Chapter 56 Remembering the Kindness

As soon as the three sisters arrived home, the old lady came back with a smile on her face.

The three sisters looked at each other. It was the first time they saw the old lady so happy. It seemed that Song Yuyan was pregnant and it was probably a boy.

The old lady looked at her three granddaughters happily and waved them over.

"You just went to see Sixth Sister, right? How is she? Is Huaixiang okay?" the old lady asked happily.

Song Yurou smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Grandmother. Sixth Sister is fine! She just hasn't been able to eat these past few days and has been vomiting a bit."

The old lady nodded in understanding. "It's always like this in the early stages. Vomiting is no big deal. It will be fine after a few days. I'll have someone send some tonics to help her recover."

Afterwards, the old lady became concerned about Lu Zhixing's situation and asked him some questions.

Song Yurou and the other two obediently told everything they knew.

After listening to this, the old lady nodded with satisfaction and waved her hand for them to go down and rest first.

After the happy event, the Song family returned to its former peace.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Song Yuwan was already three months pregnant. Snow began to fall in the capital, and the Chinese New Year was coming soon.

That day she came to the Song Mansion in person to visit Song Hongzhi and the old lady, and told them the news that Lu Zhixing would soon be sent out to serve as a county magistrate.

The old lady smiled after hearing this and nodded with satisfaction: "Your son-in-law is a man with a plan in mind. I originally wanted to find him a job outside the capital.

I didn't expect that he would be able to do it himself. It's better to be sent out. It's hard to make a name for yourself in the Hanlin Academy. Going out will give you more opportunities."

She was originally skeptical of Lu Zhixing, fearing that he had ulterior motives, but now it seems that Lu Zhixing is indeed a capable person.

In this case, it would be okay to provide more help.

Song Hongzhi also had a smile on his face: "I said that this son-in-law was not a wrong choice. He is a capable man and will definitely have a great future."

The old lady ignored her son and asked Song Yuwan, "When are you planning to leave?"

Song Yuwan touched her belly and smiled, "We've already planned it. We're going in February. Grandma is old now, and we can't leave her alone in the capital, so she's going with us."

"That's good. The whole family will have someone to take care of them on the way. You can select a few servants and guards to protect the couple and their safety." The old lady nodded, then looked at Song Hongzhi and said.

Song Hongzhi agreed: "Don't worry, I will definitely select a few skilled ones for them."

The old lady once again cast her gaze towards Song Yuwan, who was stroking her belly with her head down. After a moment's thought, she said, "Grandmother will arrange two more maids and two personal maids for you.

Nanny, I will look for a suitable person in the capital and send someone to send him to you.

It's different outside than at home. You have to listen to your brother-in-law's opinions in everything and never act arbitrarily.

You don't understand official affairs, so don't meddle too much. Just take care of the backyard and your son-in-law, and serve your mother-in-law well."

The old lady's usual method is to use both kindness and force.

Song Yuwan was overjoyed and quickly stood up to express her gratitude. When she looked up again, her eyes were wet: "Thank you, Grandma and Father. Yuwan is so grateful and can't repay you enough!"

The old lady nodded slightly, indicating that the father and daughter could leave.

In fact, she knew very well that Song Yuwan came here just to ask for money, but she didn't take it to heart.

Now it seems that Qing Lu Zhixing still has some value. Giving him a little money can make the couple feel grateful to the Song family. In this way, it can be said that they can kill two birds with one stone. Why not do it?

After the father and daughter left Changchun Hall, Song Yuwan said to Song Hongzhi, "My husband originally wanted to come with me to pay our respects to my father and grandmother.

It's just that he was busy with official affairs, so only his daughter came back this time.

But don't worry, my husband said he will come to apologize in person tomorrow. I hope my father won't be angry with him."

Song Hongzhi laughed heartily twice. "How could a father not know about official affairs? It's only natural for him to be busy.

I'm definitely not angry with him. It's snowy and the roads are slippery, so tell him not to come tomorrow."

Song Yuwan smiled gently and said, "Of course I'm coming. I definitely can't let my father wait for me.

My husband knew that he didn't have much time left in the capital, so he stayed in the study all this time, saying that he wanted to write something and send it to his father when he was done, saying that he wanted to show his filial piety.

I asked him twice, but he refused to tell me. I still don’t know what Fu Jun wrote.”

Song Hongzhi's eyes rolled and his smile deepened.

She was becoming more and more satisfied with her son-in-law Lu Zhixing. Even at this time, she still thought about him and realized that he was a filial son.

Seeing her father laughing happily, Song Yuwan also laughed. When Song Hongzhi couldn't see, her eyes flashed.

Song Yuwan sighed, "My husband and I are both concerned about our father, but it's a pity that we are both leaving Beijing soon.

I don't know when I'll be back, so we can't fulfill our filial duties to our father. I hope he'll forgive me."

"What are you talking about? I know that you two are filial children, so how could I blame you?" Song Hongzhi now really looked like a kind father, and was more amiable to Song Yuwan than ever before.

Song Yuwan looked at it, but didn't react much in her heart. She just said, "I heard that the place of appointment is a bitter cold place. I don't know if we can adapt to it if we go there.

But fortunately, with the guards given by my father and the maids and wet nurses sent by my grandmother, we will definitely be fine.

"Dad, you must have been to many places during your military career. I wonder if he's ever been to the places we're going this time?"

Song Hongzhi frowned, recalled for a moment, and said slowly: "Although I have never been to that place in person, I have heard others mention it.

It is said that the weather there is freezing cold, the climate is harsh, and it can be described as a place with poor mountains and bad waters.

However, it is precisely because of such a difficult environment. When my son-in-law arrives in the area, he will build bridges and roads to benefit the local people. Only then can the court see our achievements and efforts.

After saying that, he turned his head and his eyes fell on Song Yuwan beside him.

Looking at his daughter's delicate appearance, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. Thinking of his son-in-law Lu Zhixing's image as a weak scholar, he couldn't help but shake his head again.

"You two will definitely face many difficulties and hardships when you go there this time.

However, I really feel sorry for you! I will take out one thousand taels of silver from my private treasury later, and you can take it back.

Life there is not easy, so bringing some money with you will make life easier.

Song Yuwan looked very touched. "Thank you so much, father, for thinking of us both. Yuwan and my husband will definitely remember your kindness today."