When Yuan Huiniang saw that Yan Qingqing remained silent after hearing the name, she assumed that Yan Qingqing thought the name was good.
So she quickly stopped her, saying, "Mom, I don't agree. This name is really unpleasant."
Although we come from farming families, I hope that this child can study and learn to read like my fourth brother in the future. If he can pass the imperial examination and become an official, he can bring honor to our ancestors.
Imagine how awkward the name Li Dazhuang would be if this child ever became an official.
Yan Qingqing sighed with admiration at Yuan Huiniang's far-sightedness, for parents who love their children will always plan far ahead for them.
Yuan Huiniang has now even planned out the little guy's future path.
Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and said with a smile, "In that case, how about calling him Jinqian? It means a gentleman with a bright future."
However, his nickname is still Dazhuang, after all, that's the name his father gave him.
Upon hearing the name, Yuan Huiniang was immediately moved to tears. Compared to Li Dazhuang, this name was so much better to hear, and it also had a better meaning.
So, without paying any attention to what Yan Qingqing said about nicknames, he quickly agreed: "This name is good, Jinqian, Li Jinqian, it sounds like a scholar."
Li Xiangping also thought the name sounded good, far superior to Li Dazhuang's.
Later, even Grandpa Li and Li Kaishan thought the character "谦" (qian, meaning modest or humble) was a good choice after they learned about the name.
Before Li Jinqian's full moon celebration, Li Sanniu's new house was also completed. It was a large two-courtyard house with a garden.
This is one of only two such impressive buildings in Canghe Village.
It has attracted many visitors.
Li Sanniu then followed Yan Qingqing's example when decorating her house, made some simple renovations to his own house, and moved in on an auspicious day.
Of course, a housewarming party is a must.
Because Li Sanniu had been in management at the workshop for a long time and also owned a 10% share, he knew quite a few people.
On the day of his housewarming party, many guests came to his home, and Li Sanniu and Xu Shi were too busy to keep up with them.
Fortunately, Yan Qingqing's family had recently hired a new batch of servants, and Yan Qingqing immediately sent several maids, servants, and young men to help.
The housewarming party is now over.
As Yan Qingqing was preparing to rest that evening, Ruyi came in to report that Li Sanniu and Xu Shi had arrived.
Yan Qingqing quickly had Ruyi invite them in.
Yan Qingqing looked at the two of them and smiled, "Aren't you tired after a long day? Why are you here at this hour? Is there something important that can't be said tomorrow?"
Xu replied quickly and directly, "Our family owes its current prosperity to Second Sister-in-law. San Niu and I came here specifically to express our gratitude. Without Second Sister-in-law, we wouldn't have the good life we have today."
Yan Qingqing said bluntly, "We're family, so let's not be so formal. You two can talk things out if you have something to say, or don't keep me from resting."
Madam Xu quickly said, "I was just thinking about how hard my second sister-in-law has been working lately. We received two boxes of donkey-hide gelatin as gifts today. I heard that it's the best for replenishing qi and nourishing the skin, so I brought them to my second sister-in-law."
"We don't usually have anything special, so please don't mind, second sister-in-law."
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "Alright, since you two are so sincere, then stay."
My wife, Hui, just gave birth and needs to recover properly.
Xu chuckled awkwardly. Yan Qingqing was indeed a rare and wonderful mother-in-law. However, she then gave Li San Niu a wink.
Li Sanniu quickly pretended to cough and said, "Actually, there's something else I'd like to ask Second Sister-in-law for help with, which is whether you could give me two of your servants."
Of course, I will pay for their indentures.
Actually, we've wanted to buy a few servants for a while, but we just don't know what kind to choose.
The servants in my second sister-in-law's household were all handpicked by her, so I'd like her to give me two of them.
So that's how it is. It's not a big deal, and Yan Qingqing immediately agreed.
In fact, Yan Qingqing also agreed with them buying a few servants, since their house was so big now, and it seemed too deserted with only Li Sanniu and Xu Shi there.
The next day, Yan Qingqing selected several honest and kind old women from among the servants and gave them to Li Sanniu along with their indentures.
Li Sanniu and his men were, after all, commoners, and they might not be able to control over servants who were too clever.
Madam Xu immediately sent over the silver.
Yan Qingqing simply smiled and let Ruyi accept it.
Only in this way could Li Sanniu and Xu Shi feel at ease.
There have been quite a few people coming to give congratulatory gifts to the Li family recently. After all, this is the grandson of Mingzhao, so everyone has to give him some face.
Even officials from the prefectural city sent congratulatory gifts.
Not only did Madam Liu receive gifts, but even the Shen family did. Moreover, the gifts were quite generous. To be honest, Yan Qingqing was also somewhat surprised. She had never had any personal dealings with the officials in the prefectural city, so why would they send such lavish gifts to her grandson?
Yan Qingqing had not forgotten the humiliation she had suffered in front of Madam Shen and the Chen sisters.
However, things have calmed down a lot during this period. Lord Shen is busy fighting in his own backyard, so he has no time to bother her.
Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing was in a good mood. She had someone carefully check the gifts and, after confirming that there were no problems, had Ruyi lead people to carry them to Yuan Huiniang.
Seeing the large and small boxes, Yuan Huiniang asked curiously, "Ruyi, what are these for?"
Ruyi replied with a smile, "These are all congratulatory gifts from various families to our young master. Madam said that since they are for the child, you should keep them safe, so she asked me to bring them to you."
Yuan Huiniang didn't originally want it, since her younger siblings were not yet married and it would be best to give it to the public treasury.
But since Yan Qingqing had someone deliver it to her, she must have already thought it through.
So Du Ruxiu inspected it and then put it into her private treasury.
Yan Qingqing was indeed paving the way for Yuan Huiniang. They had spent the most time together, and Yuan Huiniang was the most filial.
Li Xiang'an and Li Xiangjian are also approaching marriageable age, and once their new daughter-in-law enters the family, she will no longer be able to openly show favoritism.
Moreover, Yuan Huiniang's family fortune relies entirely on the share of the embroidery workshop's profits, which is clearly insufficient. Therefore, all Yan Qingqing can do now is to give her a little more.
Time flies, and it was already the end of March. Yan Qingqing was a little anxious because Li Xiang'an should have returned by now, according to the schedule.
But it's been almost two months and Li Xiang'an still hasn't returned. How could Yan Qingqing not be worried?
Moreover, Yan Qingqing used to consult with Li Xiang'an about any business issues, so she was quite unaccustomed to not seeing Li Xiang'an for so long.
Yuan Huiniang and Li Xiangping were also very worried about Li Xiang'an. After all, no matter how capable Li Xiang'an was, he was only fifteen or sixteen years old this year, and Li Xiangping should have gone to the capital to escort the bride.
If something had happened earlier, the couple would have felt guilty for the rest of their lives.
Fortunately, on March 28th, Li Xiang'an returned with a group of men, weary from their journey.
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