The hall fell into an instant of deathly silence.

Shen Zhiyi smiled as she sized up Song Yuxiu.

Her eyebrows curved slightly, yet they concealed a sharp edge.

Being stared at made Song Yuxiu feel guilty, and he even had difficulty breathing. He felt a chill instantly rise from the soles of his feet, spreading throughout his body and making him stiff.

"Zhi, Zhiyi... what nonsense are you talking about? This is the first time I've met them either." He stammered, his words becoming increasingly hesitant.

Especially at this moment, the boy actually called out to him in a childish voice, "Daddy!"

Upon hearing this address for the first time, Song Yuxiu was overjoyed.

at this time,

That address was like a noose tightening around his neck, making it hard for him to breathe.

"What did you call him?" Shen Zhiyi asked, her expression surprised.

"Someone come here!" the old lady suddenly called out, instructing the wet nurse, "Take the two children away and settle them in."

After the two children left, she smiled and gestured for Shen Zhiyi to come to her side, gently patting her hand. "For some reason, that child calls Yuxiu 'Daddy' as soon as she sees him. So, it's quite a coincidence that she's connected with our family."

"Is that so?" Shen Zhiyi's expression was subtle.

"Zhiyi, what do you think of those two children?" the old lady asked tentatively.

"I haven't spent time with her, so I'm not sure. But since Grandmother likes her and feels a connection with her, it must be a good thing."

"What if..." the old lady gently stroked her hand, "...and I want to leave them in the Marquis's mansion?"

Shen Zhiyi raised an eyebrow. "You mean, you want to keep them by your side?"

"Um."

"Grandmother, you want to recognize them as your godchildren?" Shen Zhiyi asked with a surprised expression.

"..."

The old lady's smile froze instantly.

The expressions of the Song family members were also surprised and subtle. Song Ruoying frowned: "Sister-in-law, that's not what Grandmother meant."

"What does that mean? Grandmother is so old, does she want to give Grandpa a younger brother or sister?" Shen Zhiyi bit her lip. "I don't mind, as long as Grandpa and Mother don't object."

Even Song Maozhang and Chen's lips twitched at these words.

The old lady's face turned even uglier!

He glanced at Chen Zhiyi.

Is this brat really stupid, or is she just pretending to be stupid to annoy her?

At her age, is it appropriate for her to adopt a son and a daughter?

The old lady was fiddling with her prayer beads when she gave her daughter-in-law a wink. Chen coughed twice and said, "Zhiyi, you and Yuxiu have been married for two years, but there's still no sign of pregnancy."

“What does Mother mean by this…” Shen Zhiyi bit her lip.

"I've heard that some couples have difficulty conceiving. If they adopt a lucky child, who is destined to have siblings, it's possible that the child will bring children to the couple." Chen slowly took a sip of tea.

“I had someone calculate that both children are destined for great wealth and honor, and will bring great prosperity to our Marquis’s mansion.”

"Since you and Yuxiu don't have any children, why not register them under your names?"

Shen Zhiyi's face stiffened slightly. "Mother, Yu Xiu and I have been working hard. Please give us a little more time."

“I’ve given you two years. During that time, I’ve searched far and wide for famous doctors and folk remedies. If your belly had just cooperated, would I be so anxious?”

"Who am I doing all this for? And you're still not happy?"

"What? Do you want our Song family to be wiped out?"

“Mother, that’s not what I meant…” Shen Zhiyi bit her lip, feeling wronged. “I know you meant well.”

"Shut up! Fate has its own way of doing things. Perhaps she and Yuxiu are destined to have no children in this lifetime. In any case, Zhiyi is my only granddaughter-in-law!" the old lady snorted. "Besides, isn't there Shao Huai?"

“Yu Xiu is the one who can inherit the position of heir!” Madam Chen said with dissatisfaction. “Mother, I know you love her, but today, I’m going to make this clear.”

"Either she accepts the two children, or..."

"Let me take a concubine for Yuxiu!"

"Since she is useless, I must find a few women who can bear children to continue the lineage of the Marquis's family."

Shen Zhiyi's eyes widened in horror.

Song Yuxiu immediately jumped out and said, "Mother, I disagree! I only want Zhiyi in my life and will never take a concubine."

"What kind of bewitching potion did she give you?" Chen asked, looking exasperated.

"Is it wrong for me to want a grandson? I tolerated her inability to have children, but now she's making me adopt a child, and she won't allow it. Are you trying to drive me to my death?"

"In short, I will do whatever Zhi wants. No one can force her to do something she doesn't like." Song Yuxiu stood up straight.

His gaze was unusually firm.

"If you continue to pressure us, I would rather give up the position of heir than let her suffer the slightest grievance!"

"Song Yuxiu!" Madam Chen exclaimed in exasperation!

She rushed over in one stride.

Raise your arm,

Raise your hand—

"Slap!" A slap landed on his face.

The crisp sound of the slap seemed to startle everyone.

"What are you doing!" Song Maozhang jumped out. "Let's talk this out, why are you resorting to violence!"

"Mother, please calm down." Song Ruoying rushed over to stop her.

“Brother, because you and sister-in-law have never had children, when Mother goes out to attend banquets, those noble ladies all laugh at her, saying that our Marquis’s mansion married a… hen that can’t lay eggs.”

Do you know how much pain your mother is in?

“Yuxiu, your face…” Shen Zhiyi had already walked to Song Yuxiu’s side.

"Don't worry, I will never want those two children!" Song Yuxiu held her hand tightly, his eyes filled with affection and determination.

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