024: This issue might be hard to negotiate.

Upon hearing these words, the Dowager Lady wore a mix of resentment and sorrow in her brow and eyes, "When Mrs. Gao remained childless, I suggested that Fourth take concubines and expand our lineage, but he refused. He was solely devoted to Mrs. Gao. I thought their youthful affection might be enough and didn't push the issue. Perhaps they would have a child in a few years...but who would've known..."

Who would've known she would outlive her own son. Had she known her son would die so young, even if she had to be the wicked mother-in-law, she would have made sure he left behind an heir.

After Fourth passed away, Mrs. Gao was like a soulless body. It was heartbreaking to watch. Her initial resentment slowly faded. After all, she had other sons, while Mrs. Gao lost her husband and had no children. She was pitiful.

Then Xin Yi returned to our clan, suddenly invigorating Mrs. Gao, almost as if she came back to life. Especially since the child looked so much like Fourth...