Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Selective Amnesia
With Mrs. Li not stirring up trouble, the matter of adopting Yuan Bao under Yuan Yindi’s name was finally settled.
After the concerned parties signed the adoption papers and put their fingerprints on it, Yuan Bao was officially no longer related to Yuan Zhaodi and Mrs. Xiao Li. When meeting again, she could only call them Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt.
And Yuan Shouhu, from being her biological brother, became her cousin.
"Xiao Wu, congratulations to you!"
"Here, this is a little token from me as your Aunt for my niece!"
After the papers were finalized, Song was the first to present a gift.
Although it was just an ordinary silver bracelet, converted to silver, it was at least two or three taels. This gift was indeed substantial.
Song’s gesture undoubtedly felt like a harsh slap on the face for Yuan Zhaodi and Mrs. Xiao Li.
But this was not the end!
Mrs. Peng also followed with a gift. Although it couldn’t compare to Song’s silver bracelet, it was worth at least a tael of silver.
For Yuan Zhaodi and Mrs. Xiao Li, these gestures from both women were indeed a face-smacking hit.
Seeing the two sisters-in-law express themselves, Mrs. Li finally had to brace herself to express a gesture as well. To be honest, Mrs. Li had quite a few grievances against Yuan Bao, but considering the larger situation, she couldn’t disregard Yuan Yindi.
The Yuan Family had no brothers, the second and third had joined the army and now, with military merits, they might be conferred a title in the days to come, uncertain of what heights they might reach.
And the fifth, Yuan Yindi, was clever from a young age and was cut out for studying.
Although the circumstances in Daxia and Great Yin differ, scholars, wherever they are, as long as they have talent, can easily stand out.
Even if just for Yuan Yindi’s sake, Mrs. Li had to adjust her attitude towards Yuan Bao.
"Alright, disperse now!"
"Early tomorrow, Xiao Wu, you hurry to the city. No matter what method, even if it costs money, find Jiaojiao quickly, you got it?"
Old Yuan looked at his youngest son and spoke solemnly, "If necessary, seek help from the Wei Family!"
"Dad, don’t worry, I will!"
Yuan Yindi nodded.
During his travels over the past six months, he had been to the Capital of Daxia, getting to know quite a few people there.
That night, half of the Yuan Family didn’t sleep.
Especially Yuan Zhaodi and Mrs. Xiao Li, although they didn’t argue, they were in a cold war.
Yuan Zhaodi didn’t want to adopt Yuan Bao out, but Mrs. Xiao Li made the opposite choice.
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As the night passed and dawn arrived, Old Yuan rose early and called for Yuan Yindi to get up.
"Hurry up, your mother has warmed a few pancakes, take them to eat on the road!"
At the crack of dawn, Old Yuan urged Yuan Yindi to set off.
He didn’t call Yuan Pandi, nor did he call Yuan Zhaodi, since now only Yuan Yindi was Yuan Bao’s father!
One must naturally be anxious for their own daughter.
As Yuan Yindi set off toward Yunyang City in the chill of dawn, Yuan Bao also woke up.
Awakening from a nightmare, her expression was a bit dazed, lacking the liveliness from before.
"Jiaojiao, you’re awake? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Ruan Wan stayed by Yuan Bao’s side, looking at her with a gentle smile.
"Ruan?!"
Yuan Bao blinked, her eyes regaining a bit of vitality.
At that moment, not even she realized that she had forgotten many things, especially that she had forgotten she was a transmigrator.
In medical terms, Yuan Bao was now experiencing selective amnesia.