Chapter 69: One Wants to Climb a Rich Branch, the Other Wants a Child
While everyone was greeting each other, Chu Ruohan's attention was attracted by a baby held by a woman in the corner.
The child was as delicate as a piece of jade, only three months old, babbling and waving his little hands, looking very adorable.
Chu Ruohan's eyes were full of love. She walked forward with light lotus steps, teasing the child and gently pinching the chubby little face.
"This child is so adorable. Look at his eyes and eyebrows. He will definitely be a handsome young man when he grows up."
Aunt Li quickly replied respectfully, "You are too kind, Madam Crown Prince. This child is quite naughty."
"Can I hold him?"
Aunt Li was slightly startled, and soon the smile on her face almost overflowed.
She was just a concubine of the second son of the third house, and was not favored. Moreover, she was under pressure from the legitimate son, so her son would never be able to inherit the family business in the future.
The second young master was also born a concubine's son. He had a hard time getting around in this mansion and had no achievements of his own. How could he provide a support for them and their mother?
If she could please the wife of the Marquis of Anyang, she would be like a son, having found a big tree to lean on.
But she didn't know that Chu Ruohan wanted to adopt a child.
Aunt Li carefully handed the child to Chu Ruohan's arms and said, "It is a blessing for this child that the Crown Prince's wife is willing to hold him."
Chu Ruohan happily took the child, gently held him in her arms, her eyes becoming more gentle.
The child didn't seem to be shy either. He giggled in her arms, his little hands tightly grasping her clothes.
I really have a connection with her.
"What's the name of this child?" Chu Ruohan asked while teasing the child.
"Madam, call him Xuan'er." Aunt Li answered with a smile.
"Xuan brother, what a nice name." Chu Ruohan murmured softly, looking down at the child in her arms, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised.
The legal wife Wang saw the whole scene, and jealousy and anger instantly ignited in her eyes. Her gaze was like two sharp blades as she glared at Aunt Li fiercely.
This foxy girl, just a lowly concubine, actually dared to climb the social ladder and make friends with the wife of the Marquis of Anyang? She really overestimated her own abilities!
Wang Shi grew increasingly angry as she thought about it. She raised her voice and shrieked at the maids beside her, "How do you do things? Who allowed this ignorant woman to come out?"
"Open your eyes and take a look. What kind of occasion is this? She's just a concubine. She should stay in the backyard. How dare she come forward? She doesn't even consider her status."
"Isn't this obviously making a fool of oneself, saying that the people in our young master's room don't know the rules?"
Wang's disturbance caused the air around them to freeze for a moment, and everyone's eyes turned towards them.
Aunt Li was scolded by the mistress in front of so many people. Her face turned pale and blue, she bit her lips tightly, and her hands unconsciously grasped the corner of her clothes. She was full of grievances and uneasiness in her heart, but she didn't dare to lose her temper at this time.
He could only stand there with his head down, enduring Wang's scolding and the scrutiny of everyone.
Suddenly, she felt a gentle warmth on the back of her hand, and Aunt Li subconsciously looked up.
The Crown Prince's wife looked concerned and patted her hand gently. The delicate touch seemed to have some kind of calming power, making her feel a little better.
Chu Ruohan thought, this will be her son’s birthday in the future, she can’t just sit back and watch!
Chu Ruohan returned Xuan'er to Aunt Li and turned to look at Wang. There was still a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
"Sister-in-law, today's occasion is meant to bring everyone together and have fun. Why are you so angry?"
Although Wang was unwilling in her heart, she did not dare to openly oppose Gu Junze's wife. The future Marquis of Anyang would be decided by this couple.
She forced a smile that was uglier than crying, bowed and said, "Sister-in-law is right. I was anxious for a moment and lost my sense of proportion. I am sorry to have embarrassed you."
Seeing this, Chu Ruohan said no more and just lowered her head to tease Xuan Ge'er. This child was really likable.
The third wife of the Gu family watched the whole farce calmly. Although she was furious, she did not show any anger on her face. She just looked at Wang deeply, then turned her head and continued to chat with the other wives as if nothing had happened.
He really comes from a humble family, yet he is so impatient and has no idea of considering the overall situation. He only knows how to act like a spoiled brat. He is really not worthy of being in public!
The third wife of the Gu family was secretly annoyed, but at the same time felt a little relieved because the illegitimate son was mediocre and would not threaten the status of the legitimate son.
This was also the reason why she prepared for the future and chose wives for all the illegitimate sons in her family early on.
Her legitimate son, of course, was the daughter of a wealthy family in the capital...
Wang's husband, Gu Jiacheng, quietly walked up behind her, pinched her, and his eyes were full of threats. If this jealous woman dared to make trouble again, he would divorce her.
This is the place where the emperor of the capital comes to stay and where aristocratic families gather.
If he married someone from a higher social class, she could also be a help to him.
His eyes rolled. This little son could catch the eye of the Crown Prince's wife. In the future, let Li Fang'er hold the child and visit the Anyang Marquis's residence more often...
Wang understood the warning in her husband's eyes and felt very aggrieved, but she had to suppress it.
There was still a hint of resentment in his eyes, which would occasionally glance at Aunt Li.
She came up with a plan, turned slightly sideways, and quietly poked the two children beside her.
The two children were stunned at first, then they understood what their mother meant. Although they were a little timid, they did not dare to disobey.
The older child was the first to react. He straightened his wrinkled clothes, forced a well-behaved smile on his face, and then ran towards Chu Ruohan in small steps.
When he got there, he first bowed politely and said in a crisp voice, "Hello, auntie. You are so beautiful, just like a fairy in a painting."
Chu Ruohan was a little surprised by the sudden praise. She looked down and saw a chubby little boy.
The little girl followed with her short legs and said, "Auntie, have some candy. It's so sweet." As she said that, she took out a piece of candy that had already melted a little from her arms and handed it to Chu Ruohan.
Chu Ruohan was a soft and sweet little girl, and her heart melted at the sound of her sweet voice. She took the candy and gently touched the heads of the two children.
"So good..."
Wang stood in the distance, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised and her eyes full of pride!
Isn't it just that you like children?
She gave birth to two.
Gu Junze sat quietly in the wheelchair, watching her teasing the child.
I remember she once said with anticipation in her eyes that she wanted a child.
His gaze slowly moved downwards, landing on his unconscious legs. It was a pity that his incomplete body could not stand up...
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