Tao still grew up under the secular constraints on women, but she was incomparable to ordinary people in terms of supporting her husband and children, and scheming in the inner chamber. Just like when she first heard about Xiao's affairs, she lost control of her emotions and gave birth prematurely. She could have been saved and lived another three to five years, but she resolutely chose to die.
It was because she knew that only with her life could the Xiao family never be able to raise their heads, could His Majesty go from being in the right to being in the wrong in this matter, and could preserve the rights and interests of her children for the rest of their lives to the greatest extent.
She had thought of everything at that time. Since Shen Yueshan and Xiao were already husband and wife, although the chance of pregnancy was very small, it could not be ignored, so she made arrangements early.
Tan had been saved by Tao. It was Tao who rescued her from the beating of her husband. It was Tao who arranged for her to divorce and escape from the devil's den. It was also Tao who sent her to a wealthy family to work to make a living and learn some skills.
She wrote to Tan before she died. It would be fine if Xiao was not pregnant, but if she was really pregnant, Tan must enter the Shen residence based on her own ability and become the wet nurse of the child, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl. There was no need to harm the child or abandon him/her, she just needed to teach the child to distinguish right from wrong.
"Mother..." Shen Xihe felt as if something had hit her heart hard. She was shocked as if she had known that Tao could survive, but chose to live three to five years less for the long-term future of the three of them.
There might be a turning point in three to five years, but she had never thought about it.
"My father said that my mother did this because she didn't hate the child. Since we are her children, we should be tolerant of her." Shen Yun'an felt a little ashamed, "In this regard, I am not as good as Youyou."
From the beginning to the end, Shen Xihe never hated Shen Yingruo, and never took his anger out on her, but Shen Yun'an had not gotten over the hurdle in his heart before he knew about this.
"Oh, mother Xiao." Xiao Huayong couldn't help but admire his mother-in-law's wisdom, foresight, and broad-mindedness.
"To forgive others is to forgive yourself." Shen Xihe thought of a calligraphy left by his mother, which consisted of six words written by Tao herself.
Unless it comes to a life-and-death situation, forgiving others is actually forgiving yourself.
Just like Shen Yun'an, before he knew about this, he couldn't accept the existence of Shen Yingruo. However, due to his blood relationship with Shen Yueshan, he couldn't do anything to her. He could only feel uncomfortable in his heart. What good would that do except to torture himself
But after getting over this hurdle, he was no longer bothered by Shen Yingruo's presence, and his mind became more open and he was no longer troubled.
"When will Youyou take me to burn incense at my mother-in-law's grave? I, as a son-in-law, have never paid my respects to my mother-in-law." Since the topic came up with Tao, Xiao Huayong took the opportunity to say what was on his mind.
He should burn incense for Tao, who was buried in the northwest, but he still hoped that Shen Xihe would take the initiative to mention this matter. However, after a few days here and all the problems had been resolved, Shen Xihe did not mention it. He couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
If the mountain doesn't come to me, I have to go to the mountain.
"I originally planned to take Qiao Qiao to burn incense after my brother got married, and we would go together." Shen Xihe really planned this.
The reason for this plan is because Xiao Huayong has a special status. After all, he is the crown prince. When the crown prince goes to the Yue family, only the parents-in-law pay respects to the son-in-law. How can the parents-in-law receive respects from the crown prince