Chapter 170: I Am Informing You
Empress Dowager Wang watched as the couple from Uncle’s Mansion sat as if on pins and needles, and finally, in a rare display of magnanimity, got straight to the point.
The sooner the threat is over, no, the sooner things are set straight and they get sent away, the less annoying they are to watch.
"No more pleasantries, I’ve summoned you to the palace; you must know the reason. It’s about the child of the seventh branch, the sixth one. I have consulted a master about his birthdate, and it is most fitting and auspicious for him to be adopted by the fourth branch as the heir."
The Marquis of Uncle’s Mansion said, "Lady, have you considered this thoroughly? As for Yongping, I’ve learned a bit about him from his uncle, and it’s said that he’s a bit dishonest and has a stubborn temper. However, his cousin, Yongqing, is very well-mannered."
"Indeed, Lady, adoption by the fourth branch is a significant matter, with the primary importance on continuing the lineage. Yongping was born prematurely and has had a troubled fate. As your humble servant, I feel sorry for him." Madam of Uncle’s Mansion dabbed at her eye corners with a handkerchief, sniffing as she spoke: "If Lady has compassion for this child, I’m willing to take him to Uncle’s Mansion and personally raise him as my own grandson. I urge Lady to deliberate carefully."
As she wiped, tears streamed down in torrents.
Empress Dowager Wang watched, clicking her tongue in secret admiration. They truly came prepared, well equipped. Was that handkerchief smeared with chili juice or ginger?
Madam of Uncle’s Mansion continued to cry: "Lady, planting the branches and leaves for the fourth branch requires a healthy heir. We all hope for the fourth branch to flourish with descendants. I ask Lady to think thrice."
As she spoke, she peeked at Empress Dowager Wang from the side of her handkerchief.
Isn’t the main goal of adopting an heir all about procreation? She couldn’t believe the Empress Dowager wouldn’t be tempted.