Reborn of the Rightful

"Enough, I will make arrangements for them." Old Master Ren interrupted Old Madam Ren calmly, "What did the doctor say?"

Old Madam Ren reined in her temper, lowering her voice slightly: "He also said it might have been a deliberate miscarriage. Because the previous miscarriages had already damaged her foundation, the doctor advised Jia'er to rest well. He also said that if this pregnancy cannot be preserved, it will be difficult for her to conceive again in the future."

Old Master Ren thought for a moment: "I previously heard that Shijia returned because she was upset with Lisheng for taking in one of her maids."

Old Madam Ren shook her head: "That was merely a cover. Our son-in-law is an upright man." At this point, Old Madam Ren gave a slight, cold smile, "My Ren Family's daughter has suffered such great grievances after marrying into his family, and he still wants to take a concubine? He shouldn't even think about it!" Old Madam Ren was truly angered this time.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Ren rebuked coldly: "Nonsense!"

Old Madam Ren was taken aback and looked up at Old Master Ren.

Old Master Ren walked to the heated kang, lifted his robe, and sat down, speaking slowly: "You know Shijia's health condition—whether the child can be safely delivered is still uncertain. Even if it is born, we don't know if it will be a boy or a girl, or if it can be raised to adulthood. Moreover, the doctor said Shijia is unlikely to conceive again in the future. As her mother, don't you know what should truly be done for her sake? What good will come from acting on impulse like this?"

"You mean..." Old Madam Ren frowned as she looked at her husband.

Old Master Ren glanced at Old Madam Ren and said calmly, "You should advise Shijia to arrange for our son-in-law to take a concubine."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Ren felt deeply displeased.

Having been married to Old Master Ren for so many years, she knew he was not a man who sought novelty or lust, so she was the only one in the inner household. These years had passed very smoothly.

She never expected her only daughter to suffer hardships she herself had never endured. She had even thought the Lin Family was a good match back then and eagerly married her daughter into it.

Having been married to Old Madam Ren for many years, Old Master Ren naturally sensed her displeasure and advised gently: "If Shijia truly refuses, then arrange for a maidservant to serve as a bed companion. Once the maidservant gives birth, she can be sent far away. The second branch of the Ren Family has too few descendants. Even if they establish a separate household in the future, they won't be able to uphold the family's reputation!"

"Establish a separate household?" Old Madam Ren looked at Old Master Ren in surprise, "Do you have a way to make the Lin Family agree to a separation?"

Old Master Ren pondered for a moment: "Let's wait until the child is born to discuss this. This matter requires careful planning. However, if Shijia has no children of her own, what good would separation do? In the end, wouldn't they still be controlled by the main branch?"

Old Madam Ren now understood: "You are right, Old Master. I was shortsighted earlier. It's just a maidservant for bed companionship—she's merely a slave! Once she gives birth, we can sell her off. Wait, then I must prepare two for Jia'er..."

"You can handle these matters as you see fit. You can buy them from outside or select them from the Ren Family's household servants." Old Master Ren frowned, "If you had made these arrangements for her earlier, we wouldn't be in such a rush now."

"Before, I thought she was still young and could conceive. Besides, no matter how you raise them by your side, how can a concubine's child compare to one's own?" Old Madam Ren retorted with a pout.

Old Master Ren couldn't be bothered to argue with the old madam about this. After giving a few more instructions, he ordered the meal to be served.In the afternoon, Old Madam Ren did not take her usual nap and personally led some people to Ren Shijia’s Warm Fragrance Pavilion.

Old Madam Ren relayed Old Master Ren’s wish for her to help Lin Kun take a concubine. Ren Shijia was stunned for a long moment before immediately objecting.

Old Madam Ren then carefully analyzed the situation in the Lin Family for her, warning that even if the Ren Family wanted to stand up for her, without a son, it would all be in vain.

“Who says I don’t have a son? The one in my belly is. I’ve had several experienced midwives check, and they all say it’s a boy!” Ren Shijia insisted.

Old Madam Ren frowned. It was difficult for her to explain to her daughter that her father feared even if she gave birth to a son, he might not necessarily survive to adulthood. Moreover, relying on a single child was too precarious. In the end, she could only sternly lecture her.

Old Madam Ren thoroughly admonished her daughter, reasoning with her until Ren Shijia finally relented.

Only then did Old Madam Ren tell her to rest well for the pregnancy and leave Warm Fragrance Pavilion satisfied.

As soon as she left, Ren Shijia collapsed weeping on the kang. No matter how the maids and elderly servants tried to console her, it was useless.

Early the next morning, the Lin Family indeed sent someone again—a highly respected stewardess from First Madam Lin’s side.

Madam Lin joyfully led the person to Glory and Splendor Courtyard to see Old Madam Ren.

Ren Shijia excused herself, claiming she was unwell, and did not appear.

“Mother, this is Stewardess Rong from my mother’s side. She has come on the orders of my grandmother and mother to take Shijia back,” Madam Lin said, sitting beside Old Madam Ren and holding her arm with a smile, appearing as intimate as a mother and daughter.

Old Madam Ren glanced at Madam Lin, a kindly smile appearing on her face as she patted her hand. Turning to the stewardess, she said, “Thank you for making the trip.”

Madam Lin smiled at Stewardess Rong, looking somewhat proud. All her sisters at home envied her for marrying into the Ren Family—her husband had grown up with her and was deeply affectionate, and her mother-in-law treated her like a daughter. Every time Madam Lin returned to her maiden home, she never missed an opportunity to boast in front of her sisters.

The stewardess was a trusted confidante of Madam Lin’s mother and had watched her grow up. Seeing her like this, she also smiled, then replied to Old Madam Ren, “Our Old Madam and First Madam are both very worried about Sixth Young Madam. When Sixth Young Madam wanted to return yesterday, First Madam personally went to persuade her, but in the end, she couldn’t stop her.”

At this point, the stewardess leaned closer and whispered, “Sixth Young Master is also deeply remorseful. He handed that ignorant and presumptuous lowly maid over to our Old Madam for punishment. Old Madam immediately had her sold off and severely reprimanded Sixth Young Master.”

Ren Shijia’s husband, Lin Kun, was ranked sixth among the main branch of the Lin Family, so the Lin Family referred to him as Sixth Young Master.

Old Madam Ren nodded upon hearing this. “Shijia is immature. Thank your Old Madam for being so generous with her.”

The stewardess smiled and glanced at Madam Lin. “You are too kind. Doesn’t our young lady always say you treat her like your own daughter? Besides, Old Madam is Sixth Young Madam’s own paternal great-aunt, so of course she always thinks of her well-being.”

Old Madam Ren lowered her eyes slightly, twitched the corner of her mouth, and said nothing.

The stewardess didn’t notice her unusual reaction and only said, “Is Sixth Young Madam still unwilling to return? May I be allowed to go and persuade her?”Old Madam Ren sighed, "Thank you. It's fine if you want to visit her. But yesterday, she didn't look well, so I called a doctor to examine her. The doctor said her constitution is weak. After being upset yesterday and traveling for several hours, it's best for her to rest properly. She absolutely must not exhaust herself any further. Although White Crane Town isn't far from Yunyang City, it's still over two hours by carriage. I'm worried she won't be able to handle the journey back now. Please help me convey to your Old Madam when you return that I plan to keep Shijia at her maternal home for childbirth. It's only about three months away anyway."

The matron paused upon hearing this, somewhat hesitant. "You mean you want Sixth Young Mistress to stay at her maternal home for the delivery?"

Old Madam Ren glanced at her. "Why? Is it inappropriate?"

The matron quickly smiled apologetically. "No, no. This is Sixth Young Mistress's maternal home, how could it be inappropriate? I will convey your meaning when I return."

Old Madam Ren smiled and said to Madam Lin, who was sitting beside her, "Accompany Matron Rong to Shijia's courtyard. Since Old Madam and the First Mistress are so concerned about her, she should know."

Madam Lin rose with a smile. "Yes, I understand."

After Madam Lin left Glory and Splendor Courtyard with the matron, Old Madam Ren snorted coldly.

The elderly maid serving in Ren Shijia's courtyard saw Madam Lin and the matron arrive and stopped them, saying the young mistress had just taken medicine and was resting.

So in the end, Matron Rong did not get to see Ren Shijia. She only called out the two personal maids Ren Shijia had brought back to her maternal home and gave them some instructions.

After leaving Ren Shijia's Warm Fragrance Pavilion, Matron Rong quietly asked Madam Lin, "Did Sixth Young Mistress say anything when she returned?"

Madam Lin was taken aback, puzzled. "Say what?"

The matron hinted, "About the reason she left the mansion and returned to her maternal home."

Madam Lin was confused. "Wasn't it because Sixth Master took in a maid without her consent?"

The matron sighed and said nothing more.

Thinking the matron was worried about not being able to bring Ren Shijia back, Madam Lin said, "When you return, tell Grandmother and Mother that I will persuade Shijia to reconcile with Sixth Master. I'll also put in a good word for Sixth Master with Mother."

But the matron said, "When I came, the Mistress specifically instructed me to tell you not to get involved in Sixth Young Mistress's affairs. Old Madam and the First Mistress will handle everything. You just focus on living well with your husband."

Madam Lin pouted. "My mother always underestimates me, thinking I can't handle anything properly."

The matron looked at her affectionately. "The Mistress just wants you to live well and not be caught between your husband's family and your maternal family."

Madam Lin disagreed. "It's just a small matter. What's there to be caught between? Shijia is just being temperamental right now. I know her best—she'll get over it soon."

Upon hearing this, the matron seemed to want to say something but held back in the end, only repeatedly urging Madam Lin not to interfere in her maternal family's affairs.

Unexpectedly, that evening when the younger generation of the Ren Family went together to Glory and Splendor Courtyard to pay their respects, Ren Shijia was also there. Madam Lin pulled her husband, Fifth Master Ren Shimiao, along and, in front of Old Madam Ren, tried to persuade Ren Shijia: "...What couple holds grudges overnight? Sixth Master promises he won't do such foolish things again. Don't be angry with him anymore. Think of the child in your belly..."Before she could finish speaking, Old Madam Ren flew into a rage and hurled a teacup at her. The scalding tea made Madam Lin shriek and leap far away.

"I'm not dead yet! And you already can't stand having her as your sister-in-law! What will you do to abuse her once I'm gone!" Old Madam Lin said, trembling with anger.

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