Is there anyone in this world who would genuinely like a stepmother left by their ex?

  Li rubbed her already stiff muscles from laughing and couldnt help but complain: "Every day, shes right in front of my eyes, I dont even need her to annoy me, Im already disgusted with myself!"

  Her facial expression was unyielding, with no hint of the warmth and kindness she had shown when facing Song Chuyi earlier.

  "After all these years, how can you still be like this?" A middle-aged woman with a long face and wearing an autumn-colored long gown, with a dark brown jacket on top, slowly came forward to massage her shoulders. She turned around and nodded at Su Xiang and the others, indicating that they should all retreat. Only then did she say: "You really need to change your temper. If this complaint gets out and is heard by others, wont all these years of hard work be in vain?"

  "Hmph!" Li snorted, but didnt seem to blame the woman. Instead, she continued, "Do you think Im wrong, Aunt Yu? Shes not even born from my belly, and yet I have to put on a smiling face and be overly considerate towards her. Its so annoying that it makes my teeth ache just thinking about it."

  Her mother gently massaged her shoulders, and upon hearing this, she coaxed her like a child: "This is also what youve wished for yourself, after all these years of waiting for our Second Master to come along with such a good marriage, are you now regretting it because of a little servant girl?"

  How could she possibly regret it? Li shook her head without hesitation. She had already fallen deeply in love with Song Yi when she was still waiting for marriage, and later she had put all her heart into marrying him, so how could there be any room for regret?

  "Thats it." Yus mother smiled and said, "Besides, our second master has always been very considerate of you. All these years, even though you havent borne him a son, he hasnt uttered a single word of complaint against you."

  When it comes to this, Lis heart is both happy and bitter. The bitterness is that she has been married for more than five years, except for the first year when she gave birth to a Song Chuning, her belly has not moved since then, and she has not been able to give Song Yi another son. What makes her happy is that even though she couldnt give Song Yi another son, Song Yi never treated her coldly, but instead was meticulous and considerate, always treating her with respect and discussing things together.

  "Speaking of which, Im even more worried." Lis willow-leaf eyebrows were all furrowed together, and the worry on her face was evident: "That stupid woman Cui from before, did she really give birth to a son for Master... Even if I gave birth to a son later, what would it matter? Wouldnt we still have to rely on them?"

  If she still cant give birth, then the Song Yan born by Cuis family will still be the only son of Song Yi, and his status is self-evident. Whats even more annoying for her is that even if she gives birth to a son in the future, her status will still be below Song Yans.

  Choi is really a thorn in her heart. He snatched away the man she loved back then, and now his son and daughter are coming to compete with her for a spot.

  Her mother moved her fingers to her temples, familiarly pressing down, and lowered her voice to comfort her: "It wont be, it wont be, how could it be? Cui Shi had the upper hand at the time, but in the end you still pulled her down."

  She mentioned those things that had almost been forgotten, and all the past events flooded into Lis mind, making her feel both annoyed and pleased.

  The Cui family was prominent, but she was just as unrefined.

  The Cui family has produced many outstanding talents, while the Li family is also known for its integrity and purity throughout generations.

  She was the second daughter of Li Ruyue, a libationer of Guozijian, and grew up with great respect from a young age. However, she fell in love at first sight with Song Yi, who was studying at Guozijian under Li Ruyues guidance.

  The Song family is also a loyal and heroic family. More than 100 years ago, the ancestors of the Song family followed Taizu through thick and thin, made great contributions, and later became marquises, achieving fame and success.

  Unfortunately, the second generation of Longning Hou who inherited the title of Longning Hou in the Song Dynasty was downgraded from Marquis to Earl during the reign of Emperor Gaozong due to a dispute with his brother over property. Even the iron certificate was almost revoked, and from then on, he was seriously injured.

  By the time of Song Yis father, Song Chengyu, they had stopped being arrogant and became more humble. Fortunately, he was also quite accomplished, although his family was involved in a dispute over inheritance which caused them great distress, he relied on himself to pass the imperial examination and become a jinshi, inheriting his title and step by step rising to the position of Minister of Revenue today.

  Because of the experience of struggling for property and demotion, Song Chengyu himself became more cautious and strict, especially towards his own four sons, teaching them severely. As a result, all four sons of the Song family had achievements in their names, not a single one was a prodigal son.

  The eldest daughter of Song familys old master, Song Ren, was chosen as the emperors concubine and became a noble consort, making the Song familys status even more prominent.

  Such a fiery and prosperous life of wealth and nobility truly stirred the hearts of many noble ladies in the capital at that time.

  At that time, Lis family was no exception, but she didnt rush to the Song family for wealth and nobility, but instead rushed to Song Yi himself. Song Yi had made Li Ruhu his teacher and often came to the Li house to ask questions, so she knew him early on, and they could be considered childhood sweethearts.

  Originally thought everything would go smoothly, but unexpectedly a Cui appeared out of nowhere.

  The Bogang Cui family, spanning four dynasties, consistently had someone serving in the imperial court. The Cui family producing talented individuals had almost become a convention. At that time, Old Master Song Chengyu personally went to ask the Taichang Temples official to act as matchmaker...

  Mr. Li thought of past events and got a headache, and in his annoyance, he knocked over the teacup beside him to the ground.

  That was a fine piece of white porcelain from the imperial kiln, and now its broken. A set like this cant be used anymore. In my parents home when I was younger, things as good as this couldnt be broken, but now that its broken, I dont feel any heartache at all.

  Her mother was startled, and hastily waved her hand at Su Xiang, who had come in to ask about the situation. She turned around and picked up the broken pieces: "If you really cant bear it, just ignore her. Although its not good to spread rumors, but looking around Beijing, there are few people who treat their original wifes children well."

  Is it hard to bear? Of course its hard to bear. The word "endure" has a knife on its head, and he is really cut in the heart every day.

  But saying is hard to bear, in fact its not so unbearable.

  When Song Yi married Cui Shi at first, she was really miserable. She stood in the snowflakes all night and almost froze to death.

  But she couldnt cry and couldnt hate either.

  The scene of a young man in white clothes, with an elegant demeanor, holding a book and walking, has been etched in her heart forever, making her feel like ants crawling in her heart.

  Later, when she went to Qingliang Temple to burn incense, she had seen Cui Shi before. She was slender and delicate, with a distant mountain eyebrow and a pair of sparkling eyes that made people admire her at first sight.

  Song Yi also changed from being unwilling at first to being eager, and threw away her joyful harmony with Cui Shi...

  Is it unbearable? Is it painful? Of course its painful, so painful that it makes one feel restless.

  Although I have to face the foolish children left behind by Cuis wife, I can still accompany Song Yi, see each other every day, and live a happy life as husband and wife, which is much better than before.