I'm already dressed like a fool, what's wrong with taking the regent into the bridal chamb

Wen Qingzhi was right. They would not let it go after falling out with the Jiang family today.

It was impossible to go to the Wen Mansion to rob people openly, so they could only ambush on the way back or in the courtyard outside the city.

They knew that they had forgotten to bring many things this time, especially things related to her aunt.

After a few words of small talk, Mrs. Li brought up the food.

Wen Qingzhi said that she had already eaten, asked them to eat first, and went back to rest for a while.

She went into the house and locked the door, then sent the small stone and her hair for testing. The results would be out soon.

When she came out and saw Jiang Yao and the other two wolfing down their food, she realized that they must not have had a delicious meal for a long time.

"Do you like braised pork?"

Wen Qingzhi sat down next to Xiao Shitou. Xiao Shitou jumped, put down his chopsticks, and looked at Wen Qingzhi with a little fear.

"Auntie, I don't want to eat anymore. I'm sorry..."

He was afraid that Wen Qingzhi would be like those people and would dislike him and his mother.

Wen Qingzhi didn't expect that the child was so psychologically fragile.

She had never been around children before, so she didn't understand what they were thinking.

Wen Qingzhi looked bewildered. Jiang Yao said to Xiao Shitou, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Shitou. This is your aunt. She won't hurt you."

"Before... was there always someone bullying Little Stone?"

Sun Yao paused, put down her chopsticks, and looked at her with a forced smile, "Without a man at home, Xiao Shitou is naturally bullied..."

The words he said were nothing more than "wild child" and "bastard".

Wen Qingzhi understood and said to Xiao Shitou seriously, "Xiao Shitou, your father is the youngest and most promising general in the Beiming Kingdom. He became famous at a young age and once led the Beiming Iron Cavalry all the way north to repel the Xiongnu..."

As her body merged with Wen Qingzhi's, these memories were gradually mastered by her.

A general who became famous at a young age...

With a silver spear, he stabbed the Huns and repelled foreign enemies countless times.

His achievements were earned at the cost of his life!

In a trance, the young man in bright clothes and riding a horse seemed to have returned.

For some reason, Wen Qingzhi's eyes became moist.

Following Wen Qingzhi's words, Jiang Yao also choked up softly.

When it comes to suffering, no one can be more miserable than Jiang Yao.

She got pregnant before marriage, gave birth to the child under tremendous pressure, raised the child alone, and had to be careful not to let the Jiang family find out.

It was just that her life was worthless and she was not valued by the Jiang family, otherwise her identity would have been exposed long ago.

"Don't cry, it's all over. From now on, I'm here and won't let anyone bully you and your son."

Wen Qingzhi said, letting Xiao Shitou continue eating.

"From now on, if you want to eat something, just tell your aunt. Or tell Aunt Li. As long as it's what you want to eat and we have the ability to get it, we'll give it to you."

She tried to smile and make herself seem more approachable.

Little Shitou had a very good impression of the aunt he had just met. He liked this aunt who would give him delicious food and protect him.

"Thank you, aunt."

Little Stone's mouth curled up happily, and his skinny legs swayed back and forth.

It was the first time Sun Yao saw her son so happy. She picked up a few vegetable leaves and said, "Mom told you that you have to eat vegetables too."

"Good~"

Little Stone ate with gusto, and even if a grain of rice accidentally fell, he would pick it up and eat it.

After dinner, her brother's yard was cleaned up and Wen Qingzhi took them there.

Wen Qingli's yard is just like his own, simple.

There used to be pine and cypress trees growing in the yard, but they had long since died because no one had taken care of them for many years.

Jiang Yao looked at the familiar courtyard and seemed to be able to see the boy she loved so much practicing shooting in the courtyard in the past.

Clothes fluttered, spears clanged in the air...

"This yard is still the same as before."

Jiang Yao had been thinking about Wen Qingli since she came in. She led Xiao Shitou into the house and said, "This is where your father used to live."

"The place where Daddy lived..."

Little Stone was very curious and looked up to ask Wen Qingzhi, "Auntie, can I come in and take a look?"

"of course."

Wen Qingzhi nodded, "This is your home, you can go wherever you want."

"There's also a portrait of your father in the room."

The furnishings in the house remained the same as they were on the day Wen Qingli left.

When Mrs. Li led them to clean up, she carefully wiped away the dust and put everything back in its original place without moving it.

On the table, the ink had dried up and the pen tips were stiff.

There is also an unfinished letter, which begins with only a few words: My wife A Yao.

It was an unfinished letter to Jiang Yao.

"Yes, for me..."

Jiang Yao held the yellowed letter in her hands, her hands trembling as she held it to her heart.

She held the letter gently, lowered her head and sobbed, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

My wife Ayao...

These were the last four words left to her by the man she loved most!

She had felt wronged and desperate.

I even wondered whether my original decision was right to give birth to little Shitou and let him suffer with me.

Now, all the resentment and sadness in the past have turned into nothing and disappeared.

Her heart was filled again at this moment.

"That year, there was a sudden border emergency. The original plan to march out three days later was completely disrupted. My parents and brother all left in a hurry."

Wen Qingzhi stepped forward to comfort him, "I think brother wanted to think carefully before leaving you a letter, but he didn't expect... to leave so suddenly."

"If he had known this would be the outcome, perhaps... even if it meant disobeying the emperor's order, he would have finished writing the letter."

"I know I know!"

Jiang Yao suddenly couldn't help it. The grievances that had been suppressed in her heart for so many years suddenly burst out. She no longer cared about who was around her and burst into tears.

Little Stone was frightened and clutched Jiang Yao's dress tightly, crying too.

He didn't know what was wrong with his mother. It was the first time he saw her crying like that. He panicked and didn't know what to do.

Wen Qingzhi didn't say anything and waited quietly for Jiang Yao to finish venting.

Jiang Yao cried for a few times, then squatted down to comfort Xiao Shitou.

Wen Qingzhi looked at the mother and son, and felt a strange emotion in her heart.

After Jiang Yao calmed down, Wen Qingzhi asked, "Do you want to go for a walk? I'll buy you some clothes."

Jiang Yao wiped Xiao Shitou's tears and said, "Since something like this happened today, let's not go for now. We'll avoid being seen and gossiped about."

"I'm not worried about that."

Wen Qingzhi looked at her, her cold eyes serious as she said, "This matter won't pass for the time being. It will continue to ferment. I don't know to what extent it will end."

"People have mouths on their bodies, so they can say whatever they want. Are you going to stay at home just because they say something untrustworthy?"

"The more you hide, the more guilty you appear in their eyes."

She squatted down and looked at the little stone. "We did nothing wrong. Why don't we dare to go out?"

"Besides, my Wen family has an heir, which is a great joy."

She stood up and said solemnly, "This should be a celebration for all."

The Wen family has paid so much blood and lives for Bei Ming. Even if this matter is not glorious, no one should gossip about it behind their back.