The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Shangguan Sitong remained silent, unable to continue the topic and walked away quietly.

Wei Lingbo sent him to the door and came back: "Brother, after you go to the military camp, will you become a general?"

"It's not as easy as you say." Wei Cheng's eyes flashed with excitement.

A man should fight in battle, kill the enemy, and defend the territory. He should exchange his blood for military merits and climb up step by step...

After that, Shangguan Sitong came to visit several times. She felt empty inside until Wei Cheng left.

Late courtyard.

Shangguan Haitong turned the book to the next page: "Did they leave the city?"

"Yes. They have left the city. It will take some time for Yinhua and the imperial medical team to set off." Huanshuang reported.

In order to prevent the spread of the plague, it does take some time for the imperial physician to dispatch personnel and purchase medicinal materials.

Shangguan Haitong lowered his eyes, thinking that when the weather gets warmer, the plague will have a major outbreak.

Doctor Zhang and his colleagues had superb medical skills and quickly brought the patient under control.

But there were casualties after all.

Wei Cheng and the other two just filled the vacancy. Kang Mi gradually gained attention for his contribution to curbing the plague.

The little maid entered the room and reported: "Miss, the third lady is here."

Shangguan Haitong put down the book and said, "Please ask her to come in."

Huanshuang makes tea.

Shangguan Yunshu came in and bowed: "I have been feeling depressed recently and have not come to pay my respects. Please do not blame me, elder sister."

"We are sisters, what are you talking about?" Shangguan Haitong saw that her third sister had something to say and winked at her.

Huanshuang handed over the tea and went out immediately.

There was no one else in the room, so Shangguan Yunshu knelt down directly.

Shangguan Haitong hurried over to help: "Third sister, what are you doing? If you have any problem, just tell me, I will definitely help."

Grabbing the elder sister's arm, Shangguan Yunshu looked at her earnestly, "Please teach me how to survive."

After a moment of shock, Shangguan Haitong helped the person up: "Third sister, have you thought it through?"

Shangguan Yunshu nodded heavily: "The purpose of life is nothing more than to live a good life. How can I let my mother down for what she has done for me?"

Sitting at the side, Shangguan Haitong looked at the third sister and said, "My dear sister, since you have come to me, I have to say something. Women have a harder time than men in this world. They cannot slack off in studying, writing, accounting and housekeeping. It is very hard and tiring."

Shangguan Yunshu's eyes were firm: "I am not afraid of hardship or fatigue. I want to live a good life on my own."

Living a good life is easier said than done.

Shangguan Haitong nodded: "You have not been able to learn to manage the accounts and the household before, so continue. Mother has hired a teacher for my fourth brother, and you can go and learn. When you can manage the entire mansion, you will be qualified to learn how to live a better life."

"I will work hard." Shangguan Yunshu made up his mind to do well and live a good life.

From then on, the shop affairs were handed over to her to take care of. If she didn't understand something, she could learn and ask.

When a person truly wants to learn something, he can quickly master it. Shangguan Haitong smiled with satisfaction.

At this time, my mother sent someone to invite me.

She went to the main courtyard, where mother and daughter met for the first time since the day Zhou Jingqing died after hitting her head against a pillar.

Yang Lanyi was a little embarrassed: "It's not easy to hire a teacher to teach at home. Your uncle has a student who will come to visit soon. I was thinking if I could ask him to teach for a while, it would be better than delaying the fourth child's studies. He's almost playing wild."

Shangguan Haitong frowned slightly: "My uncle's disciple? He must be here to take part in the imperial examination next year. Let's not talk about whether he will agree to let him teach my fourth brother. At such a critical moment, will he be willing to waste time? Mother, why don't you send my fourth brother to the Imperial Academy?"

With an embarrassed look on her face, Yang Lanyi explained, "I sent the fourth child to the Imperial College before, but he had a conflict with the instructor because of some things..."

I remembered.

Shangguan Haitong felt a little headache: "Mother, you dote on my fourth brother too much. Not only does he not listen in class, but he also disturbs others. The teacher spanked him on the hand as a small punishment, but you insisted on coming to my house to make a scene. You made my fourth brother drop out of school."

Yang Lanyi knew she was in the wrong: "The person will be here soon, I'll ask the boss. If not, I'll find someone else."

"What's his name?" Shangguan Haitong was quite helpless. He had to find a way to send his fourth brother to study at the Imperial College.

"I heard that his surname is Shi and his given name is Jifeng. He is your uncle's favorite student and has won three top honors in the imperial examinations." Yang Lanyi inquired about the news in advance.

Time sends the wind...

Shangguan Haitong was slightly startled: "Mother has already made the decision, so just ask her."

Yang Lanyi was delighted: "That would be great."

"Nothing else. I'm leaving first." Shangguan Haitong stood up and was about to leave.

After a nervous glance, Yang Lanyi asked tentatively: "Boss, can I get better?"

Shangguan Haitong turned around and saw her mother looking very cautious.

Yang Lanyi was getting nervous after being stared at, so she quickly changed her tone: "It's okay if it's not good. I'm fine lying in bed, and I have a leisurely day."

The biological mother's eyes were full of fear. Shangguan Haitong asked, "Does mother blame Zhou Jingqing? She has been lying to you."

Lowering her head, Yang Lanyi couldn't help but think of the past: "She actually told me her name. No, she has been telling everyone her name. Haven't you noticed? There are always dragonflies embroidered on her handkerchiefs, either landing among flowers or dancing with butterflies."

After this reminder, Shangguan Haitong remembered.

This is true.

Zhou Jingqing always had dragonfly patterns on her embroidered handkerchiefs. She displayed them openly in front of everyone and wore them close to her body at all times.

Yang Lanyi's eyes were filled with sorrow. "I can feel that she truly regards me as a sister. The happy times we spent together cannot be faked. It's just that she can't get out of the shackles of the past. If I had known earlier, if I had known earlier..."

Maybe I can help...

She didn't know how to help, she just knew she had to help.

Shangguan Haitong turned around and said, "Mother is in good health and shouldn't stay in bed for so long."

Yang Lanyi's eyes lit up: "Okay, okay. You can still be the housekeeper, you don't have to give it back to me. I am happy to enjoy it every day."

With a helpless smile, Shangguan Haitong realized that he didn't understand his mother at all in his previous life.

Because of some things, the mother and daughter broke up and refused to communicate. Thinking carefully, putting aside the hatred at that time, does the mother really not love her children?

Shangguan Haitong walked out of the house. It's not that she doesn't love him, but she has only been taught the inherent way to express love.

Yang Lanyi looked at her daughter's departing back, lowered her head and stroked the embroidered handkerchief in her hand.

The handkerchief is embroidered with dragonflies and butterflies, both of which are flying leisurely among the bright flowers.

"Sister, you are beautiful and elegant, like a butterfly. I am just a dragonfly that can be found everywhere."

"Although we can't see the famous mountains and rivers, it's nice to appreciate the blooming flowers together."

With tears in her eyes, she stared at the lifelike dragonfly.

A tear fell and Yang Lanyi gave a bitter smile.

If my sister really wanted to harm her, why would she wait all these years? From the beginning to the end, my sister hated only one person.

I hate the oppression of power and the injustice of the world. If you have power, you can call it a romantic encounter.

Who would ask about a woman’s suffering?

Drop of tears fell, wetting the embroidered handkerchief.

Yang Lanyi burst into tears.

Sister, fly to your favorite hometown. Look at the flowers, grass, mountains and water, spread your wings and fly...