In fact, Consort Yang had her eye on Li Wenruo from the very first day she met him, but she was still somewhat hesitant. Now, however, Li Wenruo was leaving the palace and had been taken away by her brother.
If we don't make a decision soon, Li Wenruo will run away!
During the few days she spent with Li Wenruo, facing the well-behaved, shy and obedient little girl, Consort Yang always thought that if she had a daughter, she would probably be just like this.
She must be just as well-behaved and obedient, looking at her with adoring eyes, calling her "Mother," and snuggling close to her. She can buy her many beautiful clothes and jewelry, and use all the things she has saved up over the years for her future. She can dress her up beautifully, take her to do all sorts of things, and watch her grow up slowly...
These thoughts had been swirling in Consort Yang's mind for a long time, and the more time she spent with Li Wenruo, the more she craved them.
As a concubine of the Prince's mansion, Concubine Yang cannot adopt a boy. If she were to adopt a boy, there is no guarantee that it would have some impact on Fu Hanlai. Although Prince Ping and Princess Ping probably wouldn't care about these things, Concubine Yang has been well-behaved for so many years and doesn't want to cause trouble for herself.
The son might be able to support her in her old age, but the problem is that once he gets a little older, he'll have to go to the front yard, so they won't be able to spend much time together. It would be better if she were a daughter who could stay by her side. Moreover, for the Prince's Mansion, a daughter would be more suitable and reliable.
This was a rare opportunity for Consort Yang to ask for help, so Princess Ping naturally wouldn't refuse. Besides, she quite liked Wenruo, who was with her brother. Although her brother doted on her, it wasn't ideal for the family to be without any female relatives.
Moreover, she is currently in the eye of the storm. Li Wenfeng works for Fu Han and his group, but his status is relatively low. If he is made difficult, he may not be able to protect Li Wenruo. However, if Li Wenruo can become the daughter of Consort Yang, the Prince Ping's Mansion can rightfully and openly protect her.
“I have a lot of jewelry material here that is suitable for little girls. Sister, take it back later as a gift from me, your legal mother, to Wenruo.”
Consort Yang knew that this was Princess Ping trying to reassure her, and her eyes immediately reddened.
She knew that she had been able to live a comfortable life in the Prince's Mansion all these years thanks to the good care of Princess Ping, so she never thought of fighting for anything.
Concubine Yang knelt down sincerely and kowtowed to Princess Ping again. Even though Princess Ping helped her up, Concubine Yang still finished kowtowing.
She was grateful to her.
Consort Yang knew all too well what kind of treatment unfavored concubines received in other people's households.
Sitting down again, Consort Yang looked a little embarrassed. "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, but Wenruo hasn't agreed yet."
Princess Ping: "..."
ah?
Seeing Princess Ping's surprised expression, Consort Yang became even more embarrassed and annoyed. Her ears turned red, and she looked away, not daring to meet Princess Ping's gaze. "This servant has not yet informed Wenruo about wanting to adopt her as her daughter."
Princess Ping: "..."
So before we'd even discussed anything, you rushed over to ask for my permission?
Thinking of this, and considering what happened when Li Wenruo went out that morning, Princess Ping immediately understood, and was both amused and exasperated.
However, she felt that although Consort Yang had not yet spoken to Li Wenruo, she should have no objections and would not refuse. Recognizing this godparent relationship would be very beneficial to Li Wenruo and would also protect her. Even if Li Wenruo did not understand, her brother would agree.
"Sister Yang has such a good nature. It's a good thing to have a mother like you. Wenruo shouldn't refuse, so you can rest assured." Helpless, Princess Ping had to turn around and comfort Consort Yang.
That evening, after Jiang Xuelin returned, Princess Ping summoned her and Fu Hanlai and told them what Consort Yang had said during the day. The two of them naturally had no objections.
“Wenruo is staying at Li Wenfeng’s place tonight. The two siblings have a lot to talk about. They will return to the Prince’s Mansion tomorrow, and we can ask her then. I will also ask Li Wenfeng tomorrow; he won’t refuse.” Fu Hanlai really had no objection to this. Having another sister wouldn’t be a bad thing. He didn’t have much contact with Consort Yang, but he knew she was a good person.
Moreover, to put it bluntly, Li Wenruo is too young and needs a female elder to guide her so that she can be married in the future. Otherwise, Li Wenruo will have a difficult time in the future, and Li Wenfeng may not be able to protect her.
Even if not for himself, but just for his younger sister Li Wenruo, Li Wenfeng would still make this happen.
The next morning, Fu Hanlai explained the matter, and Li Wenfeng, as expected, did not refuse, nor did he even hesitate.
He trusted Fu Hanlai and Jiang Xuelin's character. Both of them had spoken about Consort Yang's personality, so he naturally believed them as well. Moreover, he had also heard about Consort Yang from his sister, and they got along well; his sister liked her very much.
Perhaps because he lost his mother at a very young age and later suffered greatly, Li Wenruo was completely unable to resist Yang, a gentle woman who exuded a motherly feeling.
He also realized that this place was not suitable for Li Wenruo to stay at the moment. He had originally agreed with Jiang Xuelin and the others that Li Wenruo would stay at the Prince's Mansion for the time being, so now it was just right.
After hearing the news, Li Wenruo was stunned for a moment, and looked at Li Wenfeng with a somewhat dazed expression. Finally, encouraged by Li Wenfeng, she mustered up her courage and nodded shyly.
She...she likes the concubine.
That's pretty much how it was settled.
Normally, as an unfavored concubine, Consort Yang wouldn't have been noticed even if she had adopted a daughter or given birth to one. However, the Prince Ping's mansion held a grand family reunion banquet. This was to give Consort Yang face, and also to give Li Wenruo face, to tell the outside world that Li Wenruo was a member of their Prince Ping's mansion.
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