"Hehe," Qin Yuan couldn't help but sneer a few times: "Knowing only one thing and not the other, having some knowledge but also limited knowledge, it's enough to do business, but to analyze the current situation in front of Mr. Songshan, what's the difference between that and showing off your skills in front of Guan Yu. No wonder Mr. Songshan was angry when he heard it, and the Marquis wanted to prove him wrong."
The actions of Shuhai Pavilion are tantamount to treating the Marquis of Dingbei's residence as if it were a dead entity.
I don't know who gave them that confidence.
Hearing their young mistress say this, Hongye and Cuiming breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
If the young lady says it's nothing, then it's nothing.
However, that Book Sea Pavilion is truly despicable and deserves to be taught a lesson.
After lunch and a short rest, and just as I had freshened up, a maidservant from the main room came to invite me, saying that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had sent an invitation to celebrate the birthday of the old lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion with a banquet.
When Qin Yuan arrived, she saw Old Madam Gu reclining on the couch, chatting with Dai Shi beside her. Qiu Ju was sitting at the foot of the couch, massaging her legs. When she saw Qin Yuan come in, she half-stood up and said, "You've been married into the family for so long and haven't gone out to visit anyone yet. This time, the You family has sent invitations to all of us, so let's go together."
After Qin Yuan took her seat, a maidservant hurried over to serve tea and then respectfully handed over the invitation.
After examining it carefully, Qin Yuan asked suspiciously, "At this juncture, is the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion planning a grand celebration?"
Madam Gu was also puzzled: "Who knows? The Empress Dowager hasn't celebrated her birthday in a long time, but this year she suddenly wants to hold a grand celebration. No one else would dare to compete with her, but it's possible that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is more respectable than others."
Qin Yuan picked up the post again and examined it closely.
Madam Gu then asked, "Does Yuan'er feel there's anything amiss?"
Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Mother, this matter is a bit strange. The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is originally the Crown Prince's faction. They should not dare to hold a grand celebration for the old lady's birthday before the Empress Dowager's birthday. I don't know why they invited the women of our Marquis of Dingbei's mansion."
Looking at the account books of past social interactions, one can see that the relationship between the two governments was not deep.
If it is merely a gathering of close relatives and friends, then the Marquis of Dingbei's residence should not be among those invited.
If it's a big event?
Could it be that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has some kind of audacity?
Even if the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion actually ate, those who attended the banquet would still risk being reprimanded by the nobleman afterwards.
Their Dingbei Marquis's residence shouldn't have gotten themselves into this mess.
Madam Gu understood and thought for a moment before saying, "Then let's postpone it. Just say that I'm not feeling well and you can't get away from taking care of me at home, and Baozhu can't leave either, as she's helping to take care of her nephews and nieces. We can go next time for Madam You's birthday celebration."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "I'm afraid the third one is also acceptable. You two should discuss it and see what's the best course of action."
Men are well-informed and might know something, which is better than them guessing in private.
Qin Yuan agreed, "This is just my speculation. There are still a few days left. It concerns the relationship between the two mansions. It's not too late to make a decision when the Marquis returns."
Madam Gu nodded: "I'm getting old and confused. I just want to live a peaceful life. There are some things I can't think of. You two can discuss and make a decision."
Qin Yuan quickly stood up and agreed.
Madam Gu said, "Don't be so formal."
"My mother loves me so much, isn't she afraid that she'll spoil me so much that I'll become unruly?" Qin Yuan said with a smile.
Madam Dai hurriedly said, "If it were such a frivolous person, naturally one would not be able to be pampered. With Madam's character, no amount of pampering will harm her. The ancients said that one can see a person's future at three and their character at seven, which is what they mean by a person's nature."
Madam Gu nodded: "What you said is very true. Everyone in the clan says we spoil our third son's wife too much. But she is intelligent and lovely, and wholeheartedly devoted to the Gu family. Her character is admirable. There's only one person like her in a million, and our third son has her. If I don't spoil her, who else should I spoil? Harmony in the family brings prosperity to all things. It's not just a saying. The ancients also said that a virtuous wife brings good fortune to three generations. Since we married our third son's wife, she has even considered the future of our clan. The old soldiers remember the couple's kindness. All these merits are accumulated by her own efforts. If the plan is feasible, it won't cost us much money. If you ask me, we can just be frugal in our daily lives. When people are well-off, they should think about when they are poor. Their descendants will remember the good deeds of their ancestors."
Qin Yuan blushed and just smiled.
This was the first time in her life that she had been praised so publicly by her elders.
Madam Dai quickly flattered, "She is so lucky to have met such a reasonable and respectful mother-in-law as yours. I'm not saying this to be rude, but a mother-in-law like you is hard to find even with a lantern. If I had had children earlier, I would be a mother-in-law by now, and I'm so envious."
Madam Gu was pleased and said with a smile, "Why are you in such a hurry? I'm afraid you'll be pregnant in the next few months. Doctor Li is quite capable. Right now, Cheng-ge'er is busy with the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration and can't pay attention to it. Once he has some free time, I guarantee you two will get pregnant."
Madam Dai said happily, "Thank you for your kind words, Aunt. If it can be so, my husband and I will have done right by our ancestors. We should send a plaque to Physician Li and hold a three-day banquet. I am also very grateful to you for introducing Physician Li to me and for always putting my mind at ease."
Because she had no children, she was ridiculed by her sisters-in-law and disliked by her mother-in-law every day. Her liver was stagnant and she became too lazy to go out and see people. She thought she would spend the rest of her life in melancholy, but unexpectedly, after moving next to the Marquis's mansion, she found hope again.
Old Madam Gu, with her high status and seniority, always comforted and consoled her with kind words. Compared to her mother-in-law, she was worlds apart.
Madam Gu laughed heartily and said, "Good, we're looking forward to your thank-you banquet. There will be full moon banquets, 100-day banquets... there will be so many more. Things like having a child can't be rushed. Once you've taken care of your health, the right time will come."
After sitting for a while, Madam Dai got up to take her leave. Old Madam Gu instructed Qin Yuan to see her out. After the two left the main room, Qin Yuan asked, "How are Brother Cheng and Sister Yu? Have they caused any trouble these days?"
Madam Dai hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "They are both still young, and their squabbles are nothing more than trivial matters. Master is always busy outside, leaving early and returning late, so it's difficult for us to even see each other during the day. If they want anything, I try my best to give it to them. However, they are not as troublesome as before. I see that they listen to the nanny very well, and Cheng-ge'er is also very respectful to the martial arts instructor that Master has hired."
Because the identities of the two children were still somewhat uncertain, Qin Yuan hesitated to speak openly, and said carefully, "Since Doctor Li's medicine is effective, you should take good care of yourself. There are so many people watching over them, so there's no need to worry too much. No matter what happens, you must prioritize your own safety."
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