The Eldest Sister Has Space Chapter 3753: Outside to see the adoptive mother
Previously on The Eldest Sister Has Space...
Song Yan and Chi Chi exchanged a brief look before the former spoke up, "I have come to pay my respects to my adoptive mother."
Gu Ruyi was visibly perplexed. Her knowledge of Song Yan’s childhood was limited; she only understood that he had encountered great misfortune before being rescued by her aunt’s group and taken in as an adopted son.
This history explained his deep connection and close relationship with the Marquis of Yongan. However, the sudden mention of another foster mother caught her off guard. Was this woman still residing in Feng County?
Chi Chi clarified the situation, asking, "You are familiar with the Song family of Feng County, aren't you?"
Gu Ruyi nodded quickly in response. "I am. One of the Song family aunts is currently married to Lord Wen, the Prefect of Luozhou."
That aunt was indeed Song Ruijun. Chi Chi then began to recount the history of Song Ruijun’s sister, Song Ruishu, leaving Gu Ruyi in a state of shock.
She hadn't realized that such a deep bond existed between the Song family and the Kingdom of Li. It finally made sense why she had heard rumors of the Song family’s intimate ties and frequent correspondence with the Su family in the capital. This also explained why the local magistrate of Feng County always treated the Song family with such exceptional care.
The mystery of why he used the surname Song within the Great Jin was finally solved. Gu Ruyi mused, "I was always confused before. Local customs in Feng County dictate that an unwed woman cannot be interred in the ancestral grave. Yet, my mother mentioned that the burial of the Song family's eldest aunt was a massive, grand affair. I see now there was a hidden reason behind it."
Song Yan nodded solemnly. "To ensure my safety, my adoptive mother endured a life of hardship and suffered many injustices. I cannot bear the thought of her being a wandering soul after death, without a stable place to rest in peace."
Back then, Emperor Li held no affection for Song Ruishu; he considered it an act of extreme mercy just to allow her remains to be transported from Fengshou Village back to the Great Jin.
Song Yan, however, felt differently. His heart was filled with genuine love and profound gratitude for the woman who raised him. He had been adamant, insisting that Emperor Li subtly request Emperor Jin’s favor regarding Song Ruishu’s status. Because Song Yan was precious to Emperor Li at that time, the Emperor eventually yielded to the request.
With the "Golden Mouth and Jade Words" of the Emperor of Jin granting permission, and the Song family’s own deep love for her, Song Ruishu was moved into the ancestral tomb. There, she would be honored by the incense of future generations.
Song Yan had not yet visited her grave. Since their journey through Yongning Mansion coincided with escorting Gu Ruyi to Feng County, he felt it was the right time to visit. At the very least, he wished to inform his adoptive mother that he was living a good life.
He wasn't sure if another opportunity like this would ever arise in the future. Gu Ruyi nodded understandingly and asked, "When do you plan to go?"
"Tomorrow at dawn," Chi Chi answered for him.
Their conversation was interrupted by Mrs. Lai, who arrived to summon them for dinner. The group followed her, bringing their discussion to a close for the evening.
After a hearty meal, everyone retired to their respective quarters early to catch up on sleep.
The Li parents didn't find it strange when Song Yan followed Chi Chi into the same room. Given his status as a prince, they assumed it was natural for someone to be nearby to attend to his needs during the night.
Ruyi spent the night sharing a bed with Mrs. Lai. Having been apart for so long, the mother and daughter had endless things to discuss. However, since Mrs. Lai needed to rise early the next morning, they eventually settled down, knowing they would have plenty of time together in the coming days.
The next morning, Mrs. Li waited expectantly after waking up. However, as time passed, neither Chi Chi nor Song Yan appeared for breakfast.
Initially, she assumed they were simply exhausted from their travels and were sleeping in. But as the food began to grow cold and there was still no sign of them, she grew worried. Had she not seen their two drivers still waiting outside, she might have feared they had departed without a word.