Ning Yan waved to him, "Okay."

Hurry up and leave, or your dad will really hit you!

Lu Chengwen was furious: "You're not allowed to come. Eat by yourself, or I won't let you see your mother."

Although he was called "Master" by others, he was only twenty-five years old. Eating breakfast at 7:00 AM was impossible for him; he couldn't get up that early!

Xiao Bao was taken away by the housekeeper. On this joyous day, the father and son might fight until they bleed.

After getting rid of Xiao Bao, Lu Chengwen instructed Ning Yan, "Don't spoil him too much. He's almost four years old now, and it's not good for him to be so clingy."

Ning Yan: Listen to what you're saying! Xiao Bao is not even four years old yet, isn't it normal for him to cling to his mother?

Moreover, this child is so well-behaved, smart, sensible, studious, and polite. In just over two months, the little guy has already learned to write quite a few words, and his drawing skills have also improved a lot. Any family that has such a child must have done great good deeds and accumulated great virtue in their past life!

"Yes, yes, yes, yes, Master is right."

Lu Chengwen: "...Now that you've married me, shouldn't you call me husband or sir?"

Ning Yan deliberately replied, "Yes, sir."

Looking at the smile in her eyes, Lu Chengwen sighed helplessly, feeling like he was raising two children. However, she was only fifteen, so it was normal for her to be a little playful.

"Alright, it's getting late, let's get settled in."

Ning Yan met his gaze. Yes, they were beautiful phoenix eyes, but at this moment, his eyes were filled with fervor.

"Okay, I'll go wash up."

...

The old man had been abstaining for several months, so naturally he wouldn't be quiet on his wedding night. Even though he knew that the old lady and his family were waiting for them, Lu Chengwen and his wife were still late.

When the old lady saw that her son and daughter-in-law had finally arrived, she sighed almost imperceptibly. Truly, even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman.

A girl like Ning is really not suited to be a wife; she's better suited to be a concubine.

After all, a wife should be virtuous, while a concubine should be chosen for her beauty. But since her son and grandson both liked her, her objections were useless.

Oh well, that's how it is. She's practically in her grave, how many days does she have left? She can only live comfortably by turning a blind eye to things.

"Master and Madam have arrived."

Lu Chengwen and Ning Yan entered the old lady's courtyard side by side, where the second and third sons' families were already waiting in the hall.

Lu Chengwen's father, Lu Min, had five brothers, and he was the eldest. After his death, the relationship between the families was not so good, and the fourth branch did not follow him when he left Yuncheng this time.

Lu Chengwen has two brothers. His second brother is born out of wedlock, while his third brother is born out of wedlock and is his younger brother. The three branches of the family have a good relationship.

Otherwise, these two brothers wouldn't have listened to him and come to Jiangnan with him.

After all, the three families had already separated back in Yuncheng, but they just hadn't announced it to the public.

"Big brother and sister-in-law."

Little Bao excitedly called out, "Dad! Mom~~~"

The outcry was enough to show his differential treatment.

This shout amused the old lady.

This child truly loves his stepmother.

Lu Chengwen bowed to the old lady and said, "Greetings, Mother. We are late."

Ning Yan followed Lu Chengwen in bowing to the old lady. She was a very nice old lady. Why do I say that?

The fact that she could still smile at Ning Yan after giving birth to a son who was completely at the mercy of her grandson speaks volumes.

"Not too late, not too late, just in time."

She was worried that her son might have some health problem if she arrived too early, since her daughter-in-law was so beautiful, wasn't she?

Lu Chengwen touched his nose; knowing his mother well, he naturally knew what she was thinking.

Because his ex-wife refused to have any more children two years ago, his mother repeatedly urged him to take two more concubines so that he could have more children.

He found too many women troublesome and didn't take any, so his mother suspected he had a health problem.

There's nothing I can do, dear mother.

Then, he exchanged greetings with his two younger brothers.

At this moment, a maid brought in tea.

Lu Chengwen pulled Ning Yan to kneel on the prayer mat, took the teacup, and raised it high: "Mother, have some tea."

The old lady took it and drank a sip.

Ning Yan also raised her teacup and offered a toast, saying, "Mother, please have some tea."

"Good, good, good child. From now on, you will help Chengwen manage the household. Our family is in your hands now."

The wives of the second and third wives were surprised. The old lady was letting her eldest sister-in-law take charge of the household?

The old lady didn't care what those two thought; she couldn't possibly let them take charge of the household, she wasn't comfortable with that.

The eldest daughter-in-law is too young and comes from a poor background. There are many things she doesn't understand. If the Lu family, which is so large and powerful, were to be put in charge, she would definitely make mistakes.

However, it is precisely for the above reasons that she wants to support her eldest daughter-in-law.

We can't let the other two families look down on the eldest son's family.

Some things can be learned, and she can teach them!

Once you've taught her how to manage the accounts, then you can let her handle them.

"Yes, daughter-in-law will follow mother's teachings."

The old lady took a sip of tea and quickly told her son and daughter-in-law to get up.

Ning Yan also presented gifts to her in-laws.

The old lady was given a navy blue cloak embroidered with cloud patterns and begonia flowers, which was perfect for this time of year.

Next up is a dark red rabbit fur robe for Xiaobao.

The second wife had five children: two sons born of the principal wife and the rest born of concubines. The third wife had only two children born of the principal wife, one son and one daughter.

The second master likes tea, the third master likes swords, the second and third wives give him bracelets, the boys give him writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones, and the girls give him hairpins. All these things are provided by Master Lu Chengwen.

After the gifts were presented, the old lady dismissed everyone.

As soon as they left the old lady's courtyard, Xiao Bao immediately went to Ning Yan's side and said, "Mom, let's go fishing. I've never caught a fish by myself at home."

Ning Yan laughed, "Silly child, it's because I gave you a cheat code when you were with me."

Lu Chengwen realized that his young wife genuinely liked Xiaobao. When they were at his mother's place earlier, her smile was faint, even somewhat perfunctory; in other words, it was devoid of emotion.

But when she's with Xiaobao, her smile is especially beautiful and gentle.

But on their very first day of marriage, the son is taking his wife fishing. So, this new bride is really meant for the son!

At this moment, the butler hurried over and said, "Master, news has come from Cheng Feng."

Lu Chengwen frowned. "Let's talk in the study."

"Go fishing, but be careful and stay a little away from the water."

The mother and son waved goodbye to the man together.

Xiao Bao: Hurry up, hurry up, Mom is mine now.

Ning Yan: Let's go, let's work hard so that my son and I can enjoy wealth and prosperity.

After Lu Chengwen left, Xiao Bao dismissed the servants who were attending to him.

"Mother, do you not like your second and third aunts?"

Ning Yan squatted down and looked into Xiao Bao's eyes. "Why do you ask that?"

Xiao Bao said, "I just feel that Mother doesn't like them. I don't like them either."

"Why?"

"I just don't like it."

He still remembered that back in Yuncheng, his mother would always be unhappy after talking to his second or third aunt, and sometimes she would even get angry with his father. (End of Chapter)