Chapter 78 My Rules Are Rules

The old lady of the Duke of Anguo felt a little regretful.

Why would she think of chatting with Old Madam Shen when she was bored?

In the past, she really looked down on Madam Shen.

She was a crude, uncultured old woman from the countryside, barely literate, who only liked gold and silver, and could hardly articulate any profound truths.

But you can't argue with how successful their son is!

Even on his deathbed, he earned this old woman the title of First-Rank Protector of the Nation.

In terms of rank, she was no different from the Duchess of Anguo.

Lady Anguo glanced at Old Madam Shen again, and then at Shangguan Jin.

Everyone said that the Duchess of Dingguo was like a gourd with its mouth sawed off.

Haha, she never thought that way.

In her eyes, the lady of the Duke of Dingguo in front of her was the one who was truly cunning and sly!

"Madam Shen, in truth, in families like ours, how can we possibly decide our children's marriages?"

To say nothing of the distant past, wasn't the eldest daughter of the household betrothed by the Empress Dowager?

Besides, wasn't our head maid also sent south by the Empress Dowager?

"So, families like ours really don't have as much freedom as ordinary families when it comes to their children's marriages!" said the old lady of the Duke of Anguo with a smile.

Madam Shen and Shangguan Jin exchanged glances.

Who is this guy paving the way for?

Can't we even make our own decisions?

That might have been the case before, but it's uncertain what will happen in the future.

However, Shangguan Jin was clever.

The old lady in front of her was a generation older than her, and of the same rank, so Shangguan Jin couldn't directly confront her for the time being.

Otherwise, what if this old lady takes advantage of her age and acts arrogantly?

so......

Shangguan Jin glanced at Old Madam Shen.

Madam Shen immediately received Shangguan Jin's message.

"That's true! In families like ours, there are many things we can't control."

"This is called... Jin'er, what's that more elegant name again?" Old Madam Shen looked at Shangguan Jin.

"I have no choice!" Shangguan Jin quickly reminded her.

"Yes, it's called being unable to control one's own destiny. We are all people who are unable to control our own destiny, but these are also blessings from God."

"Isn't there a saying that thunder or rain is a blessing?" Old Madam Shen said with a smile.

The Dowager Lady of Anguo...

That is called "both thunder and rain are the emperor's grace"...

"So whatever the imperial family bestows, we will accept it."

For example, the marriage of Jun-ge in our household.

As we all know, it's only been a few months since my Huaichen passed away, so it's not appropriate to bring this up.

But I'm sure many people have thought about this.

After all, Jun-ge'er is going to inherit the title, and he will be the new Duke of Dingguo in four years.

Many short-sighted people have their eyes on the future position of the Duchess of Dingguo.

However, our family has very high requirements for the eldest granddaughter-in-law who will be the pillar of the family in the future.

Putting everything else aside, all the rules and regulations should be acceptable to my daughter-in-law!

The virtue and gentleness I just mentioned are only the most basic requirements.

As for how good-looking a person is, that's secondary. After all, what's the use of just being good-looking? Are they just meant to be displayed in a mansion as a vase for people to admire?

Ideally, she should be of good character and good-looking, like my daughter-in-law, Jin'er.

"Madam Zheng, what's the word that describes a woman who is both virtuous and beautiful?" Madam Shen then looked at the old lady of the Duke of Anguo.

"Excellent in both appearance and character!" said the old lady of the Duke of Anguo in a calm tone.

"Yes, she is both beautiful and virtuous."

Only someone like my daughter-in-law would do.

Actually, we're all overthinking it. The imperial family has always favored the Shen family, so it's impossible that they would send a troublemaker into the Shen family!

"Madam Zheng, don't you agree?" Madam Shen smiled and looked at Madam Anguo.

The old lady of the Duke of Anguo smiled and nodded.

She was summoned to the palace by the Empress Dowager the day before yesterday. The Empress Dowager's intention was to marry Zheng Mengdie, the second daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, to Shen Qingjun, the heir of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.

"Your Majesty, Die'er is already fifteen years old this year, while the eldest son of the Shen family is only fourteen."

By the time the eldest son of the Shen family finishes his mourning period, Die'er will already be eighteen. The old lady of the Duke of Anguo was somewhat unwilling.

"So what? She married into the Shen family at eighteen, and after only a year, when Shen Qingjun inherited the title, she became the Duchess of Dingguo."

She is the youngest Duchess of our Great Yu Dynasty.

"Also, it's good to wait a couple more years. By then, Die'er's personality should be more stable and she won't be so impulsive. When she marries into the Shen family, she'll be in charge," the Empress Dowager said calmly.

What else could the old lady of the Duke of Anguo say?

How could she not know what kind of personality her own granddaughter had?

She happened to run into the Shen family at Bao'en Temple today, so she'll let them know first!

"In fact, everyone has a different personality. Some people are calm and steady, while others are intelligent. It all varies from person to person."

No matter what, as long as she manages the household well, she's a good girl.

After all, a daughter-in-law as beautiful and virtuous as Madam Shen is quite rare. The old lady of the Duke of Anguo said with a smile.

Speaking of this, Madam Shen had even more to say.

"That's right. I'm not being modest. My daughter-in-law, Jin'er, is just what I want."

The girls raised by the Shangguan family must be excellent.

However, even if it's a marriage ordained by the imperial family, even if she's seen as a troublemaker in our eyes, it doesn't matter.

With a few years of training, they will definitely improve.

Who wasn't a girl once?

Not every family can be like the Shangguan family, teaching their daughter everything.

Training your daughter-in-law! Everyone knows how to do that!

I didn't have a chance before because my daughter-in-law was so easy to take care of.

If the imperial family really bestows a lively and unconventional granddaughter-in-law upon the Shen family...

"I'll take care of it and teach my granddaughter-in-law a lesson," said Madam Shen happily.

"How...do you plan to train him?" the old lady of the Duke of Anguo asked subconsciously.

"How else can you discipline them? Just like you would any other family would!"

I made her come to pay her respects to me every morning and evening, and wait for me outside the door when I got up, regardless of whether it was raining or snowing.

This is called... morning and evening greetings, right? I think I'm right, Jin'er used this term before.

When we eat, you have to stand to the side and help me serve the food.

Establishing rules is essential.

In addition, she should be made to firmly remember the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, preferably copying them ten times a day...

"Mother, ten times is too many, we can't finish copying it!" Shangguan Jin whispered a reminder from the side.

"Oh! Then copy it less, just five times!"

She was told to remember the three obediences and four virtues, not to be jealous, to help her husband find concubines, and to help him raise his illegitimate children.

Anyway, let's teach for three years first.

In short, no matter whose daughter she is, once she comes to our Shen family, my rules are the rules. "Old Madam Shen fantasizes about how to be a wicked old lady.

Shangguan Jin tried her best to suppress her laughter.

The old lady of the Duke of Anguo was dumbfounded.

"What if they still can't be disciplined?" the old lady of the Duke of Anguo asked subconsciously.

"That means they're just dull-witted; they're hopeless and won't be helped."

"We could have just arranged for Jun'er to marry a concubine back then, instead of going through all that trouble," Old Madam Shen continued.

The Dowager Lady of Anguo...

"Is this how you trained the Duchess of Dingguo back then?" the old lady of the Duke of Anguo asked in return.

"How could that be! Jin'er is a well-bred young lady from the Shangguan family. Who in the entire capital has better manners than her!"

"In our household, Jin'er's rules are the rules, and I have to learn them from her," Old Madam Shen said immediately.

The Dowager Lady of Anguo...

Shangguan Jin...

When it comes to double standards, Old Madam Shen is the best at it!