strictlysupreme Chapter 50 Adopted Son, Wei Wan's Dream Shattered
Chapter 50 Adopted Son, Wei Wan's Dream Shattered
"Did you draw this yourself, sister? You really put your heart into it! But I heard that you didn't learn any poetry, calligraphy, painting, music, or chess when you were in the countryside! Could it be that you had someone else draw it for you?" Yun Rong's words made everyone's gaze change!
Yun Juan wasn't angry, just speechless, and couldn't help but shake her head! There are always some people who think too highly of themselves!
Some are even unreasonable and unforgiving. Even if you want to let her off the hook, she doesn't appreciate it and keeps jumping on your head!
"Whether I've studied it or not, you know better than I, the person involved,! What? Could it be that you were the one who went to the manor all those years ago?" Yun Juan's words made everyone cover their mouths and chuckle!
Everyone present was shrewd; they could easily discern the underlying meaning in the words. It was simply that the legitimate daughter had returned, and the adopted daughter, fearing it would threaten her position, had started causing trouble!
"Sister, you're overthinking it! I was just concerned about your life! How could you have misunderstood me like this!" Yunrong's eyes started to redden as she spoke, which made the old lady next to her feel very sorry for her.
"Alright! Rong'er was just concerned about you, why make such a fuss! Now that you're back from the estate, you should just stay at the Yun family and wait to be married!" Old Madam Yun had been around for a long time and knew that if she continued to argue, Yun Rong would not only fail to gain favor but would also be branded as jealous of her elder sister!
"Behave yourself? The Yun family is waiting to be married off? Grandmother, I'm not in the Yun family genealogy, and this Yun family isn't my home!" Yun Juan's words caused an uproar among everyone present!
Unexpectedly, the legitimate daughter was not included in the family genealogy!
The old lady's face also showed displeasure; it seemed this brat was trying to cause trouble.
"Quan'er, you're joking! How can a legitimate daughter not be included in the family genealogy? Isn't Grandmother just trying to take this opportunity to announce that you are another legitimate daughter of our Yun family? The occasion is a bit grand, so everyone can get to know each other!" Old Madam Yun tried to smooth things over.
As expected of someone who has been in charge of the Prime Minister's residence for so many years, her ability to adapt to changing circumstances even made Yun Juan give her a thumbs up!
"Oh, then I'm relieved! As for Yunrong! She's an adopted daughter, there's no need for her to keep calling me 'sister'! Besides, you're probably older than me, wouldn't it be confusing if you called me 'sister'? I remember I was sent away right after I was born, and you already brought me here! I was already several months old then!" Yun Quan's words were clearly a slap in the face to Yunrong!
Yun Rong's face was now as ugly as a palette of colors!
The ladies and young women present never expected that their visit to the Prime Minister's residence to celebrate his birthday would lead to such a juicy tidbit of gossip!
She's said to be an adopted daughter, but she might actually be an illegitimate child!
This is an open secret among wealthy and powerful families!
"On the occasion of this birthday celebration, our Yun family also has an important announcement to make! I, Yun Ting, have very few children, and Lin'er is far away at the border, and Rui'er is in such a state! Therefore, I, the old lady, have decided to adopt a child from a concubine!"
"He'll be registered under Wei Wan's name; he's also a legitimate son!" The old lady announced her decision without batting an eye!
Upon hearing this, Yun Juan couldn't help but wonder, who is this child? Could it be Yun Ting's illegitimate child?
She was somewhat worried about Wei Wan's feelings, as the old lady had not informed anyone of this matter beforehand.
They concealed it very well. I wonder if the mother knows that this child might be Yun Ting's illegitimate son, and that Yun Rong is also his child!
She believed that the old lady would never adopt a child from a concubine's side without a reason.
Yun Juan slowly shifted her gaze to her mother, Wei Wan, who was standing beside her. Her already fair face was now completely bloodless, as pale as paper, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. Her eyes revealed an indescribable tension and worry.
Her hands gripped the armrests of the chair tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, as if she were trying to alleviate her inner fear and anxiety.
Yun Juan immediately realized that she probably knew! When it comes to judging a person, only their closest person, the one who shares their bed with them, can tell whether they lie or not—this statement is absolutely true!
Having known each other for so many years, how could Wei Wan not know the old lady's temperament!
"Mother can make her own decision! But as long as I am the legal wife, this child can never be registered in my name! I only have my own biological children under my name! As for the stepson, you can put him in your own name!" After saying this, Wei Wan got up and walked out!
If it weren't for so many people watching, Yun Quan would have clapped and cheered!
She followed Wei Wan out, leaving the old lady alone with a bunch of ladies and young women who were watching the commotion inside!
"Mother! Mother, wait for Juan'er!" When Yun Juan caught up, Wei Wan's eyes were still red!
Yun Quan understands that it's very difficult to let go of so many years of marriage!
After all, I once loved someone deeply and gave myself completely.
"Mother... about this matter..." Yun Juan hesitated, unsure how to tell Wei Wan.
She was also afraid that if she revealed this secret, Wei Wan wouldn't be able to accept it.
She felt that the most important thing was to make Wei Wan give up on herself, rather than thinking that everyone would be happy if she made concessions step by step!
"Are you trying to say that the child is your father's biological son?!" Wei Wan's words stunned Yun Juan!
She hadn't expected that her mother, Wei Wan, knew everything; she was much smarter than she had imagined.
"Hmph! Not only do I know, I've even suspected that Yunrong is his child!" Wei Wan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes!
“How could someone like that old lady, who only eats and never spits out, be nice to someone for no reason! She’s not even this nice to her own granddaughter, let alone an adopted daughter? Is that even possible? I’m just forcing myself to believe that she’s just an adopted daughter!” Wei Wan said, expressing her true thoughts.
Yun Juan then realized that Wei Wan knew everything, but she just couldn't believe that the man who had shared a bed with her for so many years had changed his mind!
"That Yunrong is obviously a few months older than you! I was about to give birth back then! His excuse was that he was busy! He often didn't come back to the manor, and I didn't pursue it! After that, I tolerated Concubine Hua and Concubine Yu! But today... it really broke my heart!" At this moment, Wei Wan felt that all her feelings over the years were a joke, and she was the only one who was immersed in it!
"Mother...I...Are you sure now that Yun Rong is Yun Ting's daughter?" Yun Juan asked uncertainly, unsure whether she should tell Wei Wan the result!
"Look at how alike their eyes and eyebrows are! Their mouths are like an old lady's! They're practically cut from the same mold! What more needs to be proven?" Wei Wan said with a hint of self-deprecation.
Yun Quan then pulled out a report...