The reason for not returning was out of fear of disrupting Mu Jingfeng's life.
Using her departure to exchange for everyone's peace.
Lady Mu listened to Du Ruoning's story, and cried her heart out.
"Ruo Ning, it's Mom's fault for making you unable to return home for over twenty years. You don't blame Mom, do you?" Lady Mu clasped Du Ruoning's hand, choking with emotion.
"Mom, how could I blame you? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have grown up, enjoying endless wealth and prosperity. You always treated me as your own daughter, and I can't repay your kindness in raising me!"
"Now that you're back, don't leave again. Mom is so old now, can you bear to leave?"
"Mom, I can't bear it! How could I bear to part with you, but... I..." Du Ruoning looked extremely troubled.
