Chapter 369: Three Years Later
Three years later, the capital of Da Qi.
It is March again, and people have already changed into light summer clothes.
The weather got hot early this year and was a bit abnormal. At this moment, Jiang Yuzhu was sitting in a carriage with her maids and old women, heading to a villa in the suburbs of Beijing to escape the summer heat.
"Madam, the ice basin is ready. It's just right for you to take a break at the farm."
Hong Jin opened the curtain, and saw the shirtless men in the fields, sweating profusely, and the lines of their arm muscles were exposed from time to time.
Jiang Yuzhu closed her eyes and rested. She suddenly remembered the letter she had received from Su City in Jiangnan some time ago. Her parents-in-law were going to bring their clan members to Beijing for the imperial examinations, so she had to take care of them.
"Hongli, you are thoughtful, you come and prepare."
Calculating the time, it will take about half a month to reach the capital.
Jiang Yuzhu hasn't seen her mother-in-law, Shen, for a long time. Although they often communicate through letters, she still misses her a little.
Over the past three years, the Jiang family's hearts have gradually begun to lean towards Xie Zhao, and Jiang Yuzhu's position is precarious. Only with her mother-in-law, Shen, she is always put first.
For this reason, Jiang Yuzhu once went to her mother Chen to protest.
Chen thought her daughter was having a temper tantrum, so she tried to comfort her: "Yuzhu, there is no doubt that I love you the most. Look at your elder brother and second brother getting married. Don't I love your two sisters-in-law more than I do your elder brother and second brother?"
Chen would care about her son because he was her biological son. However, for the sake of family harmony, she had to support her two daughters-in-law and be more considerate.
"Your sister-in-law is gentle, and Yutan is a princess, so she is straightforward and not someone who hides her thoughts. They complement each other perfectly. If everyone in the family wants to be stubborn, how can they live together?"
Chen lamented that she had learned most of the tricks of a housekeeper but had no chance to pass them on to her daughter.
After Jiang Yuzhu married into the Xie family, the Xie family even produced a juren (a scholar), and the family thought that it was luck that came from Jiang Yuzhu, and they were crazy.
For this reason, Jiang Yuzhu was also helpless.
She thought that after a few months, the rumors about the Moon Goddess would die down and her image would inevitably collapse.
Who would have thought that after three years, Jiang Yuzhu's portrait is still there, and its scope has expanded to include even scholars who have to burn a stick of incense before taking exams.
The eleventh brother of the clan had average academic knowledge to begin with, and on the day of the imperial examination it happened to be rainy for several days, so he caught a cold.
The elders in the clan were unwilling to miss the opportunity, so before the imperial examination, they sent the eleventh brother who had a high fever to the examination room.
Thanks to Jiang Yuzhu's purse to cheer him up, the eleventh brother ranked last in the exam and just barely passed.
Now, the Xie family believed it even more.
"Isn't it time for my fifth brother to return to Beijing to report on his work?"
Jiang Yuzhu took a sip of her cold tea. She had just received the soft fabrics sent by Xie Xuan a few days ago.
After working as a seventh-rank official for three years, Xie Xuan had long since shed his immaturity and become much more mature.
He got married two years ago and now has a daughter. He and his wife love and live in harmony.
Every month or so, Xie Xuan would write letters on time to report his safety and send various local specialties. He respected Jiang Yuzhu, his third sister-in-law, very much.
"Yes, around the Dragon Boat Festival."
Hongli poured another cup of herbal tea and massaged Jiang Yuzhu's shoulders. "Madam, you have been busy since the New Year. With the young master and young lady entering the palace, you need to take good care of yourself for a while."
"yes."
No matter how many subordinates she has, Jiang Yuzhu still has to make the final decision on some matters.
Over the past three years, the Beidi Inn business has expanded and it has branches in more than a dozen cities in Da Qi.
The medicine shop that he had partnered with Yan Lin in the past had long since turned losses into profits and was generating considerable income.
The two of them agreed to form a partnership. Jiang Yuzhu sent someone to inquire about Yan Lin and heard that Yan Lin went to travel south to practice medicine and had lost contact with him again.
When it comes to her children, Jiang Yuzhu feels a bit of a headache.
After becoming a mother, she had a lot to worry about, especially since Fugui and Wanwan had experienced many setbacks after they were born. Jiang Yuzhu wanted to make amends for the two boys.
But recently, she discovered that the two little ones are too good at reading people’s minds!
Being naughty in the mansion, the brother and sister teamed up to play a prank on the servants, which was a bit too much.
Upon hearing that the emperor had sent Zhang Hanlin to open a school with strict discipline, Jiang Yuzhu made up her mind, sent her children there, and went to live on the farm to enjoy a good life.
My husband and children are not around, and it’s so nice to have no worries!
Raise your son or daughter in poverty, and raise yourself in wealth so that you can grow up.
"Hongjin, use the scented dew that Fendie sent back from Su City tonight."
After washing up, Jiang Yuzhu lay on the small couch, with several maids serving her.
After so many years, Jiang Yuzhu has long lost her original sense of shame and has adapted well.
Especially Hongxiu and Hongjin, the two maids mastered the xue positions accurately and kneaded them with just the right strength each time.
"Madam, if the master comes to the farm..."
Hongli blinked, and the people in the capital all knew that Prime Minister Xie could not live without his wife and was a follower.
Even if he had to attend court early the next day, he would come to accompany his wife and then rush back in the dark.
"Not coming today."
Jiang Yuzhu was very sure that in order to get rid of the burden, she had asked her second brother Jiang Huaiqing to bring Xie Zhao to the Jiang Mansion to stay overnight.
In this way, Xie Zhao brought Fugui to eat every night, and Jiang Yuzhu had nothing to worry about. She just wanted to find some peace and quiet now.
"That's fine, I just hope the master won't do it."
Hong Jin rubbed his face, not understanding the master's tactics.
Last year, when getting off the carriage on the street, Jiang Yuzhu gently pushed Xie Zhao, and was seen by an acquaintance, and rumors immediately spread in the capital.
Madam Xie was arrogant and domineering and abused Mr. Xie.
As long as there is the slightest disturbance, it must be Jiang Yuzhu's fault. After all, Dequan troupe is singing, and Xie Zhao risked his life to save his wife, he is so infatuated.
Jiang Yuzhu: “…”
If she had known there would be so many follow-ups, she wouldn't even want to earn this money!
"I have an idea."
In fact, Jiang Yuzhu has had this idea for a long time.
After three years of being busy, she now wants to take some time off.
Life in the capital was monotonous and Jiang Yuzhu was eager to go out for a walk.
Her thoughts were different from those of many women. After all, she was a person who traveled through a book and wanted to see the beautiful land of Da Qi.
"My grandparents are getting older. After they return to the northwest, I'm afraid they won't have the energy to come to Beijing anymore."
The two old people were very kind, and Jiang Yuzhu was reluctant to part with them since they separated more than a year ago.
My father is an official in the court, responsible for the performance evaluation of all officials. He has a heavy responsibility. In comparison, Jiang Huaida and Jiang Huaiqing are relatively free.
I set off on the journey with my brother and sister-in-law, so I have someone to take care of me on the way.
"My second brother is a big mouth and is good friends with Yuan He. If I tell him, he might sell me out..."
Jiang Huaiqing couldn't hide his thoughts, and was tricked by Xie Zhao with just a few words.
Jiang Yuzhu felt that they had to start with her second sister-in-law, Princess Yutan, so they held a small meeting among themselves and chose a date to set off.
Choose a time after the Dragon Boat Festival so that I can at least meet Xie Xuan who has returned to Beijing.
"Madam, the princess is not pregnant yet. The imperial physician said that she fought in the north in her early years and the cold entered her body."
Some time ago, Hongli went to the Jiang Mansion to deliver cloth. She heard from Chunyu, the maidservant beside the princess, that the princess drank bitter medicine soup every day.
For three whole years, Princess Yutan almost wanted to give up.
"Chun Yu said that the princess wanted to send her to the second young master's room, so that they could have a child in the future."
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