Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Xia felt a deep ache in her heart. Yet, she knew certain realities had to be understood; if one was not as capable as others, then one must simply focus on doing one’s own duty well.
"As long as you do not offend Song Nianchu, you won't be pushed out," Madam Xia said. She had always been very fond of Song Nianchu, and thinking back to how sensible and adorable she had been as a child, a smile tugged at her lips. "Actually, Chuer is wonderful. You two could easily become great sisters. As long as you treat her with sincerity, refrain from jealousy, and do her no harm..."
Madam Xia recounted all of Song Nianchu’s virtues and the stories from her childhood to Chu Wendie. As she listened, Chu Wendie realized that in those very same situations, Song Nianchu had always handled things better than she had. The discomfort in her heart began to fade, replaced by acceptance. By the end, Chu Wendie’s mindset had shifted, and she began eagerly asking Madam Xia more about her.
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