After entering the house, Luo Ran looked up and saw that his grandmother's face was not very good. Just as she was about to speak, Yuan Shuyi quietly stopped her and pulled her to salute and say hello.
The old lady didn't say anything, and Yuan Shuyi didn't get up without permission, maintaining his saluting posture.
After two breaths, Luo Ran gave Yuan Shuyi a comforting look and said, "Grandma, you should have heard what the second aunt said just now. I want to explain this matter to everyone."
Then he helped Yuan Shuyi up and said softly: "Mother, please sit down first."
He turned around and walked to the center of the room, and slowly said: "This is what I think about those two children. Their grandfather and father fought side by side for more than ten years, and they were as close as brothers. Before he died, he entrusted the children to his father. I was forced to have no choice but to believe in my father. Originally, my father planned to adopt her as his adopted son and adopted daughter, but when he thought of the children’s grandfather, he felt that the hierarchy of generations had been confused.”
"Then you can't support me. What's going on?"
Luo Ruxue interjected from the side.
Luo Ran asked, "Why not? Who stipulates that unmarried women cannot raise children? Besides, I have no intention of getting married in this life."
"What?"
The old lady finally spoke out, but her voice was full of surprise.
The last time Song Qingyou came to propose marriage, although the old lady didn't say anything afterwards, she still said a few words every time she came to say hello.
It's just that she is older and has withdrawn from marriage, so she should not be too picky.
Luo Ran wanted to express his attitude several times, but never found a suitable opportunity. Today was the perfect opportunity to make it clear.
"Grandma heard it right, I have never planned to get married in this life. So, this time, even for my own future plans, I decided to adopt these two children myself!"
It was clear that their mother and son would depend on each other in the future.
"Nonsense!!!"
The old lady slapped the table with a loud sound, causing everyone in the room to tremble. In all these years, no one has seen the old lady get so angry.
He pointed his fingers tremblingly for a long time without saying a word, and began to look around.
Seeing this, Grandma Du hurriedly stepped forward: "Old madam, what are you looking for?"
Regardless of her manners, the old lady was so angry that her saliva flew out: "Where's the crutch? Where's my crutch! I'm going to kill this evil!"
Three-year-old Luo Hongxian's sharp eyes caught sight of the crutches placed beside the couch. Just as he was about to speak, Luo Ruzhen covered his mouth and threatened: "If you dare to make a sound, I will beat you to death!"
Nine-year-old Luo Ruzhen heard what her father and mother said yesterday behind the door. She didn't like the second sister anyway. If helping the eldest sister and eldest aunt could make their third family live well, she would help them.
The old lady was still circling around looking for the crutches. She didn't know whether it was because her eyesight was really bad or something, but she really couldn't find it.
"ah!"
There was an exclamation, and then something fell to the green brick floor, making a crisp sound.
Then he saw Luo Rudie holding a hairpin in her hand. The place where the jewelry should be inlaid on it was empty. She pointed her finger in one direction and pushed the maid next to her: "Quick! Go pick it up for me! This is the last thing I need." I like the hairpin!"
Everyone looked in the direction where the beads fell, and finally saw the crutch standing in the corner.
The old lady shouted at Nanny Du: "Why are you still standing there? Why don't you bring it to me!"
After a few words of pretentious persuasion, Grandma Du handed over the crutches.
The old lady raised her crutch and swung it at Luo Ran without saying a word.
Hearing a soft cry, Luo Ran's body had already moved halfway and suddenly stopped, falling into a warm embrace in the blink of an eye. Without having time to think about it, he used the strength he had just turned around to hug the person on his back and hide to the side.
But her strength was limited after giving birth, so she still received a cane on her shoulder, which made her hiss in pain.
"Ranran!"
Yuan Shuyi burst into tears. She originally wanted to come over and hug Luo Ran and endure the pain for her, but she didn't expect that she would be the one being protected in the end.
Ever since her mother passed away, she had become the protective umbrella for herself and her younger brother. She was the one who protected her younger brother and the family. No one had ever protected her like she did today, and she had mixed emotions for a while.
"Mother!"
Mrs. Cao couldn't help but scream. Remembering her husband's warning, she stood up and came to persuade him.
Unexpectedly, the old lady was very angry now. She felt that Luo Ran was trying to ruin the reputation of the Luo family. Seeing that she had just escaped, she became even more angry. She waved her crutch and rushed towards her again, cursing: "You bastard" Son! How dare you hide? If I don’t beat you to death today, I will be sorry to the ancestors of the Luo family!"
Yes, without Yuan Shuyi, Luo Ran would have easily dodged the stick, but she couldn't let the person protecting her get hurt.
There was a burning pain in my left shoulder.
This time was different from the last time she was forced to kneel. Her body had not fully recovered after giving birth. She did not want to end up dying early in her life. So when the old lady's crutch swung again, Luo Ran didn't even think about raising her right hand and dying. A tight grip on the crutch almost fell on her waist.
Although the old lady's legs and feet are still nimble and she is very angry when she scolds people, she is still old after all.
Luo Ran pulled the crutch out of Luo Ran's hand without using any force, and her blood suddenly surged. Just as she was about to move her other hand, Mrs. Cao had already arrived, and hurriedly took her arm and persuaded: "Mother! Ranran is still young. , what should I do if it’s broken?”
The old lady glared at Luo Ran as if she were an enemy: "Even if she is beaten to death, it is better than letting her live to discredit the Luo family!"
Yuan Shuyi didn't care about anything else and hurriedly asked Lu Rong to ask for the doctor. When he turned back and heard the old lady's words, he couldn't help but said: "What the old lady said is wrong. What's the point of Ranran raising the orphans of soldiers who died for the country?" Shameful?"
His eyes moved to the Li mother and daughter who were watching the excitement, and sneered: "If it's embarrassing, I'm afraid the ancestors of the Luo family would like to crawl out of the coffin after the things some people do!"
Yuan Shuyi didn't know about Luo Ruxue and Fu Shiheng's quarrel, but in the past six months, Luo Ruxue had been chasing Fu Shiheng all over the capital, but everyone had seen it.
No matter which house is hosting a banquet, Luo Ruxue can be seen chasing Fu Shiheng, unless the two of them don't show up. There have been many rumors in the capital, but the champion did not speak out because of his face.
Luo Ruxue felt guilty when she saw her looking at her: "It's the eldest sister who has disgraced the Hou Mansion. What are you looking at me for?"
Yuan Shuyi snorted softly: "If the second lady didn't do anything wrong, are you still afraid of others seeing it?"
Then he turned to look at the old lady and said: "The old lady keeps talking about the Marquis's face. My daughter-in-law just got married and she doesn't know what else is going on. But she knows that the face that the old lady talks about is earned by the Marquis with all her life! The Marquis has worked so hard." I have raised Ranran for fifteen years and never said a word about Ranran. Why do you think so? In the past fifteen years, have you ever fed her a meal? Have you ever sewed a piece of clothing for her? If not, how can you? No one has the right to speak against her!"
Luo Ran looked at Yuan Shuyi, who had always been knowledgeable and sensible, but also had such a fierce side today, and his eyes felt a little sour: It turns out that this is what it feels like to be protected by your mother.
At the same time, I was also happy for my father: it seemed that my father had really married the right person this time. Even if she was gone, Yuan Shuyi would help him protect the family.
