Chapter 42 Adoption
King Zhao: "Which one do you want to adopt?"
This is consent.
The princess was delighted and tried to test him: "I want the child of Concubine Jian or Concubine Qian. Concubine Zhao is also fine. But they haven't given birth yet, so we have to wait and see."
He said a series of things, like ordering food.
However, this kind of thing should be discussed in advance to avoid unexpected events if it is delayed for too long.
Hearing what she said, King Zhao frowned.
"…My status is a bit low."
He then suggested: "Why not choose from the Lou family or the Li family?"
Lou and Li refer to Concubine Lou and Concubine Li.
Hearing what King Zhao said, the princess pursed her lips. Concubine Lou was the daughter of a Hanlin scholar and came from a noble family. Concubine Li was from a marquis's family and although she had fallen on hard times, she still had some heritage.
If she adopts the child of these two people, what is the difference between that and raising someone else's child for nothing?
The princess did not give up her previous idea: "Your Majesty, my father is a scholar, and I hope my child will be smarter in the future."
King Zhao was puzzled: "Isn't Concubine Lou's daughter a descendant of the Imperial Academy more intelligent?"
The princess was speechless.
"That concubine Qian is in good health. Her mother gave birth to six sons in a row. She will definitely give birth to more children in the future, and the children will have more brothers and sisters."
King Zhao corrected him in a deep voice: "My children will all be brothers in the future. She doesn't need to give birth to any of them herself."
Are you still expecting Concubine Qian to give birth to six sons in a row?
King Zhao secretly pondered Concubine Qian's appearance and found that she was not particularly attractive and her personality was dull.
So why did he have six children in a row with this woman?
Her personality is not as interesting as that woman in Shouzhuyuan.
King Zhao had a small regret in his mind.
After two of them were rejected, the princess continued, "Concubine Zhao is well-behaved and sensible, and her future children will definitely be very obedient..."
King Zhao felt that this was not possible: "It's good that a child is well-behaved and sensible when he is young, but when he grows up, he will still blindly obey others, wouldn't he be a waste?
Can such a person really protect his sisters?"
princess:"……"
The princess took a deep breath and asked them to check all the pregnant women in the palace.
Even though two of her concubines were pregnant, she couldn't possibly adopt a maid's baby, right?
When the child grows up in the future, all his blood relatives will be servants. How can he live his life?
If he was an inconspicuous bastard from a royal family, it would be fine, but if he was raised by her, the child was destined to experience more.
Suddenly, the princess stopped what she was doing and remembered something.
She glanced at King Zhao and said, "Your Highness, I think that Concubine Ji is quite good. She is brave and lively. Her father is the county magistrate. The child she gives birth to will definitely be lovable."
She heard from the servants that Concubine Ji's menstruation was delayed. Although the other party said that she had difficulty in having children, this might also be false news deliberately released.
Moreover, even if she is not pregnant now, considering how much the prince favors her, she might become pregnant soon.
"Concubine Ji..."
King Zhao flatly refused, saying sternly: "No!"
The princess looked at the prince in surprise. He was very calm when talking about other people, but why was he so straightforward when it came to Concubine Ji's turn?
Could it be that the prince is treating Concubine Ji...
King Zhao said with disdain, "Ji is too stupid and reckless. Even if such a person gives birth to a child, it will be of little use."
Sometimes even King Zhao wondered, if Ji gave birth to a child just like her, would the child be so stupid that he would die?
In fact, it would be best if she didn't give birth.
People like Ji, who are beautiful but have a bad temper, are only suitable for having fun in their spare time.
Being a concubine is pretty good.
Princess: “…” What the prince said makes sense.
This is what she thought at the beginning. She was worried that Concubine Ji’s child would not be able to even recite the Three Character Classic.
I thought that the prince had been doting on Concubine Ji during this period and thought that Concubine Ji was good in every way.
Now it seems that she guessed wrong.
But the princess did not give up: "Your Majesty, it is too early to talk about this now. Why not wait until the children are born before talking about other things."
The ones mentioned by the princess, or the ones mentioned by the prince, are all daughters, which does not meet the princess's needs.
King Zhao didn't care, as they were all his children.
"Princess, thank you for your hard work during this period. Once the children are born, I will ask them to be more filial to you as their legal mother."
After saying this, King Zhao strode away.
The princess looked at King Zhao's receding figure, her eyes unpredictable, and no one knew what she was thinking.
Aunt Lou stepped into the room and asked anxiously, "Princess, what did the prince say? Who did he choose in the end?"
The princess was a little depressed. She sat on the chair and shook her head: "Mammy, the prince wants to choose two concubines' children. I don't want them."
If she raised their child, not to mention when the child grew up, even when the child was able to socialize, the two families would definitely actively interact with the child, and all her efforts would be in vain.
Madam Lou was stunned for a moment: "...Master, the prince may be thinking that when the child grows up, he will get more help."
The princess murmured, "I know..."
Knowing this made her feel even more uncomfortable.
Doesn't the prince have the slightest consideration for her?
Madam Lou suddenly remembered, "Master, since those few are not good enough, didn't a maid come to report that the period of Concubine Ji who just came into the mansion was delayed?
Why not call a doctor to take your pulse?
If she is pregnant, the prince likes Concubine Ji recently, so he might agree. If she is not pregnant, then you can take good care of yourself, it won’t be a big deal.”
The princess shook her head blankly, her eyes misty and pitiful, and said painfully: "It's impossible...it's impossible..."
Aunt Lou was puzzled and asked quickly, "Why?"
"Mammy, the prince thinks Ji is too stupid..."
Aunt Lou: “…”
There is really no other way.
Madam Lou could only comfort her, "Princess, there will always be a way out when the children are born. You can decide which one you like better."
Recently, some vague news came out from the main courtyard.
The princess wants to choose a young son to raise as her own.
There were mixed reactions to this incident in the palace, but things were peaceful and harmonious in Shouzhu Courtyard.
Ji Yunqing grabbed a handful of seeds and divided the areas with several maids.
"This is where we plant cucumbers, this is where we plant eggplants, this is where we plant beans, and here we plant lentils, and over there we plant some onions, ginger, and garlic..."
Such a small yard is divided into many areas, each area has its own types of vegetables.
Every time Ji Yunqing mentioned a vegetable, Hongdou and Hongxing would put down a small wooden sign with the name of the vegetable and its approximate shape written on it.
Those who can read can recognize the land by looking at the characters, and those who cannot recognize it can look at the pictures.
After the division was completed, several people started to work.
When King Zhao came in, he saw such a strange scene.
Several maids and his "beloved concubine" whom he hadn't seen for several days were all working with mud on their hands and bodies!
He looked around and gritted his teeth: "Ji, explain to me, what are you doing?"