long time ago."

Yes.

Ever since she was old enough to understand, she discovered that she was not like her mother in any way. She thought that she might look like her father who died early, but it was not until Tuan'er was born and grew up.

Even though Tuan'er doesn't have the same father as him, she has the shadow of his mother and Xia Gang. Even though she looks more like his mother, one or two things about her can still be seen as similar to Xia Gang at a glance.

So, even though she looks more like her father, she still looks like her mother.

Moreover, when my mother and Xia Gang got married and went to the government office to register their household registration, she went with them. Although she could not read at that time, she saw that there was a check mark in the column of first marriage on the household registration.

When she grew up, she knew that the first marriage had to be seen by a maid from the palace, and only those with good health could be invited.

If she were her mother's child, how could she have passed the nanny's test? And why would she have needed to go through it?

It was probably because my mother didn't know that there were such rules in Kyoto at that time, so she went there in a daze. Xia Gang couldn't read and didn't know these things.

She had suspected it, but she pretended not to know.

"Most of what I said is true. I met you while fleeing. You were still in your mother's belly at the time. At first, I traveled with your mother. She was a cook and a great cook. It was because of her that I was able to survive the entire journey and learn the cooking skills. But one day, she gave birth and I delivered her.

Everything was going well, but after giving birth to you, she inexplicably said that she was going to die. She gave me all the money and a book she had on her and asked me to find a good family for you. I will keep the money, but I must give you the book as a souvenir.

I thought she was joking, but she died before she finished speaking. I was at a loss as you were still in your arms, so I could only continue walking towards Kyoto with you.

There weren't any good families among the refugees. I relied on giving silver to buy milk until you were over two years old, and we finally made it to Kyoto alive.

I couldn't bear to part with you, so I didn't give you away. Later, I met Xia Gang. If we want to live in Jingdu City, we must have a household registration. He didn't mind me taking care of a child. At first, he was also very good. If I hadn't been involved in gambling..."

At this point, Madam Tian choked up and waved her hands, saying, "Let's not talk about him. Death is also a relief, for him, for me. It doesn't matter what. Mother just wanted to tell you so that you won't have another chance. This way, you can explain to your biological mother in the afterlife."

"Mother, your kindness is greater than heaven. No matter what, you are my mother. No matter what happens, I will definitely save you! I will definitely save you! Just wait for me!"

"Don't mess around!" Madam Tian tightly grasped Xia Zheng's hand as she tried to pull it away, and said sternly, "Mother, all I want is for you and your sister to live well. I killed Xia Gang, and I deserve to die. I don't regret it. If you save me, you'll only put yourself at risk. I won't allow it. If you remember that mother raised you, then live well. If you have the chance to take care of your sister, that would be filial piety to me. Do you understand?"

Xia Zheng held back her tears and was unwilling to speak.

Even though she knew it clearly in her heart, when she really had to face the situation of watching her mother die, she couldn't accept it calmly no matter what.

She had to find a way.

No matter what the cost.

But she also understood that she couldn't tell her mother because she wouldn't agree.

"Okay, I'll listen to mother."

Hearing her promise, Madam Tian was still worried. She held her hand tightly and repeatedly reminded her: "You must, you must protect yourself. Don't forget, you are a mother now, and you have children. Remember!"

Xia Zheng originally wanted to bring Ruanruan with her today, but Ruanruan was too young and didn't listen to her instructions, which made it difficult to deal with her. So, she took the small silver lock that Tuan'er had given her and handed it to Madam Tian.

"When Ruanruan was born, Tuan'er asked the prince to bring this back to me from the palace. He said it was made with the silver you gave me, mother. Ruanruan has been wearing it ever since. Now, this lock is for you."

Madam Tian excitedly took the small lock, as if she could still feel the soft warmth. She held it tightly and nodded with tears in her eyes. "Okay! Okay! It's getting late. You can't stay too long. It will make things difficult for the prince. Let's go."

Madam Tian let go of her hand and pushed Xia Zheng away. Xia Zheng also realized that she could not stay any longer, so she knelt on the ground and kowtowed deeply to Madam Tian in the cage.

Tears flowed from both mother and daughter, but neither dared to say a word.

I can't bear to say another word.

Mrs. Tian turned her head and waved her hand reluctantly to let her go.

Xia Zheng looked back every few steps until she reached the dungeon door and stopped looking back completely.

He put on a veil, lowered his head and walked quickly towards the carriage. Before he saw the wheels, he saw a pair of cloud-patterned soap boots.

She raised her head in astonishment, met Gu Yizi's face, and asked in a surprised voice, "Why is the prince here?"

Gu Yizi didn't answer, but first reached out to wipe away the tears on her face, and said with a gentle smile: "I came to discuss something with Lord Gan, and it's just the right time to come and take you back."

Lord Gan?

What is there to talk about between mortal enemies?

Xia Zheng turned around in astonishment and saw a figure standing in front of the Dali Temple.