MM Racing 1097. Zhang Yi's Mother
1097. Zhang Yi's Mother
Lei Jingxiao cried for a very long time, as if he wanted to release all the grievances, confusion, and immense pain he had just endured over the past twenty years.
When he was exhausted from crying, his emotions calmed down a little, and he looked up at Jiang Yunyan.
Jiang Yunyan gently wiped away his tears and asked softly, "He... told you, didn't he?"
Lei Jingxiao's emotions, which had been calming down, were stirred up again by these words, and his eyes, which he had been holding back, were once again filled with tears: "Auntie, it's all my fault, isn't it?! If it weren't for me... Mother wouldn't have died... I killed her!"
Jiang Yunyan simply shook her head gently, stroked Lei Jingxiao's head, and softly explained to him, "Don't think like that. Your mother is the kindest and gentlest person in the world. She is the best sister... and she must also be the best mother."
"Although she is no longer here, there is one thing I am very certain of. Even if you had to choose ten thousand times, she would still choose to let you live without hesitation! She would gladly exchange her life for yours."
As Jiang Yunyan spoke of these things, especially recalling her older sister, her heart was also filled with turmoil. She began to slowly tell Lei Jingxiao about what his mother was like during her pregnancy.
"When she first quietly told me she was pregnant, her eyes held no fear, only surprise and happiness. She told me that this time she would definitely protect me well..."
"She also named you. She admired your father and hoped that you would also be a great man, whose name comes from the idea that thunder can shake the heavens..."
"After giving birth to you, her body was actually extremely weak. But she had to stay by your side every day, afraid that someone would harm you. I went everywhere to seek medicine for her, and she would always beg me to find some herbs to stabilize your health..."
"I've been with her for so many years, and the only time in her life she ever felt emotional about her origins was when she felt sorry for you. I remember clearly, she said that if she were also a descendant of the Dou Di, she could have given birth to you safely. Now that things are like this, she's very worried that you'll be bullied in the future..."
At this point, tears welled up in Jiang Yunyan's eyes.
"I stayed by her side the day she left. She didn't say anything else to me then, just two things. The first was that I must take good care of myself and not be too strong. The second was that she hoped I would take good care of you as you grow up, saying that she hadn't done enough because she couldn't be with you in person..."
"She even sensed your predicament today; after all, she knows that man very well, and she told you never to hate him..."
At this point, Jiang Yunyan couldn't contain her emotions, and a tear rolled down her cheek. She had traveled the Central Continent for many years, never showing fear even when facing life-or-death crises, but only when she thought of Jingxiao's mother, her dearest sister, did she feel such sorrow.
"I know you're feeling really bad right now, but you have to promise your aunt that no matter what, you must take good care of yourself! Because if you suffer, your mother will be even more heartbroken."
Upon hearing this, Lei Jingxiao was overcome with emotion and tears streamed down his face again. This time, however, he remained silent, forcibly covering his mouth and letting his body tremble.
He remembered that time in the Dan Tower, how he longed to see her in his dreams, but it was all in vain. He had never seen her true face, not even in illusions; the figure that belonged to his mother was always blurry and indistinct. The two sat together, weeping, both harboring the same longing for the same person.
"Auntie, why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Jiang Yunyan looked at Lei Jingxiao and said in a very calm tone, "Because this is something that is too, too difficult to accept. When you were little, I only hoped that you would grow up happily. Now that you have finally grown up and are a man, I feel at ease telling you everything."
What Jiang Yunyan didn't say was that she herself actually blamed Lei Ying, so she couldn't say it. If she did, the nature of the matter would change; she would have to make that man admit his mistakes himself.
"Auntie... I've made up my mind, I'm leaving ThunderClan!"
Lei Jingxiao raised his head and stared intently at Jiang Yunyan.
Jiang Yunyan not only didn't object, but looked at Lei Jingxiao with great admiration and asked, "Okay, but where are you planning to go?"
Lei Jingxiao let out a deep breath: "I'm preparing to join Guiyuan Mansion. My elder brother will definitely have a place for me on his side."
Jiang Yunyan seemed to be trying to persuade him to stay: "You know that since yesterday, you have been the first heir of the Lei Clan. If you leave the Lei Clan, you will lose a lot."
Lei Jingxiao didn't hesitate for a moment: "That's precisely why I don't want to stay here. Even if my advancement speed is slow in the future, even if I can't become a true powerhouse in the future, I still don't want to stay here at all."
"Okay, since you're so determined, I support you!"
"Then Auntie, come with me. My brother will definitely want you to come too."
Jiang Yunyan waved her hand and gently wiped Lei Jingxiao's tear-streaked face again: "I won't go. It would be too irresponsible of me to leave. Besides, your uncle is here, and I can't abandon him."
What Jiang Yunyan didn't say was that Lei Jingxiao was, after all, a young man nurtured by the Lei Clan, and the clan had invested a great deal of effort in him. If he were to leave so directly, there would be considerable discontent within the Lei Clan.
Only if she personally remained within the Lei Clan could she possibly suppress all those voices, allowing Lei Jingxiao to move more freely. However, she also didn't intend to tell Lei Jingxiao any of this.
Seeing that Jiang Yunyan was indeed unwilling, Lei Jingxiao didn't press the matter further. He simply said earnestly to her, "Auntie, believe me. One day, I will become as powerful as you expect. At that time, the whole world will be my domain. I will come to pick you up then, and we will enjoy a life of luxury together!"
During Lei Jingxiao's childhood, his mother passed away early, and his father ignored him. His aunt Jiang Yunyan, who was always by his side, could be considered his strict father.
After returning this time, Jiang Yunyan's attitude underwent a complete change. She was so kind to him, finally revealing the image of a loving mother hidden deep in her heart.
Lei Jingxiao knew perfectly well who was truly good to him. At this moment, Jiang Yunyan offered no further response, only smiling and nodding.
"I knew that day would come, and I'm waiting!"