Li Xiangyang's full moon celebration was a great success, showing that Li Xiangping and Yuan Huiniang had put a lot of thought into it, and Yan Qingqing was also very satisfied.
After relatives and friends leave, the gifts are tallied so that they can reciprocate when other families have events.
Yuan Huiniang was at a loss as she looked at the gifts piled up all over the yard, so she had to ask Yan Qingqing for advice.
Yan Qingqing looked at them and said, "Make two ledgers for these gifts, one for our Canghe Village and one for your business partners."
Once you've made a good note of these things, just categorize and store them in the database.
"If our family gains enough influence to interact with other social classes in the future, we'll keep a new ledger, so everything will be clear and transparent."
Yuan Huiniang felt enlightened upon hearing this and sincerely praised, "Mother, you are so clever! I know what to do now."
Yan Qingqing was also tired after a long day, so she handed the place over to Yuan Huiniang and went back to her room to rest.
Back inside, she remembered she had a little darling to take care of. Yan Qingqing got up several times throughout the night to feed the baby and change diapers, which was quite a hassle.
The next morning, Yan Qingqing got out of bed with dark circles under her eyes. Yuan Huiniang understood everything when she saw Yan Qingqing's condition.
So he said, "Mother, my sister's full moon celebration is over, and I have nothing to do now. From now on, just like during my postpartum period, I'll stay in your room tonight to take care of my sister."
Yan Qingqing glanced at her and said, "I know you are filial, and I appreciate your kindness."
But these are my children, and it is my responsibility to take care of them. As long as I am here, I cannot impose this responsibility on you.
Besides, you and Dalang have been married for so many years, and you only have Jinxiu now. Shouldn't you hurry up and have a second child?
Yan Qingqing never imagined that one day she would become that annoying mother-in-law who pressured her to have children.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huiniang blushed and whispered, "Mother, it's no use urging me. Having a child depends on fate. Besides, it's not enough for me to try on my own."
Yuan Huiniang's voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.
Yan Qingqing glanced at Li Xiangping, who was sitting on the other side eating with his head down, and whispered to Yuan Huiniang, "You really have to work hard on this yourself. I really can't help you, Mother-in-law. I can't very well tell Dalang to work harder tonight, can I?"
However, if our Huiniang really needs me, I'll have to swallow my pride and talk to him about it.
Yuan Huiniang then realized that her mother-in-law was teasing her, and said even more embarrassedly, "Mother, please don't make fun of me."
Actually, it was something I discussed with my eldest son. Mother just gave birth to my younger sister, and we're busy with our business, so it wouldn't be appropriate for us to have another child now. We're thinking of waiting a couple of years until Jinxiu is a little older and my sister is old enough to walk before having another one.”
While eating, Li Xiangkang watched his mother and sister-in-law whispering to each other, feeling a mix of emotions. Yesterday, he thought that even after his sister was born, his mother would still love him the most, but judging from today's scene, it was clear that his mother loved his sister-in-law the most.
However, Li Xiangkang remembered that Yan Qingqing had said that his sister-in-law had married into the family alone, and everyone else was a blood relative, while she was an outsider. She told him and his siblings that they must respect their sister-in-law, so he felt that it was only right for his mother to treat his sister-in-law well.
Finally, Yuan Huiniang and Yan Qingqing agreed that she and Xinniang would take turns sleeping in Yan Qingqing's room to take care of Li Xiangyang.
Actually, following Yan Qingqing's suggestion, hiring a nanny would be the most suitable option. However, this profession didn't really exist in ancient times. Wealthy families did have wet nurses, who would do everything from feeding the baby to soothing the child.
Yan Qingqing thought about it and realized it wasn't appropriate. Firstly, she wasn't from a wealthy family, and finding a reliable wet nurse wouldn't be easy.
Secondly, raising one's own child will foster a closer bond with them in the future. Therefore, Yan Qingqing is prepared for a period of hardship.
After breakfast, Li Xiangkang was about to return to Xifeng Academy to study, and Li Xiang'an happened to be going to the city to deliver goods, so he took him back to the city with him.
Yan Qingqing handed a new schoolbag to Li Xiangkang and said, "I've been bedridden for a while, and I couldn't even see you off when you started school."
This schoolbag was designed by your mother and made especially for your sister-in-law. You can put all your books in it later. There are also several compartments here to hold your writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.
When you get to school, you must study diligently, listen attentively to the teacher's instructions, get along well with your classmates, and not cause trouble at school. Of course, don't be afraid of trouble; your mother is here for you, so you can rest assured!
At this moment, Yan Qingqing transformed into a mother hen again. There was no other way; she had many children at different ages, so she could only teach them according to their individual needs.
Li Xiangkang looked at Yan Qingqing and said, "I will definitely remember Mother's teachings."
After finishing her business here, Yan Qingqing called Li Sanniu and his family of three over.
Seeing Yan Qingqing so serious, Li Sanniu thought something major had happened.
Somewhat anxiously, she asked, "Second sister-in-law, has something happened?"
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "It's nothing much, I just invited you three over for a chat. How is Grandpa doing?"
Li Sanniu knew that Yan Qingqing was asking about Old Master Li. He sighed and said, "My eldest brother is so disappointing. The incident he caused a while ago really hurt Dad. He was sick for a period of time, but he has recovered a lot recently. Especially when he saw Silang, who has only been in school for a few days, he was already very polite and had a smile on his face. I think he should be getting better soon."
Yan Qingqing knew that Old Master Li's problem was a mental one, and only a mental remedy could cure it. If he couldn't let go of his worries, no one could help him.
Leaving aside the topic of Grandpa Li, Yan Qingqing asked again, "What are your thoughts on the future?"
Li Sanniu gave a bitter smile and said, "What else can I think? I spent the first half of my life working hard so that my elder brother could pass the imperial examinations. Later, I gradually realized that he wasn't cut out for it, and that's when I started to have second thoughts. I wanted to live for myself and my child for once."
Second sister-in-law, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I once advised my second brother to join me in resisting and stop letting my eldest brother leech off us.
But my second brother scolded me, saying I harbored disloyal thoughts, disrespected my eldest brother, and was unfilial to our parents. Sometimes I wonder if I'm being unfilial.
Yan Qingqing was surprised that Li Sanniu had actually advised that blockhead Li Erniu, so she said, "Someone like your second brother is not filial but foolish. He not only harmed himself but also dragged his wife and children down with him."
Second sister-in-law agrees with your idea; you are right.
Li San Niu felt much better after hearing Yan Qingqing's words. See, even his second sister-in-law thought he was right. He had chosen the wrong ally back then. If only he had said those things directly to his second sister-in-law.
However, Li Sanniu did not know that this second sister-in-law was not the same as that second sister-in-law. Even if Li Sanniu had told the original owner back then, it would have been in vain, because in Yan Qingqing's eyes, the original owner was really weak and incompetent.
With such a devoted family and such well-behaved and sensible children, she still managed to live such a miserable life.
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