Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Where Did I Go Wrong?
People often have to wait until after losing something to be filled with regret.
Mrs. Xiao Li regretted it!
But in her heart, she knew clearly that it was too late for regrets now.
She wanted Yuan Bao to come back, but it was very, very difficult.
Mrs. Xiao Li might not know the idiom "spilt water cannot be gathered up again," but she understood the meaning perfectly in her heart.
Mrs. Xiao Li splashed her face with another handful of water, letting herself experience the bone-chilling cold again.
The cold was biting, digging into her heart.
Mrs. Xiao Li became much more clear-headed, turned around, and went back to the kitchen. Her spirit was lifted somewhat, and her face showed a little expression, no longer in a muddled state.
At lunchtime, the men sat at one table, the women at another, and the children at yet another.
Mrs. Xiao Li took the initiative to look after the children’s table, and during this time, she served Yuan Bao quite a bit of food.
Yuan Bao was actually quite puzzled by Mrs. Xiao Li’s unusual behavior. She couldn’t understand Mrs. Xiao Li’s thoughts, even though she was exceptionally precocious.
After the meal, the men gathered to chat.
The women were responsible for tidying up and washing the dishes.
The children were still playing around without a care.
Although Yuan Shoucheng and the others knew their father would leave tomorrow, they were not affected at all.
Yuan Bao, however, played for a while and then went to take a nap.
In such cold weather, playing outside would just make you cold, so staying inside and sleeping was better.
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In the kitchen, Mrs. Zeng and her daughters-in-law quickly washed all the bowls, dishes, and chopsticks clean.
Mrs. Li, Mrs. Song, and Mrs. Peng then returned to their respective rooms, especially Mrs. Song and Mrs. Peng, who had to prepare luggage for their men.
Even though Yuan Wangdi and Yuan Laidi felt there was nothing needed to prepare, how could Mrs. Song and Mrs. Peng listen?
Clothes needed to be taken, and some Silver Coin was also necessary.
Don’t think that being in the army means you don’t need to spend money.
Mrs. Xiao Li was someone with nothing particular to do.
She first went to see her son Yuan Shouhu playing with Yuan Shoucheng and the others, and then she found her mother-in-law, Mrs. Zeng.
"Mother!"
Mrs. Xiao Li appeared in front of Mrs. Zeng, looking intensely at Yuan Bao who was sleeping soundly beside Mrs. Zeng.
"What’s the matter?"
Mrs. Zeng, seeing Mrs. Xiao Li’s expression, naturally guessed that she had something to say to her.
"Mother, I was wrong!"
"Can Jiaojiao come back?"
Mrs. Xiao Li looked at Mrs. Zeng with some guilt.
But when Mrs. Zeng’s gaze looked over, she immediately lowered her head, not daring to meet Mrs. Zeng’s eyes directly.
Mrs. Zeng did not let her off just because of her evasiveness,
"Tell me, how were you wrong?"
Mrs. Zeng wasn’t convinced by Mrs. Xiao Li’s few words.
As another mother, Mrs. Zeng thought that if this daughter-in-law truly realized her mistake, she might not prevent Yuan Bao from returning to the Song Family.
But all of this was conditional on the fact that Mrs. Song truly realized where her mistake lay.
Some people, after making a mistake, verbally acknowledge it, but in their hearts, they don’t really believe they were wrong, perhaps even thinking they were not at fault at all.
Mrs. Zeng didn’t know which kind of person Mrs. Xiao Li was.
The previous Mrs. Zeng thought she understood her four daughters-in-law well, but reality harshly slapped her in the face, especially with Mrs. Xiao Li, with whom she clearly misjudged.
"I shouldn’t have favored boys over girls!"
"Jiaojiao is also my daughter, I should have treated her the same as Shouhu!"
"Jiaojiao is a blessing to the Yuan Family, and I should treat her better."
Mrs. Song saw Mrs. Zeng’s demeanor and realized that as long as she seized this opportunity, it was not impossible for her daughter to return to their family.
By then, their entire family would be blessed with fortune, and prosperity would follow.