Yuan Xueyue took his hand and held it in her palm, protecting it.
She said, "With your mother by your side, you don't have to be so sensible."
After he finished speaking, some hot tears blurred Song Ge'er's vision. Yuan Xueyue's loving look was reflected in his eyes.
"Well... the son just doesn't want to trouble his mother."
Yuan Xueyue breathed a sigh of relief, "How can this be a problem?"
"Cui Ping."
Cuiping quickly took the ointment, burned it on the charcoal fire for a while, and then handed it to Yuan Xueyue.
Yuan Xueyue evenly applied the gentle and comfortable plaster on the backs of Song Ge'er's hands. "Don't write today. Wait until you write for half a day tomorrow, and I'll ask Mr. Wan to apply this on you."
Song Ge'er was slightly startled, "Won't the teacher punish me for delaying my studies like this?"
Yuan Xueyue said, "I will tell the teacher that after you finish writing the scroll, you need to rest and don't need to practice more hard."
"Besides, why should I work so hard during this cold winter?"
It’s not that the General’s Mansion can’t afford to support him, it’s just that this child is too hardworking.
Song Ge'er hung his head in shame and said, "I don't want to make you worry. I will study hard."
Yuan Xueyue let go of his hand and shook her head helplessly.
"You."
You work so hard, how can the two brothers next door compare to you?
Cui Ping laughed heartily and said, "The Third Young Master is always so sensible and well-behaved."
After the maid finished serving Song Ge'er's meal, Yuan Xueyue also finished eating, and the two of them sat in the room roasting charcoal fire.
Yuan Xueyue was reading some farming stories, and Song Ge'er was also looking through some exam preparation books, hoping to show off their talents in the entrance exam after the new year!
Outside the house, heavy snow was falling, and everything was white!
Until after the hour of Si, Xing'er and Ji'er did not come to pay their respects.
It is understandable that Concubine Yan was confined to Yanling Garden even though she was pregnant for several months; the same was true for Concubine Niu, who did not have to come to pay her respects because she was pregnant. However, the two new concubines took turns serving the general, and they became arrogant because of the favor and did not come to pay their respects.
This rule is not a rule, and Yuan Xueyue is too lazy to pay attention to it.
Worrying about insignificant people will only cause you to worry.
Cui Ping felt dissatisfied on her behalf, "Madam, are they planning to come back to pay their respects to you at noon?"
Yuan Xueyue looked up at the slightly open window and saw some white snow floating in.
"It's bitterly cold, and my mother-in-law doesn't even need me to go and pay my respects. Let them forget it."
Cui Ping was helpless, "I just feel sorry for Madam."
Yuan Xueyue smiled and said, "It's not worth it."
In the previous life, it was not worth it at all!
Now, I don’t care anymore. What’s wrong with just waiting?
It's better than before, when we were in a precarious situation and were being criticized.
Cuiping didn't understand, but she still did her duty and went to prepare some more carbon ash and put it on.
Until noon.
After both mother and son finished reading the book, Yuan Xueyue took Song Ge'er's hand and prepared to go to Zhongsi Hall to visit Nian.
In this kind of weather, who else is walking in and outside the mansion except the servants and some common people?
Cuiping wanted to follow, but Yuan Xueyue didn't need her, so she held an umbrella and walked with Song Ge'er.
Song Ge'er turned his head to look at her and said, "Mother, I heard that father recently took a new concubine, right?"
Yuan Xueyue nodded, "Yes."
Song Ge'er was puzzled, "Why isn't mother angry at all?"
Yuan Xueyue laughed and said, "Then why do you think I'm angry?"
Song Ge'er said, "It's said in the book that if a woman and her husband share a concubine, and the concubine is favored alone, the woman will resent it."
"The son didn't understand, so he asked his mother."
Yuan Xueyue smiled, "Song'er actually knows how to seek the truth, how rare and precious."
Song Ge'er said, "Teacher taught that what you know is not what you actually know, and what you see and hear is not what you actually hear. You must truly understand and comprehend it on your own."
These words touched Yuan Xueyue's heart.
Even though the general's mansion was covered with snow, the journey to Zhongsi Hall was still leisurely and enjoyable.
Not long after, the two new concubines finally came to pay their respects in the Pear Garden.
Cuiping put her hands on her hips and said, "You are late. Madam has gone to pay her respects to the old lady."
The two new concubines disagreed and instead scolded him lightly.
"If I had known this, I shouldn't have come."
Looking at their receding backs, Cuiping stomped her feet in anger.
Inside Zhongsi Hall, the air is filled with sandalwood fragrance and lingering mist, creating a unique artistic conception.
Nian sat quietly on the cushion with her eyes closed, holding a wooden fish in one hand and tapping it lightly with the other, accumulating subtle merit for herself.
Mother Cui stepped forward and reported, "The Madam is waiting outside the house."
Nian opened her eyes slightly, put down the wooden fish, changed into a comfortable posture, and leaned lazily on the leaning rack prepared by Mother Cui.
"Let her in." Nian said.
Mother Cui took the order and went out, "Madam, please come in."
This was the first time that Yuan Xueyue brought Song Ge'er alone. In the past, she always brought three brothers with her. Today, Nian was a little surprised.
Nian frowned slightly and glanced over, "Where's Xing'er?"
Yuan Xueyue led Song Ge'er to kneel down slightly and salute.
Yuan Xueyue said, "This morning, only Brother Song came to pay his respects to his daughter-in-law."
These words responded to Nian's question.
Nian's eyes turned slightly cold, and she stopped asking about the matter. She waved goodbye and allowed him to take a seat.
The maid brought the teacup, and the lingering fragrance of tea mixed with sandalwood was refreshing.
Song Ge'er was nervous inside, but he looked calm and composed.
Nian first glanced at Song'er. She didn't know much about this unfamiliar grandson yet, and she was too lazy to discipline him since he was still young.
Nian said, "Mr. Wan has been teaching at home for over two months now. I wonder how Song'er has improved?"
Yuan Xueyue glanced at Song Ge'er and said, "Mother-in-law, Song Ge'er has a good understanding. He completed all the assignments assigned by the teacher very well and was also given an A grade."
"Grade A?" Nian chuckled.
"Are you saying that Xing'er is not as good as Song'er?"
Nian didn't want to admit this. She never thought that the first time she asked about it, he was better than her own brother. It was ridiculous.
No matter how good Song Ge'er is, how can he compare to Xing Ge'er's status?
In this mansion, the only grandson acknowledged by Nian was Guo Xinger and the unborn children of Concubine Yan and Concubine Niu.
Those adopted from relatives are ultimately not presentable.
Nian didn't choose anyone at first just to give face to Yuan Xueyue, but she actually chose two!
Fortunately, the general's mansion is so big that it is not beyond his reach to maintain it. At worst, he can just ignore it.
Fortunately, Ji Ge'er also found it difficult to learn and could not surpass Xing Ge'er.
Unexpectedly, the young Song Ge'er was missed!
Yuan Xueyue said truthfully, "My daughter-in-law doesn't think so. My teacher said that everyone has their own specialties. Xing'er, maybe you're not cut out for studying."
Once again, Yuan Xueyue reminded Nian.
Unexpectedly, Nian still sticks to his own opinion!
"Nonsense! Xing'er must take the imperial examination! He can only concentrate on studying!" Nian scolded, looking directly at Yuan Xueyue with a cold expression.
Nian knew that with two new sons in the mansion, the daughter-in-law's heart was no longer on Xing'er.
When I came here, I only brought Song Ge'er with me.
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