Chapter 617: Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 710: Liu Jin

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Originally, she had already prepared herself mentally, planning to wait until her grandson grew a bit older before settling accounts. Yet she never expected that fate would actually favor this pitiable mother, granting her such a rare opportunity — the whole family relocating together to the city where her daughter lived, henceforth able to be together morning and night, sharing the joy of family bonds.

The thought of spending the rest of her life living so closely with her beloved daughter stirred an indescribable joy in Liu Jin's heart, yet at the same time it was accompanied by a trace of excitement and nervousness.

These complex emotions intertwined, causing tears to surge forth uncontrollably like a breached flood.

Especially when she saw her daughter gripping her hand tightly, that feeling intensified even further, like a volcanic eruption.

Her lips trembled; she exerted all her strength just to barely squeeze two words from her throat: "Yu... Yu'er..." Yet merely speaking those two words already left Shangguan Xingyu's heart twisted like a knife, tears streaming down her face.

Finally, Shangguan Xingyu could no longer suppress the surging longing and attachment in her heart; she lunged into her mother's embrace and called out in a voice slightly hoarse and brimming with deep emotion: "Mother~"

This call was like a bolt of lightning tearing through the night sky, instantly bringing the mother and daughter back to those pure and innocent childhood days.

Ever since Shangguan Xingyu was eight years old, after her father successfully ascended the throne, she had been forced to follow court etiquette and change her address for her birth mother to "Empress Mother."

From then on, the intimate and warm address "Mother" was gradually buried deep in her heart, becoming a distant and precious memory.

Now, Dongying had already fallen, and the two of them, mother and daughter, had lost their original identities and status. At this time, continuing to use the honorific "Empress Mother" was clearly inappropriate; if accidentally noticed by others, it might invite unexpected trouble.

Therefore, when Shangguan Xingyu called out that long-lost "Mother" once more, Liu Jin felt her whole heart melt in that moment, soft as if it could drip water.

Although she was still immersed in endless sorrow at this moment, tears still flowing unceasingly, she still rallied her spirits, gently patting Shangguan Xingyu's back, soothing softly: "Good child..." while the people around, witnessing this scene of mother and daughter embracing and weeping bitterly, couldn't help but glance sideways.

An Wangfei's eyes reddened as well, tears spinning in her eyes; she struggled to control her emotions, but that wave of emotion surged into her heart like a tide.

And Shangguan Xingyan likewise felt a pang of sourness in his heart, as if struck by an invisible force, rendering him speechless.

The whole scene fell into a bizarre stillness, only the mother and daughter's low sobs echoing in the air.

Finally, it was Yan Si who broke the silence first. He stepped forward and shouted loudly: "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, you've had a hard journey! Whatever there is to say, let's go home first and talk slowly."

Finished speaking, he leaned close to Shangguan Xingyu's side and comforted in a low voice: "Don't cry anymore, it's so cold, what'll we do if you ruin your little face crying? It'll hurt from the cold later!"

The moment Yan Si spoke, the mother and daughter seemed to come back to their senses, slowly releasing each other's tightly held arms, then standing face to face, wiping the tears from the corners of their eyes while gazing at each other.

Seeing this, Yan Si hurriedly stretched out his hands, gently wiping away the remaining tear tracks from the corners of Shangguan Xingyu's eyes, and said with a smile to Liu Jin: "Mother-in-law, it's too cold today, you hurry into the carriage and warm up. Hot food has already been prepared at home, we'll go back and eat while we talk."

Shangguan Peilin glanced at Liu Jin, a ripple stirring in his heart; he frowned slightly and said softly to Yan Si: "Good, let's go back and talk then."

Having spoken, he reached out and took a plain white handkerchief handed by Li Defu at his side, handed it to Liu Jin somewhat stiffly, and said with a touch of reproach: "Such a grown person, yet still such a crybaby, quickly wipe your tears dry!"

Before his words fell, he swiftly turned his head away, no longer meeting Liu Jin's gaze, instead looking toward An Wang at the other side, cupping his fists in salute: "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, why trouble you two to come in person? Today's weather is cold, take care not to catch a chill."

An Wang stepped forward, lightly patting Shangguan Peilin's shoulder, laughing in reply: "Our two families are already in-laws; coming from afar, if we didn't come out to welcome you, it would seem a bit discourteous. Since we're one family, no need for formalities! Quickly board the carriages, return to the residence together for a meal, warm up your bodies. After eating, I'll take everyone to see the new residence."

Hearing this, Shangguan Peilin nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Your words are most correct; then we'll trouble Father-in-law and Mother-in-law."

At this time, An Wangfei also stepped forward, gently taking Liu Jin's hand, comforting her: "Mother-in-law must not grieve; Yu'er has been living very smoothly and satisfactorily in our residence, never suffering the slightest grievance. In the future, if you and Father-in-law often visit our humble abode, you'll be able to meet and gather with Yu'er often, truly a happy thing! Don't cry anymore, this is originally a joyous matter."

Liu Jin wiped the remaining tears from her cheeks with slight embarrassment, saying apologetically to An Wangfei: "Alright... letting you see a joke."

An Wangfei replied gently: "How could it be? As a fellow mother, I completely understand your state of mind right now.

After all, I have a daughter too; however, speaking of Qianqian, she originally planned to come with us today, but because she caught a chill while playing with Xiao Jing'er, causing unbearable stomach pain, she can only lie in bed, so she didn't come! Mother-in-law, please don't blame her."

Hearing this, Liu Jin had already wiped the tears from her cheeks clean, and asked with concern: "How could this happen, does Qianqian's stomach hurt badly? A child's body is important." An Wangfei soothed softly: "It's fine, nothing serious, she's already drunk the hot red date tremella soup brought by the servants, presumably she's already asleep." Hearing this, Liu Jin immediately understood, and also relaxed slightly, expressing understanding.

Just at this moment, Liu Jin suddenly realized an important issue — she had yet to see her longed-for little grandson.

So she eagerly asked An Wangfei: "Mother-in-law, is Xiao Jing'er waiting for us at the residence?"

An Wangfei couldn't help laughing, pointing at Shangguan Xingyan beside her, explaining: "He's here, isn't this him?"

Everyone looked in the direction she pointed, and sure enough saw Xiao Jing'er tightly gripping Shangguan Xingyan's hand, his petite body almost entirely hidden behind Shangguan Xingyan; if one didn't observe carefully, it would be hard to detect his figure.