Chapter 138 Understanding
The maids replied and finished their business, then left one after another. Mei Niang and Bai Jingyu sat down to drink tea. It felt a little strange for two people who used to be at odds with each other to suddenly live in peace with each other.
Cui Xi added hot tea and glanced at Xiangyu, and Xiangyu followed her out of the hall. Mei Niang usually didn't want anyone around when she chatted with Ning Rulan, so Cui Xi thought of doing the same and letting them talk for a while. Anyway, Mei Niang didn't say where she was going today.
Mei Niang asked if her daughter was okay, and Bai Jingyu smiled and said she was fine and even more well-behaved now. She originally wanted to take her to see her aunt, but was afraid that her aunt was too busy and that would delay her plans.
Mei Niang smiled and said it was okay. When she had some free time and the weather was good, she could take the family's children to the garden to play. The closer they were to each other from a young age, the better their relationship would be and the more harmonious they would be when they grew up.
Bai Jingyu just smiled and agreed without saying much. She had many relatives on her side, but she didn't think they were that close to each other.
Mei Niang saw that Bai Jingyu seemed to be thinner and his face was still as pale as the last time she saw him, so she asked:
"How is Second Madam doing lately? I have been busy with the affairs of the Gu Mansion these days and have not been able to go to Jinhua Hall often. You have been the only one who has gone up to serve the old lady. Thank you for your hard work!"
Bai Jingyu smiled and said, "I'm fine. I was in poor health some time ago. The doctor said it was due to blood deficiency and prescribed medicine for me to take every day. I'm much better now. I'm not the only one who goes to Jinhua Hall. There are other sisters-in-law as well. My sister-in-law is busy all day and is worried. She's not in good health to begin with. She needs some free time to rest. I have nothing to do, so I'll take my sisters-in-law to take care of the old lady!"
Mei Niang's heart moved slightly, and she asked her, "Don't you have a shop outside to take care of?"
Bai Jingyu sighed and was not afraid to tell you, the shop outside was originally the dowry given to me by my great-grandfather. After my great-grandfather passed away, my uncles from my mother's side wanted to divide the family property, and the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children caused a lot of trouble. My grandfather's branch... Alas! The story is too long and I'm afraid it will take until tomorrow. Let me just say that after my father married my mother, he took in concubines. The several maids he had when he was young also became concubines, and they had seven or eight illegitimate sons and daughters. My mother naturally couldn't share any of it with them, and when they all reached the age of getting married, they naturally had to look for my father. My father couldn't give me any, so he came to me and said that I was the most loved by my great-grandfather and got married before my great-grandfather died, so I got countless dowries... Not only my father said this, everyone in the mansion thought so, and I did get some, but it was given to me by my great-grandfather. I'm not doing well now and my health is not good. My husband treats me like a piece of trash, and I still have to take care of his daughter. I thought about ignoring my father and the others, but I couldn't avoid him. He always came to find me and said some unpleasant words that were very hurtful, so I had to give him five shops and two farms. Now I only have that embroidery shop, a pawnshop, a dry goods shop, and two rice shops, which are managed by the manager. I can check on them from time to time and they don't have to worry too much. The two manors outside the city are also taken care of by maids, so they only need to be visited once or twice a year."
The property is quite considerable. Although his father has exploited him a lot, he still has these assets. The great-grandfather really loves Bai Jingyu very much.
Mei Niang looked at her and said, "You used to be in your mother's family, you looked up to your great grandfather, right?"
Bai Jingyu's eyes were red, but it wasn't because I was a girl. There were many boys of my generation who vie to surround my great grandfather. I was appreciated and liked by my great grandfather when I was ten years old. At that time, I began to learn how to manage the household affairs, but I didn't do well enough. My great grandfather once said that if I were a man, I could inherit his legacy... When my great grandfather was alive, I was the most pampered girl in the mansion. He always kept his word. At that time, I lived too well and could do whatever I wanted. Even the important matter of marriage, my great grandfather let me make the decision. He brought the sons of noble families that he had chosen from outside to the mansion and let me choose them secretly. I..."
Mei Niang smiled and you chose Xu Junlang?"
Bai Jingyu's face flushed red, and he lowered his head. No one would have thought that the person who vowed to grow old together that day would become like this today! This is my retribution. When my great-grandfather was alive, I spoiled me so much that I was lawless and too proud. I thought that my life would always be smooth sailing. I treated you like that before... When I was at my mother's house, I looked down on my timid and cowardly younger brothers and sisters, and hated them for not being strong. It was because I was too shallow and ignorant! When I was discouraged, I followed my mother to go to the Buddhist temple and listened to the Zen master's Zen. I suddenly realized that life is like the tide, with ups and downs, and it is not always smooth sailing. Good and evil also have causes, and there will be karma in the end. All the things I did in the past have retribution now: in my great-grandfather's life, I am like a fallen leaf, blown by the wind and beaten by the rain..."
Mei Niang looked at Bai Jingyu with his head down, tears dripping down, and stopped for a moment! Stop talking, how can you be so miserable? Your great grandfather who loved you the most has passed away, but his love for you is still there, isn't it? Although he can't protect you with his power, he left you wealth so that you can protect yourself and maintain your dignity. You can't divide your dowry anymore. That is the love your great grandfather gave you, and it will accompany you for the rest of your life! "
Bai Jingyu wiped her tears with a handkerchief and nodded, “Yes, I just realized it, and I regret giving those to my father…”
"Those are your filial piety, honoring your father. You still have so much, and you are capable and can manage it, so it is enough for you!"
Bai Jingyu said embarrassedly, "Sister-in-law is a smart person. With you, I feel comfortable and clear in my heart... I have always wanted to find an opportunity to apologize to my sister-in-law. All the bad things I did to my sister-in-law in the past were because I was possessed by the devil. Please forgive me, sister-in-law!"
"Forgive?" Mei Niang smiled and said, "No forgiveness!"
Bai Jingyu was stunned. "How...how do you want to punish me? I will accept it!"
"You admit it? That's great, I'll tell you when I think of it!"
Bai Jingyu looked at her and wanted to think about it again? "
Mei Niang said, "Yes, I can't think of it right now. You said I was smart, but in fact you are much smarter than me. Look at how stupid I was when I first entered the mansion. I was afraid of everyone I saw, and I didn't dare to do anything. I stayed in my nest every day!"
Bai Jingyu lowered his eyes and said, "You are too timid. I... Unfortunately, I was too proud at that time. Not only did I not help you, but I also took advantage of your misfortune. Now I am getting my retribution!"
"Was I really that annoying then?"
Bai Jingyu's eyes flickered, and he sighed... In the final analysis, it was because the master insisted on marrying you, and the elders didn't like it! "
Mei Niang nodded and agreed that this was the reason. Let's not talk about it anymore. It's boring to talk about it - those two concubines in your room, are they still causing trouble?"
Talking about the aunt, Bai Jingyu had a blank expression on his face. After the last incident, I didn't spend much time with the Second Master, and he didn't come to visit Fangyuan often. Occasionally, the Second Madam sent someone to hold the child, because he missed his daughter. Xiangrui and the Second Madam raised Wei'er together, and Xiangxue's belly was also big, so she would give birth in two or three months. I have no other ideas now, I only care about my child, raise her well, find a good family to marry her off, and that will be the end of my life!"
Mei Niang looked at her and asked, "How old are you? Are you done with this life?"
Bai Jingyu smiled bitterly. What else can I do? The Second Master and I are already at loggerheads. He treats me like a poisonous woman and won't let me get close to those two, fearing that I will poison them and their children. He won't even step into my Huifang Courtyard... Even if he comes, I have no hope. My body is not good!"
"Not good?"
Bai Jingyu whispered, "The doctor checked my pulse and said that I had injured the fetus first and then suffered from cold poison. I can't get pregnant again. I'm taking several kinds of medicine now. We have sex every month. Normally, it's only once every three to five days. Mine comes once at the beginning and end of the month, and each time it lasts seven to eight or even ten days. It's not good at all."
Mei Niang touched her forehead. Is there such a thing? Isn't this just... irregular menstruation? Is it difficult to cure? Just take Wuji Baifeng Pills and Qianjin Pills and it will be fine!"
Bai Jingyu was stunned for a moment. Feng Wan? I have never heard of it! "
Mei Niang smiled. Oh, I can't remember it all at the moment. I saw this recipe in a pharmacy before. Many kinds of medicine are mixed together to make pills. It will be good after eating. I will ask for you when I have time!"
Bai Jingyu leaned forward gratefully and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law, for your concern!"
Mei Niang looked at the sky outside the hall and said, "It's time now? No one came to call for lunch?"
Bai Jingyu smiled. "It's not noon yet. Sister-in-law, are you hungry? You can serve the meal now. Sister-in-law, do you want to go back to the courtyard to eat or eat here?"
Mei Niang suddenly remembered that Xu Junying had been rushing to eat lunch these days, so she asked her when the old lady would serve lunch.
Bai Jingyu said that it would be better for sister-in-law to go back to her own courtyard to eat and rest. If you go to the old lady's house for lunch, you won't be able to come back. You have to stay in Jinhua Hall until the evening. You can't hold on. It's not too late to go after dinner."
"What about you?"
"I take my son to eat lunch, and go to Fenghuayuan once every three days. When the master is here, I serve the two elders. When the master is not here, I eat with the mistress."
Mei Niang thought that she was even more miserable than the eldest lady, at least because of Heng'er, she didn't let her serve meals.
As she was talking, Cui Lian called out from outside the hall, "Grandma, I'm coming in!"
Bai Jingyu saw Mei Niang's face darken slightly, and responded, "Come in!"
Cui Lian walked in, bowed to the two grandmas in turn, then walked to Mei Niang and said to the eldest grandma: "The Lord has something to do at noon today, so he can't have lunch. It may be very late at night. It's up to you to have dinner alone or go to Jinhua Hall. If you feel bored eating alone, you should go to Jinhua Hall. It's more lively with more people!"
Mei Niang heaved a sigh of relief, it turned out that he was not here to treat her to a meal, and then she looked at Cui Lian and asked, "Who said this?"
Cui Lian replied to Grandma: "Mr. Hou said that Baoju will be passed to Bai Zhan, and Bai Zhan will pass it to me. I will come back to tell Grandma, that's it!"
No wonder Mei Niang laughed... What about Bai Zhan?"
"Bai Zhan is waiting in the front yard. If the Grandmother has something to say, I will go and tell him!"
"Let him do it, and let him take a rest!"
Mei Niang frowned, patted her chest, turned to Bai Jingyu and said, "I suddenly feel chest tightness and don't want to eat... I think I'm going to be sick!"
Bai Jingyu hurriedly said that he was too tired, sister-in-law, please take a rest and ask the kitchen to make some hot porridge! "
Mei Niang nodded. It seems that she really needs to sleep for a while. That's it. If I'm still not feeling well at night, I can go to Jinhua Hall..."
Bai Jingyu hurriedly said, "I'm here! I'll go and serve you, and tell the old lady that you're not feeling well. Sister-in-law, get a good night's sleep, and you'll be fine when you wake up!"
"Well, that's it, you have to work harder! I'm usually not in good health in spring, and I feel something wrong here and there. Usually, Rulan helps me take care of things, but now she's pregnant, so she can't be tired. If one day I can't move, I'll have to trouble you to come to Ziyun Hall and take care of me. After all, you've been in charge of things before, so you're familiar with it..."
Bai Jingyu was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "Okay! I have nothing to do. If my sister-in-law wants me to come, I will come. It will be easier for two people to share the burden!"
Mei Niang smiled and said, "If you do more, it will offset my punishment to you!"
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