#357 - You have worked hard these years (4000 words)

Wu Kingdom, Imperial Capital, Xu Manor.

Another day passed.

This morning, as Xu Ming got out of bed, he saw Chen Suya standing in the courtyard, smiling at him.

The moment Xu Ming saw the look in Chen Suya's eyes, he knew his mother had returned.

"Mother," Xu Ming called out.

"Mmm," Chen Suya nodded, looking at her son with tenderness.

Looking at his mother, Xu Ming's throat tightened, and he had so much he wanted to say, but for a moment, he didn't know how to start.

"Ming'er, would you like to go for a walk with Mother?" Chen Suya asked first.

Xu Ming nodded: "Of course, I'll go wherever Mother wants to go."

Chen Suya smiled: "Nowhere in particular, just a casual stroll on the street, and we'll be back soon."

"Okay," Xu Ming nodded.

Half an incense stick later, Xu Ming and Chen Suya were walking on the street, mother and son watching the comings and goings.

Every street in Wudu was very lively, with people selling candied hawthorns, sugar figurines, and all kinds of jewelry.

The waiters at the restaurants were shouting enthusiastically, rushing to greet any customer who came in, afraid they would walk into the inn and then turn around and leave.

Wudu also had many brothels, so the competition between them was very fierce.

The scantily clad girls stood on the second floor, constantly beckoning customers, and as soon as a man walked towards the brothel, several girls would run out, pressing their fair breasts against him, softly calling him "Young Master," and leading him inside.

Although brothels were high-end establishments, Xu Ming consistently believed that the quality of the brothels was much better than the live streams he had seen in his previous life.

When you give gifts to streamers, you can't touch them, and they might even be Qiao Biluo.

Moreover, any woman with a little bit of beauty can start a live stream, just by using beauty filters.

But brothels were different, they not only had to be good-looking, but also multi-talented, with good figures, and you could touch them.

In this era, there were no beauty filters or technological tricks, they were the real deal.

"Ming'er, have you ever been to a brothel?" Chen Suya noticed her son's gaze and asked with a smile.

"No!" Xu Ming replied decisively.

Afraid that his mother wouldn't believe him, Xu Ming emphasized again: "Really, I haven't!"

"Giggle..." Chen Suya chuckled, "Why are you so nervous? Mother didn't say anything, if you haven't, you haven't, Mother doesn't disbelieve you, besides, it's nothing even if you go to such places, after all, young people are full of vigor, and which scholar hasn't been to a brothel?"

Xu Ming: "."

"But, you really don't need to go to such places, isn't Her Royal Highness the Princess much better looking than those people?" Chen Suya said.

"..." Xu Ming was still speechless.

Before, when his mother mentioned Wu Yanhan, he could say, "Her Royal Highness the Princess and I are innocent."

But now, he really couldn't say that, because something really had happened between him and Yanhan.

"You've seen Qingwan before, right?" Chen Suya didn't continue on that topic.

Xu Ming nodded: "I've seen her."

"How is Qingwan? Has she grown into a graceful young woman?" Chen Suya asked.

"She has indeed," Xu Ming nodded.

"Qingwan must be very beautiful, right?" Chen Suya asked again.

Xu Ming nodded: "She is indeed very beautiful, she looks completely different from when she was a child, but her personality is quite similar to when she was a child, she always feels a bit silly."

Chen Suya looked at her son's profile: "Then, in Ming'er's opinion, is Her Royal Highness the Princess more beautiful or Qingwan more beautiful?"

Xu Ming: "."

Chen Suya smiled: "Don't blame Mother for being long-winded, Qingwan and Her Royal Highness the Princess are both very good girls, no matter which one you marry, Mother can rest assured."

As she spoke, Chen Suya sighed: "Actually, the best thing would be if Mother naturally hoped you would marry both of them, but given the status of Her Royal Highness the Princess and Qingwan, Mother also knows it's impossible, unless one of them is willing to step back and be your concubine."

"Mother, your considerations are a bit too far ahead," Xu Ming didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xu Ming had the feeling of being urged to marry by his parents.

Chen Suya shook her head: "It's not too far ahead, it's just that Mother is about to leave and is a little worried about you, Ming'er, after all, you are already a grown man, how can you not marry a wife?"

"Where is Mother going?" Xu Ming asked.

"Where else can I go, of course, to the Northern Wilderness," Chen Suya said calmly, "Didn't your other mother tell you?"

"She's not my mother," Xu Ming said.

Chen Suya just smiled and continued, "Actually, one of her words wasn't wrong, and that is that the blood flowing in your body will never change, Mother also knows that you don't believe my words, but in fact, she actually values you very much."

Xu Ming: "."

"Alright, alright, don't look so worried, the thing Mother hopes for most is that you are safe and happy every day, tomorrow, Mother will go to the Northern Wilderness, I know you are worried about Mother, but like her, I also don't want you to go to that place.

She has my memories, and I have her memories.

I know what will happen in the Northern Wilderness next, and as it stands, it's not something you can handle.

And you don't have to worry about Mother.

She signed a contract with the Martial Emperor, with the operation of the Wu Kingdom as backing, unless the Wu Kingdom is destroyed and the national fortune dissipates, otherwise, she cannot erase me.

Besides, Ming'er, don't underestimate Mother too much.

Even if she didn't sign a contract with the Martial Emperor, wanting to erase Mother, it's not that simple.

As for those people in the Northern Wilderness, you don't have to worry about them, most of those guys in the Northern Wilderness can't beat your mother."

Listening to his usually gentle mother talking about fighting, Xu Ming was a little unaccustomed to it.

"Then when will Mother leave?" Xu Ming lowered his head, looking into his mother's eyes.

"Maybe in a few days," Chen Suya said with a smile.

Chen Suya stopped and turned to look at her child:

"Ming'er, Mother may not be able to accompany you for a long time next, but don't worry, Ming'er, when things are resolved, Mother will come to see you.

And maybe, by then, Mother can bring you some good things."

Xu Ming sighed: "It's all because my realm is not high enough."

"Silly child," Chen Suya flicked Xu Ming's forehead, "In this world, realm is indeed very important, but, in this world, there are things more important than realm, and realm is not omnipotent."

"Alright, alright," Chen Suya patted her son's shoulder, "Let's go, let's go back, Mother knitted you a piece of clothing, try it on and see if it fits, and Mother hasn't cooked for you in a long time, today Mother will cook well and let Miss Zhou and Miss Shixin come to eat together."

Xu Ming: "Okay."

Chen Suya turned around and returned to Xu Manor from the other direction.

Back home, Chen Suya took out a sweater from the house, Xu Ming wore this sweater and it fit very well, Chen Suya was also very satisfied.

In addition, there was also a pair of shoes, although these were just ordinary clothes and shoes, in Xu Ming's view, there was no difference between them and immortal artifacts.

In the evening, Chen Suya personally cooked a meal and invited Zhou Wanfeng and Shixin.

Chen Suya expressed her gratitude to Zhou Wanfeng.

Chen Suya also knew that Zhou Wanfeng had been guarding her side during this time.

Although Chen Suya also knew that the other party had ulterior motives, and must have reached some kind of deal with her son, otherwise, the other party would not help her for no reason.

But no matter what, people really did help you.

Chen Suya also expressed her apology to Shixin.

Although it wasn't Chen Suya who injured Shixin, it was because of her.

This family dinner was very ordinary, no different from usual.

After dinner, Chen Suya went back to her room to sleep, as if this night was still so ordinary.

As if nothing had happened recently.

Early the next morning, as soon as the sky dawned, Chen Suya got up from the bed.

Chen Suya got out of bed, packed some clothes and jewelry, and then walked out of the courtyard with a package on her back.

Chunyan, who was sleeping in the outer room, heard the movement and wanted to get up, but Chen Suya gently tapped her, and Chunyan fell asleep again.

"Thank you for this time," Chen Suya looked at the sleeping Chunyan and pulled the quilt over her.

Walking out of the room, Chen Suya left Xiaochun Courtyard and went to Wang Feng's courtyard instead of leaving Xu Manor immediately.

Although Wang Feng had married into the Xu family, as the daughter of a military family, Wang Feng still had the habit of getting up early to practice boxing every day.

Especially after her son was transferred away from Wudu, Wang Feng was even more bored, so she thought of taking out the boxing techniques she had abandoned before.

Even though Wang Feng knew that no matter how much she practiced boxing, she wouldn't reach any level, she could still strengthen her body, live a little longer, and pass the time.

Even if her son was bullied in the future, she could personally go to their door.

"Good morning, Madam Wang."

Just as Wang Feng was practicing her boxing, a soft female voice came from outside the courtyard.

Wang Feng stopped her stance and turned to look outside the courtyard.

When Wang Feng saw Chen Suya, she was also taken aback for a moment.

"So early?" Wang Feng said to Chen Suya, still in a casual tone.

With just one glance, Wang Feng recognized that this person was indeed Chen Suya, and not someone else.

"Would you like to come in and sit for a while, have some tea?" Wang Feng asked.

Chen Suya smiled and shook her head: "No, thank you, I'm going out."

Wang Feng: "Where to?"

Chen Suya: "The Northern Wastelands."

Wang Feng: "."

Wang Feng: "Is it your other personality that's making you go?"

Chen Suya nodded: "You could say that, but also not really."

Wang Feng frowned: "Why are you also starting to talk in circles like those people?"

Chen Suya just smiled: "After all, I inexplicably gained my past memories. I don't want to go, I'm a little reluctant to give up my peaceful life now, but I also know that I have to go."

Wang Feng sighed: "Then how long will you be gone this time?"

Chen Suya still shook her head: "I don't know."

"Alright then." Wang Feng's eyes showed a hint of melancholy, "Before I die of old age, can you come and see me one last time?"

Chen Suya smiled: "Of course, I will."

Wang Feng's mouth opened slightly, as if she wanted to say something more, but in the end, Wang Feng still closed her mouth.

And Chen Suya stood in front of Wang Feng and bowed: "Thank you for your care during this time, Madam."

Wang Feng pursed her lips and finally sighed: "It is I who should be thanking you for your care. If the Xu residence didn't have you, I don't know how I would have been able to stay here."

Wang Feng looked at the gentle woman in front of her: "Take care."

Chen Suya nodded: "You too, Madam."

Chen Suya walked out of the Xu residence as Wang Feng watched her leave.

However, at a small stall across the street from the Xu residence gate, there was a man eating beef noodles.

Compared to the man's usual nonchalant attitude, at this moment, there seemed to be a bit more melancholy in the man's eyes.

Wang Feng walked forward and sat opposite the man.

"Boss, a bowl of plain noodles." Wang Feng called out.

"Alright, Madam." The shopkeeper responded and quickly went to make it, and he made it very carefully, after all, this kind of noble lady could not be neglected.

"So you left this early." Xu Zheng took a bite of noodles and a sip of the soup.

"I have to leave." Chen Suya nodded.

"Does Ming'er know?" Xu Zheng asked.

Chen Suya shook her head: "Ming'er doesn't know, he still thinks I'm leaving in a few days."

"Sigh..." Xu Zheng sighed.

Chen Suya looked at the man in front of her: "After so many years, you still haven't let go."

Xu Zheng smiled: "Who said I haven't let go? I think I've let go quite well."

Xu Zheng raised his head: "Hahahaha, look, I go to brothels and restaurants every day, I spend my days drinking and indulging, I don't care about anything. If this isn't letting go, then what is?"

"Whether you've truly let go or not, only you yourself know." Chen Suya calmly looked at the man in front of her.

Xu Zheng: "."

"Madam, your noodles." The shopkeeper respectfully brought the noodles over.

"Thank you." Chen Suya smiled.

"You're too kind, enjoy your meal." The shopkeeper bowed and quickly retreated.

"Eat your noodles."

Chen Suya said.

The two people just ate noodles without saying a word.

After finishing the noodles, Chen Suya stood up and left.

After walking a few steps, a voice came from behind Chen Suya: "You've worked hard all these years."