Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1364 - 1362: Returning to Their Own Places

The moment Wufu placed her hand on the belly, it was kicked from beneath, startling her, and she quickly withdrew her hand.

"That’s your little brother saying hello to his elder sister!" Madam Zhou said with a gentle smile.

Wufu was filled with curiosity. She looked over in surprise and placed her hand back on the belly. Sure enough, as if sensing her presence, it was kicked again. Finding it quite miraculous, her face broke into a slight smile.

"Mother, rest assured, he is my brother, and I will definitely protect him. Just wait, in the future, he will surely earn a title of nobility for you!" Wufu promised solemnly.

Madam Zhou said, "I don’t wish for anything else; I just hope that you all are well and that he grows up safely."

"Don’t worry, Mother! Leave it to me!"

Madam Zhou nodded and said, "Once this child is born, I will return to Huayang."

Wufu was taken aback.

"Wufu, I cannot stay in Changan City for long. I cannot blend in here. With him around, there will inevitably be awkward encounters; why bother? Everyone just ends up feeling uncomfortable," Madam Zhou said with a soft laugh. "It’s better this way. I will return to Huayang, live my life peacefully, and he will do the same."

"Mother, with me here, you don’t need to avoid anything. You owe nothing to anyone and need not suffer such grievances. If there’s any debt, it’s Wu Lihong who owes you," Wufu said with a frown.

Madam Zhou shook her head and softly said, "I know your capabilities, and I know you have the ability to protect us. But Wufu, ultimately, he is your brother’s father. I fear that if he grows up here, your brother might believe the idle talk of others. I am more afraid that if we stay, more unforeseen issues will arise. Wufu, I trust you, but I don’t trust myself."

Wufu fell silent.

"You will eventually have to get married, and it wouldn’t be right for your child to frequently return to her maternal home to manage the household affairs. I don’t want to trouble you. By going back to Huayang, I can raise him well," Madam Zhou said gently, stroking her belly. "Out of sight, out of mind, and life will be more comfortable."

In the past, she had an obsession and so waited for Wu Lihong. Now that she had waited, it wasn’t the Wu Lihong she had imagined.

Wu Lihong gave her another child, whether it was an accident or her shamelessness, she was grateful to him. But now, no past ties can be rekindled with him. Her presence put many people in an awkward position, including her daughter Wufu and the Wu Family.

Since that is the case, then everyone should return to their original places, back to where they belong, forgetting each other in Jianghu, and she will not appear before Wu Lihong again.

"I know my own temperament; I am weak and easily swayed. If I stay here, I fear I would end up entangled with him over various matters, making things difficult for you," she said.

"Mother." Wufu sighed while holding her hand. "Don’t worry, Mother, we’re all together as a family. If you don’t want to stay in Changan, then we’ll leave together."

"Wufu?"

Wufu smiled, "Do you still remember Ah Jiu, Mother? He’s from Beiyan. I heard Beiyan is a place known for its liberal customs, and I’ve always wanted to visit and experience it. How about we move to Beiyan after you give birth?"

Looking at her, Madam Zhou said after a long pause, "Back then, if I insisted on returning to the Wu Family, would you have gone to Beiyan?"

Wufu gave an embarrassed laugh and said, "Don’t think too much, Mother. No matter where we go, I am your daughter!"

Her intuition was right. Madam Zhou sighed deeply and said, "If he comes again, I will see him one more time, just to clear things up. This way, he won’t bother us frequently, which is unseemly."

"Alright, I will make the arrangements."

Once the decision is made, it will be easier to proceed in the future.