Chapter 1404 No Taboos

The unspeakable sorrow faded considerably after Xia Mulan carried the steaming bowl of noodles into the house.

Mulan is always smiling and knows how to liven up the atmosphere, never letting the conversation go cold. She is also very enthusiastic towards guests.

In the past, her family was poor and struggled to make ends meet, but whenever guests came to visit, she would always do her best to cook a sumptuous bowl of noodles with meat sauce, even if she had to borrow eggs and exchange sesame oil for other things.

Now that they have plenty of those things at home, Mulan put a lot of thought into making this meal.

Although early spring in the Northwest is not yet in full bloom, this bowl of noodles with minced meat sauce is adorned with marigold petals, making it a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

Song Chunxue knew that Mulan was very thoughtful; these marigolds were picked and dried last autumn.

Unlike other petals, marigold petals can be picked before they wither, dried, and stored for a long time. When sprinkled into soup noodles, they will retain the same color as when they are in full bloom in autumn.

Xia Mulan was also quite good at chatting. Song Chunxue hadn't noticed it in her previous life, but now, sitting quietly to the side, she realized that this daughter-in-law had changed a lot in this life.

After reading some books and no longer having to deal with tedious farm work all day, she was able to calm down and focus on self-cultivation, and she was full of wisdom.

Mulan was able to handle Mei Yang, a man who was cunning, quick-witted, and adept at inquiring about things indirectly, with ease.

Sanwa is a straightforward person. Although he has been in officialdom for many years and has faced so much intrigue, he is still unwilling to compromise.

But Mulan is different; she can assess the situation and adapt to circumstances like water.

Therefore, with Mulan by his side, Sanwa has much less to worry about.

Sanwa is emotional and always looks tired and anxious when he talks about his children, but Mulan is different.

While ordinary mothers are more prone to acting impulsively, Mulan is more composed and rational when it comes to her children.

Who says Mulan isn't good enough for the current Sanwa?

Some things cannot be changed even after reading books.

Whether it's temperament or talent, some people are just smarter and won't get stuck in one place or get angry when they encounter problems.

These were things that Song Chunxue in her previous life had not discovered.

Because deep down she felt that her daughter-in-law was an outsider, a domineering woman who would take back all the grievances she had suffered when she was young once she got old.

But it wasn't until the end of her previous life that she realized how narrow-minded she had been.

Xia Mulan's heart was much broader than hers.

Therefore, she is better at teaching children than Song Chunxue.

Although each of her children has their own temperament, she tries her best to treat them all equally.

After dinner, they sat together and chatted. Mei Yang steered the conversation towards Song Chunxue.

"My cousin really likes your courtyard. I wonder if he could stay at your house for a few days?" Mei Yang said without any hesitation. "The inns outside are quiet, but I'd like him to stay at your house for a few days. I wonder if it will disturb you."

"..." Song Chunxue, racking her brains for an excuse, opened her mouth but could only smile and explain, "I've never lived in a fort before, so I feel..."

“Of course you can. Anyway, the courtyard is very empty and there are plenty of rooms. You can stay in whichever one you want,” Sanwa said with a smile as he looked at Song Chunxue. “Perhaps we really are related. I feel like I’ve seen this gentleman somewhere before.”

"Are you used to sleeping on a heated kang? How about staying in this north room? We added a kang yesterday, and I'll have the maid add another one. It won't be cold at night." Mulan smiled. "This room used to be where my mother-in-law slept. No one else has lived here, but the other rooms have been unoccupied for too long and are quite cold. This one is the most suitable."

Song Chunxue's heart skipped a beat. "Yes, I'm fine with anything. I'm just afraid of bothering you."

"It won't bother you. We plan to stay a few more days. We have some things to take care of. We'll slaughter a sheep for our guests tonight. Do you eat mutton?" Mulan asked considerately. "If you don't like mutton, we'll slaughter a chicken for you."

Mei Yang smiled and said, "Then I definitely have to come."

“Uncle Mei is definitely coming. I’ll have to go and invite you. You can’t refuse.” Sanwa said with emotion, “It seems that the divination I did today was right. A distinguished person is coming to our door, and there are no taboos.”