Hearing this, Chen Wanqing smiled through her tears. "Mother, what are you saying? Jing is your son, after all..."
"He is my son, but I won't show him any favoritism. This is no way to do things! He might be serving the country with absolute loyalty, but he's leaving you and the child to live in constant fear every single day. He promised you a good life, but what happiness have you truly enjoyed since you've been with him?
"Child, a woman's life is very short. I have tasted the bitterness of widowhood, and I cannot let you suffer through the same thing. Just listen to me; I will take charge of this matter for you. Even if Jing tries to argue with you about this in the future, I will back you up..."
Mrs. Zhao's words were truly beyond everyone's expectations.
