She could understand the variety of situations involving other people.
Yet at this moment, Mrs. Zhang suddenly entered from outside, interrupting, "Asong, you must not!"
Taking a deep breath, she spoke slowly, hoping to change Ruan Qingsong's mind.
"Even though the examination system has reformed, Song'er, you were wrongfully accused before, with many people adding insult to injury! This time, should you succeed and return, will those people really look at you differently?"
"You are your mother's flesh and blood, how can a mother watch you enter that tiger's den again with open eyes?"
"Mother! We've fallen to such a state because of my unfilial behavior. How can I, now, have the right to enjoy the fruits of your hard labor?"
"I am the eldest son of the Ruan Family, the elder brother of Mianmian and Qing'er, your and father's son, how can I..."
He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes full of unwillingness.
