Chapter 191 The Best Gift
After hearing the news, he was so scared that the chopsticks in his hand fell to the ground and his face turned pale as paper.
From then on, the mother, who had always relied on her mother's family for support, could no longer act superior in front of them, and her style of doing things became much more low-key.
I remember that when I went out that afternoon, I unexpectedly saw Tang Jianxi sitting quietly at the door of her house, carefully embroidering a handkerchief.
According to him, this was because he saw that the handkerchief Zhao Chunhua often used was a little old and damaged, so he specially made a new and exquisite one for her to use.
Although this action seemed very friendly, it also made people feel a little suspicious.
In the past, Zhang Wei had not noticed the subtle competitive relationship between the two women; but now, as time goes by and her experience increases, she has slowly begun to comprehend and understand it.
I couldn't help but smile secretly. It turned out that during this period of time I had always thought that the other party came from a scholarly family and had gentle manners and words. In comparison, I was just an extremely ordinary farm girl. During normal contact with her, I always chose to face her with a humble and tolerant attitude.
But today I finally realized that no matter how good a person's family background is, it cannot completely cover up the shortcomings and weaknesses common to human nature.
Once you realize the fact that you cannot compare with others, you will naturally learn to put away your competitive mentality and become more stable and restrained.
Fortunately, Xiao Shitou no longer lives with her, which makes Zhang Wei feel less stressed and burdened.
In fact, long before my father-in-law passed away, the couple had already started their own family and moved to another place; but because the distance between them was not too far, they still maintained frequent contact.
Regardless of whether the Zhao family can successfully prosper in the future, the actual benefits that their small family can gain from it will be quite limited.
It is enough to just keep the existing property; there is no need to covet the favor of others.
There were often rumors about her in the village, accusing her of being too selfish.
However, Zhang Wei chose to ignore these remarks and pretended not to hear them.
Maybe what others said made sense, but she really couldn't bear the burden that would be brought to the whole family once the son of her husband's savior was taken home.
Once Shu Yixian made the decision to raise the orphan, it was not simply a matter of sharing some family resources.
Considering that Shu Yixian's father saved Shu Yixian's life, he would most likely give the best things in the house to the little boy first, or even give most of them to Xiao Shitou.
This is exactly what Zhang Wei finds most difficult to accept.
The current arrangement is very good. Although Xiao Shitou does not live with them, he lives very happily with Zhao Chunhua, which makes Shu Yixian feel at ease; even if he provides a little help sometimes, it will not have any substantial impact on the family's daily life.
That's enough.
However, Zhao Chunhua was completely unaware of the various subtle changes brought about by her success in the imperial examination and the complex psychological fluctuations behind them.
Only after Zhang Wei left did she slowly close the gate of the courtyard again.
Eventually I returned to a peaceful state, hoping to spend the rest of my life in peace.
And now there is one more little thing that makes her happy - teaching the little stone to speak.
In the past, Zhao Chunhua would only point out objects and teach Little Stone their names when she was interested; but now it was completely different. No matter what she saw, she wanted Little Stone to try to identify it.
Although he is still young, Xiao Shitou seems extremely tired during the continuous teaching process, just like a small machine whose battery is about to run out. He slowly closed his bright eyes. It is obvious that he really needs a good rest.
Witnessing Xiao Shitou falling asleep instantly, Zhao Chunhua gently placed the spoon in her hand on the table.
The little guy closed his eyes and his face was filled with satisfaction.
The peace and tranquility made her unable to help but smile.
Never mind. Since he is tired, let him have a good rest. Besides, the rice porridge in the bowl is almost gone.
Looking at the almost empty bottom of the bowl, she couldn't help but sigh at Little Stone's voracious appetite. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for his healthy growth.
After making sure there was no residue in the child's mouth, Zhao Chunhua soaked a handkerchief in hot water, wiped his tender face, and placed him in a wicker stroller to sleep.
Every time she wiped a part of the skin, she could feel the soft and delicate warmth of the baby, which filled her heart with tenderness and care.
After that, she turned to packing clothes for the party the next day.
Tomorrow is an important party and we need to prepare in advance.
Although we tend to be simple in our daily life, attending a banquet is an opportunity to show off our style.
On weekdays, people mostly wear dark colors, and only when they go out to visit guests or attend banquets will they take out their long-treasured clothes to dress up.
Those clothes with bright colors and exquisite fabrics are usually the most precious in the home and are only taken out for display on special days.
When your husband is not around, bright red and green would be too flashy.
After all, I have been alone for many years and have long been accustomed to a low-key life.
However, in addition to these two, there are many other colors to choose from in the world, and you can always find the touch of gentleness that suits you.
I chose a light beige, cross-collared top for myself, with the edge of the collar decorated with turquoise blue stitching.
This dress is simple yet generous, perfectly setting off her temperament.
The skirt is matched with a light green pleated skirt.
This color can show a fresh and natural atmosphere without being too abrupt.
As the skirt swayed with her steps, it was as if a breeze was blowing across the surface of a lake, creating ripples.
In view of the low temperature, a double-breasted outer garment with thin cotton lining and wide cuffs was also prepared. The collar and cuffs were carefully embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns in gray and gold.
This is not only for warmth considerations, but also to add a touch of sophistication.
The whole outfit is not conspicuous, but it just fits Zhao Chunhua's low-key and elegant taste.
Even if the most gorgeous clothes were placed before her, they might not be able to touch her indifferent and peaceful state of mind.
After finishing the selection of clothes, she took out the unfinished rabbit fur hat and continued the needlework.
This is a new hat she knitted specially for her mother. It is soft, comfortable and keeps out the cold. It is one of the best gifts this winter.
As my mother's health is deteriorating, if I don't speed up, I'm afraid I won't be able to wear it in time.
The sense of urgency was like an invisible pressure, prompting her to speed up her work.
I hope I can personally give my mother warmth while she is still healthy.
If you neglect to take care of a person while he is still alive, it will be in vain to burn countless gold and silver paper money after he passes away.
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