0p0 Chapter 864 Sun Ruomei's Adoption!
Chapter 864 Sun Ruomei's Adoption!
Madam Sun's heart skipped a beat. What was the Crown Princess's intention? Was there anything else she didn't understand?
"Miss?"
"Madam Sun, I've heard that your cousin's wife has had a tough time. She's a young lady from a scholarly family, yet she married into the Sun family as their second wife. Fortunately, she has no children yet; otherwise, Sun Ruomei's brother might not have an easy life."
That's a bit too direct.
Although Sun Ruomei's stepmother didn't have the guts to deal with the two legitimate siblings, once the door was closed, they were still a large family, and outsiders might not know many things.
Even Lord Sun and his wife might not know all of this clearly.
"You don't have a daughter by your side right now. Besides, this is a secluded place in the inner quarters. I'm afraid that Sun Ruomei's marriage will be decided by her stepmother. At that time, no matter how much you feel sorry for Sun Ruomei, you won't have any say in it."
"That's what the Queen said."
"What does Madam Sun think of my proposal?"
Madam Sun looked up and saw the Crown Princess's gentle smile. She couldn't help but recall a few years ago when the Crown Princess came to the mansion to play with Sun Ruoxiang. At that time, Mu Xinnuan was so pure and gentle.
"Thank you for reminding me, Your Majesty. However, I'm afraid this matter of adoption is not something that I, your humble servant, can handle alone."
"Don't worry, as long as Madam agrees, there will be no more obstacles in the Sun family. Besides, Madam Sun, wouldn't you like to have someone who cares about you and is filial to you?"
Madam Sun felt a pang of pain in her heart. She also had a biological daughter, but now she was far away in Yanzhou, and whether she would ever see her again in this lifetime was still uncertain.
“Madam Sun, actually, I have discussed this with the Empress Dowager. Even if Duanmu Chen cannot return to the capital for the time being, Wang Xinyan and Sun Ruoxiang may not be unable to return. After all, they have both produced offspring for the Duanmu family and are meritorious contributors.”
These words, when heard by Madam Sun, naturally carried a different meaning.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. After returning to the manor, I discussed it with my husband and asked him to find the clan elders to be witnesses."
"Alright, this matter should be handled quickly. If the Sun family prospers, then the chances of Sun Ruoxiang returning will be greater, and she will be able to return sooner. Don't you think so?"
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty. I understand now."
Soon after returning home, Madam Sun discussed the matter with her husband, and the couple went to find their cousin. They then consulted with several elders in the clan and quickly set a date. The sixth day of the new year was an auspicious day, and on that day, Sun Ruomei was adopted into their branch of the family.
At first, Sun Ruomei's second wife was very happy.
With this young lady no longer around, her daughter naturally becomes the eldest daughter of this branch of the family.
In the future, whether it's marriage or something else, there will always be one less person getting in the way.
Sun Ruomei's father was actually somewhat unwilling.
Later, after being persuaded by his son, he finally made up his mind.
My son is right. After all, I'm a grown man. I can't always be watching the backyard, and I can't always be thinking about my daughter's marriage. If I hand her over to my cousin's wife, perhaps she can marry into a good family in the future.
The deal was settled.
Sun Ruomei did not show any signs of being very happy or very sad.
She no longer had deep feelings for her father.
It wasn't because her father had remarried after her mother's death, but because she felt from the bottom of her heart that her father wasn't as affectionate towards her as he was towards her two younger sisters.
Ultimately, she was relieved to have lost her mother who had always protected her. What she was thankful for was that her father had no one else to inherit the family business besides her brother. Otherwise, her brother's future life would probably not have been so smooth.
After the matter was settled, Sun Ruomei moved directly to the Minister's residence.
In fact, in Sun Ruomei's memory, she spent more time at the Minister's residence than at her own home.
During the period after her mother's passing, her aunt worried that she would miss her mother too much, so she brought her here to stay for a while.
Later, she went to a nunnery. Her father would occasionally send someone to check on her, but the only people who truly cared for her were her aunt and her married sister.
Sun Ruomei still shed tears in front of Madam Sun.
She knew that although she wasn't her biological daughter, this aunt treated her like one. Especially after her sister Sun Ruoxiang's accident, her aunt fell ill.
The matter is already halfway done.
Mu Xin Nuan personally went to Kun Ning Palace to deliver a message to the Empress.
Duanmu Chuze actually thought the Sun family was quite good; they were indeed capable of great use.
In particular, Sun Ruoxiang's brother is indeed a person with real skills.
New Year's Eve arrived in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Mu Xin Nuan was also in high spirits and personally went to the East Palace's kitchen to prepare several exquisite dishes.
After Duanmu Chuze finished receiving his guests, he arrived at Yichun Palace, but found no one there.
Only when a fragrant aroma wafted to their noses did they lift the curtain and come out, where they saw Mu Xin Nuan being supported by Aunt Fang, followed by several palace servants carrying hot dishes.
"With such a heavy body, why are you still running around everywhere?"
"What do you mean? I just went to the kitchen and made a few dishes. Here, have a taste. It's been a long time since I've cooked, my skills have gotten rusty!"
"Here, warm your hands first."
The couple enjoyed their meal, and a festive atmosphere permeated the entire capital city.
The festive atmosphere reaches its peak on this day.
The Emperor was also very pleased on this day and bestowed many gifts upon the residences of powerful and noble people. Among them were the Mu family mansion and the Zhenguo General's mansion.
The Mu family had a very happy day, but Li Shi couldn't help but think of her son again when the night was quiet.
"You're thinking about Ah Xuan again."
Mu Chang'an naturally knew his wife's worries. The two of them were sitting together keeping vigil for the New Year. He looked at his wife, whose face was rosy and whose hair was black. She still looked like she was only thirty years old, unlike himself, who was getting older and older.
"Hmm, I wonder how Ah Xuan is doing all by himself out there? Do you think Ah Xuan can adapt to life in the military?"
“What can’t a real man do? Besides, judging from the Emperor’s words, he doesn’t necessarily want Ah Xuan to join the army. He just wants him to be properly tempered. Only in this way can a man achieve great things.”
“I understand. It’s okay for him to suffer a little while he’s still young.”
Mu Chang'an reached out and covered his wife's hand. Perhaps because she took good care of herself, her hands were still smooth and fair. She didn't look like someone who was already a grandmother.
"How fortunate I am to have married you in this life!"