"Although my mother is now a noblewoman in the court, her relationship with Old Mrs. Jiang is different. If it weren't for her achievements back then, how could my mother have her current position? Moreover, the Emperor's boundless grace—without the Emperor's imperial approval, how could my mother have endured hardship and reached success? They are truly benefactors of our Gu Family!"
No matter what reason Old Mrs. Jiang had for releasing Mrs. Lv's contract back then, Mrs. Lv ultimately benefitted, and they indeed need to be grateful.
We cannot erase Old Mrs. Jiang's kindness; everyone lives in the Capital, and they'll inevitably encounter each other in the future. We can't let people think that we are ungrateful.
He cannot choose his own birth, nor can he criticize his mother. In fact, he doesn't care how others talk about him behind his back, he only cares about Mrs. Lv's feelings.
Mrs. Lv would feel guilty because of this, feeling that she has embarrassed her son.
