Chapter 107 A Heartache
Cui Xiu was thinking that since the Queen Mother asked her, it meant that the Queen Mother still wanted to win her opinion.
After all, as the most noble person in the harem, the Queen Mother has a child to raise, which is not a difficult task.
"It's just that the child is still young, and I'm worried that the eldest lady will be tired."
"If you, the Queen Mother, like Xiaowu, I can bring Xiaowu with you often."
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"I just hope that the eldest lady will not find us annoying."
Cui Xiu respectfully replied to the Queen Mother's words. The words were said to be a complete matter, leaving no room for discussion.
When the Queen Mother heard Cui Xiu's words, her graceful and noble face showed a smile, and it seemed that Cui Xiu's words were quite useful.
In fact, the Queen Mother originally only liked the fifth prince and wanted to be closer to him. She was older, and the concubines in the palace were all children in her eyes, and most of them were afraid of her and respected her.
No one has ever taken the initiative to come to her. Cui Xiu is different from those concubines in that she has a natural affinity with her.
This is why she came to Cui Xiu alone and told Cui Xiu that he wanted her to pay attention to Ning Bin. When dealing with people, the most important thing is to compare their feelings with each other.
The Queen Mother didn't really want to keep the fifth prince by her side, but she felt that Cui Xiu's ears were a bit soft. He was also a straight-tempered person and didn't know what to mean by detours.
"It's too late for the Ai family to be happy, so how can I blame you."
"Since you said so, you can't lie to me, an old man."
< br>The Queen Mother said with a smile on her face. She had been lonely for a long time. She was alone every day, and there was no one to talk to.
The Queen Mother was extremely happy when she saw Xiao Wu getting close to her. Although there were many things she disliked about Concubine Jia, fortunately she was a kind-hearted and humble person. As long as the person was not bad, she would accept it.
Who asked Concubine Jia to give birth to such a great grandson?
Cui Xiu listened to the Queen Mother's words with a dignified expression on her face. She slightly curved her lips, showing happiness but not too much. When she saw the Queen Mother's attitude towards her, it could be said that she was turned upside down. .
Some time ago, she was embarrassed because of the incident between Princess Wanning and her second brother, but since then she has brought the fifth prince to Rende Palace several times.
The Queen Mother was "close" to her a lot, but Cui Xiu knew very well that the reason why the Queen Mother was close to her was ultimately because of the fifth prince.
Now she can also feel what is meant by "mother is more valuable than son".
If Ning Bin saw that the Queen Mother treated her so favorably because of the fifth prince, would Ning Bin have regrets and regrets in her heart?
Cui Xiu felt that Ning Bin had some thoughts in her heart.
But if she really asked Ning Bin in person, Cui Xiu felt that Ning Bin would only give her a three-word answer.
That is "no regrets".
After so many days of observation, Cui Xiu probably knew why Concubine Ning was so determined to do the "civet cat for prince" drama.
Because of her background as a merchant, Ning Concubine's life in the palace was very difficult. Not to mention being groveling, the emperor's favor was even more erratic. If she wanted to get close to her child, she could only do so secretly.
Cui Xiu felt some sympathy for Ning Bin, but she could never forgive Ning Bin, nor could she give up revenge on Ning Bin.
Everyone’s position is different. Even if there is short-term empathy, it does not mean agreement. At most, it means respect.
Since Ning Bin has chosen that path, she has to bear the corresponding price of her choice.
The blessings that the fifth prince enjoys should not be enjoyed by him. Since he has enjoyed it, someone must bear the hardships that he has not endured. As the biological mother of the fifth prince, Ning Bin will naturally have to bear it. This is the sunny road that Ning Bin chose for the fifth prince, and it is also the narrow road that she chose for herself.
After the dispute started, Cui Xiu and the Queen Mother also talked for half an hour. Before leaving, the Queen Mother said with care:
"Ning Bin You don’t have to worry about it, the Aijia will take care of it for you.”
“You still have to be careful to avoid regrets later.”
"You have to take care of your children. If you raise them well, you will enjoy your own happiness in the future."
"You understand that you have to raise children to protect yourself from old age."
Cui Xiu heard What the Queen Mother said was not what she had in mind. When she made a choice, she told herself that it was normal to be unsatisfied in life, and that being satisfied was the biggest lie.
No matter what choice she made or what result she got, she never regretted it.
She will not give the slightest thought to raising the fifth prince. Whatever the fifth prince wants, that will be the case, and he will become whatever he can.
Once it's good, it's good, and when it's gone, it's gone. For her, everything is casual.
After all, she once had a crush on the fifth prince and paved all the roads for him wholeheartedly, but he didn't appreciate the fifth prince. Not only that, he also hated her.
Is this the idea of raising children to provide for old age?
Cui Xiu feels that the phrase "raising children to protect them from old age" is somewhat ridiculous.
At least for her, she didn't believe in this matter. She couldn't rely on her children to protect herself in old age. The only one she could rely on from beginning to end was herself.
Others are unreliable.
As the saying goes, you rely on the mountains to fall, you rely on the water to flow, and you rely on everyone to run. There is no one else to rely on except yourself.
In fact, after a lifetime, she had some psychological shadow about raising children.
So much so that she did not dare to raise her biological child, her Xiaoliu, by her side, because she was afraid that if she raised Xiaoliu according to the method of her previous life, it would be in vain.
How could she not be afraid that Xiao Liu would hate her just like Xiao Wu in the previous life?
She was extremely scared.
So she simply cut the knot quickly and gave the child to her most trusted Sister Yun to raise. She didn't see him often, so she wouldn't treat Xiaoliu like that.
Whenever Xiaoliu sees her, it is always her gentlest or best moment.
Maybe she will be very strict, but such severity will not accompany her Xiaoliu all the time.
This may give Xiao Liu a chance to breathe.
Cui Xiu thought about it, with a touch of sadness appearing in her eyes from time to time. Seeing that Cui Xiu was distracted, the Queen Mother coughed and reminded, "Did you listen to what Ai Jia just said?"
After hearing what the Queen Mother said, Cui Xiu's thoughts slowly came back. He looked at the Queen Mother and responded respectfully: "I heard it."
"My concubine. Please follow the teachings of the Queen Mother.”
After leaving Rende Palace, Cui Xiu did not return to Chuxiu Palace immediately, but went straight to Concubine Yun’s residence. She wanted to see her Xiaoliu.
The loneliness that Cui Xiu had hidden in her heart for a long time was aroused by the Queen Mother's words. At this moment, she could not suppress her anger.