Arrogant and domineering because of his good looks: His Majesty always pretends to be righteous

"I disagree……"

Why should I raise your own child?

The atmosphere in the air was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe, as if it had frozen over.

The woman's gaze was hesitant; although she had many things she wanted to say, she couldn't bring herself to utter a single word.

She moved her lips several times, but the words caught in her throat.

"Old Mrs. Xia, I beg you! You can blame me for all the mistakes I made in the past! If you want me to atone with my death, I will do it. I only beg you to spare my child's life."

As she spoke, she kowtowed and apologized, the sound of her kowtows echoing in the air.

In no time, mottled bloodstains appeared on her smooth forehead.

"Please, I beg you! For the sake of Buddha, even if you don't care about the monk..."

She bit her thin lips tightly, her heart filled with a mix of emotions, like a shattered bottle of mixed flavors, all sorts of bitterness and spiciness intertwined.

She looked at her daughter with affection, gently stroking her thick, black hair, and couldn't help but burst into tears.

Xia Yue took in the scene of this family being torn apart, and the same feeling of empathy that a mother would have when she saw it all filled her heart.

“I think we should adopt the child. After all, the child is innocent, no matter how much hatred and resentment the parents have.”

"This child is so young, and it's freezing cold outside. If we really give up, there's probably no hope of survival. Are we just going to watch such a small life wither away?"

Old Lady Xia pursed her lips tightly and glared fiercely at Yang Wanqing in front of her.

A surge of resentment and anger welled up inside her. If it weren't for the fact that this child carried a bit of her blood, she would have wanted to tear her apart.

Thinking about how disappointing my son is, I'm filled with regret.

"I can't possibly raise such a money-losing brat!"

"Even if you really want me to raise it, you have to give me a legitimate reason!"

Old Lady Xia was so angry that she trembled all over and almost fainted.

She staggered and grasped the scepter in her aged hands, then lashed it hard against the woman.

"How could I have met people like you? It's a disgrace to my family..."

"Snapped……"

"Snapped……"

The attacks, like raindrops, fell without warning.

Every blow that landed on the woman's body caused her excruciating pain.

She held back her tears without flinching or hiding them, knowing full well that she owed the Xia family this beating and should have been punished long ago.

She had embezzled money from her clients, so this retribution might be preordained.

She clenched her teeth tightly and endured everything without making a sound.

In no time, the old lady collapsed to the side, panting heavily, but her anger had not diminished at all.

"It's a disgrace to our family, a complete tragedy... Our Xia family has always been kind people, how could we have encountered someone like you?"

Although she said that, her eyes still fell on the little girl.

Looking at Yang Wanqing's emaciated body and her long-term malnutrition, her eyes were dull and lifeless, completely lacking the vitality that a child of this age should have.

She huddled in the corner, looking terrified. Her helpless and confused eyes looked around, and her petite body trembled.

When the old lady saw this scene, her heart softened instantly.

"Never mind... Perhaps I was destined to owe this child something!"

"No matter how disappointing he is, he is still a descendant of our family. Although our family is not wealthy, we can definitely raise a child like him."

The woman looked up in surprise, not expecting that Old Lady Xia would actually soften her heart in the end.

"thanks, thanks……"

"Even if I have to be a cow or a horse in my next life, I will repay you."

She spoke through sobs and choked voices.

"Girl, kowtow to your grandma!"

She quickly pulled the child over and made him kneel on the ground and perform a deep bow.

Confused and bewildered, Xia Wanqing could only cooperate with what she was seeing, only vaguely understanding what was happening.

She stared at her mother in fear, but all she saw in her mother's eyes was indifference and ruthlessness.

"Wait a minute..."

"But I must make it clear from the outset that I didn't adopt this child for nothing."

"First of all, you must never have any contact with this child again. Don't worry, I will raise her well, after all, she is our family's flesh and blood."

"But you must cut ties completely with this child. I don't want to see you again."

Old Lady Xia's eyes widened in anger, a fierce rage boiling within them.

"I promise that once you adopt the child, I will never appear in your world again."

Old Lady Xia nodded in satisfaction, then carefully examined Yang Wanqing again.

The child instinctively avoided eye contact, his small body trembling, his frail frame looking as if a gust of wind could knock him over at any moment.

"Furthermore, I will only raise this child until he is eighteen years old. Before he reaches adulthood, I guarantee that he will not lack anything in terms of food and clothing."

"And I will treat everyone equally and will never let this child down! But if she cannot find a good family after she turns eighteen, I will no longer support her."

The atmosphere in the air plummeted to freezing point. Everyone exchanged glances, their hearts heavy with unease.

Looking at my mother's bright eyes and her firm words, it seems she has truly made up her mind.

Everyone knew that the old lady had always been an exceptionally stubborn person; once she made up her mind, nothing could change it.

"I'll agree to anything you say..."

"I would give my life if you would adopt my child."

"Come on, little girl, quickly kowtow to your grandma. From now on, you'll go with her and enjoy your retirement..."

The woman suppressed her grief; only those who have experienced such separation from their loved ones can truly understand.

Although she was greedy for money, she did have some genuine affection for her daughter.

Old Lady Xia gently called Wanqing to her side and slowly stroked his body with her aged hands.

His body looked extremely thin and weak, without any elasticity, and his dark face had deep-set eyes.

"You'll stay with me from now on..."

"Don't worry, Grandma will treat you well from now on!"

"Wanqing, from now on you will live with me!"

Yang Wanqing simply stood silently to the side, shaking her head slightly.

Old Lady Xia sighed and gazed into the distance.

My heart felt like a shattered bottle of mixed flavors, with all sorts of emotions intertwined.