Chapter 2039: Extra Story 21: Human Nature and Familial Affection

I am where I am today also because I am the Princess Consort of Beiyan!

These words were ambiguous but made everyone in the room fall silent. Zhou Xueli, who had been learning business outside for years, had naturally gained some experience. After a moment’s thought, he understood the implications of her words.

"Wufu, are you saying?" His face turned pale, and his fingers slightly clenched.

Wufu nodded, remained silent for a while, and then said, "The current Emperor of Beiyan is still young, and the Regent King of Beiyan is my husband."

Zhou Xueli’s face turned ashen.

He had been following the news of the war, knowing that Beiyan was led personally by the Regent King. He couldn’t be sure if that Regent King was indeed Wufu’s husband and dared not speak of it outside, pretending he didn’t have Wufu as a niece, fearing it would bring trouble to the family if the Government Office learned about it.

Wufu’s words were essentially saying it was her identity that led to her current plight because people from Nanyue wanted to capture her to use as leverage against the Regent King of Beiyan.

Seeing that he understood, Wufu said, "I was driven into the mountains, gave birth prematurely in the Ancient Tomb due to my identity and value. Now, outsiders are likely still seeking me. If I stay here, it will bring you trouble."

Saying this, she showed a bit of self-mockery, realizing that by coming here openly, especially not at night and being seen, any complications would indeed be a nuisance.

But she had no choice; she needed to recuperate, and so did the Little Bun. She couldn’t move!

Seeing everyone turn pale, Wufu expressed with regret, "I’m sorry, I’ve always been a burden to you, but I..."

"What nonsense are you saying!" Zhou Xueli jumped in exasperation, saying, "You are my niece, family to us. What do you mean by burden? Must you draw such clear lines? If things were so clear-cut, you would never have given us anything back then!"

As he said this, his eyes were slightly reddening.

One knows their own situation. Zhou Xueli was aware of his abilities, and without the Silver Coin from Wufu and Madam Zhou back then, how could he have had Silver to buy land, open a shop, and live comfortably?

Today is all due to the kindness of her mother and her, but what has the Old Zhou family ever given them in return?

Lady Liang also said, "Your uncle is right, we are family, why talk about burdens? Although there is war outside, our small village is still relatively peaceful and may not be as dangerous as you imagine. You should rest and at least regain some strength before leaving."

"That’s exactly right." Zhou Xueli slightly turned, wiping his eyes, and said, "Our family might not match the wealth of the royal mansion, but we can still feed you some chickens. As a mother, you can’t afford to be stubborn. Even if you don’t eat, the child must eat. Look at how weak he is, if you don’t feel heartache, as his great-uncle, I do."

Seeing his sincerity warmed Wufu’s heart, not in vain for her and her mother’s kindness, not feeding a thankless wolf.

But in doing so, she couldn’t afford to burden them either. The situation was unclear, with so many elderly and children in the family; if anything happened due to her, it would weigh heavily on her conscience.

Then there was Old Lady Zhou. Looking over, she saw a complex expression in her eyes and pressed her lips slightly.

"Rest first, it’s late now, it’s not good for the child to be outside," Old Lady Zhou said, then stepped out.

Wufu didn’t say anything, but her heart was filled with bitter laughter. These days, they had been surviving outdoors, and the elder’s view of nightfall, not taking the child outside to avoid infection couldn’t be taken too seriously.

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