Because of this, the relationship between mother and daughter has always been very strange and awkward, and it remains the same today.

The two of them sat in the hall, and the atmosphere was particularly stiff.

Shen Muxue only talked about topics related to Duke Anguo and Prince Shen, trying to ease the suffocating silence.

"Is Dad in good health?"

Shen Muxue asked cautiously.

"I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you, Madam."

Mrs. Kang replied calmly, without any fluctuation in her tone.

"Has Big Brother's marriage been decided?"

Shen Muxue continued to look for topics.

"Not yet. Your eldest brother is obsessed with gaining experience on the battlefield and has no desire to get married. He always says that he wants to serve his country."

Mrs. Kang explained, but her eyes never met Shen Muxue's.

After the two of them talked awkwardly for a while, Shen Muxue felt that the time had been long enough, so she picked up the tea bowl and prepared to end this uneasy meeting.

Seeing this, Mrs. Kang cleared her throat and showed some hesitation on her face, but ultimately did not get up and leave.

After hesitating for a long time, she finally mustered the courage to speak: "From what I have heard, the Duke mentioned something about Luo Xi's life experience. My mother's previous inappropriate attitude towards you was truly due to her ignorance of the truth. Now that I have learned the whole story, I deeply feel that my past behavior was inappropriate. I hope Your Majesty will forgive my mistake and not take it to heart."

Shen Muxue slowly took a sip of tea, but did not directly respond to Mrs. Kang's words.

Although she knew in her heart that being open-minded did not mean tolerating the evil deeds of others, but considering the kindness of the Anguo Mansion in raising her for so many years, maintaining a calm appearance was already the extreme, and too much expectation was really difficult to achieve.

Seeing her daughter's silence, Mrs. Kang's eyes gradually moistened, and she said in a choked voice, "This is all my fault. I didn't cherish such a wonderful child, and I was deceived by others and made many wrong decisions. I know I may never gain your approval again, but after all, I raised you for over ten years. Please, considering our past, don't let this completely break our relationship."

Hearing these words, a sneer gradually appeared on Shen Muxue's lips.

The only person who truly accompanied and cared for her that came to her mind was the old lady. The so-called deep affection between mother and daughter, however, left behind a sense of rejection and pain deep in her memory.

Whenever I think back to my childhood, I would hug Mrs. Kang with great anticipation, only to be ruthlessly pushed away. Or I would happily pick flowers for her, only to be rejected and carelessly thrown away. And every time during family dinners, I would be harshly criticized or even physically punished for all sorts of unreasonable excuses...

All of this made her feel deeply disappointed and heartbroken.

This blood relationship, which should have been closely connected, was destroyed by the mother herself a long time ago. No matter how she expresses her regret and desire to repair the relationship now, it is in vain. The past harm cannot be erased, nor can it be repaired by a simple apology or compensation.

"Madam, you are truly overly concerned. After all, our Anguo Duke's position is extremely important, and his position in the entire court is unshakable. As long as my father is still alive, I will certainly treat him with the respect and care that a junior deserves in the palace."

At this point, she paused for a moment. "As for matters of the heart, it's more about whether the two parties are truly destined to be together. Unfortunately, it seems our relationship is destined to be lacking something. Forcing it to continue will only make both of us uncomfortable."

After that, she added calmly, "In that case, I won't continue to escort you out of the palace. Please take care."

As the car slowly drove out of the palace gate, Mrs. Kang in the car began to fall into deep thought.

Over the years, her actions have indeed caused indelible psychological trauma to her daughter. Now, no matter how hard she tries to make amends, it seems too late.

Just at this moment, Shen Luoxi happened to see her mother walking out of the palace with a haggard face. She thought that it was just because she was in a bad mood due to recent physical discomfort, so she did not pay much attention to it.

After taking his mother back to the carriage, he heard her begin to pour out her inner distress and dissatisfaction: "Mother, ever since the doctor diagnosed my pregnancy, the prince has become increasingly cold towards me. Not only has he ordered me to live in the temple, but he's also taken away all my rights as a housekeeper. It's obvious that he no longer values ​​me or our family. Please stand up and speak a few words of justice for me!"

After a tearful story, I found that the person in front of me still looked dazed.

"Mom, did you hear what I just said? He treats me like this and doesn't give our entire family any face!"

There was no expression on Mrs. Kang's face, as if she didn't hear what Shen Luoxi said.

She turned to look at her daughter, and suddenly the face of the woman in her dream appeared before her eyes.

She was a strange but beautiful woman, and it was obvious that Shen Luoxi was not his biological daughter.

"Go back. I can help you plan your wedding, but your life after marriage depends on your own luck."

Mrs. Kang said lightly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

"But mother, the prince's actions are a provocation to the reputation of our Anguo Mansion. Are you and father really indifferent?"

Tears glistened in Shen Luoxi's eyes as she questioned her mother in confusion.

She couldn't understand why her family was so cold to her at this critical moment.

Mrs. Kang looked at Shen Luoxi again, as if she wanted to find something from her.

The latter felt very puzzled and puzzled, so he asked, "Why is mother staring at me like that?"

"Who do you look like? Your mother, or are you more inclined towards your father's appearance?"

Mrs. Kang spoke slowly, with a hint of indescribable emotion in her tone.

Shen Luoxi's face turned extremely pale, as if she was caught off guard by this sudden question.

She hurriedly explained, "Mother, I am your biological child, so naturally I look like you. Have you forgotten? My eldest brother went through so much trouble to find me, your lost daughter!"

Her voice trembled, and her heart was filled with grievance and unwillingness.

Then, Mrs. Kang closed her eyes, as if she didn't want to say anything more.

When the carriage arrived at the side gate of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, Mrs. Kang ordered a sedan chair to be changed and drove straight to the inner courtyard.

But Shen Luoxi was stopped outside the door, feeling confused and lost.

Confused, she asked Granny Yang beside her, "Did I say anything to offend Mother? Why can't I even go home?"

His words were full of confusion and grievance.

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