The room was eerily silent.
Shang Ruyi could sense that Guan Yunmu was watching her closely; although the gaze was calm, it made her increasingly uneasy.
After what seemed like an eternity, Guan Yunmu suddenly smiled and said softly, "Ruyi, do you blame me?"
Upon hearing these words, Shang Ruyi hurriedly stood up, startled: "Mother, why would you say such a thing?"
Smiling, Guan Yunmu gestured for her to sit down, then said, "These past few days, I have been quite distant towards you, and haven't even given you the meeting gift of a new daughter-in-law until now. You must feel very wronged."
"..."
Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment.
With her upbringing and wisdom, she had many answers to brush off this question, but at this moment, facing Guan Yunmu's eyes full of wisdom and as calm as an autumn lake, she thought for a moment and chose the most candid response.
She said, "In life, there is no one who does not suffer grievances."
