Liu Yuelan took a small box from the cabinet.
"These are all things that Mother recently asked someone to find for you. Take a look when you have time."
When Liu Yuelan got married, no one taught her these things. As a farmer, she was used to being rough around the edges. Even without these things, she would naturally learn them when the time came.
But her daughter is different. Her daughter has delicate skin now, so she still needs to be careful and suffer less.
She hadn't thought of this at first; it was only after Yunniang reminded her that she remembered this detail.
Song Ning was puzzled. She opened the box, which contained scrolls and some books.
I picked it up and glanced at it, then froze.
Good heavens, her mother actually found her... an Autumn Palace painting?
After flipping through a few pages, I must say, the illustrations in this book are quite beautiful. If you remove the content, it could really be read as a comic book.
Liu Yuelan was somewhat surprised to see that her daughter's expression had not changed.
Most girls would blush or not even dare to lift their heads when they see this. Even she felt embarrassed looking at such a thing.
Her daughter is truly extraordinary; when looking at these things, she doesn't look away and her expression remains remarkably calm.
Song Ning was not calm. She was surprised that her mother could not only get these things, but also so many.
This box is quite large, it's full, enough for her to keep looking at for a lifetime.
"Mother, where did you find these things?"
"They were all bought through intermediaries."
Her mother is amazing, she even has this kind of channel?
These books are hard to buy.
However, Song Ning doesn't need these things. These things... perhaps Xie Linzhou does need them.
Although she had no experience in her previous life, she knew what was going on.
Moreover, she has female friends who often talk to her about their relationships with their boyfriends or husbands.
Most of the time, they say it's not very good.
Anyway, that kind of thing won't last too long, so there's no point in having these things.
“Take these books back with you. There are still some days left. Take good care of them during this time. It’s not so much to please your husband, but mainly to avoid making yourself suffer.”
"Don't worry, Mother, I will definitely study it carefully."
He then picked up the box and went back into the house, where he put it under the bed.
You shouldn't watch this kind of thing too much; it's bad for your health.
Xie Linzhou left near dusk, summoned by someone from the manor, as the palace banquet was about to begin.
The family had a happy dinner together that evening.
Song Ning had previously taught his family how to play mahjong, and they would stay up all night to celebrate the New Year together. Everyone played until they were awake.
Song Ning couldn't stay up any longer, so she went to sleep right after midnight.
The next day, she was the first one up in the family.
Yesterday, Xie Linzhou said he would come to visit her home for the New Year this morning, so she prepared some of his favorite fruits and snacks.
But no one came even after waiting until 9 AM.
Liu Yuelan asked worriedly, "Has something happened?"
"Don't worry, Mother. It must be something that's holding it up. Let's wait a little longer."
Xie Linzhou is always punctual. He made a promise yesterday, so it's impossible that he didn't come. I'm afraid something really happened.
Just as Song Ning was about to go and take a look, someone rushed in from outside in a hurry.
He was a bodyguard serving Jiang Shuyue.
He came in without making a sound, whispered something in Song Ning's ear, and Song Ning froze instantly.
"What did you say?"
"Her Highness sent me to deliver this message. Whether or not to go is up to Miss Song."
Song Ning paused for a moment, then said softly, "I understand. Please give Sister Jiang a message and thank her for letting me know."
As soon as the person left, Song Ning sighed, and Liu Yuelan hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
"Don't worry, Mother, it's nothing serious. He said he was a little drunk last night and can't get up today, so he won't be coming."
Liu Yuelan also breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that nothing happened. Did they say when they would come again?"
when?
I'm afraid I won't be able to come.
"Let's go about our business and not wait for him."
Given Xie Linzhou's character, his family didn't think much of it, simply assuming he was extremely drunk.
After everyone left, Song Ning looked rather unwell and turned to leave.
The carriage stopped a street away from the Duke's mansion, where Jiang Shuyue was waiting for her.
As soon as she entered, Jiang Shuyue asked worriedly, "A-Ning, are you alright?"
Song Ning shook her head: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"Do you want to go and take a look at the Duke's mansion?"
"No, they don't want me to know, so I won't go and join in the fun. I'll wait until things are resolved over there."
"Sigh, my cousin didn't do it on purpose."
"I know."
"More importantly, Sister Jiang, have you thought about what I told you last time?"
Jiang Shuyue lowered her eyes upon hearing this: "To be honest, I do have this idea, but so far, there has been no progress."
"His Majesty disagrees?"
Jiang Shuyue nodded. Even if His Majesty agreed, the court officials would not agree.
The current top candidates are the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, and the Cousin.
But now that my cousin is in trouble, he definitely can't go. That leaves only the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.
Song Ning was helpless; she couldn't help with these matters.
"But don't worry, I won't give up, Aning. If this can be done, would you be willing to come with me?"
She wasn't very familiar with doing business, but Song Ning was different. She had a talent for business and was also familiar with the north, so she would be her most capable assistant.
"If Sister Jiang really gets this opportunity, I'll go with her and give it a try."
The question now is how she can snatch this opportunity from the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.
However, this opportunity cannot openly belong to Jiang Shuyue; it must go to the Third Prince, Jiang Yuande.
If it weren't for wanting to use her brother's name, she would have abandoned him long ago.
If this matter were brought up in her name, it would certainly not go smoothly, but if the name of the Third Prince Jiang Yuande were used, it would naturally be different.
Jiang Yuande had previously gained favor with the emperor through Jiang Shuyue, but because of Consort Shu's affair, His Majesty had not mentioned him for some time.
However, he has already left a good impression on His Majesty. As long as he doesn't cause trouble, he will still be the Emperor's good son.
"Do your best and leave the rest to fate, Sister Jiang. If it doesn't work, that's okay. We'll think of another way."
"Don't worry, I'm not someone who gives in so easily."
If she had given in, she would be dead by now.
After leaving the teahouse, Jiang Shuyue hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.
"Sister Jiang is going to the Duke's mansion?"
Jiang Shuyue nodded: "Yes, this matter is quite serious. I have to go and see, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
"Then Sister Jiang, you go ahead. I'll head back now."
“A-Ning, you have to trust your cousin. The Duke’s mansion doesn’t want you to know because they’re afraid you’ll worry.”
"I know, don't worry, I won't overthink it."
Jiang Shuyue got into the carriage and left, and Song Ning suddenly burst out laughing.
Xie Linzhou, drunk, forced himself on the daughter of the Minister of Justice; nothing could be more ridiculous.
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