Chapter 242 Let go of the past

Chapter 242 Let go of the past

Shen Xinglin looked at Hao, pinching her robe with both hands, not knowing what to do for a moment.

Shen Jingxuan patted his back and pulled him forward: "Mom, Lin'er and I are here."

Just by looking at Mrs. Hao's appearance, one could tell that she must have come in a hurry and didn't notice that Shen Xinglin's eyes were red with anxiety.

Hao nodded at Shen Jingxuan, then glared at Shen Xinglin: "You've really grown in skills. You've learned how to sneak away."

"Mother... I..." Shen Xinglin hesitated, not knowing whether he should say it out loud.

Shen Jingxuan pushed Shen Xinglin to the study room: "Lin'er, go find grandparents. I'll talk to mother."

Shen Xinglin looked at Hao, and seeing that she had no objection, he turned and walked into the study.

Mrs. Hao stood in the yard with her head down and remained silent, not knowing what she was thinking about.

Shen Jingxuan came forward, hugged her arm, and took her to sit on the stone bench: "Mom, are you worried about Lin'er?"

"Xuan'er, Chuntao just said that Lin'er came to Fufeng Courtyard. I got a little anxious when I didn't see him when I walked in."

After talking about Shen Xinglin, she felt a little regretful, but no matter whether Shen Xinglin grew up or not, she was always worried about him leaving her sight alone.

Shen Jingxuan patted her hand gently: "Mother, I know you are worried about Lin'er because of what happened in the past."

"But so much time has passed, Lin'er is growing up, and you shouldn't keep living in the shadow of the past."

"Besides us, there are only grandparents in the house. Why do you have to keep such a close eye on Lin'er? Isn't it better to let him go wherever he wants and do whatever he wants?"

Before Shen Jingxuan could finish her words, tears started to flow from Hao's eyes.

She sat there without saying a word, wiping her tears, but the more she wiped, the more tears came, as if she couldn't stop them.

"Lin'er knows that you love him and are worried about him being alone, but he is a man and will serve as an official in the court and revitalize the family in the future."

"Do you want all your colleagues to laugh at him? Laugh at him for being inseparable from his mother, and laugh at him for having his mother following him wherever he goes?"

"You've taken care of him for so many years. Now it's time to relax and do what you want to do. Don't just focus on Lin'er. I'll watch over him."

When Hao heard what Shen Jingxuan said, she hugged Shen Jingxuan and burst into tears.

She had thousands of rebuttals in her mind, but was stopped by the ridicule of her colleagues because of Shen Jingxuan's words.

The door of the study opened, and Shen Xinglin walked in quickly, followed by Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen.

Shen Jingxuan patted Hao's back and said, "Mother, Lin'er will be fine in the future. You have to believe in him."

"Let's talk in the study."

Mr. Shen frowned and went back to the study room after saying this.

As soon as Hao turned around, she saw Shen Xinglin not far away from her, looking at her with red eyes.

She wiped away her tears vigorously, took a few steps forward and pulled Shen Xinglin towards the study.

Shen Jingxuan followed behind, and when she reached Old Madam Shen, she helped her to the study.

After everyone was seated, Mr. Shen was displeased: "Why can't you come in and talk about it? Why do you have to be outside?"

"How can you cry in front of so many servants?"

In the past, he always thought that his son was gone, and that leaving behind Mrs. Hao and the child, Mrs. Hao had a hard life.

Now that Shen Xinglin has taken the imperial examination and the results are about to be announced, everyone in the mansion should pay attention to him.

What Hao did not only failed to help Shen Xinglin, but would affect his future.

"Dad, I couldn't control myself for a moment, don't blame Xuan'er."

The words Shen Jingxuan said were still echoing in her mind, making her regret it every time she heard them.

She shouldn't compare the past with the present.

In the past, she was alone with Shen Xinglin and Shen Jingxuan. When Mr. Shen and Madam Shen were not at home, even if she came back to stay for a few days, she would leave again without hearing any news from them.

Shen Xinglin is no longer the same person he was a few years ago. He has knowledge and martial arts skills. He is no longer bullied without the ability to fight back like before.

Shen Jingxuan is no longer stupid and is smarter than before. Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen are at home every day, and those who hurt their family have long been driven away.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is no longer what it used to be, and she shouldn't always live in the past.

Mrs. Hao looked at her two children and a smile appeared on her face.

Her children have all developed their own abilities and no longer require her to worry and be sad every day.

She no longer needed to keep them in front of her every day, fearing that they would be bullied, hurt and crying.

She looked at Old Madam Shen and Old Master Shen: "Dad, Mom, I will pay attention to my words and deeds, the rules and etiquette, and take care of the family affairs, and no longer let you worry about it."

Madam Shen smiled and said, "Okay, I feel relieved when you say that."

"From now on, when you take over the affairs of the mansion, mother will enjoy a good life."

After saying that, she glanced at Shen Jingxuan secretly. Although she saw some things, she didn't know how to say it out loud.

After all, her son was no longer around, and it was not easy for Mrs. Hao to live alone. As a mother-in-law, she couldn't say much.

At this moment, Shen Jingxuan helped Hao Shi come to her senses, which really helped her a lot.

Mr. Shen said, "Let the two of them decide on their own about the children's affairs in the future. If they really can't decide, they can discuss it together."

"Your mother and I are old, and you will be very busy if you take over the management of the household, so just let them handle the children's affairs on their own."

When Shen Xinglin was taking the imperial examination, he talked about this matter with Old Madam Shen.

Madam Shen was right. Mrs. Hao was deeply traumatized by Shen Jianan's death, so she kept a close eye on Shen Xinglin, fearing that something might happen to him while she was not around.

They were extremely dissatisfied with the current Hao family, but could not say it out loud.

Looking at the Hao family in front of them at this moment, the dissatisfaction in their hearts seemed to dissipate with the wind, which made them feel a lot more relaxed.

"Okay, I'll listen to what my parents say." said Mrs. Hao.

After saying that, she looked at Shen Xinglin and waved at him: "Lin'er, come here, mother."

Shen Xinglin took a few steps forward and stood beside her: "Mother..."

Hao looked up at him and suddenly realized that she was overwhelmed by the past. Her son had indeed grown up and no longer needed her protection all the time.

"Be good, discuss anything with your sister in the future and listen to her."

For some reason, after saying these words, Hao suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

Shen Xinglin suddenly glanced at Shen Jingxuan, and seeing her nod slightly at him, he suddenly laughed: "Don't worry, mother, I will listen to my sister."

The servant outside the study knocked on the door and, with Mr. Shen's permission, put the food on the table.

After the family had dinner at Fufeng Courtyard, they each returned to their own courtyard.

When Shen Jingxuan returned to Yuxuan Courtyard, she saw Chuntao standing in the yard waiting for her.

"Is there something?" Shen Jingxuan raised her eyebrows and looked at her.

Before dinner, Chuntao was still in Fufeng Courtyard, but she was not seen when she left. It was the servants of Fufeng Courtyard who said that she had returned to the courtyard first.

"Miss, Guizhi just brought back a message." Chuntao said.

Shen Jingxuan paused as she entered the room.

She had just returned home, why did Guizhi bring the news at this time?