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Chapter 1986 - 160: Everyone Spoils Them Too Much
On the matter of the cook’s poisoning incident today, Old Lady Qin planned to address it personally, but ended up having a disagreement with Dong Huiying over child-rearing issues.
To prevent the conflict from escalating further, the old woman decided to step back for the time being and left with Little Wuwang.
It wasn’t until everything had settled that someone reported the news from the back kitchen to the old lady.
After hearing about what Dong Huiying had done, even with the old lady’s disposition, she was stunned for a long while.
Such methods were indeed too brutal. In comparison, her own plans seemed somewhat inadequate.
"This girl really almost scared this old lady to death." The old lady patted her chest with lingering fear, deeply sighing that it was undeniable she was aging, the wave before had indeed died on the beach.
...
After dealing with the two cooks, Dong Huiying did not go directly to find the old lady and the two children, but had someone boil some hot water to wash away the thick scent of blood on her.
She returned to the kitchen as if nothing had happened, washing her hands and preparing soup. However, the gazes of those around her were filled with apprehension and fear.
Dong Huiying: "I’m not a bloodthirsty demon, am I?" Her expression looked innocent. Although her previous methods... were a bit excessive, she was in a fit of anger at the time.
The servants were speechless.
You’re not a bloodthirsty demon, but more terrifying than one.
Dong Huiying was left speechless. Her violent actions in public left a deep shadow on everyone, earning their sympathy, and it seemed some might have nightmares tonight. Truly a sin.
...
The servants handled the serving of dishes. Dong Huiying went into the room to greet Qin Chun.
She picked up the swaddled Little Star.
Children grow quickly; once so small upon first meeting, now still small but chubbier and whiter. Holding him felt reassuringly heavy in the arms.
The old lady came into the room, seeing Dong Huiying holding the child with her back to her, causing her to pause in silence.
Hearing the old woman’s footsteps, Dong Huiying also felt quite awkward.
Having had a public dispute earlier, there was a sense of unease in her heart.
"Grandma Qin..." She thought it would be better to clarify some things, fearing the old woman might think too much, and worried about any ensuing estrangement.
"I know, you were thinking of Wangwang. In your view, some things are bound to be experienced eventually. If so, it’s better early than late to prevent him from suffering in the future."
The old lady pursed her lips, sighing abruptly, "I also know, as his mother, you just pamper him too much."
Dong Huiying smiled helplessly. If it were about pampering, who in the family isn’t indulgent?
Not to mention herself, even the old lady is already overly doting.
"Our starting points are different, but the intentions are good. However, forcing a child’s mind to mature too early is like pulling out seedlings to help them grow—it’s a bit tragic."
The old lady pondered for a long while, "It was also my lack of consideration."
Both sides took a step back, making it easier to meet again in the future. Besides, it wasn’t an unresolvable issue, just a divergence in approach.
Dong Huiying attempted to smile, and the old lady returned a smile, both conveying goodwill, easing the earlier awkwardness somewhat.
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Dong Huiying had Lin Huang’s bloodied bodies hung on the city wall for public display, her actions precise and controlled.
Though their bodies were a mess of flesh and blood, not a single piece intact, neither of the two were deceased.
At dusk, Dong Huiying lulled Wu Wang to sleep, then picked up Little Star and gave him a kiss.
She exited the inn. Arriving at the city gate, she gazed up at Lin Huang hanging high on the city wall, their feet dangling mid-air,