Chapter 88 Aunt Li's Plan
Wang took a deep breath and tried to calm herself, but her voice was still trembling with anger. "Go, call Aunt Li back to me. I want to see how bold she is to ignore me like this."
"Also, tell the master that if you want to favor my concubine over your wife, it depends on whether I agree or not!" The maid covered her face, responded with tears in her eyes, and hurriedly retreated.
Wang sat alone in the room. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and she felt a tightness in her chest.
Doesn’t the wife of the Crown Prince of Anyang Marquis’s Mansion just like children?
Humph, she has two children, is she still inferior to that concubine Li?
At the banquet that day, Chu Ruohan was also very close to her two children.
Wang bit her lower lip, her jealousy growing stronger. If that bitch Concubine Li could please her, then she could also...
Wang insisted on letting Chu Ruohan know who was the most qualified person to make friends with her!
A lowly concubine is not even worthy of carrying their shoes...
On the other side, Aunt Li was holding the sleeping Xuan'er in her arms, with a solemn expression and slightly slow steps as she walked out of the Anyang Marquis Mansion.
She was thin and cast a long shadow in the afterglow of the setting sun, and she looked like she was worried about something.
Outside the mansion gate, an exquisitely decorated carriage had been waiting quietly.
The carriage was shiny and the horses pulling it had smooth fur. One could tell at a glance that it came from a wealthy family.
This carriage was specially prepared by Chu Ruohan for Aunt Li to take her back.
Aunt Li looked up at the carriage, a complex look flashed in her eyes, some gratitude, but more of doubt.
She gently climbed onto the carriage, carefully placed Xuan Ge'er on the soft cushion, and sat sideways beside him.
With a crisp crack of the coachman's whip, the carriage slowly started, and the wheels rumbled with a dull sound.
Aunt Li leaned against the wall of the carriage, staring blankly at the street scene receding outside the window, but her thoughts were not on this at all.
In her mind, she was still recalling the conversation she had just had with Chu Ruohan over and over again.
"She said she likes Xuan'er and has a connection with him..." Aunt Li muttered to herself, her brows furrowed. "Could it be that she wants to adopt Xuan'er?"
As soon as this thought came to her mind, she was shocked and subconsciously hugged Xuan Ge'er beside her.
Xuan Ge'er is her only child and the support she will have for the rest of her life.
Over the years, she has been cautious in the mansion and suffered from neglect and grievances. Isn't it just because she hopes that one day she can become famous as a mother because of her son?
But on second thought, Xuan Ge'er was just an unpopular illegitimate son who stayed by her side, and he was also under pressure from the legitimate son. It would be harder than climbing to the sky for him to make a name for himself.
But if Xuan'er was adopted by the Anyang Marquis' Mansion, the situation would be completely different.
He will become the crown prince's legitimate son, and his status and position will change dramatically in an instant.
In the future, the position of Marquis of Anyang might fall into Xuan Ge'er's hands.
When she thought of this, Aunt Li's heartbeat suddenly quickened and her breathing became rapid.
If Chu Ruohan died early, then as Xuan'er's biological mother, wouldn't she be the high and mighty old lady in the Marquis' Mansion in the future?
Wealth, honor and status will all be within your reach.
The more Aunt Li thought about it, the more excited she became. She felt as if the beautiful picture had already appeared before her eyes.
But soon, she calmed down again.
She couldn't help but feel a little puzzled: Chu Ruohan is in her youth, why doesn't she give birth to a child herself?
Could it be that the prince is not capable...
Thinking of this, Aunt Li's face turned slightly red, and she quickly shook her head to drive the idea out of her mind.
However, this matter is indeed of great importance. It seems that I have to discuss it with my husband after I return.
Aunt Li secretly made up her mind and her eyes fell on Xuan'er's tender face again...
The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Minister's Mansion, and Aunt Li was thinking about Xuan'er's future.
Before she could recover from the shock, the car curtain was suddenly yanked open, and dazzling light instantly shot into the car.
Aunt Li narrowed her eyes subconsciously. Before she could see who was coming, she heard a cold and harsh command: "Aunt Li, the Madam wants to see you. Please come with us!"
Aunt Li looked up and saw several sturdy old women standing under the carriage, their eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness.
She was startled and hugged Xuan Ge'er, who was still sleeping in her arms, tightly, "Do you know why Madam is looking for me?"
The maids ignored her words. One of them sneered and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Who dares to disobey the madam's order? You'd better come with us obediently!" After that, she reached out to pull Aunt Li.
Aunt Li struggled, but as a weak woman, she was no match for these old women.
In the midst of the pushing and shoving, Xuan Ge'er was awakened from his deep sleep. His originally pink little face instantly wrinkled into a ball and he burst into tears in fear.
Aunt Li was extremely worried and hurriedly comforted the child: "Don't be afraid, Xuan'er, mother is here, mother is here..."
Seeing this, Granny Sun's face showed disgust. She pulled Aunt Li and shrilly said, "Hmph, Aunt Li, have you forgotten your status? In this mansion, only the mistress of the house is my brother's mother. You are just a concubine who is not worthy of being on the stage!"
When Aunt Li heard this, she felt a pang of pain in her heart. She hugged Xuan'er tightly and angrily retorted, "I am Xuan'er's biological mother. This is a fact that no one can change!"
"You still dare to be stubborn! It's your blessing that the lady asked you to go. If you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame us for being rude!" As they said this, they pulled Aunt Li even harder. Aunt Li lost her balance and almost fell to the ground.
Xuan Ge'er's crying became louder and louder, and his little hands waved in the air, as if he wanted to grab something.
Aunt Li looked at the child who was so frightened and helpless, tears welled up in her eyes, and she obediently got off the carriage.
She remembered Chu Ruohan's love for Xuan Ge'er, which was so obvious. If Xuan Ge'er could be related to Anyang Marquis' Mansion, she would not have to be bullied like this anymore.
Pushed all the way by the maids, Aunt Li arrived at Wang's yard. As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she felt a depressing atmosphere.
Wang looked at her gloomily. Aunt Li hugged Xuan'er tightly, suppressed her fear, and bowed: "Greetings to the Madam."
"Greetings? I can't bear your greetings. You're so bold!" Wang Shi opened her mouth and shouted angrily, "You left the house without permission. Do you still regard me as your mistress?"
"Madam, calm down. It's the young master..."
But Wang Shi didn't let her finish her words. She waved her hand and said to the maid beside her: "Take the child away!"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Li took a few steps back in fear, "Madam, Xuan'er is still young, he can't leave me..."
But her resistance was in vain. Several maids rushed forward and forcibly took Xuan Ge'er away from her arms.
Xuan'er's crying became louder and louder, and Aunt Li's heart seemed to be torn apart.
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