After being abandoned, Tofu Xishi broke off the relationship

Even though more than ten years have passed, he is still unwilling to give up. He firmly believes that his daughter is still alive in this world.

"Is there any news about Tinghan recently?"

"No, the prince's whereabouts are uncertain, and we don't know where he is now."

Nanny Su wanted to talk but hesitated, and couldn't say the words that were on her lips for several times.

Looking at her like this, Princess Jingyi knew what she was going to say.

She sighed helplessly.

"Do you think I'm too cruel? I've already found my daughter, but I didn't tell them about the father and son?"

Madam Shu leaned down and said, "I dare not. I know the princess must have her own thoughts."

Princess Jingyi heaved a long sigh, "When Su Zhen took a concubine, I was often laughed at by the aristocratic families. Although they didn't say it out loud because of my status, there is no such thing as a wall that can't be penetrated. These words have long reached my ears."

"I have carefully taught Qingyu over the years and made her a role model for young ladies in the capital. They praised me as a good mother and believed in me wholeheartedly. Only then could I restore my reputation among all the ladies."

"If they knew that I have a farm girl who is ugly, vulgar, and has bad behavior, they would laugh at me."

"I have been laughed at once, and I never want to experience that feeling again."

"Besides, it's time for the children to get married, and I can't let her influence their marriages."

Madam Shu thought of the little pink ball that had just been born in her arms several years ago, and said with some reluctance, "That young lady who is wandering outside..."

"Don't worry about her. Didn't I send someone to throw some silver into her house before? It's enough for her to live a worry-free life for a while. From now on, whether she lives or dies depends on her own luck. It has nothing to do with me anymore."

Madam Shu pursed her lips and said, "I understand."

The two of them were silent for a long time. Calming incense was burning in the blue and white porcelain incense burner, and wisps of green smoke were rising. Princess Jingyi closed her eyes and closed her eyes to rest.

Until a maid reported that the fourth young lady had personally cooked bird's nest and brought it here.

Princess Jingyi opened her eyes, and her face became less cold and stern, with a rare gentle look appearing on it.

"Qingyu greets mother. Are you feeling better today?"

A young girl in a lilac skirt embroidered with hundreds of butterflies and floating flowers and silver patterns came gracefully, with indigo eyebrows and a jade-like face.

The sound is like the sound of an oriole singing in a valley, and like a song of water.

Princess Jingyi smiled and asked her to sit next to her, placing one hand on her soft hand.

"Mother, are you okay? I heard from the servants that you went boating on the lake with your girlfriends today. Did you have fun?"

Qingyu nodded obediently, "Well, my daughter had a lot of fun, but she was too fascinated by the scenery along the way and came back a little late. My daughter will definitely come back earlier next time, and she made her mother worry."

"Mother knows that you are sad. Huo Yan also angered His Majesty by refusing the marriage proposal, so he was exiled for a reason."

"That soldier is not worthy of you. Wait for your mother to take a closer look and find a good husband for you."

"You don't have to worry. Your Majesty is testing Huo Yan's attitude in private. No one in the capital knows about your relationship with him, so no one will gossip about it."

"As for the title of Princess Lai En, mother will definitely ask His Majesty to grant it to you on the day you reach the age of 15."

Su Qingyu suppressed the flames in his eyes under his eyelashes and knelt on the ground in response.

"Qingyu has no virtue or ability to receive the love and protection of his mother.

Qingyu has no way to repay her, so she can only pray for her mother day and night, hoping that she will be healthy soon. "

Princess Jingyi's clear eyes were faintly shining with soft light, and she quickly asked the nanny to help her up.

"There's no need for us to be so distant from each other as mother and daughter. Our acquaintance is fate. Besides, mother fell in love with you at first sight."

"You were so young then, and in the blink of an eye, you became a graceful young lady."

"It is Qingyu's blessing to know you and receive your careful education."

As she spoke, she asked the maid to put a bowl of bird's nest on the table, "Mother, please try it while it's hot and see how it tastes."

Princess Jingyi stroked the top of her head and said, "Qingyu is thoughtful."

"It's what a daughter should do."

Qingyu smiled sweetly.

"Your coming-of-age ceremony will be held in a few days, and I will definitely hold a grand ceremony for you then."

"I've made my mother worry."

"Silly child, what are you talking about? I am happy to do anything for you. You must be tired from playing today, go back and rest early!"

"Yes, then Qingyu will take his leave."

Looking at Qingyu's increasingly graceful figure, Princess Jingyi's eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy.

Su Qingyu had just returned to the yard when he was invited over by Aunt Liu's maid.

Suppressing the slight displeasure in her heart, she dismissed the maid and found a deserted road to go there alone.

Aunt Liu sat at the table, looking at Su Qingyu who was walking towards her with graceful steps.

"Tsk, what a beauty."

"I wonder why Aunt Liu wants to see me?"

"You are so rude. I am your cousin after all. If I hadn't sent someone to put you in the temple, would you have the good life you have today? I'm afraid you would have been sold by your gambling father when you were born.

"I can either make you famous or bring you into disgrace. Now I am the only one who knows the whereabouts of your parents. Do you want me to arrange a grand family reunion for you? Let those ladies see what kind of people your biological parents are?"

Su Qingyu's face was slightly cold, her nails dug deeply into the palms of her hands. She hated it most when others mentioned her biological parents.

It was as if scraping her body over and over again, telling her that she was not the legitimate daughter of Duke Su, nor was she the beloved daughter of the most noble Princess Jingyi. All this was only because she had become a substitute for someone else, and all her wealth and glory belonged to another woman.

Whenever she got together with her girlfriends, they appeared to be respectful and polite, and showed her even more respect, but they often said bad things about her in private, and even said that she was just an adopted daughter, so what was there to be proud of?

If the legitimate daughter comes back, I'm afraid there will be no place for her anymore.

She hated those people and the woman she had never met before, and wished she had died out there long ago.

She immediately restrained herself and forced a smile, "I wonder why my cousin asked me to come here?"

Aunt Liu took out an exquisite box and pushed it in front of her. "Today is your coming-of-age day. What? Did you forget? Didn't I tell you your birthday before?"

Su Qingyu was slightly startled. She really had forgotten that all these years, the birth date of the lost baby was used as the basis. She had long forgotten when she was born.

That's why she didn't hate herself in her heart. She hated herself for always being a substitute.

"Thank you for the gift, cousin. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

She was about to leave, but was stopped by Aunt Liu again.

"Why are you in such a hurry? A drop of kindness will be repaid with a spring. Today, my cousin just wants to collect a little interest. Isn't that too much?"

"What do you want me to do?"