PFC Chapter 294 Abandonment
Chapter 294 Abandonment
She had not expected that after so many years, Nangong Mo could still remember Jiang Lan's voice, appearance and smile so clearly. Although the woman in the painting looked very similar to her, Jiang Shuyu could tell at a glance that this woman was not her. Seeing Nangong Mo's eyes looking at her, Jiang Shuyu hurriedly looked at Nangong Mo and spoke to comfort him:
"Father, the dead cannot be resurrected, and I'm sure Queen Mother wouldn't want you to worry about this."
Listening to Jiang Shuyu's words, Nangong Mo couldn't help but lower his eyes. How could he not know this? But this was the regret of his life, and it was not something he could control. With a light sigh, Nangong Mo looked at Jiang Shuyu and said:
"Father knows. I heard you're going back? Is Nanmo Country not good? Or are they not serving you well?"
Listening to Nangong Mo's words, Jiang Shuyu quickly said: "No, this place is very good, but..."
"Alright, stop talking. Father understands. It's not impossible for me to let you go to Dongli Kingdom, but I need Xiao Jingchuan's guarantee. Only then can I let you go without worry!"
Seeing Jiang Shuyu's embarrassment, Nangong Mo waved his hand quickly. He knew what she wanted to say, but after spending some time together, he also had a certain understanding of his daughter. He couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If Yu'er was a man, Nanmo Kingdom would have no worries about not being able to move to a higher level in her hands.
You should know that since she took over Ruyi Pavilion, she not only built bridges and roads, and established schools to enable children who could not afford to go to school to learn to read and write, but also distributed some of Ruyi Pavilion's complex crafts one by one, simplifying complex things and repeating unfamiliar crafts, trying her best to enable those people without skills to learn and acquire a skill, thus finding a way out for those children from poor families.
She also passed on this skill so that more merchants could see the benefits. Now all the major merchants are vying to follow her example, and the people have more job opportunities. Now when they mention the Princess of Nanmo Country, everyone applauds and is proud of her. The title of Princess has an immeasurable weight in Nanmo Country. To be honest, he doesn't want Jiang Shuyu to go back at all.
It was not only because of what she had done, but he really couldn't bear to let her go. He had finally found his daughter, so how could he bear to let her go? But he also knew that Nanmo Country couldn't keep her. Even if she stayed in Nanmo Country for now, it wouldn't be a long-term solution.
These days, he also inquired about Jiang Shuyu's past in Dongli Country. The more he inquired, the more Nangong Mo understood in his heart that Yu'er would have to leave sooner or later. After all, she grew up in Dongli Country, and Jiang Zhongming and his wife treated her as their own daughter, not to mention the love that Old Lady Jiang had for her. Now that Old Lady Jiang was seriously ill and bedridden, Yu'er must go back.
Madam Jiang had only one daughter, Jiang Lan. Jiang Lan had come to Nanmo Country to marry and never returned until her death. This was a pity for her. By some strange coincidence, Yu'er was taken to Dongli Country by Jiang Zhongming as soon as she was born. She grew up in front of Madam Jiang. Perhaps this was also Jiang Lan's wish, hoping that she could be filial to the old lady on behalf of her mother.
Since the matter had been decided sixteen years ago, why should he destroy this cause and effect? As long as he knew that his daughter was still alive in this world, that was enough. Her life should not be controlled by him.
Moreover, Jiang Shuyu had already made an engagement when she was in Dongli Country, and Nangong Mo had already made up his mind. He had naturally seen Xiao Jingchuan, and was also aware of his heroic deeds. If he had not been thinking about his daughter, Nangong Mo would have been more satisfied with him. Even so, Nangong Mo did not deny his affirmation of him.
If the interests of the two countries were not involved, this marriage would be considered a good match. However, Yu'er is now the princess of Nanmo Country. I wonder if Xiao Jingchuan would have any reservations about her. This is also the reason why he has not let Jiang Shuyu leave.
If he could get a guarantee from Xiao Jingchuan, he would naturally not have such concerns. He had not received a reply to the letter he sent, which made him a little panicked. He really didn't want his daughter to follow in the footsteps of her mother. This was also the reason why he didn't let Jiang Shuyu leave. There was no response for such a long time, so it seemed that Xiao Jingchuan was unreliable.
Jiang Shuyu naturally knew Nangong Mo's concerns, but Xiao Jingchuan was far away in Dongli Kingdom, and it would be difficult for her father to get his guarantee.
"Father..." Jiang Shuyu wanted to say something, but before she could finish her words, Eunuch Li spoke to Nangong Mo:
"Your Majesty, a letter from the Kingdom of Dongli!"
"Send it up!"
Jiang Shuyu looked at Nangong Mo's serious expression and had to wait quietly, hoping to get Nangong Mo's consent.
Seeing the smile on Nangong Mo's face getting deeper and deeper, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but feel puzzled. She didn't know why Nangong Mo was so happy.
After a long while, Nangong Mo put down the letter in his hand, looked at Jiang Shuyu and said, "Yu'er, do you really want to return to Dongli Kingdom? Even if it means giving up everything you have now, you are willing to do it?"
Seeing Nangong Mo's serious look, Jiang Shuyu nodded slightly and said apologetically: "Father, Yu'er wants to go back."
Although Nangong Mo already knew the answer, he felt a little disappointed when he heard Jiang Shuyu's words. However, he knew that this was Jiang Shuyu's choice, so he naturally wouldn't make it difficult for her. He then looked at her meaningfully and said:
"You and Prince Jing are already engaged. If you want to go back, you will have to give up your status as the Princess of Nanmo Kingdom. Are you willing to do that?"
Listening to Nangong Mo's words, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but look up at Nangong Mo and said:
"Even if Yu'er is not the eldest princess of Nanmo Kingdom, she is still the daughter of the emperor."
Seeing Jiang Shuyu's serious expression, Nangong Mo said helplessly, "Forget it, I will trust Xiao Jingchuan just once. Go back and pack your things! I agree to your return to Dongli Kingdom!"
As soon as Nangong Mo finished speaking, Jiang Shuyu looked up at him. Seeing the doting in his eyes, Jiang Shuyu hurriedly looked at him and thanked him:
"Thank you, Father!"
Looking at the smile on Jiang Shuyu's face, Nangong Mo's mouth corners could not help but curl up. If Xiao Jingchuan had not been recognized by him, even if Yu'er hated him, he would not let Yu'er take this risk.
"Go!" I will arrange everything for you and will definitely not let you follow in the footsteps of your mother.
"Your son will take his leave!" Although she didn't know why Nangong Mo changed his mind, it was naturally the best thing for her.