Chapter 2410: Chapter 2407: He Won the Gamble
Qi Rong didn’t even frown, he had long expected Third Madam to say this, and was not surprised, as this was the real reaction after Third Madam learned the truth.
Qi Rong said, "Then, Third Madam, what do you propose to do?"
"Since we must leave a child to send off the Third Master, a legitimate child is naturally preferable to an illegitimate child." Third Madam sneered and pointed at Qi Yun, saying, "Then let him enter the Qi family and be listed under my name. Moreover, the things meant for his inheritance should be kept by me before he gets married."
Hearing this, Qi Rong unexpectedly frowned. If Third Madam insists on the Third Master’s possessions, it could cause trouble for the elder master, as not everything belongs to the Third Master; he is only working for the elder master.
However, over the years, the Third Master had indeed accrued a lot of credit and labor, and how to distribute these was not something a servant like him could decide.
But to temporarily stabilize Third Madam, he nodded: "Alright, the elder master thinks so too. After all, the child was raised outside, and before he comes of age, it would trouble Third Madam to teach him. You graciously listed him under your name, requesting these things is as expected."
"Where are you taking me?" Qi Yun saw the servants coming over, his eyes reddened with anger, struggling frantically: "Let go of me, I won’t go."
"You are the Third Master’s child, naturally you need to return to the Qi family. This is something you cannot deny." Qi Rong said calmly, stating the fact.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yun’s face turned pale: "What about my mother? Where is my mother?"
"You are you, your mother is your mother." Qi Rong said coldly.
Qi Yun suddenly realized, understanding that if he didn’t do something, they would really take his mother away, and he might never see her again. The most frightening thing is he doesn’t know what they would do, what if his mother’s life were threatened...
Qi Yun knelt down sharply toward Third Madam: "Madam, I beg you, I won’t be the legitimate child, just let my mother stay."
"Huh, you disdain being the legitimate child? How ridiculous." Third Madam laughed crazily, not knowing if she was laughing at herself or Elder Qi San.
Qi Rong frowned slightly and waved his hand for the servant boy brought over to take away Qi Yun.
Qi Yun looked at Third Madam: "Third Madam, even if you list me as the legitimate child, I can still go outside and cause chaos. If you dare hurt my mother, I’ll fight desperately with you!"
Qi Rong couldn’t believe this child was so fierce and obviously cared deeply for that concubine mother.
However, he was young, brave but without wit, even saying he didn’t want to be the legitimate child.
Recalling the elder master’s instructions, he worried Third Madam might agree and ruin the elder master’s plan, so he directly ordered the servants to cover Qi Yun’s mouth, trying not to let any more mistakes happen, bowing to Third Madam: "Third Madam, I’ll first take this child away, rest assured, there will be no impact on the third household’s reputation."
"Wait." Third Madam spoke as Qi Rong was preparing to leave, stopping him immediately.
Qi Rong initially intended to ignore this.
But Third Madam had already spoken: "I didn’t wish to accept him. Since he himself claims to be an illegitimate child, my elder brother shouldn’t blame me, right?"
Qi Yun secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed his guess about the Third Lady of the Qi Family’s intention was correct. Only by using her could he protect his mother’s life.
Qi Rong knew Third Madam wouldn’t miss such a good opportunity.
