Regretting the Past

This time, the bird's nest was said to have been harvested from the wild and was very nutritious. When the Madam learned of this, she brought all of it to the young miss.

Hearing this, Zhao Changge couldn't help but feel her heart sink slightly. She remembered how her mother looked when she passed away, how much pain she was in. She had truly been too unfilial.

When she had first transmigrated a few years ago, she was always thinking about her parents from her previous life, so her heart was always full of wandering thoughts and worries. Her mother, due to certain reasons, had given birth prematurely back then and was constantly worried about her. She always maintained a careful attitude, not daring to let her daughter suffer any disadvantage.

She thought back, imagining that she would build a great legacy in this ancient world. Every day she went out roaming, joining her brothers in business. Toward her mother, and regarding the management of the household and needlework, she had completely disregarded them. Later, she became the Princess Consort of Rong, but because she didn't know how to manage a household, she lost her internal authority.

Without the authority of a Princess Consort, how could the servants treat her with sincerity?

Recalling how her mother had done everything for her, Zhao Changge’s eyes gradually turned red.

Seeing this, Xuan Hua hurriedly knelt down and said, "Young Miss, did I say something wrong?"

Zhao Changge gently wiped the corners of her eyes and lowered her voice: "Stand up! It has nothing to do with you."

Xuan Hua stood up upon hearing this, but she remained silent.

The young miss was truly a bit strange today.

Before, the young miss was always radiant, lively, and full of vitality. But now, she had suddenly become quiet, her eyes seemingly hiding so much experience, a heart full of sorrow...

Zhao Changge saw Xuan Hua’s contemplative look. She understood in her heart that her unusual behavior had made Xuan Hua suspicious. She quickly reined in her emotions and said in a gentle voice, "Last night I had a nightmare. I dreamed I fell down a cliff, and Mother was so heartbroken she jumped after me... that's why..."

Zhao Changge didn't finish, but Xuan Hua understood on her own; only mentioning her mother could make her so distressed.

Hearing this explanation, Xuan Hua breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out she was overthinking.

"Help me bring the bird's nest porridge. After I eat, I will go pay my respects to Mother." Recalling those distant memories, Zhao Changge softened her voice again.

In the past, had she been too heartless!

"Yes." Xuan Hua nodded and quietly withdrew.

Regarding food, she felt more at ease when she personally ordered the maids to bring it up.

Waiting until she was the only one left in the room, she slowly relaxed.

She should truly feel lucky that she had just transmigrated here. Because she wasn't used to having many servants around, she had only selected Xuan Hua as her personal maid. Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to hide her sudden change in front of everyone.

She needed to think carefully about how to change in a reasonable way. If she kept living in the image of a ten-year-old child like in her previous life, it would truly only bring suffering to herself and others.

As for the future, she would just continue with the identity of a transmigrated woman!

When Xuan Hua returned with the bird's nest porridge, Zhao Changge finished it quickly, then went with Xuan Hua to the main courtyard to pay respects to her mother.

Along the way, looking at the familiar scenery of the house, Zhao Changge felt as if she had just woken up after a lifetime.

In her previous life, she had lived here for twelve years.

Very quickly, Zhao Changge arrived at the main courtyard.

Standing before the door, she suddenly felt enveloped by a familiar fragrance, so familiar it made her tremble.

The maids guarding outside saw Zhao Changge and immediately bowed, saying, "This servant greets the Young Miss."