usatvline Chapter 127 Adopted Daughter
Chapter 127 Adopted Daughter
"Since I have nothing to do, I heard that a very special Princess Yongle has come to the capital and I would like to meet her," Madam Pei said gently, her gaze towards Su Fuying full of affection and concern, as if it could drip with tenderness.
However, Su Fuying was skeptical of this explanation. She raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at Madam Pei with a half-smile: "Is it really that simple?"
Madam Pei laughed heartily and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "Of course it's not just that! Look, our fate is truly wonderful! You saved my life last time, and I've always wanted to find a chance to repay you properly! And now, we've finally found the right opportunity."
As she spoke, she smiled and reached out to take Su Fuying's hand, her warm palm tightly enveloping Su Fuying's small hand.
Faced with Madam Pei's sudden affectionate gesture, Su Fuying felt a little uncomfortable and subconsciously withdrew her hand, but still politely replied, "Madam, you are too kind. It was just something I did on a whim, nothing to mention."
Madam Pei, however, remained unperturbed, still smiling broadly, and said with great interest, "Oh dear, Princess Yongle, you're being too polite. By the way, I have several sons, each one handsome and talented. Wouldn't you really like to consider them?"
Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, her gaze burning with fervor and urgency, impossible to ignore.
Su Fuying was a little embarrassed. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "I don't have any plans to get married right now. I just want to run the clinic well."
Madam Pei's eyes lit up as if she had come up with a good idea. She warmly took Su Fuying's hand and said, "How about I adopt you as my goddaughter? My family is all sons, and we're just missing a daughter."
Su Fuying's eyes widened in disbelief. She asked in surprise, "Doesn't Madam Pei know my reputation in the capital?"
People in the capital now avoid her like the plague, and they turn pale at the mention of her name, calling her a jinx. Even though Chen Ji once spoke up for her, this perception is deeply ingrained in people's minds and cannot be changed overnight.
"Rumors are not to be believed. I've lived to such an old age; if I were to be afraid just because of some rumors, I would probably have hanged myself at home long ago," Madam Pei said firmly, her eyes gleaming with confidence and decisiveness.
Madam Pei's words impressed Su Fuying, who also felt that she indeed possessed the heroic spirit of a female general.
Su Fuying couldn't help but chuckle softly, looking gratefully at Madam Pei and saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam, but..."
Before she could even utter a word of refusal, Madam Pei interrupted her hastily, "No buts, it's settled then. The servants are all ready, come with me to the ancestral hall now."
After saying that, he grabbed Su Fuying and pulled her out. Su Fuying was completely bewildered and tried to break free, but when she felt the warmth from his hand, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.
As you approach, a majestic temple gradually comes into view, with a solemn and dignified atmosphere permeating every corner.
Although the temple has weathered the vicissitudes of time, it still exudes a sense of solemnity and reverence.
The atmosphere inside the ancestral hall was tranquil and solemn, as if time had stood still. Every ancient brick and tile seemed to silently tell the story of this family's glory and history. This atmosphere inspired a sense of awe.
Madam Pei's expression couldn't help but show a hint of respect. She knelt respectfully on the prayer mat, kowtowed three times deeply towards the neatly arranged memorial tablets above, and then stood up.
"Ancestors above, I have been married to the General for many years and have always upheld the virtues of a wife. I have been extremely caring towards the General and kind to the servants, never neglecting my duties in the slightest. Today, thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, I have come to know the daughter of the Su family. Her parents did not recognize her worth, which makes me very happy. Today, in front of all our ancestors, I hereby include her in the family genealogy, making her a daughter of the Pei family. May our ancestors bless her with a peaceful, prosperous, and happy life."
Upon hearing this, Su Fuying was startled, her face filled with astonishment.
Her eyes widened as she stared ahead in disbelief, her lips trembling slightly, yet she couldn't utter a sound.
She was filled with doubt and confusion, and had no idea what was going on.
“From now on, I’ll call you Yingying. Come here.” Madam Pei smiled and beckoned to Su Fuying, gesturing for her to come forward.
At the same time, a maid came forward carrying a tray with some items needed for the family recognition process.
Su Fuying couldn't help but feel suspicious: "Could this have been prepared by Madam Pei long ago? If it was just a recent idea, how could these things have been prepared so quickly and thoroughly?"
“Madam, I’m afraid this is not appropriate,” Su Fuying said softly.
“What’s inappropriate about it? It’s just that you’ve been wronged, since your father and brothers are not in the capital now.” A trace of sadness flashed in Madam Pei’s eyes, but she instantly cheered up when she saw Su Fuying.
As Su Fuying gazed at the gentle and kind face before her, a bold guess suddenly popped into her mind.
From their first meeting, she felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to this Madam Pei;
And now, meeting again, that feeling was even stronger. At this moment, a voice deep within her seemed to be silently admonishing her not to refuse easily.
Isn't this inexplicable emotional fluctuation just like the plot of those online romance novels?
Could she be his biological mother? Of course, everything still needs further verification.
"Madam, you're too kind," Su Fuying replied with a smile.
Although she felt something was amiss, Su Fuying still joined the others in paying respects to the Pei family ancestors. Looking at Madam Pei's triumphant smile, Su Fuying felt that something was not quite right.
After the ceremony, Su Fuying said, "Madam, I will not include the Pei family genealogy."
She knew that being included in the family genealogy was a very important matter. If Madam Pei made the decision on her own at this time, and General Pei was not satisfied when he returned, it might cause a conflict between the couple.
Upon hearing this, Madam Pei quickly stood up, took Su Fuying's hand, gave her a reproachful look, and said, "That won't do! Oh dear, why are you still calling me Madam Pei?"
Su Fuying was speechless for a moment, her throat felt blocked, and her lips opened and closed stiffly several times. Finally, under Madam Pei's expectant gaze, she softly called out, "Godmother."
"Oh, hahaha, she's such a good daughter!"
Madam Pei smiled from ear to ear, her eyes and brows radiating joy.