Chapter 182 If the relationship lasts (18)
"Half and half, I'm too lazy to move." Hearing the voice, Shi Jianli turned her head to look at her, "Mother, who is coming today?"
"She's from a family several doors down from your maternal grandfather. Her husband is a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, and her son is twenty years old. He passed the imperial examination last year and I heard he's quite knowledgeable."
"Mrs. Qiao Zhang's words are mostly flattering and fawning. Her son, on the other hand, appears to be well-mannered and his words and actions are quite good. However, he gives me the impression that he is not a good person."
Qiao Ruowei sat beside her and touched her head. "I heard that he is from your grandfather's clan. Since he has come to visit, I wanted to meet him."
"I was so disappointed when I saw you, I won't see you again." She pinched her daughter's cheek. "Why did you come to me when you weren't feeling well? I was planning to visit you in your yard, but on the way, the servants said you were already coming over."
"Want to see mother? Mother, please lean against me." Shi Jianli threw the book aside, sat up and leaned against her shoulder.
"You're such a clingy person." Qiao Ruowei said with a smile.
If you ask her when she is the most clingy, it must be these days.
"I'm going to stick to you." Shi Jianli instructed Lanxing and the others to lay the soft chairs flat, and she rested her head on Qiao Ruowei's lap.
Qiao Ruowei was helpless. She placed her hand on her belly and rubbed it gently. "When are they going to give a reply from the Anguo Mansion?"
"I'll give him an answer in person at the end of next month." She thought for a moment and replied.
"good."
Shi Jianli leaned to the side, buried her face in her mother's arms, and rubbed her belly. "Mom, my waist is tired, rub it too."
"Okay." Qiao Ruowei massaged her for a while and found that her breathing gradually became even. She waved to Long Cui who was carrying the white fungus and lotus seed soup, indicating that it was not necessary.
After staring at her daughter's quiet profile for a while and thinking of Pei Ye, Qiao Ruowei shook her head in her heart.
With Pei Ye's talent for studying, he will definitely be able to stay in Beijing in the future. He is already qualified to marry Li'er, but his personality is a bit dull and too reserved. If Li'er is with him, she will be the one who takes the initiative.
Li'er, with her passionate personality, is used to being coaxed and loved by others. She likes favoritism and prefers men who express their affection and love to her directly.
Mingzhao looks introverted and gentle, but he is actually strong and outwardly powerful, yet he knows his limits. The look he gives Li'er is direct, passionate, and restrained. Li'er is undoubtedly attracted to his contradictory nature.
In his interactions with Mingyuelin, Qiao Ruowei saw his tolerance and patience. He was able to keenly observe his sister's various subtle emotions. If Li'er married him, he would naturally be able to respond to Li'er's emotional needs.
Li'er loved to play, especially horseback riding and archery, which was Mingzhao's strength, as he could play with her. Pei Ye, on the other hand, was slightly inferior in martial arts, and was often the one who watched Li'er laugh and play.
One has to admit that the eldest son of Duke Anguo is indeed a good candidate for a husband. Although he is a military general, he is not a completely rough man, and he should have had many romantic experiences.
Pei Ye is not a bad person, but Qiao Ruowei hopes that her daughter will not be the more proactive one, but the one who responds.
As for the wives of the clan members, there are many things they need to take care of. You can cultivate more capable confidants for your daughter. She only needs to make the final decisions on major matters and does not have to do everything herself.
Besides, the wife of Duke Anguo is still alive, so there is no reason to let all the work be done by the daughter-in-law.
Thinking about something, Shi Jianli didn't sleep for too long. After a while, she sat up and drowsily reached out to pinch Qiao Ruowei's legs. "Mom, are your legs numb from my pillow?"
Qiao Ruowei pinched her cheek, her eyes full of tenderness: "No, don't keep thinking about this. When your legs are numb, I'll ask Mammy to carry you into the house to sleep."
"I'm already such a grown-up, how can I still have the nerve to let Madam hold me?" Shi Jianli rubbed her head against her shoulder, "Mom, I'm hungry."
"She's like a little cat slave, rubbing against me when she's acting coquettish." Qiao Ruowei smiled, running her fingers through her hair and tying it into a simple low bun. "It's almost time, let them rush for lunch."
"Mother, you said I was a raccoon slave again."
"How cute, so pretty and lovely." Qiao Ruowei gently tapped her brow.
Looking at her mother with eyes full of tenderness, Shi Jianli hugged her and suddenly said, "Mother, how about I really find a son-in-law to stay with you and father forever."
"Of course." Qiao Ruowei chuckled, "But Li'er, those who are willing to marry into the family can only look for families with much lower social status than ours. He will be gentle and considerate, and will always put you at the center of everything. You can have the final say, because he needs to rely on your father's power, but he will not agree with you."
"Rather than you staying with me and your father forever, I would rather you find someone you truly love, someone with similar vision and family background. I hope your husband understands you because he wants to understand you, not because he wants to please you for power."
"The gap between husband and wife is too big. If they don't clearly understand their own position, they will often go to extremes."
Qiao Ruowei tapped her daughter's heart and said, "Besides considering these things, you already have an answer in your heart about what kind of man you like, right?"
"The only people who truly attract you are those who are equally outstanding. When it comes to marriage, you don't need a follower; you need someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you and share the burdens with you."
Her daughter should be paired with a man who is as outstanding as herself.
"We're both in the capital, just a few blocks away. If you miss me and your father, just come back. If you're unhappy, your father and I will always be there for you."
Shi Jianli blinked and said, "Mom, you are so kind."
"Li'er is also very good. She is the child that mother is most proud of." Qiao Ruowei touched her head gently. "It's too early to talk about the future. You are still here with us now."
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After being wilted for a day, Shi Jianli was full of energy again the next day. She followed Qiao Ruowei and discussed with her the additional income for their family besides Shi Jienan's salary - a shop.
After more than a month in Beijing, Qiao Ruowei had almost figured out the situation of the major commercial streets in the capital, and had also purchased a number of farms of all sizes.
After two days of busy work, it was almost time for officials to get off duty. Shi Jianli was walking around the mansion and saw Shi Jienan who had just returned from outside, and Pei Ye following behind him.
"Dad, you're back." Shi Jianli first called out to Shi Jianan happily, then noticed Pei Ye beside him and asked, "Brother Pei Ye, why are you free to come here today? Are you here to ask my dad for advice on writing again?"
"Well, I've been having some trouble writing my policy paper lately. My uncle has been an official for many years and has unique insights, so I came here today to ask for his advice."
"Then you can go to the study with my father." Shi Jianli nodded and said to Shi Jienan, "Dad, I'll have someone bring you some refreshments. You just came back from work and must be hungry. You should eat something to fill your stomach."
"Okay, my daughter is so considerate." Shi Jianan nodded with a smile and walked towards the study.
Pei Ye had no choice but to follow. After walking two steps, he turned back and stood in front of Shi Jianli. "Sister Shi, are you free on your day off?"
Shi Jianli looked back at him with a slight raise of her head, shook her head and smiled, "I have an appointment with my cousins to go hunting on my day off. Brother Pei Ye, are you bored studying and want to go out for a walk?"
After asking, she offered a suggestion: "Perhaps you could ask your classmates for help? I heard from my father that you passed the Imperial College exam a few days ago. You should be able to invite your classmates to go hiking together. Perhaps you can inspire them to write a poem?"
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