"Sister-in-law, you're exaggerating a bit too much."
Suochuoluo came over and told her that many people in the capital now envied her for marrying a good man.
Although Zhu Tao was directly appointed by the Emperor, his qualifications were indeed somewhat limited. The position of Minister of Education was only a fourth-rank official. Although this position could be promoted very quickly for someone from a poor family, there were plenty of fourth-rank officials in the capital.
The fourth rank is really nothing special.
Suochuoluo: "Why would I lie to you, sister-in-law? On the day of my nephew's third-day celebration, my brother-in-law received an imperial edict from the Emperor, which was to say that my brother-in-law's family was peaceful and that my brother-in-law was virtuous. It's not uncommon for the Emperor to issue edicts praising people, but my brother-in-law is the first to be praised for this reason. Don't underestimate him. Nowadays, the most talked-about topic in the backyards of all the families in the capital is no longer jewelry and clothing, but you, the wife of the minister."
Yun Qing was somewhat incredulous: "Sister-in-law isn't lying to me?"
Suochuoluo smiled and said, "I'm not lying to you. To be honest, neither your brother nor I expected your brother-in-law to do this much. You are a blessed person, and your brother-in-law is also a discerning person. Now that there is an imperial decree from the Emperor, you are the biggest beneficiary. As long as your brother-in-law cares about his opinion in the Emperor's eyes, he will not violate the principle of 'keeping oneself pure and upright.' Now that you have given birth to a boy as your first child, and your mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law are all reasonable people, if you do your duty well in the future, you will have made a fortune in this life."
Yun Qing hadn't really thought about it that way. They say pregnancy makes you stupid for three years. Now that she's had a child, most of her mind and body are on the child, and the little bit of thought she has left is on Zhu Tao. She doesn't have the energy to think about these things.
However, it cannot be denied that she felt fortunate and relieved after hearing her sister-in-law's words.
No matter how good Zhu Tao was to her, she still didn't feel secure. Zhu Tao was talented, and the Emperor valued him highly, seeing him as a future pillar of the state. She couldn't control such a man.
Now that she has such protection, she feels both fortunate and secretly delighted.
She understood and heard a lot about what happened in the backyard, so she naturally knew that having multiple wives and concubines was the norm. Before getting married, she never fantasized that her future husband would be able to be with her for life.
Zhu Tao's kindness to her after marriage gave her hope, but she was also afraid of misplaced affections in the future. She understood what would happen to a woman if she gave her heart to the wrong person. Now that she had this guarantee, she could give her heart to him with peace of mind.
If things still end badly in the future, she'll accept it.
"Thank you very much, sister-in-law."
Yun Qing naturally knew that her sister-in-law had come to give her some advice, as her sister-in-law knew more about the ways of getting along as a couple than she did.
"Don't stand on ceremony with me. Although we've only known each other for a few years, I truly consider you my younger sister. I feel more at ease knowing you're doing well."
After Yun Qing finished her postpartum confinement, she gained some attention in the capital because of the baby's third-day celebration, so the couple tacitly agreed not to hold a large-scale full-month banquet.
On the night of the full moon, all the guests were seen off.
Zhu Tao didn't want other men to think that the delivery room was unlucky. He had been in the delivery room during Yun Qing's postpartum period, but he hadn't been able to have a proper conversation with her.
Now that the postpartum period is over, the couple naturally have endless things to talk about.
Yun smiled and said, "I heard from my sister-in-law that I have become the envy of others in the capital. I really didn't expect that."
Zhu Tao: "The Emperor and Empress are very loving. Perhaps the Emperor prefers people like him who do not neglect beauty because of his own style. In fact, if you look closely, most of the people the Emperor now favors do not value beauty much. Even if there is more than one person in the harem, the family is generally very harmonious."
After thinking about it carefully, Yun Qing realized that it was indeed true.
Yun Qing sighed with admiration, "The Emperor's affection for the Empress is truly unprecedented."
The Emperor's affection for the Empress went beyond mere doting; it was love!
The word "pamper" sounds nice, but it ultimately feels frivolous. Moreover, "pampering" may be spontaneous, but "love" is different. "Love" is like fine wine stored in a cellar, becoming more mellow and rich with age.
In the past, many people thought that the Emperor's favor towards the Empress would not last long. Now that the Empress has given birth to three children, the Emperor's affection for her remains unchanged.
Moreover, the Emperor cared deeply about the Empress's reputation, fearing that it would be a burden to her. Most men wouldn't think so far ahead, which shows how much the Emperor cared for the Empress.
Zhu Tao looked at Yun Qing and said, "My lady, you need not envy the Emperor and the Empress. I am willing to be with you for life, one man and one woman. What do you think, my lady?"
Yun Qing looked incredulous: "Is what my husband is saying true?"
Zhu Tao: "Of course it's true. I don't believe in oaths, but my wife will see my actions for all to see."
Yun Qing burst into tears instantly.
Zhu Tao wiped away her tears with his hand, saying, "You're not allowed to cry for no reason. I'm saying this to make you happy, not to see you cry."
Yun Qing: "Okay, I won't cry, I won't cry."
Zhu Tao: "That's right."
A woman always has two selves inside her: one is soberly aware of reality and knows that some things may not be true and can only be listened to; the other cannot help but believe, perhaps he can do what he says!
Zhu Tao then said, "Let me show you something."
Yun Qing: "What is that?"
Zhu Tao brought the item over; it was wrapped in silk. Zhu Tao untied the silk and took out the item.
"Take a look," Zhu Tao said, handing the item to Yun Qing.
Yun Qing took it, examined it carefully, and then knew what it was.
"Why did you suddenly decide to give me this?"
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