Hua Manman: "You don't need to blame yourself, my death has nothing to do with you."
She spoke calmly and naturally, as if she was stating an objective fact.
But it made Concubine Zhen feel even more uncomfortable.
Because she felt an attitude called alienation from the other party's words.
Concubine Zhen couldn't help asking.
"In your heart, am I still your sister?"
Hua Manman replied without hesitation: "Of course, you will always be my sister."
These words dilute the depression in Concubine Zhen's heart and made her feel much better.
"If you really regarded me as your sister, you should have come to recognize me long ago."
Hua Manman remained silent.
In fact, Concubine Zhen was right, if she had no other choice, she would not choose to confess her identity to Concubine Zhen.
They already have their own children and lives, and there is no need to bother each other.
But now people have to bow their heads under the roof.
If Hua Manman wanted to get away, he could only talk to Concubine Zhen.
It has been a long time since Concubine Zhen has lost control of her emotions like she is now.
It took her a while to stabilize her emotions, and her sanity returned.
Now that the matter has come to this point, no matter how much she blames her, it will be useless. Anyway, her sister has returned, and the most important thing for her now is to stabilize her.
"Forget it, let them pass on the past. We sisters haven't seen each other for many years. I have a lot to say to you."
Concubine Zhen disliked that the place was too small, so she asked someone to prepare another room that was more spacious and comfortable.
She took Hua Manman's hand and led him there by herself.
As soon as Hua Manman sat down, someone brought melon and fruit refreshments immediately.
Concubine Zhen grabbed her hand and did not let go.
"Where have you been all these years? Why is there no news?"
Hua Manman said vaguely: "I don't know either. When I woke up, I found that I had changed, and the people and things around me had also changed."
Naturally, Concubine Zhen would not be fooled by such clumsy lies.
But she saw Hua Manman's dodge, and guessed that Hua Manman must have difficulties, so she changed the topic wisely.
"You should have seen Qiong'er just now, right? He has grown up, and according to his seniority, he has to call you aunt."
Hua Manman: "He has indeed grown up, you raised him well."
Concubine Zhen said: "Qiong'er is good at everything, but his temper is too sensitive, he is easy to think wildly, but he is also a boring gourd, he keeps everything in his heart, and never takes the initiative to tell others, even my concubine sometimes I can't fully guess his thoughts, he is already like this at a young age, and he doesn't know what he will become when he grows up."
Hua Manman: "Maybe it's because you put too much pressure on him. He was registered as a prince since he was a child, and he has too many responsibilities on his shoulders. Naturally, he can't be as lively and cheerful as other children."
Concubine Zhen sighed, why didn't she know this truth
As a prince, Li Qiong is doomed to be more precocious than children of the same age.
But as a mother, she couldn't help but feel bitter when she saw her son being forced to grow up early.
Concubine Zhen smiled wryly and said: "I often urge Qiong'er to play with Xun'er more, not only to make the relationship between the two brothers deeper, but also to let Qiong'er learn more from Xun'er and relax a little bit. , don’t be too attached to yourself, unfortunately the effect is not good.”
Hua Manman half-jokingly said: "Goudan is too naughty, don't let the prince follow his example, if you really bring the prince down, Goudan will be guilty!"
Concubine Zhen: "Boys, it's normal to be naughty, and the dog is very smart, no matter how naughty he is, he will not cross the line, which is much better than those second-generation ancestors who bully men and women in other families. "
Hua Manman can't laugh or cry.
"Don't say that in front of him, or his tail will stick up into the sky."
Concubine Zhen was amused, covered her lips and smiled lightly.
The atmosphere between the two became much more relaxed.
Concubine Zhen went on to say: "Originally, I wanted Xun'er to be Qiong'er's accompanying student. The two brothers went to school together, and the relationship will definitely get better and better in the future. I never thought that the regent would have an accident, and the matter of accompanying the student is only It can be put on hold for now.”
At the end, she let out a long sigh.
In her opinion, no one in this world is more suitable to be the prince's companion than Li Xun.
Hua Manman was so busy that he posted: "Fortunately, you didn't ask Goudan to be the prince's companion. You don't know Goudan's glorious record in Taixue, do you? He is a well-known ghost in Taixue. No matter who sees him, He even feels a headache, if he is really allowed to enter the Chongwen Museum, I am afraid that the entire Chongwen Museum will be overturned by him."
Concubine Zhen laughed: "It's not that exaggerated, is it?"
Hua Manman: "If you don't believe me, you can ask people to go to the Taixue to inquire about him. From the master to the student, there is no one who doesn't know about him."
Seeing her swearing, Concubine Zhen is very angry and funny.
"Why doesn't Li Ji care about him?"
Hua Manman: "With Ah Ji's personality, it's good that he can take care of himself, but you still expect him to take care of your son? The big one is the big devil, and the young one is the little devil. Neither father nor son are easy-going lamps!"
Concubine Zhen was amused again and couldn't stop laughing.
"How can you say that about your husband and son?"
Hua Manman: "I will only say this in front of you. My sisters gossip, what can't I say?"
These words brought the relationship between the two into a lot at once.
Concubine Zhen said seriously.
"Since you have said so, then I will tell you the truth, Li Ji's charges are already confirmed, and there is no room for change.
If you don't want to be implicated, you'd better call Xun'er back quickly. I will protect you and Xun'er in the future, and I promise that nothing will happen to you. "
Hua Manman: "What about Ah Ji?"
Concubine Zhen: "He can only ask for blessings."
This means to give up Li Ji and let him fend for himself.
Hua Manman refused without hesitation.
"No, Ah Ji is not only my husband, but also Goudan's father. I can't betray him."
Concubine Zhen frowned.
"It's just a man, even without him, you and Xun'er can still live well.
After the limelight is over, if you still want to remarry, I can find a suitable husband's family for you. "
Hua Manman's tone was extremely firm.
"Li Ji is just an ordinary man to you, but to me and Goudan, he is an inseparable family."
Concubine Zhen looked at her steadily.
"You have to follow him? Even if you know it will put yourself and Xun'er in danger?"
Hua Manman: "Since we are a family, we have to share the blessings and share the hardships. Even if we die, we must be reunited as a family under the Nine Springs!"
Concubine Zhen: "Is it worth it?"
She has seen all the warmth and coldness of the world in the palace, and she knows how terrible the dark side of human nature is.
In her opinion, Hua Manman's approach is too naive and stupid.
Hua Manman: "As long as I am willing, it is worth it."
(end of this chapter)