"You mean, she's that person's adopted sister?"
After hearing what Shen Li said, Mrs. Shen's pupils were shocked, and her hands on her knees clenched unconsciously.
Shen Li nodded and whispered, "It's absolutely true, but that person's identity is special, so only a few people know about this. Grandmother, if it weren't for that person working secretly for our Shen family, our male family members might not have returned yet."
"Isn't it because of the Zhenbei Marquis..."
"No matter how great the military achievements of the Marquis of Zhenbei are, he is just a military general. How could he have the ability to change the will of the current emperor?" At most, he protected them and helped them return home earlier.
The one who is truly capable is that one!!
When Shen Li thought of that person, a hint of vigorous ambition flashed in his eyes.
He looked at Old Madam Shen with a face full of trust and respect: "Grandmother, I came back this time with a mission. I originally planned to play the role of a cripple to enter the officialdom, so even if Ya'er heals my legs in the future, I will have to continue to play this role until that person comes back..."
In the Mo Dynasty, people could become officials even if they were mutilated.
Because the first emperor who founded the country ascended the throne despite his disability, many important officials with disabilities but strong wills appeared in the court afterwards, and all of them were talented and virtuous.
Now that the emperor dislikes the Shen family, it is the best option for him to serve as an official with his crippled body!
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen was greatly shocked.
If the Shen family had not fallen on hard times and her grandfather was still alive, she would never have let her grandson do such a dangerous thing. But now, perhaps that man is really the best choice for their Shen family.
Once it succeeds, her Shen family will soar to the sky...
The old lady was a little excited.
Asked the last question: "That bitch... Wei Yaer also knows about your mission back?"
Shen Li shook his head: "She doesn't know. I only told you, Grandma, about this."
These words completely made the old lady feel comfortable and satisfied.
"Grandma knows about this. Don't tell anyone else about this from now on. Even your father must keep it a secret. The fewer people who know, the better. If you need anything in the future, just tell Grandma. Grandma will do her best to cooperate with you."
"...Grandma, I have something I want to ask you."
"What's up?"
"Please find an opportunity to publicly acknowledge Ya'er as your goddaughter."
Goddaughter?
Old Madam Shen frowned.
Chen Li said, "Grandmother knows about Ya'er's identity. Furthermore, she is Xuan'er's biological mother. If she continues to live as a slave in the mansion, it would be a disservice to her. Furthermore, in the future... I will definitely give her the legitimate title of wife."
Legal wife?
Madam Shen's expression suddenly changed, and she blurted out, "You're going to give her the title of legitimate wife? What about Yang Zhao? Have you forgotten that she is your legitimate wife? Where do you plan to put her then?"
You can't kill her and make way for this lowly slave, right?
If that were the case, wouldn't that be favoring the concubine over the wife?
Thinking of this, Old Lady Shen broke out in a cold sweat and quickly reminded her in a low voice: "Li'er, you must not be confused. The law of this country has regulations. Favoring a concubine and neglecting your wife is a serious crime and you will be sent to prison!"
Shen Li laughed: “Grandma, I didn’t say now!”
You didn't say now, so you said later?!
Old Madam Shen was not stupid. She could clearly see the ambition in her grandson's eyes. She guessed that her grandson must have made some plans.
"Li'er, although Yang Zhao's background is a bit humble, she has indeed done a lot for the Shen family over the years. At least she is very attentive to the Shen family. When the time comes... forget it, just pretend that grandma didn't say anything. Grandma will not be involved in this matter. Make your own decision!"
Old Madam Shen felt a little sorry and guilty towards Yang Zhao, but when she thought about the future of her grandson, it seemed insignificant.
Why!
She can only blame herself for not being so lucky.
"I've agreed to your proposal to adopt Wei Ya'er as your granddaughter, but this still requires some planning. After all... the Shen family still needs the support of the Yang family, so we can't let Yang Zhao discover anything amiss for the time being."
"Yes, everything is up to grandma's arrangement."
“The grandson is causing his grandmother a lot of worry.
"You kid, why are you being so polite to me? Okay, just take good care of your injuries now. I'll be leaving now. Don't worry about the rest. I'll take care of everything for you."
Having made the decision, the old lady knew what to do next.
She originally wanted to come and talk to Shen Li about Yang Zhao leaving the house to seek official positions for them, but now there was no need to say it. Since he would be abandoned in the future, there was no need for him to remember too much of a favor.
Otherwise you will not be able to let go in the future and will add more variables.
When she walked out of the inner room, Mrs. Shen saw Wei Yaer still kneeling on the ground obediently. A complicated look flashed in her eyes, but in the end she still walked forward.
"Get up, Li'er has pleaded for you. If I still let you kneel like this, it would seem that I, an old woman, am inhumane."
The conversation inside the house just now was deliberately kept in low voices, so Wei Yaer outside didn't hear much.
Seeing the old lady's change of attitude, Wei Yaer was still a little bit unconvinced.
She hadn't forgotten how the old lady looked at her just now, as if she were looking at a dead person...
Wei Yaer looked up cautiously, and saw that although the old lady had a stern face, she had completely lost the murderous aura she had just had. She didn't even know if it was her illusion, but she felt that the old woman was a little more friendly to her?
"Your servant thanks the old lady!"
Old Madam Shen opened her mouth to say something, but in the end she didn't say it. She turned around and went to the side room.
After a while, Nanny Liu brought Xuan Ge'er back.
Madam Liu said, "The old lady said that she would have you bring Xuan'er to Linzhu Courtyard every day to pay your respects to the master. Miss, please restrain your words and actions and don't let the lady get suspicious."
Wei Yaer was a little confused.
What's going on?
Did the old lady take the wrong medicine?
*
Qinyuan.
Yang Zhao was sitting at the desk writing something when he saw a maid come in and say something to Dong Shuang.
"What's wrong?"
Yang Zhao asked without even raising his head.
Dong Shuang frowned slightly as she walked to the table and replied softly, "The Ear Report God just reported that after the old lady left Linzhu Courtyard, she instructed her servants to take Xuan'er to Linzhu Courtyard every day, saying that she wanted to pay her respects to the master. After that, she also had someone send a lot of women's clothes and jewelry to Linzhu Courtyard according to the standards of the young ladies in the mansion, and even added two little maids."
These things were arranged very secretly.
But Yang Zhao had been married into the Shen family for six years and had been in charge of the Shen family's finances for six years. She would not allow herself to become a blind mistress.
She doesn't like to meddle in other people's affairs.
But she would never put herself in a passive position. Others would never be able to imagine how many people she has in the Shen family now! !
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhao paused his pen.
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