Bai Qingyan couldn't bear to interrupt her mother, watching as her mother held onto A Yu and silently wept, her sobbing breaths barely audible. She quickly wiped away her own tears, softly saying, "Alright, alright... everyone get up. If others see this, it won't be good for A Yu."
Mrs. Dong, hearing this, hurriedly released A Yu, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and nodded.
Her son had finally returned, so she must not reveal his identity due to her inability to hold back.
Her daughter founded the Zhou dynasty, and her son was strategizing for unity among the Rong. Even if she, as their mother, could not help, she must not add to her children's troubles.
Bai Qingyan helped Mrs. Dong to her feet and signaled A Yu to sit, knowing that many heartfelt concerns couldn't be spoken, nor could past events be inquired about. Asking would only cause the Shouhe Palace to be flooded with tears today.
