“How can we not be in a hurry, General? It seems that taking a concubine is the most appropriate course of action right now,” Mo Qian said, her eyes fixed on Li Zhan. Her face was serious.
Even the voice became more serious because of this.
"The matter of taking a concubine is still under discussion; the current issue is the matter of adoption."
"Besides, even if we take a concubine now, it will take several more years to grow up."
"By then, I estimate I will have retired. If no one takes my place, then the household will be left without anyone to support it."
Li Zhan analyzed the situation for Mo Qian with a serious expression, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.
"General, if that's the case, then Juege still seems a bit young. It would be better to choose someone a year older to adopt him."
Mo Qian remained unmoved after hearing Li Zhan's words, but instead of responding, she seized upon a loophole in Li Zhan's statement and chose another approach. Her face showed a hint of seriousness.
"General, after much thought, I find that what you say is quite right. So let's find a large number of children to adopt."
"This way, we can enjoy his filial piety sooner and have someone to support the general's mansion sooner, thus relieving the general's burden."
"Moreover, older children are more sensible and can be better raised," Mo Qian said, looking at Li Zhan's unpleasant expression.
His face showed a hint of agreement. Even his voice was filled with excitement and joy.
“Madam, the older children are already quite sensible, and I’m afraid they will be difficult to raise and will not be devoted to the General’s Mansion,” Li Zhan retorted immediately after hearing Mo Qian’s words.
His face was still stiff, and even his voice betrayed his reluctance.
"General, you are mistaken. Even if the child grows up to side with his biological parents, we are still his parents according to the rules of etiquette and social order, and he would not dare to be unfilial."
"Herein in the story, he is, after all, a member of the Li family, and he would not dig his own grave and let the General's Mansion decline."
Mo Qian looked at Li Zhan and said, her face serious and her voice solemn.
“Madam, I still think it’s best to adopt Juege. That way, we won’t have to go through all the trouble of finding someone else,” Li Zhan said immediately after hearing Mo Qian’s words.
There was still a hint of impatience on his face.
“This adoption is such a significant matter, it’s only right that we work harder,” Mo Qian continued, her voice firm and resolute.
Upon hearing Mo Qian's words, Li Zhan's previously unpleasant expression suddenly darkened.
"Madam, I think it would be best to adopt Jue-ge. Besides, Jue-ge is also very clever and quick-witted, and I like him very much," Li Zhan said, looking at Mo Qian with a hint of coldness on his face.
Even the sound of it carried a hint of coldness.
"General, I believe that the matter of adoption should not be decided on a whim or based on personal preference. It is better to consider the overall situation."
Mo Qian continued, feigning concern for Li Zhan, her face still serious.
"I'll adopt Jue-ge!" Li Zhan was already losing his temper, and said resolutely. His voice even grew a third louder.
"I disagree!" Mo Qian said firmly, her face cold, and the previously somewhat relaxed atmosphere froze.
"Why? Jue-ge is clever, adorable, and well-mannered. He has come to show you respect many times before. Why don't you agree to adopt Jue-ge?!"
Li Zhan looked at Mo Qian with a serious expression and asked, his voice tinged with doubt.
"I don't like children who are too immature. I'd like to adopt someone older," Mo Qian said casually, with a serious expression on her face.
"General, find a boy who is about ten years old, and I'll agree to adopt him," Mo Qian said, looking into Li Zhandi's eyes. Her face was serious, and her voice was calm.
"You! You're utterly unreasonable!" Upon hearing Mo Qian's words, Li Zhan's face flashed with anger, and even his voice was filled with rage.
He only wants to adopt his biological son; he won't even consider adopting any other boys!
Afterwards, Li Zhan left angrily, without arguing with Mo Qian any further.
"Miss, the general looks very unwell." After Li Zhan left, Xiao Lian, who had been standing to the side, finally spoke up.
But there was a hint of worry on his face.
She looked worried and anxious for her young lady.
"What will become of Miss and the General from now on?!" Xiao Lian then added, her voice filled with concern.
"Don't worry." After hearing Xiao Lian's words, Mo Qian showed no sign of anxiety, but calmly replied. Her voice was composed.
"But...but if the general is so angry, how will he get along with Miss in the future?" Xiaolian said with a worried expression after hearing Mo Qian's words.
His voice dropped two octaves.
"Don't worry about that. Nobody can predict what will happen in the future," Mo Qian said calmly. She showed no concern whatsoever for Xiao Lian's worries.
"Besides, the general doesn't seem to want to get along with me, so I shouldn't make things difficult for myself by compromising myself."
Mo Qian looked at Xiao Lian's bitter face and said with a smile. Her voice was tinged with amusement.
"Don't think about these things anymore. It's always been like this. You'll get used to it," Mo Qian added.
He found Xiaolian's reaction amusing and shook his head with a helpless expression.
"Miss, you're laughing at me again." When Xiaolian saw Mo Qian's amused expression, her face lit up, and her voice revealed a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.
"Alright, stop laughing." Mo Qian said helplessly when she saw that Xiao Lian had lost her previous worried expression, but there was still a hint of laughter in her voice.
On the other side, after leaving Mo Qian's courtyard, Li Zhan arrived at the courtyard where the old lady was located with an angry expression.
After entering the room, I found a seat and sat down.
Then, he picked up a teapot, poured himself a cup of water, and drank it.
He drank three cups in a row before stopping.
The old lady, standing to the side, was also puzzled when she saw Li Zhan's angry expression.
"Where have you been? Why do you look so pale?" the old lady asked Li Zhan, her voice tinged with doubt.
"Mother, stop talking. None of your previous suggestions worked. Madam just doesn't buy into them!" Li Zhan said immediately after hearing the old lady's words.
After he finished speaking, his face darkened again, as if he had recalled the previous scene.
hateful!
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