"And what have you and your mother learned? Your mother fights against concubines and maids, but at least she is respected by your father, can control money, and has a way to make money. Look at what you have learned!" Bai Manshan became angrier as he spoke.
Shui Qing listened attentively and learned a great deal.
I really want to bring my two daughters out to listen too.
This idea reflects a man's true thoughts, but it is also more insightful and comes from a woman's perspective, summarizing survival wisdom that is more suitable for women in this era!
To be one lover for life is something that is rare even in modern times, let alone in ancient times.
When you can't do something, how do you prioritize and let go of the less important things? Bai Manshan's words are a real-life example of how to make choices.
Bai Ling was about to lament her hardships and her husband's lust when Bai Manshan interrupted her directly: "If it really doesn't work out, you can get a divorce and go home!"
Your sister-in-law and I will support you. Your dowry will be left to your two children, and I'll add some more. As long as they don't squander the money, we'll be set for life for five generations!
Bai Ling panicked when she heard her older brother bring up divorce.
After the divorce, I'll have to live at the mercy of my sister-in-law!
Now that she's an official's wife, she's fawned over by everyone when she goes out, so she has no intention of going back.
It's even worse that she gave her husband to that group of alluring sluts.
She stammered, "I...I can't get a divorce. I have a child. Big brother, I'm going home now. You and your wife can come again when you have time!"
Bai Manshan's gaze gradually turned cold as he watched Bai Ling, who was practically running.
Shui Qing shook her head and sighed.
How can someone who can't stand on their own two feet expect their husband's family to respect them?
Spiritual independence is more important than economic independence.
Li Huyu was thinking that her sister-in-law always said she was enjoying a life of luxury in the Bai family. Just now she was saying how bad her husband's family was, but once she was allowed to come home and enjoy her life, she felt that her husband's family was still okay.
Isn't this undermining her brother's good intentions?
She won't listen to our advice or suggestions. If she complains again, who in her family will stand up for her?
Bai Ziqian had never seen his father speak so harshly, but considering that the person opposite him was his father's own sister, he figured his father was more disappointed than angry.
After a moment, Bai Manshan regained her usual amiable demeanor.
He smiled politely at Shui Qingxiao, saying, "My younger sister was spoiled by my mother since childhood. She herself is not capable of standing on her own. Don't take what she says to heart."
She is herself, and we are ourselves; her meaning is entirely different from ours.
"No, I can tell right from wrong," Shui Qing replied decisively.
Bai Manshan's smile widened, and after Li Huyu re-entered the carriage, the two whipped their horses and rode away.
On the way, he said to the carriage in a low voice, "If only Shuiqing were my sister, you two sisters-in-law could live happily together."
"We may not be sisters-in-law, but maybe we can be in-laws!" Li Huyu thought optimistically.
She liked both Yan Qiu and Xing Hui's children!
Her family, in particular, were extremely satisfied.
Bai Manshan chuckled: "We merchants are all tainted with the stench of money, so let's not repay kindness with enmity."
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