Xia Yi was not wrong; it was she who had erred. So, she didn't care about being scolded, but she did care how others viewed Xia Yi.
If he continued to carry her surname, he would never be able to shake off the label of being an illegitimate child.
He would face the same cold stares and suffer the same insults as her, something she could not bear to witness.
Therefore, she diligently paved the way for him, not for any reason other than hoping he could grow up healthy.
"So what about after he acknowledges his ancestors and returns to the clan? Do you also expect him to claim a share of the Huo Family's wealth like every other child there?" People are always greedy.
"Don't tell me you don't need it. Look, at first, didn't you just want the person? Once you had him, you wanted love, and when you got love, you desired fame, and with fame comes power, doesn't it?" Everyone is like this.
Isn't she the same? She regretted her actions despite claiming she wouldn't during the deed.