Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

"The President is the highest leader. No matter what achievements I have made, they are inseparable from the President's care," Shen Hao said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Yuan Shikai was very satisfied with these words, and a smile finally appeared on his face as he said, "Not bad, you have potential. You have much better judgment than those Tongmenghui members."

My seventh daughter was of marriageable age, and I originally planned to marry Yin Chang's son, Yin Tiege.

I just didn't expect you to cause such a big commotion in Guangdong Province.

A few days ago, Bingjun mentioned you again, recommending you as a good son-in-law and father-in-law.

Seeing him today, he truly is an exceptional individual, far superior to that Yintiege.

Shen Hao said, "You flatter me, Your Excellency."

“Since he is Bingjun’s man, he is one of our own. Go to Jurantang. If Fuzhen has no objections, then the matter is settled.”

Whether you can become my son-in-law depends on whether you have the ability.

Shen Hao said, "It's the President."

"You stay behind on the expedition. Have someone take Shen Hao to the backyard; I have something to ask you."

Cao Yuanzheng hurriedly replied, "Yes, President."

112. The concubines were all very nice.

As he followed the guards out, Shen Hao casually gave each of them five silver dollars.

The two accepted the gift without hesitation, and their gazes towards Shen Hao became more pleasing.

Led by the guards, Shen Hao arrived at the backyard of Jurentang.

As soon as I entered, I saw several women standing at the door, looking up at something.

When they saw Shen Hao arrive.

It suddenly became quiet.

The leader was a mature woman around 45 years old.

She has the charm of a woman from Jiangnan, but her figure is well-maintained without any plumpness, and she still retains her elegance.

She was wearing a cheongsam and looked at Shen Hao with a scrutinizing expression.

After accepting the money from Shen Hao, the guard beside him whispered, "The lady in the middle is the president's favorite first wife, Madam Shen; the one on the left is the third wife, Madam Jin; and the one on the right is the fourth wife, Madam Wu."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hao understood.

This first concubine, Madam Shen, was the prostitute who saved Yuan Datou and was also the foster mother of Yuan Kewen's second son.

The third concubine was Princess Kim of the Chao-Korean royal family.

Fourth concubine Wu was Yuan Fuzhen's mother and one of the maids who accompanied Third concubine Jin during her dowry.

Shen Hao stepped forward respectfully and said, "Greetings, Madam Shen, Third Concubine, and Fourth Concubine."

Madam Shen snorted coldly: "You're so glib. Everyone knows that the wife of the Yuan family is surnamed Yu. I'm just the eldest '860' concubine."

His expression was cold, and he didn't give Shen Hao the slightest bit of attention.

Shen Hao was taken aback. Why did this seem so hostile? Had he offended them?

This trip has become a source of suspense.

Thinking to herself, she was, after all, President Yuan's first wife, and she still had some authority.

Although she was favored, she was still nominally a concubine, and what I said just now seemed to have a mocking connotation.

Shen Hao comforted himself with the spirit of Ah Q.

However, Yuan Shikai didn't care about his legal wife, Madam Yu, so it's not wrong to call Madam Shen his wife.

Shen's beautiful eyes sized up Shen Hao with hostility, and without any discussion, she was about to drive him away.

At this moment, Yuan Kewen also came out and put his arm around Shen Hao, saying, "Mom, this is my best friend Shen Hao. I didn't expect it would be him today."

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen paused for a moment, then looked at Shen Hao with a complicated expression.

With a slight sigh, I thought, "This is fate!"

Then, Shen's gaze softened, no longer filled with hostility, and a smile finally appeared on her face.

He nodded repeatedly, saying, "Indeed, tall and handsome, a perfect match for my daughter."

After saying that, he turned to his third concubine, Jin, and his fourth concubine, Wu, and asked, "What do you think?"

Jin and Wu were stunned. Wasn't this sarcasm?

She had previously firmly stated her disagreement with Shen Hao, so why has she changed her mind?

However, the two were very familiar with the Shen family and understood that their attitude seemed to have really changed.

Both Jin and Wu breathed a sigh of relief that things had changed for the better.

Yuan Kewen is Jin's biological son. Since he is a good friend of his biological son, it is certainly a good thing.

Jin smiled and said, "You have a commanding presence; I think it's quite good."

Although Yuan Fuzhen was born to his fourth concubine, Wu, Wu was not well-liked by Yuan and was a marginal figure.

President Yuan's most beloved concubine and his own daughter, Princess Jin, both said it was good, so how could she dare to say it was bad?

Besides, she was quite satisfied with Shen Hao.

Tall, handsome, and with a great temperament, Yuan Fuzhen would surely be happy marrying such a man.

It's much better than that Yintie Pavilion. Fortunately, the first concubine changed her mind.

Mrs. Wu nodded and said, "I think it's good too."

Holding Yuan Kewen's hand, Shen looked at Shen Hao with much more favorability and treated him as one of her own, saying, "Since he is Kewen's friend, there is definitely no problem, so there is no need to test him."

Yuan Kewen said, "Mother, Shen Hao is my friend, so there's absolutely no problem with it. Let's just leave it at that."

I only acknowledge this brother-in-law.

As for Yin Chang's son, Yin Tiege, what is that kid anyway?

He doesn't look like a good person at all. Living with other women outside is shameful.

I watched Fuzhen grow up, how can I let that brat have him?

Let's return Yin Chang's betrothal gifts later. I think Shen Hao is quite good, so let's marry Fu Zhen to him.

"Mother, return the little favor Yinchang gave you. Does my brother really need that?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen nodded and smiled, "Since that's the case, then so be it. I'll decide to betroth Fuzhen to Shen Hao."

And you know what? Shen Hao and I share the same surname, which makes me feel good.

Do you have any opinions?

The third concubine, Jin, and the fourth concubine, Wu, both shook their heads.

They all thought it was good;

Of course, even if they had opinions, it wouldn't make a difference.

Shen still calls the shots at home.

Even Yuan Shikai wouldn't object.

Of course, the Shen family did not dare to interfere in the important matters decided by Yuan Shikai.

A few words decided Yuan Fuzhen's fate.

It has to be said that being a child in a large family is not an easy job.

Unless they are direct descendants.

Shen Hao stood aside without saying a word.

Yuan Kewen laughed and said, "Ah Hao, I never expected you to become my brother-in-law."

"Let's go see Fuzhen, it's absolutely beautiful."

Madam Shen glared at Yuan Kewen and said, "The back room is full of your father's female relatives. How can you bring outsiders there?"

Yuan Kewen said dismissively, "What outsider? Ahao is my brother-in-law."

"After I marry Fuzhen, Ahao will call you Auntie."

Shen Hao: ...

"Oh my, you didn't even tell me about such a big event as your daughter's wedding!"

The voice could be heard before the person arrived.

Shen Hao looked over and saw a group of beautiful young women laughing and joking as they walked over from another courtyard.

The leader was about 34 years old, tall with fair skin, and his phoenix eyes revealed shrewdness.

Several beautiful young women followed behind her.

Shen Hao's heart skipped a beat. Could this be the fifth concubine Yang that Cao Yuanzheng mentioned?

Cao Yuanzheng once said that although the beauty of the fifth concubine, Yang, could not be considered top-notch.