The elder sister killed the whole family, and came back to be beaten to death

Chapter 201 Adoption

Just now Shen Tang advised the old lady to wait patiently, but now she is the one who has lost her patience.

Shen Tang couldn't guess what Shen Sui and Old Prince Ning were going to do when they left the mansion, but he was certain that they were not going to Prince Ning's mansion, otherwise Old Prince Ning would have asked his father to go directly, and he didn't even know where he was going, let alone when he would be back.

After leaving the house, he might not be able to return for a while. Shen Tang did not have the patience to wait in Songhe Hall, so he stood up and said, "Grandma, I will go back first."

The old lady didn't keep her, so Shen Tang bowed and took her leave.

They were both waiting, but Shen Tang was much more casual when he returned to his room. He lay on the small couch, eating fruit and flipping through books.

Just waited until the sun set.

The sunset paints the sky in full swing.

Shen Tang stood on the corridor, watching the setting sun. Si'er ran in, panting, "Miss, the Marquis has returned."

Finally I'm back home.

Shen Tang stepped down the stairs. Si'er took a breath and continued, "The Marquis didn't go to see the old lady. He just sent someone to tell her that the eldest young master will return to his ancestral home tomorrow."

Ginkgo and Qiutong said happily, "The eldest young master is finally going to return to his roots."

Shen Tang was also happy.

But her intuition told her that things must not be that simple.

As long as the eldest brother just wanted to return to his ancestral home, Prince Ning talked with his father in the study for a long time and then left the house together.

However, the fact that Prince Ning asked the eldest brother to return to his ancestral home shows that Princess Ning is not as fragile as everyone thinks. The Ning Palace saved the eldest brother's life and raised him. Shen Tang hopes that Prince Ning and Princess Ning can live a long life.

A good night's sleep.

On the day when his eldest brother Shen Yan returned to his ancestral home, Shen Tang got up early and went to Songhe Hall to have breakfast with the old lady.

The old lady was also all smiles. Ever since she knew that Prince Ning was her grandson who had been lost for fifteen years, she had been waiting for this day. Now that the day had finally come, how could she not be happy?

As soon as the Fourth Madam came in, the old lady asked, "Yan'er has returned to his ancestral home. Are the three sacrificial animals ready?"

The fourth wife smiled and said, "Don't worry, old lady, everything is ready."

The eldest young master has been wandering outside for fifteen years. Not only is his life not in danger, but he is also raised by Prince Ning as his own grandson. How lucky he is! He must offer sacrifices to the heavens and thank the gods for the blessings of his ancestors.

Knowing that Shen Yan was returning to his ancestral home today, the old lady immediately asked the fourth wife to arrange this matter, and the fourth wife did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

Seeing the old lady's excited expression, Shen Tang said, "I guess it will take a while for my eldest brother to come back."

The old lady knew it, but she just couldn't help herself.

He had to wait for Shen Sui to leave the court, go to Prince Ning's Mansion to pick up Shen Yan, and then come back. It would take at least half an hour.

The old lady has not seen her grandson yet. She only knows that his eyes and eyebrows resemble Shen Sui. As to how similar they are, she will know only after seeing them.

The third wife, the fourth wife and Shen Luo were all waiting with them.

Shen Tang repeatedly checked the clepsydra, thinking that the morning court session should have ended by now. Then a servant came running in, propped up on his knees and panting heavily. Mother Wang asked anxiously, "Is the eldest young master back?"

The servant shook his head, "No, no..."

After a pause, the servant said, "The eldest young master hasn't returned yet. Old Prince Ning adopted Princess Roujia as his granddaughter, allowing our eldest young master to marry into the Ning Palace..."

Shen Tang, “…???”

Old lady, “……!!!”

Cough!

This news is so shocking.

The old lady wanted to speak, but she choked and started coughing. Mother Wang quickly patted her back to help her breathe.

Shen Tang knew that things were not that simple, and sure enough, it turned out to be true.

Besides, at the morning court today, after taking a few days' leave, Prince Ning finally attended the court. The civil and military officials had been waiting for a few days and finally saw the emperor. As soon as the emperor arrived at the council hall, a minister stood up and asked whether the rumors spreading throughout the capital were true, and whether the prince of Prince Ning's mansion was Shen Yan, the eldest son of Marquis Pingyuan who had been missing for more than ten years.

The Emperor also looked at Old Prince Ning, "Uncle, is Huan'er the son of Marquis Pingyuan?"

Prince Ning said, "I dare not deceive the emperor. Huan'er is indeed the son of Marquis Pingyuan."

For a moment, there were gasps one after another in the hall.

A member of the royal family stood up and accused Old Prince Ning, "You are deceiving the emperor by confusing the royal bloodline!"

Old Prince Ning remained silent. The Emperor continued, "My uncle has not deceived you. I knew about this ten years ago. My uncle has endured the pain of losing his sons one after another. He was afraid that Old Princess Ning would not be able to bear the blow of losing her grandson, so he found a temporary replacement with a similar appearance. Please allow me to do so. I agree."

The civil and military officials did not expect that the emperor had already known about this matter and even agreed to it.

The royal family disagreed. "But this would confuse the royal bloodline. More importantly, Marquis Pingyuan has no children. Old Prince Ning shouldn't prevent Marquis Pingyuan and his own son from recognizing each other for his own selfish reasons. If Old Prince Ning wants someone to inherit the title, he can simply adopt one from the clan."

Prince Ning said, "I have been so slow in letting Huan'er recognize his ancestral home. I truly feel guilty towards Marquis Pingyuan. Today is the day Huan'er will recognize his ancestral home. I also beg Your Majesty to allow me to adopt a child from the royal family."

How could the emperor not agree to such a small matter? Not to mention adopting the offspring of the royal family, even if he took a fancy to one of his princes and adopted him into the fold of Prince Ning, the emperor would approve it.

The emperor asked, "Does your uncle have a favorite candidate?"

Old Prince Ning said, "Princess Roujia of Prince Duan's Mansion."

emperor,"……"

Civil and military officials, "..."

They are all adopted, so how can there be an adopted daughter?

His daughter cannot inherit the title and continue the family line. Has Prince Ning become senile and confused?

The emperor was also confused. "What does the uncle mean by adopting Princess Roujia?"

Old Prince Ning said, "I watched Huan'er grow up. I have always raised him as my own grandson, and Huan'er is very much in my heart. I know that if he inherits my Ning Palace title, the royal family will not agree. Roujia is of royal blood, so I will adopt her as my granddaughter and take Huan'er as my son-in-law. In the future, their child will inherit my title."

As soon as these words came out, civil and military officials began to talk about it, and the royal family members did not expect it to be like this.

The royal family members stood up to object, "How can this be allowed? There is no precedent for this. If this precedent is set, will royal family members with only daughters be able to inherit the title this way?"

There are those who oppose it, and naturally there are also those who agree with it.

A minister said, "This kind of thing has never happened in the royal family, but it is not uncommon among the people."

"Old Prince Ning has devoted himself to the court, so the emperor should give him a grace. It's fine. In the future, if all members of the royal family are like Old Prince Ning, the emperor can also show him grace."

Prince Ning's prestige in the court was unmatched by that of other royal relatives combined, so they could only start with Marquis Pingyuan. "Marquis Pingyuan only has one son, and if he marries into the emperor's family, what will happen to his title?"

Prince Ning said, "Marquis Pingyuan still has a son who is living abroad. It may be possible to find him. If he is found, he will inherit the title. If unfortunately he cannot be found, the title of Marquis Pingyuan will be inherited by Huan'er's son."

With this arrangement, both families will have heirs.

As for whether Xiao Huan will live in the Ningwang Mansion or the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion in the future after marrying Princess Roujia, that is the family affair of the Ningwang Mansion and the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion. They just need to discuss it and it has nothing to do with others.

What we need now is the emperor's approval.

The Emperor looked at Old Prince Ning and asked, "Is there no one in the royal family who satisfies your uncle?"

Prince Ning said, "Your Majesty, at my age, I am no longer able to raise a grandson. If I were to adopt a son simply to inherit the title, there is really no need. Without a legacy that will last for generations, there is no difference between cutting off the family line with me and cutting it off with my descendants."

He adopted Princess Roujia in a roundabout way because he liked Xiao Huan and treated him as his own grandson, just to shut up the royal family.

In the future, everything in Prince Ning's Mansion will belong to Xiao Huan, even the title will not change.

Only he and the old Princess Ning were left in Prince Ning's Mansion. They just wanted to enjoy the happiness of family, and this happiness of family was snatched from Marquis Pingyuan by him with a flattering face.

Prince Ning's words were truly heartfelt. If the emperor did not agree, he would not adopt anyone else and would let his lineage end.

Can the emperor agree?

Prince Ning had only two sons in his life, and one of them died saving him.

The Emperor knew that Old Prince Ning was a man of his word, so he said, "I approve."