Chapter 17

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“Mother, I really thought that I’d die while I was struggling in the water. I realized many things in an instant.” Han Jing figured that her intelligent mother must have noticed her difference. She chose to be honest with her first instead of waiting for her to ask.

She had been craving the warmth of a family throughout her life. However, a murderer like her did not deserve to have emotions, not to mention a home. She was not even allowed to dream of what she wanted.

She was certain that she could live a better life now that she had freedom, along with people who cared about her!

“I was born looking like this. I can’t change it no matter how much I hate it. However, instead of brooding over it, I should get over it. Staying alive is what matters the most! As for what happened last night, what’s done is done. Since it’s in the past, there’s no use talking about it. However, revenge must be served eventually. Mother, don’t get yourself involved in this. I’d like to handle it myself. I was immature, and I made you worry about me all the time. I will learn to protect myself and you from now on!” Han Jing declared confidently.

It was easy for her to recite lines from movie scripts based on her years of experience as an actress. However, she meant every word she said.

She used to be deprived of freedom and hope and she swore to protect it at all costs now that she had both! She would never allow anyone to take away anything belonging to her. She would defend herself and everything she owned, including those who cared about her!

Su Yaozheng stared at Han Jing with shock. She did not expect the incident to bring so much insight since she was used to thinking of her as a young girl. Although she did reason with her and taught her, she was never eager to learn. She never forced her to listen because she emphasized her happiness more than anything else. Her beloved Jing’er seemed to grow up and matured overnight.

Su Yaozheng extended her hand to caress Han Jing’s swollen cheek as her heart ached. No one dared to harm a finger of hers since she was young! Su Xingyan had guts! If it were not for him being Jing’er’s crush, she would have made him pay, she could not care less that he was her nephew.

“Jing’er, you’ve really grown up, and I am happy for you, but you have to remember that I will always be here for you. I won’t allow anyone to step on you anymore!” Su Yaozheng exclaimed.

Han Jing looked at Su Yaozheng’s compassionate gaze and felt a lump in her throat.

“Of course,” she smiled. “Don’t worry, mother. I will never let anyone step on me anymore!”

Su Yaozheng nodded, her expression still dark as she looked at the swelling on Han Jing’s cheek.

“Does it still hurt? I’ll ask Ah Long to get some ointment for you. That brat Su Xingyan is usually well-mannered. What the hell was he thinking when he hit you this hard? Jing’er, it’s not that I want to get involved in this, but this is too much! Let me go to the palace tomorrow. I’ll get the Emperor to teach him a lesson! How did he raise his kid? That brat is too brazen!” she scowled.

The Emperor seated in the imperial palace sneezed loudly. He frowned, wondering who was boldly grumbling about him.

Han Jing was at a loss for words. She did not expect her aloof and sophisticated mother to be this naggy!