Chapter 91: Son - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 91: Son

In front of a small courtyard gate in Shuanggui Lane, Shen Shi glanced disdainfully. On the gate hung a pair of festive couplets, visibly aged. The lush flowers and plants on both sides had withered due to the cold weather, appearing somewhat dilapidated.

The person living inside was the one Shen Shi least wanted to see in this world. If it weren't for her daughter, she wouldn't reluctantly step through this door, Shen Shi thought to herself.

Covering her face with a handkerchief, she signaled to Zheng Mama beside her, who then knocked heavily on the door.

The courtyard gate, worn out over the years, almost gave way under the strong knocks from Zheng Mama. Eventually, a voice came from inside.

"Coming, coming."

An old servant's weary voice echoed, hobbling over to the gate.

When he opened the door, she saw Zheng Mama with her nose in the air, commanding in demeanor. The servant's initially smiling expression suddenly turned ugly.

"What are you here for?"

Zheng Mama had a prestigious reputation in Qiongzhou, and no one dared to defy her beside Shen Shi.

Coming to the Eastern Capital had brought her a lot of frustration, and now even this lowly old servant dared to disrespect her. How could she endure it?

"Ha, open your eyes wide and see who this is!"

She turned aside to reveal Shen Shi, mocking the old servant.

The murky eyes narrowed into slits, uncertain as they scrutinized Shen Shi. Trembling, he asked, "Are you the madam?"

Shen Shi didn't want to talk much with the old servant, gesturing to Zheng Mama. She pushed the servant and snapped harshly, "Hurry and fetch him. Our madam has come to see him."

"Yes, yes, I'll go right away!"

The old servant's eyes lit up suddenly, calling inside, "Madam, Madam, please I'll call Young Master out." He then greeted Shen Shi with a fawning smile and humble gestures.

Seeing bed expression, Shen Shi felt relieved after days of pent-up frustration.

Following him into the house, she surveyed the surroundings.

The room was sparse but neatly arranged, furnished with a set of valuable huanghuali wood furniture, though somewhat dated, likely from over a decade ago.

She tapped on the furniture, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

This seductive woman sure knew how to spend money.

Just as she was thinking this, a slightly plump old woman entered cheerfully, followed by a graceful young man.

Around fourteen years old, he wore a stone-blue cotton robe, looking like a scholar from the old days, unlike the richly dressed young lords from the north of the city.

He wasn't short but appeared somewhat thin, with a young face that lacked vigor.

His eyes timidly avoided Shen Shi's gaze, seeming afraid as he hesitated to come forward and bow.

The old servant, anxious, hurriedly said, "Young Master, why haven't you knelt down yet? This is your mother. She has come to take you back to the Bai family."

Shen Shi glanced at the old servant for a moment, marveling at his ability to twist the truth. When had she ever said such a thing? It was quite an imagination!

However, considering her purpose, she didn't immediately expose the old servant's lie.

She put on a somewhat kind expression and waved at the boy, "You must be Shang'er? It's been many years since we last met."

The old servant was overjoyed. He knew that the Bai family wouldn't forget about this child, nor would Third Master forget about their young miss.

He hurried over and pushed the boy forward towards Shen Shi.

"Shang'er, greet... greet your mother."

The boy stuttered, and the old servant hastily said to Shen Shi, "Madam, please forgive him. He's just excited today. He's not usually like this, really!"

Shen Shi snorted coldly in her heart. A son born of such a despicable woman was already a stretch for her generosity. Even if Third Master decided to bring him back to the Bai family one day, he would likely be disappointed by this appearance.

So what if he's her son?

In front of the carefully nurtured Sihan, he wouldn't even be worthy to carry her shoes!

Thinking this, she felt much more comfortable. Even her gaze towards Shang'er became somewhat sincere.

"Old Madam celebrates her birthday this year, so we rushed back from Qiongzhou. It's been over ten years since we left. You've grown so much."

Shen Shi put on a motherly expression, bringing tears to the old servant's eyes.

Shang'er didn't understand, just staring at her with wide eyes. Since he could remember, he had been cared for only by the old couple here.

He had heard that his mother was once the famous Qiao Xiu Niang in the Eastern Capital, even embroidering handkerchiefs for the palace's noblewomen.

Unfortunately, fate took his mother away shortly after his birth.

Thus, he had been raised in this small courtyard, only hearing from Old Master Qiao that his father was a prominent figure who went out to serve as an official. When he grew up, he would come to take him.

Who knew that after waiting for fourteen years, his father didn't come, but a 'mother' arrived first.

"Mother, are you really here to take me home? Can I see father?"

Though now a young man, his tone was like that of a seven or eight-year-old child. Shen Shi felt somewhat disdainful but kept a straight face.

"Not yet. Your father has been busy lately and hasn't even had time to come home, let alone see you. But he entrusted me with a message, saying that after the New Year, you can officially return to the Bai family."

"Really!"

He was so happy that he almost jumped up. His eyes were full of excitement as he looked at Shen Shi.

Zheng Mama couldn't help but show a hint of disdain. A son of a lowly woman was also lowly. He spent his days daydreaming about returning to the Bai family.

Currently, there were only two young ladies in the Bai family. If they allowed this 'young master' to return, wouldn't they have to cherish him like a treasure?

Thinking of the pitiful appearance of Madam Qiao back then, she felt nauseous, her gaze towards Shang'er filled with disgust.

But for Madam's plan, she suppressed her feelings for now.

"Yes, but you must give me the heirloom that your mother left you first. Your father said he needs it now."

Heirloom!

The heirloom Shen Shi referred to was a jade pendant passed down from Qiao Xiu Niang's ancestors.

Entirely green, exquisite and transparent, cool to the touch with a high value.

Bai Sanlang had once told her in a drunken state that she was once disdainful of such a treasure from a fallen family. How could a destitute woman from an embroidery family possess such a treasure?

But according to him, the Qiao family was once a wealthy family of the previous dynasty. However, due to the passage of time and turbulent times, they had become what they were today.

📌 To Read The Latest Updates Click 👇👇

▶▶Rebirth of the Noble Daughter  

Next Chapter ▶▶