Chapter 140 The Male Protagonist's Excellent Mother (Twenty-Seven)
Zhao Yuanyi is already fourteen years old. Although he grew up in a very wealthy family, he did not grow up in a crooked way.
She understands the importance of being friendly and neighborly.
In fact, even women like Old Lady Zhao and the eldest daughter-in-law Zhao know the importance of reciprocity.
But, because their family is poor, they can't help but scheme.
There is give and take, and the more you eat, the more you take. As a result, the mother-in-law and daughters-in-law in the old Zhao family house became famous as the best in Zhaojiazhuang.
Zhao Yuanyi is fourteen years old this year. He understands the truth, but he is still thin-skinned and cannot be as thick-skinned as his grandmother and mother.
Sometimes when he saw his grandma, mother and aunts scheming in such a shameless way, Zhao Yuanyi, who already knew who was good and who was bad, couldn't help blushing, or even feeling disgusted.
When Zhao Yuanyi gets married and life becomes difficult, she will most likely become the person she once hated! This is reality, helpless and cruel.
However, Zhao Yuanyi is now unmarried and has come to the wealthy and generous Third Aunt. She can act according to the principles she understands! Holding a plate of steamed cakes that are still emitting heat, Zhao Yuanyi first came to Mr. Zheng's house on the east side.
Because just now Mr. Zheng’s wife, Mrs. Wan, came over to say hello and enthusiastically helped introduce the surrounding situation.
Zhao Yuanyi had a good impression of Miss Wan, who was graceful, thoughtful and capable.
"Hello, Madam Wan. I am the niece of Madam Gu next door. My name is Zhao Yuanyi!"
Zhao Yuanyi plucked up his courage and knocked on the door next door.
She imitated Gu Qingcheng and although she was shy, she still took the initiative to introduce herself.
She had not been with Gu Qingcheng for too long, but she had already begun to slowly get rid of her country-folk inferiority and timidity.
"My aunt taught me how to make some steamed cakes, and I sent you one especially for you. Please don't dislike it!"
Zhao Yuanyi tried hard not to lower his head. Even if he couldn't be as noble as his aunt, he tried to be generous.
The cheeks, which were a little dark from years of sun exposure, were slightly flushed.
He didn't dare to look Wan in the eye, but he didn't glance around either.
Zhao Yuanyi's manners were not excellent, but they were not too bad either.
After seeing this, Mrs. Wan couldn't help but nodded secretly: For a country girl who just came to the city, the performance of this Zhao, Zhao Yuanyi is already very good.
Obviously, the family next door is also a rather particular one.
At least follow the rules and know etiquette.
And Zhao Yuanyi's name, hiss! A country girl was married with such a good name.
It's not Cuihua, Lixia or the like, but it sounds like it was thought out by someone who has read books.
"How could I dislike it? I could smell the sweet fragrance of dates next door, and was just thinking about going to the store to buy some steamed cakes, and you happened to deliver them!"
Wan took the plate with a smile and led Zhao Yuanyi into the house.
She greeted Zhao Yuanyi politely and asked for some information.
"Yuan Yi, your name is really nice. Who gave it to you?"
Parents? Probably not. This little girl came to the city with her aunt and cousin.
"My aunt named it. My aunt studied when she was young, and my cousin is a student at Baiyun Academy."
Zhao Yuanyi had just gotten a good name and was wanting to show it off.
As soon as Wan opened her mouth, she spoke out eagerly.
As he spoke, Zhao Yuanyi couldn't help but say more!
So, while Zhao Yuanyi was just delivering a steamed cake and waiting for Mrs. Wan to serve a plate of steamed buns, he told her about his family's situation in detail.
Of course, Mrs. Wan didn't just answer with clichés, she also introduced her family's situation.
"My husband's surname is Zheng, and he teaches at Baiyun Academy."
"I have two sons and a daughter. My eldest son is also studying in the academy. My daughter and my youngest son are twins, a boy and a girl. They just turned seven this year!"
"I'm usually at home. If your aunt is free, she can come to my house and chat with me..."
Wan made an invitation enthusiastically, sending out a signal of active communication.
Zhao Yuanyi quickly agreed, then returned home with a plate of buns.
"I didn't expect that Mrs. Gu next door is such a chaste woman!"
Looking at Zhao Yuanyi's back, Wan said softly.
She had just seen Gu, who was so young and beautiful, yet was willing to remain faithful to her deceased husband. It was truly rare.
Maybe he is a little sick, maybe not capable enough, but his character alone is enough to make people respect him.
"Mother, the steamed cakes are so delicious!"
The seven-year-old girl took the cut glutinous rice cake with red dates and ate it while praising it.
"Of course it's delicious! They use solid ingredients and work very carefully!"
Wan got information from Zhao Yuanyi and found out that the steamed cake was made by the little girl Zhao Yuanyi.
Then, Wan secretly looked at Zhao Yuanyi: his hair was combed neatly, his clothes were clean, there were no stains between his nails, and he did not have bad habits such as spitting or blowing his nose.
The cook is so neat and efficient, and the food he makes is safe to eat.
If Zhao Yuanyi did not pay enough attention to hygiene, Wan would accept the food but would never let her children eat it.
Although their family appears to be well-off, they only have one scholar who works as a teacher in an academy.
But in fact, their family is a family of officials in Beijing.
Mr. Zheng was not in good health and nearly died in the examination room while taking the imperial examination.
Mr. Zheng himself was frightened, and even his family members did not dare to let him continue to take the imperial examination.
Fortunately, his family did not rely on him to bring honor to the family or to establish a household, so his family members simply let him live a rich and idle life as he wished.
After some thought, Mr. Zheng returned to his hometown with his wife and children. It happened that an uncle of his in the capital opened a school, so Mr. Zheng became a teacher.
Their family does not rely on Mr. Zheng's tuition fees to make a living.
Mr. Zheng had the family property divided up, Mrs. Wan had the dowry, and the prefect of the provincial government was a student of Mr. Zheng's father.
In the provincial capital, Wan also acquired a lot of properties with the help of her "senior brother".
Therefore, although the life of the Zheng family seems ordinary, it is actually very exquisite.
Wan just doesn't like to show off.
Also, because she liked to take care of her sick husband personally, there were not many servants in her house, and it looked like an ordinary small family.
Not to mention outsiders, even Wan's own daughter, Zheng Wanjun, had always thought that her family was just content with a small fortune.
She had no idea that her grandfather, uncle, and cousin of the same generation had all served as officials in the court.
My grandfather held a high position.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
I ate the soft and glutinous steamed cake in small bites. Uh, what steamed cake? It’s obviously rice cake.
Zheng Wanjun secretly complained.
"Mother, what kind of family are these new neighbors next door?"
There are few entertainment activities in this miserable fictional dynasty.
In addition, she was born with a fetal rupture, so she was a baby when she was born.
When I was seven years old, the farthest distance I had ever been was the Baiyun Academy in front of me.
Her parents and brothers kept a close eye on her.
Zheng Wanjun could understand this. In ancient times, there was no surveillance or DNA, so once a child was abducted, it was basically difficult to find him or her.
Although the families in this world are not wealthy and powerful, they are content with a small fortune.
Her parents were loving, her brother was very much like the eldest brother, there was no preference for boys over girls in the family, and she was even more favored than her younger brother.
She felt what it meant to be the apple of one's eye.
Zheng Wanjun really likes this kind of native family.
She didn't want to be targeted by kidnappers just because of her momentary playfulness and end up with a miserable end.
As a girl who is familiar with online novels, Zheng Wanjun does not quite believe in the Mary Sue heroines in online novels, but believes more in "Zhen Yinglian" in the Dream of the Red Chamber.
Zheng Wanjun knew very well that survival in ancient times was not easy.
Being a woman and a child is only more difficult.
So, even if her parents didn't supervise or stop her, she would not rashly leave home and go out to take risks!
Being locked up at home all day with no entertainment activities, Zheng Wanjun could only pass the time by gossiping.
"The surname of the neighbor next door is Zhao. The mistress, Gu, is a widow who is still in mourning with her two sons."
"She seems to have a good relationship with her husband's family. She even has her husband's nephews and nieces helping her..."
Wan sat in front of Zheng Wanjun and began to share the gossip from next door with her daughter.
During the casual chat, Wan would also give subtle advice and instructions: "Then Gu should have good character!"
She is able to remain faithful to her husband and get along well with her in-laws, so she should not be a mean or sarcastic person.
Zheng Wanjun secretly curled his lips.
She had not seen Gu Qingcheng, but the words "widowed mother" and "son" made her think of some bloody stories in later generations.
Netizens have concluded that sons raised by single mothers are most likely to be mama's boys.
Moreover, some widowed mothers may have a distorted mentality and directly regard their sons as their husbands.
On the surface, she looks lonely and pitiful, but once she has a wife, she will torment and bully others in all kinds of ways.
Things like sleeping between daughter-in-law and son, deliberately instigating son to beat his wife, and acting all kinds of tricks in front of son.
Later generations almost completely destroyed these top-quality products.
Although Zheng Wanjun was not brainwashed, he did develop some prejudice.
Before she even took a formal photo with Gu Qingcheng, she had already labeled Gu Qingcheng as mentally twisted.
Gu Qingcheng: ...EXCUSE ME? She's just a neighbor, why are you imagining so much? Huoshui: ...Ahem, she's the official match of the male lead Zhao Qingyun, the female lead! Gu Qingcheng didn't know what the little girl next door was thinking, and she didn't care.
After taking a look at the return gift from the Zheng family, steamed buns made of white flour and meat filling, Gu Qingcheng knew that the Zheng family must be a wealthy family.
"Send some to our neighbors to the west."
Gu Qingcheng asked Zhao Yuanyi to serve another plate and send it to the neighbors to the west.
With the experience of going to Zheng's house, Zhao Yuanyi became more calm.
After two knocks, the door opened. The person who opened the door was an old woman in her fifties.
The woman was thin, with sunken cheeks and some white frost on her temples.
She pursed her lips, the corners of her mouth drooping habitually, and she looked very serious.
He's not mean, but he seems a bit difficult to get close to.
Zhao Yuanyi swallowed nervously, and the courage he had just mustered up couldn't help but shrink back in front of this hard face.
“I, I am——”
Zhao Yuanyi stuttered when he spoke.
The old woman didn't care and asked calmly, "Are you the new one who moved in next door?"
She looks like a bright-eyed and bright-hearted child. I hope her family can save some trouble and avoid any trouble!
(End of this chapter)
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