activa-t Chapter 590 Mother, don't be afraid, at least we're in our home!
Chapter 590 Mother, don't be afraid, at least we're in our home!
Hearing her say that, Princess Zhenbei and Madam Huo both looked at Aunt Gu with expectant eyes.
Especially the Princess Consort of Zhenbei, whose hand holding the handkerchief almost tore it to shreds.
Fearing that her younger sister might faint from excitement, Madam Huo held her tightly.
Sister-in-law Gu was a complete outsider, but she was also watching her mother-in-law nervously.
She's not stupid. If someone suddenly asks about the twins in her family, it means someone is eyeing their children.
Other people are one thing, but the one standing in front of me is a princess.
Although these two children weren't her own, she still watched them grow up.
She is obedient, sensible, and filial; we certainly can't let anyone else take her away.
Even though the other party is a princess, there's no place like home. Who knows if they'll treat the child well after they take him away?
Besides, with our family's current situation, we are fully capable of providing the best for our two children, so why should we give them away to others?
At this point, her mother-in-law's words become extremely important.
Gu Er, she put her hands in her pockets, her fingers almost scratching her palms raw.
Aunt Gu was also nervous, twisting her fingers and keeping her eyes on Lin Chang'er out of the corner of her eye. She had always known that Chang'er was unconventional and had a free-spirited mind.
She was undoubtedly good to the two children, but she was still young and hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation.
There was no time to explain in detail, so Aunt Gu could only take a deep breath and say, "Those two children were born when my son went out to work. As for the children's biological mother, this old woman really doesn't know."
Princess Zhenbei was taken aback, still unwilling to accept it. She wondered if he didn't have a mother, and if he had found the child. She asked urgently, "Where did he work?"
Aunt Gu looked up at the Princess of Zhenbei, her eyes full of doubt. "The village is poor. Before Chang'er came, the men in the village would work for one family for a few days and another family for a few days when they had free time. Some of them were away from home for many years. But they would change their masters several times. My son has always been very independent. The family's expenses are almost entirely covered by him. He didn't say anything in detail, and the family never asked him about it."
"What about your son? Where is he now?"
Princess Zhenbei panicked and grabbed Aunt Gu's hand.
Aunt Gu was startled and tried to break free, but Princess Zhenbei held on tightly. The two pulled and tugged at each other, and it looked like they were about to push each other.
"Your Highness, calm down!" Lin Chang'er quickly persuaded them, then held their hands and comforted Aunt Gu, "Mother, don't be nervous, Your Highness means no harm."
She then looked at Madam Huo. Although Madam Huo felt sorry for her younger sister, she knew that the younger sister really didn't know, and she couldn't force her to admit it.
Gu also persuaded his younger sister, "Ayi, let go of Gu Jia's older sister first."
Princess Zhenbei was unwilling to accept this. She finally found the child by chance, but they were unable to acknowledge each other.
Having no other choice, Madam Huo then consulted with Madam Gu, "Elder sister, if you remember anything later, please be sure to tell us, okay?"
Lin Chang'er also tried to smooth things over, "Yes, Your Highness, three to five years is not a long time, but it's not short either. There may be things that my mother can't remember right away. Please let her go for now. Who knows what she might remember tomorrow or the day after?"
"Tell me when you remember!" Princess Zhenbei seemed to have taken it to heart, her eyes still burning with anticipation as she looked at Granny Gu, but her hand slowly loosened its grip.
Aunt Gu breathed a sigh of relief upon gaining her freedom. Aunt Gu's sister-in-law, who had been anxiously watching from the sidelines without daring to intervene, also breathed a sigh of relief.
On the way back, Aunt Gu remained silent and seemed rather downcast. Sister-in-law Gu felt that she had been frightened by the actions of the Princess of Zhenbei.
She took the initiative to comfort her mother-in-law, saying, "Everyone says that high-ranking families are very particular about etiquette. Your Highness was indeed abrupt tonight."
After pausing for a moment, she said, "Mother, don't be afraid. At least we're at home!"
Aunt Gu simply nodded.
Sister-in-law Gu sighed again, and then, as if remembering something, tentatively asked, "Mother, not to be nosy, but Uncle really never mentioned the birth mothers of Jingzhe and Bailu?"