Han Xuzi said, looking at Mrs. Han, "Shu Niang, children are like debts, and indeed you did abandon Jinnian, leaving her to suffer alone in the Yun Family. You also let me take Tianci to Sanzhou, not seeing him for many years!"
Mrs. Han did not speak, tears had already fallen.
"I know they must hate me in their hearts!"
"Then you’re really overthinking it. These two kids, they have good hearts and understand the ways of the world. Tianci, following Jinnian, has learned well. On this trip back, he’s become sensible and wise. Like running the Rouge Shop, many people wouldn’t dare to be so bold and conspicuous, but he dares. Do you know why?"
Mrs. Han was silent, quietly shedding tears.
Han Xuzi continued, "A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, that’s one point. But more importantly, he has the courage. He’s not afraid, and even if he fails, he doesn’t care about the silver, because he must have seen mountains of gold and silver to have such aspiration for the best!"
Han Xuzi gently patted Mrs. Han’s shoulder, "Shu Niang, Jinnian and Tianci are your children. They share a great bond, and you should be happy about that, not worrying about reputation. As a doctor, Jinnian can’t avoid treating men, and to her, even if she loses her reputation, sooner or later someone will vindicate her. Those who have benefited from her will surely speak up for her. But if she, as a doctor, is preoccupied with her reputation and refuses to treat men, then she’s merely fishing for fame, and those who envy her will only grow in number, which is a loss not worth the gain!"
Mrs. Han suddenly found herself at a loss for words.
When she was away, she eagerly awaited her return, but now that she was back, what was happening to her?
"Regardless of the reason, do not forget your original intentions, and do not hurt the two children’s hearts. The first time they will forgive you unconditionally, but if there’s a second time..."
Mrs. Han did not need Han Xuzi to say the consequences, for she had already understood.
If there was a second time of anger, forgiveness would never come again.
"Father, I know what to do now. I won’t interfere too much in the future, only being wholeheartedly good to them. I’ll say what I need to say, and whether they take it to heart is up to them!"
Han Xuzi shook his head.
He sighed, feeling that Shu Niang still did not understand.
Being wholeheartedly good to the two children was right and necessary.
He wanted to advise her further, but then the butler came in, "Master, someone has sent this letter to the gatehouse!"
Mr. Han received the letter and upon opening it, read, "Do not meddle in others’ affairs, or the Han Family will end up just like the Duan Family now!"
"Such audacious arrogance!" Han Xuzi snorted coldly, then turned and returned to his study.
Yun Jinnian, upon learning of it, remained expressionless, "It’s good that they’ve made a move. An enemy hidden in the dark is much more problematic than one in the open."
Han Tianci also nodded, "It’s good that they’ve come out. I was afraid they wouldn’t show up. Grandfather, don’t worry, we aren’t scared of them!"
Looking at the two children, Han Xuzi smiled, "Yes, we are not scared, but still, when going out, one must take precautions. Bring more antidote elixirs!"
As the three of them were talking, the butler came rushing in again, "Master, Young Master, Miss, someone from Prince Rui Residence is here, saying that Princess Jinfeng has been injured and is asking Miss to go there and take a look!"
Yun Jinnian was taken aback. The Princess was injured?
"Who brought the message?"
"A young master, cold as ice all over, and there was another person with him, they said his name is Luo’er!"
Yun Jinnian thought for a moment. Could it be that the siblings had fought in the carriage and Chu Yu had injured the Princess?
"Let me first inquire about the situation. Tianci, you go to Chaoyang Academy and fetch my medicine chest for me!"
"Sister, can I go with you?" Han Tianci eagerly asked.
Yun Jinnian nodded, "Let’s go together!"