Chapter 181 The hero's best mother (sixty-eight)
Of course, Han Jiaojiao had just given birth and suffered a difficult labor. Even if she had "forgotten the pain" and wanted to have another daughter, Zhao Qingyun and Gu Qingcheng would not agree.
Nanny Zhao was almost wiping her tears, holding Han Jiaojiao's hand, and begging with all her might.
Han Jiaojiao: …Giving birth is indeed painful and dangerous, but with a loving mother-in-law and a reliable husband, I am not that resistant to giving birth! Besides, my mother-in-law is so pretty. Han Jiaojiao always feels that she would be at a loss if she doesn’t give birth to a little granddaughter who looks like her.
Zhao Qingyun: ...Ha! Woman! Although Zhao Qingyun always felt like a gift, he was very happy that his wife and mother had such a harmonious relationship.
Only when the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along well, the husband and wife can live in harmony, and only then can the Zhao family have a stable backyard.
Now that they have a son, the Zhao family's bloodline continues. Zhao Qingyun is more grateful to his wife and pays more attention to taking care of Han Jiaojiao.
So, when Han Jiaojiao came out of confinement and her relatives and friends came to celebrate the full moon, the female relatives were surprised to find that -
Han Jiaojiao, who used to be thin and sickly, became smooth and rosy-cheeked after giving birth to a child.
He has gained a lot of weight, and his small face, which is the size of a palm, is chubby.
The key is that she is in very good spirits.
You can tell whether a woman’s life is going well or not from her face.
Han Jiaojiao's face was filled with happiness and comfort.
The ladies were also surprised to find that Han Jiaojiao, who was married and had children, still retained the innocence of a young girl.
Like her mother-in-law, she had clear innocence in her eyes.
"Princess Nanping must be living a very happy life in the Zhao family!"
"That's right. Look at her. Wow, she's even better off than at her mother's house!"
"...Humph, Nanping married a woman of low status. If she doesn't live well, wouldn't that be too pitiful?"
"You can live well if you marry a lower class? Aren't there many noble ladies in the capital who marry a lower class?"
Everyone was discussing in low voices.
As someone was talking, his eyes glanced at Zheng Wanjun standing beside him.
This person also married down.
It sounds like he's doing pretty well.
However, when Zheng Wanjun saw how Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, got along with each other, there was obvious envy in his eyes.
Gu Qingcheng, the mother-in-law, has many shortcomings.
Zheng Wanjun used to be very picky.
However, after she got married and really got along with her mother-in-law, she found that Gu Qingcheng was a very rare good mother-in-law.
Being timid, sickly, easily influenced, and unable to take responsibility...what does it matter? At least he is obedient.
Moreover, I also know "thank you"——
If he married a lady from a high-class family and got the benefits of being a daughter-in-law, people would readily acknowledge him.
Even if they are bullied or laughed at, they accept it calmly.
Unlike her mother-in-law, the once poor Madam Ji San, who had the same shortcomings, she always felt that she was capable.
Self-righteous and clever.
Although Madam Ji San did not dare to go against Zheng Wanjun, she secretly brought her niece from her mother's side and acted and instigated in front of her son, which made Zheng Wanjun feel disgusted.
The kindness my family has shown to the Ji family is as high as the sky and as deep as the sea, but Madam Ji San has never been grateful.
She had suffered at the hands of her mother-in-law in the past, so she wanted her daughter-in-law to experience double the suffering.
Even though her family still has to rely on her daughter-in-law to make a living, she still wants to act like a mother-in-law.
…It would take three days and three nights to describe all the wonderful qualities of my mother-in-law.
Fortunately, Ji Keji "realized" it and did not listen to Ji Sanniang's instigation. Instead, he stood in front of Zheng Wanjun.
Zheng Wanjun finally doesn't have to face her extremely horrible in-laws in person.
However, seeing the more harmonious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair, Gu Qingcheng and Han Jiaojiao, Zheng Wanjun couldn't help but envy, and even felt a little jealous and regretful.
She originally had the opportunity to become Madam Gu's daughter-in-law.
Zheng Wanjun felt very complicated, and she looked a little depressed.
The ladies did not know about Zheng Wanjun's past relationship with the Zhao family. They just thought that when they saw the happy Han Jiaojiao, they associated it with the mess in their own family.
The sweet love story of Zheng Wanjun and Ji Keji was indeed circulating in Beijing.
But these ladies have already married and have been living under the control of their mother-in-law.
Some people have not yet become mother-in-law after being a daughter-in-law for many years.
Therefore, the ladies know very well that no matter how good their husbands are, they cannot compare to a reliable mother-in-law.
Uh, no, not reliable, but a reasonable and good mother-in-law.
That's not right. You don't have to be reasonable. As long as they are considerate of their daughter-in-law and don't cause trouble for her, then it's worth marrying into this family.
Just like what Zheng Wanjun complained, Zhao Qingyun's mother has many shortcomings, but she never makes mistakes at critical moments.
At this time, the news that Han Jiaojiao had a difficult delivery and had to have surgery had not yet spread.
However, Zhao Qingyun did not take a concubine, sleep with a maid, or have a mistress during Han Jiaojiao's pregnancy, and the powerful people in the capital saw all of this.
Yes, Han Jiaojiao married down.
Zhao Qingyun is a newly crowned top scholar with no foundation. If he wants to gain a foothold in Beijing, he must support and worship Han Jiaojiao.
But, in addition to the hierarchy of status, there are also etiquette and rules.
In this era, even if a princess is as noble as she is pregnant, it can be forgiven if her husband sleeps with other women.
If a woman is virtuous, her husband will take the initiative to arrange things for him without asking him to cheat.
Even a saint would understand why Zhao Qingyun, who married the Princess of Nanping, secretly slept with a woman.
For mothers-in-law, it is a basic practice to force women into their sons' homes.
As for the Zhao family, neither Zhao Qingyun, the husband, nor Gu, the mother-in-law, did anything wrong during Han Jiaojiao's pregnancy.
Just this point alone makes him the best husband and the best mother-in-law! "By the way, I heard that the Zhao family has a little son?"
"I think his name is Zhao Qingsong, and he is serving in the army in the northwest."
"My son also works in Prince Kang's palace and has some contacts with Zhao Zhuangyuan. I heard that his brother is three years younger than him."
"Three years younger, so he's sixteen this year?"
"…You haven't gotten married yet?"
As soon as the noble lady asked this question, the expressions of the people chatting there changed slightly.
The family tradition is good, there is an excellent brother, the mother-in-law is confused about small things but very reliable in big things, he joined the army when he was young and has already made military achievements...
Oh my, what a great candidate for son-in-law.
Even if one's family is of high status or does not have a suitable daughter, there are always suitable young ladies in one's natal family or in-laws' family! At a full-moon banquet, Han Jiaojiao made a brilliant "comeback" and Zhao Qingyun was highly praised.
But, in the end, the person who attracted the most attention was Zhao Qingsong, who had just returned from the northwest.
"A-choo! A-choo, A-choo!"
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Following Zhao Qingyun, the strong and muscular Zhao Qingsong helped his brother block the wine.
After just a few drinks, I suddenly started sneezing a series of times.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhao Qingyun greeted the guests with a smile and asked a few questions in a low voice while pouring wine.
"It's nothing! My nose just suddenly itches a little."
Zhao Qingsong is no longer the ignorant child who followed his brother.
In terms of body shape, Zhao Qingsong seems to have inherited some genes from the Gu family.
He was tall and strong, standing in front of Zhao Qingyun, a head taller than his brother.
The key is to be strong enough.
A young man of fifteen or sixteen, tall and strong, handsome and heroic.
His originally fair skin was tanned into a healthy wheat color due to years of outdoor training.
However, he is fundamentally different from the Gu family's grandfather and uncles.
The appearance is exquisite enough!
He may not be as handsome as his brother, but he has the handsomeness and vigor of a young general.
The two little brothers stood together, one was a scholar and the other a warrior, one was white and the other was black, one was as gentle as water, the other was as bright as the sun.
Zhao Qingsong is a little immature and a bit childish.
But there was already a murderous and decisive strength in his expression.
"The second son is extraordinary, he will become a great man in the future!"
The male guests, seeing the equally dazzling Zhao Qingsong, couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
After the full moon banquet, the male and female guests were divided into two groups. When they returned home, the couple met and talked about what happened at the banquet.
The noble lady couldn't help but sigh: "Nanping married the Zhao family, which was the right family to marry."
The husband praised her, "Zhao Qingyun is beautiful and has an extraordinary demeanor. She looks like someone who is not ordinary."
Lady: "The Zhao family has a good tradition. My mother-in-law may look confused, but she is very clear about important matters."
Husband: "Zhao Qingyun is highly regarded by King Kang. His Royal Highness King Kang even came in person to his son's full moon banquet."
Lady: "Zhao family's Erlang should also be very good."
Husband: "Zhao Qingyun's brother Zhao Qingsong is very good!"
The couple talked for a long time and finally reached an agreement on Zhao Qingsong.
Lady: "My dear, have you seen the second son of the Zhao family? He is really good!" How is his appearance? What about his character?
The husband nodded. "That boy is really very good. He is not as handsome as Zhao Zhuangyuan, but he is also handsome and majestic like a man."
"The two brothers seem to have a very good relationship, and they are very friendly and respectful to each other..."
When the husband said this, he couldn't help but reveal a melancholy expression.
He had once been at peace with his brothers.
Unfortunately, as I grew up, got married and had children, all kinds of problems arose.
Up to now, they have become relatives even though they are brothers.
Their family is relatively good, and the brothers have not become enemies.
But, in the end, we are getting further and further away.
Suddenly seeing the two brothers of the Zhao family who loved each other, the husband felt somewhat envious and nostalgic.
"I said the Zhao family has a very good tradition!"
The wife doesn't care about the harmony between brothers.
Sooner or later, the family will separate.
As long as the man himself is reliable and his mother-in-law is not a troublemaker, this man is worth marrying.
"My dear, what do you think about us taking Zhao Qingsong as our son-in-law?"
The lady changed the subject and went straight to the point.
Husband: ...How come we were talking about other people's affairs and ended up bringing our own family into the picture.
However, if you think about it carefully, Zhao Qingsong is indeed not bad.
In addition to his legitimate daughter, Xiao Si Niang, his favorite concubine also gave birth to two daughters for him.
Now that we are at the age of getting married, it’s time to get to know each other properly!
The lady and her husband each had their own plans...
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