Chapter 421 Adoption?
When Lin's mother heard what her daughter-in-law said, she paused for a moment, glanced at her eldest daughter-in-law thoughtfully, and seemed to be really moved by what her eldest daughter-in-law had said.
"You've thought about Ji Xi'er?"
Sister-in-law Wang gritted her teeth and nodded heavily: "Yes, Mother, I want to adopt Xi'er!"
After saying that, she lifted her skirt and knelt on the ground, quickly kowtowing to Lin's mother.
"Please, Mother, grant my request!"
Lin's mother adored Li Xi. She was obedient and sensible. Although she was precocious and somewhat thoughtful, she took great care of the two maids in the house and was very considerate. So, adopting her was a no-brainer.
However, since Changning brought the child back, it's only possible after Changning has given his approval.
Lin's mother hurriedly helped her eldest daughter-in-law up: "What are you doing? Chunlan, get up first, get up first. Don't hurt your knees from bumping like that."
As he spoke, he tenderly lifted the hem of his eldest daughter-in-law's skirt and helped her onto the bed, checking her knees for any injuries.
She felt pain just hearing that thud.
Following Lin's mother's lead, Sister-in-law Wang sat down on the edge of the bed. Just as she was about to say something, tears welled up uncontrollably.
"Mother, I—"
Before she could even speak, tears welled up in her eyes, and she sobbed, leaning on her mother's shoulder.
Lin's mother sighed, put her arm around her eldest daughter-in-law, patted her back, and gently comforted her.
After the daughter-in-law married into the family, the first thing they did was to arrange a marriage for Erlang. The family was short of money and couldn't afford to buy anything nice for the daughter-in-law. Liulang also had to study. Just when things were getting a little better for the family, the head of the household and Erlang were away on military service and hadn't returned home.
Later, Wu Niang went to the border in place of Liu Lang. The little money left in the family was spent on the illnesses of the two children. The two daughters-in-law felt sorry for their sister-in-law and brother-in-law, so they pawned their dowry hairpins.
Both of her daughters-in-law were impeccable; they were both good women from respectable families, but unfortunately, their lives were a little unfortunate.
The second son's family is doing well, after all, Erlang has returned.
Changning is now supporting the Lin family again. It's a pity that her eldest daughter-in-law is raising her daughter alone. She had considered it before. Seeing that her eldest son hadn't returned for many years and it was unclear whether he was alive or not, she thought it would be better to find a suitable family for her eldest daughter-in-law. They could take care of Er Ya and let her eldest daughter-in-law marry into an honest and kind family.
I asked my eldest daughter-in-law before, and she said she would rather die than stay, and only wanted to take her daughter to guard her eldest son's memorial tablet.
Lin's mother gently patted her daughter-in-law's back, and after she caught her breath, she suddenly asked, "My dear Chunlan, why did you suddenly decide to adopt Xi'er? Tell me about it, I want to hear your thoughts."
Sister-in-law Wang wiped away her tears, her voice still choked with sobs: "Nobody knows whether Dalang is alive or dead. I only have one daughter, Erya. Everyone in the family is well, but I'm worried that if my child gets married and suffers any injustice, her cousins will be a generation apart."
Although Changning dotes on her two daughters, she doesn't want to cause them any trouble in the future. Today, she heard that Xi'er has a talent for studying, and considering that she currently has no sons of her own, she is considering adoption.
Thinking that if Er Ya had a companion, Xi Er would have an older brother to rely on under my care, and that after I passed away, the two children could depend on each other in this world.
"Mother, I know this request might be a bit excessive, but I will treat Xi'er well. I will care for him as my own child. As for the money we earn, we will split it equally between the two children. I will never mistreat Xi'er, so please grant my request!"
After saying this, Sister-in-law Wang was about to get out of bed and kneel down again. Mother Lin sighed and helped Sister-in-law Wang up: "What are you doing, family? Don't kneel down all the time. I understand what you mean. You want a son to protect you and support Er Ya in the future, which I can understand. But this child was brought back by Chang Ning, and it's impossible to make decisions about this child without Chang Ning's consent. How about this, I'll send someone to call Chang Ning and Xi'er over now and see what they think?"
Sister-in-law Wang hesitated. She did have a good idea, but as her mother-in-law said, whether the child could be adopted depended on what Changning said and the child's own wishes.
Thinking of Changning's decisive manner, Sister-in-law Wang felt a little uneasy, but thinking of her daughter's future, she forced herself to nod and said, "I'll listen to you, Mother."
When Lin's mother heard her eldest daughter-in-law agree, she smiled gently, sent a maid to call Lin Changning, and also had someone bring Li Xi over.
When Lin Changning entered the courtyard, she bumped into Li Xi. She chuckled, picked him up, and carried him to her mother's room.
"Mother? What do you want with me so late?"
Lin's mother looked at Lin Changning, who was carrying the child, and was about to say something, but hesitated. Sister-in-law Wang gently tugged at Lin's mother's sleeve, and Lin's mother cleared her throat and said.
"There's something I need to ask you. Your sister-in-law wants to adopt Xi'er to keep Er Ya company. She came here to ask for your opinion."
After saying that, Lin's mother patted Wang's sister-in-law, who was nervously clutching her clothes, reassuringly.
Sister-in-law Wang also stared at Lin Changning with expectant eyes. Lin Changning raised an eyebrow, picked up Li Xi, and sat on a stool in his mother's room.
"My opinion? What opinion could I possibly have? Why did my sister-in-law suddenly bring up the matter of adoption?"
Lin Changning, feeling curious, asked directly.
Sister-in-law Wang hesitated for a moment, looked at Lin Changning, and seeing that there was no blame or strange look in Lin Changning's eyes, she breathed a sigh of relief and said.
“Your elder brother, I have no hope now. But one day Er Ya will get married and I will grow old. So I want to adopt a son so that when your elder brother and I pass away, there will be someone to burn incense for us. Er Ya will also have someone to accompany her and support her if she suffers any grievances in the future.”
Lin Changning quickly realized that Li Xi's talent for studying had already emerged, and since he was going to stay with the Lin family anyway, it didn't matter who raised him. His sister-in-law wanted to continue the family line for her brother and herself, and also wanted Er Ya to have someone to rely on after she got married, which was why she had the idea of adopting him.
Lin Changning thought for a while. Xi'er had a clean background and no relatives, so there was nothing wrong with it. It just depended on the child's own opinion.
Lin Changning looked down at the precocious and well-behaved child in her arms and asked softly, "Xi'er? Would you like to be a child of our Lin family? And recognize Er Ya's mother as your mother?"
Li Xi, who was already well-versed in human affairs, suddenly widened his eyes and looked up at Lin Changning in disbelief. He pursed his lips, struggled to get down, glanced at Lin Changning, and then suddenly said, "I'm willing!"
After saying this, he knelt down in front of Lin's mother and Wang's sister-in-law and kowtowed three times respectfully.
"Lin Xi greets Grandma and Mother!"
Before Lin's mother and sister-in-law could help him up, he pushed their hands away and kowtowed to Lin Changning again.
"Lin Xi greets Sixth Uncle!"
"Oh dear, you child, get up now, it's cool on the ground."
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