After the zombies traveled through time, they were tricked by the villain into becoming a stepmother

"mother."

Minister Chu, who had just kept a stern face and tried hard to suppress his sadness in front of the younger generations of the family, did not dare to take off the strong mask until everyone else had left.

"Look at you, kid. You're already a grandfather. Why are you still crying?"

The old lady was very free and easy-going, and could even chuckle and comfort her eldest son.

"Come and sit down. I want to talk to you."

He reached out to wipe away the tears that had accidentally fallen, took a few deep breaths to calm himself, and then walked over and sat down beside his mother's bed.

"Boss, I saw Manager Wei whispering to you just now, and your face suddenly turned grim. What's the matter?"

Minister Chu sighed helplessly.

"He just told me that the emperor sent someone to me. She used to serve Chu Yushu and Concubine Shu, and later took care of Chu Chi in the country farm. The servant's name is Lu Hen. I don't know if you still remember her. She was Chu Yushu's personal maid at first."

This passage contains a lot of meaning, and the old lady's eyes were filled with complex emotions.

"So, the seventh girl was not secretly replaced by the concubine of the Gu family, but was secretly replaced by Chu Yushu?"

"Not really. The concubine did take action. But Chu Yushu also knew about it. She just went with the flow and pretended she didn't know. She even arranged for someone to take care of Chu Chi until he grew up.

Well, I said that she had the wrong thoughts later, and it turned out to be true.

When the old woman from the Gu family inexplicably sent people to kill Chu Chi, Lu Hen was lucky enough to escape death, but she was afraid of being dealt with by the Gu family or Chu Yushu, so she simply hid herself. But this time, she was found by the people from the emperor's side. "

When Wei Zongguan said this just now, Chu Zhankui thought he was talking nonsense. But after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it was Chu Yushu who did such a thing, so he felt that it was probably true.

When he talked about his mentally ill sister, even though she was no longer around, he still felt that he could not understand her thoughts.

"What do you think she's trying to do?

If she's still mad at those bastards from the Gu family, she can just go back to her parents' home to complain. Is there anything I can't do to deal with them?

Why do you have to do so much calculation and abuse, not only leaving yourself with no way out, but also dragging down a group of people?

When did she go crazy?"

Feeling half heartbroken and sad, and half angry and confused, Chu Zhankui once again confirmed one thing: it was all because his father died too early!

"You should deal with that servant quietly. The emperor should also mean this."

"I know."

After getting the answer from her eldest son, the old lady lowered her eyes to hide the sadness in them.

The eldest son was a man, and he could not understand the madness of a woman who could not get the love she wanted. But the evil creature was her own flesh and blood, so how could she not understand?

If Shu'er hadn't really loved Gu Chuanrong, she wouldn't have dared to abandon everything to be with him. If she hadn't really hated him, she wouldn't have risked everything to die with him.

But whether it's love or hate, she can't bear to let go. When love and hate are entangled for too long and become obsession, what she wants is no longer that man, but to find a result that will never be found for the mistakes she has made.

She is really like her father. How can she be so paranoid and crazy when she loves someone?

That man's love is so extreme that he will do whatever it takes to get it, and he will not hesitate to get something in return for his efforts. Otherwise, he will not hesitate to lose both sides and perish together.

The only thing that made her luckier than Shu'er in marrying him in her life was that she was the favored one.

She didn't want to go back to the memories of the past, but the pain of losing her daughter once again made the old lady heartbroken.

My heart ached, and a fishy sweet taste filled my throat again.

"mother!"

Chu Zhankui hurriedly picked up the handkerchief beside him and wiped the blood from the corner of his mother's lips. His fingers were trembling violently.

"Mom, I've asked Zong Yuan to invite Dr. Sun. You must hold on!"

The old lady smiled bitterly.

"Your mother probably really can't stand it this time."

"mother!"

Chu Zhankui, whose hair and beard had turned gray, was crying like a pitiful and helpless child.

He looked at his eldest son's gray hair with sadness. He was already at the age of knowing the destiny, so how could he not look old?

He sighed and stroked his temple.

“It doesn’t matter whether you are willing to leave or not. Life is short and you have to go when the time comes.

Otherwise, wouldn’t you become an old monster?

My son, don't be so upset. Don't make me worry about you. Be obedient."

"Mom! Don't say that..."

Chu Zhankui wanted to interrupt his mother's discouraging words, but was silenced once again.

"Don't interrupt me, let me finish.

I know my body is already on the verge of collapse, so why should I ask Doctor Sun to come and trouble me? Please let him go back peacefully and don’t cause any trouble.”

The old lady had made up her mind not to linger on, and her son burst into tears after hearing what she said.

"Mom, why are you doing this?"

Although everyone will die eventually, why should we just go and die when we can still struggle?

"Don't cry, just listen to me."

The old lady took a deep breath and spoke softly.

"The emperor's intentions have been made very clear. He has asked Chief Steward Wei to come here to issue an oral decree. This must mean that he wants to recognize the princess back.

Therefore, this matter cannot be covered up. No matter what explanation the emperor can come up with, our Chu family will definitely be at a disadvantage this time. Rather than waiting for the opponent to strangle us, it is better to cut off our own wrists and save our lives!"

This was the last time she would protect her descendants.

"After I leave, you should immediately submit a memorial of mourning. All the male members of our family, from the eldest to the youngest, should stay at home to observe mourning."

Chu Zhankui wiped the tears from his face, his eyes filled with sadness as well as a hint of embarrassment.

"Now is the critical moment. What should His Royal Highness Prince Xuan do? After I retire from the court, how can the Zheng and Chen families let Prince Xuan go?"

“…Ahem, this is the only solution.”

The old lady put down her hands, and with difficulty chose a more comfortable position for herself, and her voice gradually weakened.

"If the Emperor still has some genuine love for His Royal Highness Prince Xuan and His Royal Highness the Princess, he will naturally find an opportunity to snatch your affection in the future.

But if you are really squeezed out this time, it can only mean that the emperor has already developed a grudge against my Chu family. Then you must stay in the dark and educate your children and grandchildren, and plan for the future."

A new emperor appoints new ministers, and things change with the times. As long as people are still alive, they can always wait for the day of restoration.