The beloved is reborn as a substitute, and the tyrant begs for forgiveness every night.

"Did Mother summon me here today for something?"

After entering Madam Jiang's room, Father Jiang bowed respectfully.

Madam Jiang sat on the bed, her gaze towards him extremely complex.

After all, it's not a child that crawled out of her own belly, so it's impossible for her to be of the same mind as her.

"I summoned you today only to ask if you have made up your mind to send that girl into the palace?"

Instead of beating around the bush, Old Madam Jiang asked him directly.

Mr. Jiang had guessed it was about this matter, but he hadn't expected her to ask so directly.

But now it seems that I have to give Madam Jiang an answer.

Thinking of this, Father Jiang couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

After a moment, he shook his head.

Before Madam Jiang could show a joyful smile, he said in a deep voice.

"My son doesn't know yet, but given Weiwei's personality, she is indeed suited to live in the palace."

When Madam Jiang heard his words, she immediately found them laughable.

"Listen to yourself, isn't what you're saying ridiculous?"

Seeing that Madam Jiang was angry, Father Jiang did not argue with her.

Seeing his behavior, Old Madam Jiang couldn't help but feel angry.

"Look at that girl's personality. How is she suited to survive in the palace? They say trouble comes from the mouth, but she has the sharpest tongue of all. If she offends someone in the palace, what will you say then? Or are you planning to rely on Yunxue to protect her?"

As she finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Madam Jiang's eyes.

If Mr. Jiang dares to say a single word of agreement today, I'm afraid Old Madam Jiang will immediately turn against him.

Mr. Jiang understood the implication behind her words and couldn't help but give a wry smile.

He knew Xu Leyao's current personality, and that she would inevitably offend people in the palace.

Therefore, it's not that she hasn't considered protecting Jiang Yunxue.

However, Mr. Jiang understood the relationship between himself and Madam Jiang.

He wanted Jiang Yunxue to protect Xu Leyao, which was obviously impossible.

Let alone getting Xu Leyao into the palace, it would be good enough if she could avoid being tormented by Old Madam Jiang before her coming-of-age ceremony.

Suppressing the myriad thoughts swirling in his mind, Father Jiang chuckled.

"Mother, what are you saying? The Imperial Concubine is also a daughter of the Jiang family, and she has brought so much benefit to the Jiang family. How could the Jiang family possibly abandon her?"

Although he said this, Father Jiang did not take it seriously.

Given Xu Leyao's current favor with Zheng Zhihe, if she were to enter the palace, what chance would Jiang Yunxue have?

At this point, let alone protecting Xu Leyao, it would be good enough if Jiang Yunxue didn't implicate Xu Leyao.

Father Jiang also had his own standards.

Zheng Zhihe now only has three sons: the eldest prince, the second prince, and the third prince.

However, over the years, Jiang Yunxue's womb has been uncooperative, and she has been unable to conceive an heir.

In doing so, the Jiang family's future path was effectively cut off.

Having enjoyed so many years of wealth and privilege, how could the Jiang family possibly be willing to go back and suffer?

They couldn't help but worry because the people sitting up there weren't from their own family.

It was precisely because of this that Jiang's father began to set his sights on Xu Leyao.

Xu Leyao has now gained Zheng Zhihe's favor, and if she seizes the opportunity, her future achievements will surely be remarkable.

Of course, he would never say these words in front of Madam Jiang.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be such a simple matter.

Although Madam Jiang and he were not biological mother and son, there was always a barrier between them.

Jiang's father was fully aware of this.

After hearing his words, Old Madam Jiang's expression softened a bit.

"You've led the Jiang family for so many years, you must have seen a lot of things that people are wary of. If our Jiang family sends in two daughters, we'll inevitably be labeled with all sorts of accusations."

When Madam Jiang said this, she was genuinely considering the Jiang family's well-being.

Although she felt sorry for Jiang Yunxue, she knew that her future retirement depended entirely on Jiang's father.

If possible, Madam Jiang would not want to offend Jiang too much.

Therefore, she softened her expression and spoke gently.

"Given that girl's personality, if she really enters the palace, she might offend people without even realizing it. Who knows whether she'll bring immense prestige or utter disaster to the Jiang family?"

Hearing these words from Madam Jiang, Father Jiang fell silent.

This is precisely what has been causing his hesitation.

Xu Leyao's personality is a bit too strong; if she were to enter the palace, she would really offend people.

By then, the Jiang family will be lucky to avoid being implicated, let alone enjoy the benefits she brings.

They'll take a gamble; perhaps Xu Leyao can bring them immense wealth and status.

But if they fail, disaster will befall them, just like what happened to the Xu family back then.

Compared to Xu Leyao, Jiang Yunxue has already established herself firmly in the palace, and is now even the highest-ranking imperial concubine.

Even without an empress, Jiang Yunxue was capable of protecting the entire family.

Therefore, sending Xu Leyao to the palace might not be the best option.

Before Madam Jiang brought these things up today, Father Jiang had already considered them.

That's why he couldn't make up his mind whether or not to send Xu Leyao into the palace after she came of age.

Seeing that he was wavering, Madam Jiang thought that her words had worked and hurriedly added.

“Look, Yunxue has already brought tremendous benefits to our family. The Jiang family is now the target of everyone's criticism. If another woman were to enter the palace, it would inevitably arouse suspicion from other families. You should understand the importance of weighing the pros and cons.”

After she finished speaking these earnest words, even Mr. Jiang couldn't help but waver.

It must be said that Madam Jiang is extremely talented in speaking.

She didn't make the decision for Jiang's father directly, but rather slowly informed him.

Furthermore, Madam Jiang's point of view was also the point that Father Jiang cared about most.

That's why she was able to sway Jiang's father.

"You must be tired today, so go back and get some rest. Besides, this is Jiao Niang's daughter after all, so it would be good for you to discuss it with her."

The beautiful woman that Old Madam Jiang mentioned was none other than Jiang's mother.

Upon hearing this, Jiang's father nodded, bowed, and took his leave.

After he left, Granny Xu looked at Old Madam Jiang's tired face and couldn't help but ask with heartache.

"Madam, do you think Master will really agree?"

Madam Jiang waved her hand.

She didn't have much confidence in this matter.

She had no choice but to do this for Jiang Yunxue's sake.

After all, she was the daughter she carried for ten months and gave birth to. If she didn't feel sorry for her, who would?

Granny Xu sighed, unsure of what to say.

This choice can only be made by Jiang's father.