Chapter 122 - 121: Such a Beautiful and Warm Moment Between Mother and Child (First Update)

Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Such a Beautiful and Warm Moment Between Mother and Child (First Update)

However, regardless of what Xu Jing wanted to do, she first had to complete the transaction with the Song Family.

That night, Chen Hu and Cheng Xianbai hurried to buy all the mint they could find from the nearby pharmacies before the curfew. Xu Jing checked everything and said, "This mint is enough to make three hundred portions of cooling oil, but just in case, please have Mr. Wu buy some more before he returns tomorrow.

After Cheng and I deliver the medicine to the Song Family, we’ll rush back to Anping County immediately."

The city gates were already closed, so Wu Xiangui couldn’t return and had to stay in the Western Capital for the night.

He nodded and said, "Don’t worry, Miss Xu. After I buy the mint tomorrow, I’ll ride back quickly, and if all goes well, I’ll be in Anping County tomorrow night. Once the gates open the day after tomorrow, I’ll deliver the mint to Lady Cheng and the others."

From the Western Capital to Anping County, it takes a day and a night by carriage, but riding back quickly, it can be done in less than a day.

Xu Jing sighed inwardly, "I appreciate your and Chen Hu’s efforts, though you shouldn’t have to do all this."

Though they were staying with her on Xiao Yi’s orders to make amends, what they had done for her far exceeded mere penance.

When they resume their duties, she was definitely going to prepare big red envelopes for them.

Both Chen Hu and Wu Xiangui waved their hands, saying that Miss Xu was too kind, and it was their duty. Xu Jing just smiled silently.

After discussing the business, they all returned to their rooms to rest. As soon as Xu Jing entered her room, Xiao Huai’an, who had been sitting on the long couch in the small hall, pouting and refusing to eat, suddenly brightened up. He jumped off the couch and ran towards Xu Jing with a big smile on his face.

Seeing the innocent and bright smile on the child’s face, all of Xu Jing’s worries seemed to vanish. She warmly took hold of the little one who had rushed towards her like a little ball, leading him back to sit on the long couch. Looking at the untouched food on the small table, she gently scolded, "Why didn’t Chang Xiao eat his dinner properly? If a child doesn’t eat well, he won’t grow tall."

Xiao Huai’an pouted, a bit aggrieved, and said, "I just wanted to wait for Mom to eat together. Mom, Xianyun said you encountered something bad, is that true? Dad often tells Chang Xiao that if he encounters something bad, he should tell Dad, and Dad will protect him. Shouldn’t Mom also tell Dad? Dad will definitely protect Mom too."

In the heart of a small child, there was no one greater than his invincible Dad. If Dad could protect him, surely Dad could protect Mom as well!

Finishing, his clear eyes looked expectantly at Xu Jing.

Beside him, Xianyun was overjoyed.

Little Lord finally wised up! Yes, that’s the way! Create more opportunities for the Lord to shine, and only then can we win back Miss Xu’s heart!

Xu Jing was slightly stunned, realizing this child was worried about her. She couldn’t help but ruffle his small head and said with a smile, "Chang Xiao is doing great. You’re a child and don’t have the ability to protect yourself, so if you encounter anything bad, you must tell Dad, or you can tell Mom. But Mom isn’t a child, and Mom will take care of her own issues, so don’t worry, okay?"

Xiao Huai’an listened in a state of perplexity, but he understood one thing: Mom didn’t need Dad’s protection.

He nodded somewhat dazedly and said, "I understand, Mom isn’t a child, so Mom has the ability to protect herself. But if Mom ever has something troubling her, she can tell Chang Xiao. Chang Xiao doesn’t want to see Mom unhappy."

Seeing the earnest little expression on the child, Xu Jing’s heart melted. How could there be such a well-behaved and considerate child in this world?

She couldn’t help but ruffle Xiao Huai’an’s little head again, smiling, "Alright, if Mom is ever unhappy, I’ll tell you."

Xiao Huai’an solemnly emphasized again, "Absolutely, Mom shouldn’t keep everything inside like Dad does."

After saying this, he leaned closer to Xu Jing’s ear and whispered, "I know, Dad actually has times when he’s unhappy. I’ve seen Dad sitting alone in the courtyard without saying a word. The next day when I woke up, Dad was still sitting there. Xianyun said, Dad has worries too, and every year there’s a time he’s not happy, and Chang Xiao shouldn’t disturb Dad during those times.

Chang Xiao was very worried about Dad, but Xianyun said, Dad wouldn’t want Chang Xiao to worry about him, so Chang Xiao kept quiet."

That was the first time little Xiao Huai’an realized that even his invincible Dad had worries and troubles. How he wished he could grow up quickly and protect Dad just like Dad protected him.

So, even though Mom said she could take care of her own worries, Mom must have worries too. He didn’t want Mom to be unhappy like Dad.

Xu Jing was slightly surprised.

Even such a composed and capable man had worries?

But, this is human nature. Everyone in this world has something weighing on their heart, don’t they?

She smiled gently, unable to resist leaning over and kissing Xiao Huai’an’s soft, tender cheek, saying, "Chang Xiao is a good child. Don’t worry, Mom won’t make you worry."

Xiao Huai’an’s eyes immediately curved into two crescent moons.

Watching this mother and child from a distance, Shen and Xianyun exchanged a glance and sighed subtly.

What a bitter fate, such a beautiful and warm mother and child, yet due to a mysterious twist of fate, they couldn’t be together often and were forced to endure the pain of longing from afar.

Shen finally understood why Xianyun, who once held the greatest grudge against the former Lady of the house, was now the most eager among all the servants for her return.

Because anyone who truly cared for the Little Lord wouldn’t bear letting this mother and child be separated again.

...

The next morning, after Xu Jing and Cheng Xianbai finished breakfast and saw Wu Xiangui off, they dressed formally and went to pay a visit to the Song Family.

As soon as Xu Jing reported their identities to the gatekeeper at the Song Residence, even before she could explain the purpose of their visit, the gatekeeper greeted them with a broad smile and said, "So you’re Doctor Xu! Madam told Nanny Kang to inform us about you just the other day. Please wait a moment, I’ll go announce your arrival."

Xu Jing and her companions waited only briefly before Nanny Kang personally came out with a group, and upon seeing Xu Jing, she immediately beamed with a warm smile and quickly walked up, saying, "Ah, Doctor Xu, it’s finally good to see you again. Just yesterday, Madam was mentioning that Doctor Xu should be arriving in the next couple of days. Madam and the ladies of the house have just finished breakfast and are resting. Upon hearing of your arrival, they all want to see you. Please follow me."

Since Xu Jing intended to meet with the ladies of the Song Mansion, and there were unmarried young ladies present, Cheng Xianbai and Chen Hu, being men, found it inconvenient to join. Nanny Kang arranged for someone to escort them elsewhere to rest.

The Song Family was quite large, and after several twists and turns with Nanny Kang leading the way, Xu Jing finally arrived at an elegant and spacious courtyard. Hanging above the courtyard gate was a plaque with three characters written in flamboyant calligraphy — Jingsi Garden.

Nanny Kang smiled and said, "This is Madam and my Lord’s courtyard. Every morning early, my Lord goes to the Imperial College. The other family ladies are filial, so when Madam is home, they all come to keep her company for breakfast."

As she spoke, she led Xu Jing into the main hall.

Inside the hall, six elegantly dressed women of different ages were seated. In the center at the head of the table was Madam Song, whom Xu Jing had met before in Anping County.

Seated to Madam Song’s right was another familiar face — Second Lady Song, who had been with Madam Song in Anping County.

The other women were seated along the sides, and the youngest, sitting lower left of Madam Song, appeared to be only around eleven or twelve years old, her bright, deer-like eyes full of curiosity as she looked at Xu Jing.

Xu Jing discreetly scanned her surroundings and, with the help of a maid, went forward to greet Madam Song and the others, saying, "I greet Madam Song, Second Lady Song, and all the ladies present."

Madam Song was clearly delighted to see Xu Jing. As soon as Xu Jing was standing, she promptly said with a hearty smile, "Nanny Kang, please have Doctor Xu take a seat. Doctor Xu has traveled a long distance to deliver medicine to us, it must’ve been tiring.

This is the skilled Doctor Xu I mentioned to you. A woman with such medical expertise is rare even across all of Great Chu! It’s truly fortunate for us. Some ailments are difficult to discuss with male doctors, so there’s a need for a highly skilled female doctor. The more such female doctors there are, the more all women will benefit!"