Zhong Jianmin just happened to come in and heard the disappointment in her tone. He said unhappily, "The General's Mansion only has these assets. The Yun family can manage the affairs of the mansion in an orderly manner. I believe you can do it too."
Wu Yishu couldn't laugh.
Yun has a large dowry as a foundation, but what does she have? Are there any younger brothers and sisters at home who need support?
She handed the account book to Zhong Jianmin.
"I have been traveling for many days and the baby in my belly can't bear it. I'd better leave the accounting to the general." After saying this, she frowned and covered her stomach.
Zhong Jianmin suddenly became nervous: "But the child is bothering you again?"
Wu Yishu nodded delicately, "I'm feeling nauseous again, and my stomach is cramping. General, don't worry. I'll just rest a bit."
Zhong Jianmin had to manage the household himself. The house needed repairs, and Shu'er's marriage had to be arranged. Where would the money come from? After much deliberation, he sold his farm in the suburbs, leaving only the snack shop, which barely brought in some income.
The expenses in the mansion had to be reduced, so she cut the expenses for the old lady and Zhong Laoer to 50 taels per month. As for Zhong Xiaomei, who would go back to her parents' home to ask for money after getting married? So she just didn't give her any.
The General's Mansion had been in turmoil for several days over the issue of silver and money. In the end, both sides compromised and the Old Lady and Zhong Laoer each received one hundred taels per month. However, Zhong Xiaomei still got nothing and stormed back to the Minister's Mansion.
She married the second son of the Minister's family. The second son was a concubine's son, uneducated and often frequented brothels. Every month, the monthly allowance from the mansion was taken away. In order to avoid getting too embarrassed, Zhong Xiaomei had to go back to her parents' home to beg for money.
Yun Yuan stayed at home thinking about how to solve the task.
From the original owner's memory, she learned that her parents-in-law were difficult to get along with. They asked her to marry and serve her husband's large family, working hard and tirelessly. She knew she couldn't do it and didn't want to do it.
It’s more comfortable to live alone.
Yun Yuan was worried about where the child came from. No man could not have a child.
"Ahhh, this is so annoying."
"Miss, they're moving in next door. It seems someone's moving in."
Yun Yuan became interested and said, "Let's go out and take a look."
"How could it be him?" Yun Yuan opened the door and saw the man she had met that day getting off the carriage. He was wearing a blue robe, a fox fur cloak, and a silver crown on his head, looking noble and elegant.
"Xinghua Chunyu, go to the warehouse and carry out the half-man-high coral."
Xinghua Chunyu looked at each other, turned around and walked inside.
The man was also surprised when he saw her: "Madam, we meet again."
Yun Yuan smiled and saluted, and the man's eyes flashed slightly.
"Thank you again for your help, young man. I have asked someone to prepare a gift. By the way, I would like to congratulate you on your new home. I hope you don't mind."
The apricot blossoms and spring rain lifted up the coral tree. The coral tree was red all over and about one meter tall. It was planted in a huge emerald basin and weighed down with delicate and smooth pebbles. It had twelve branches from bottom to top, and golden bells hung on the branches, which jingled in the wind.
Even the emperor, who was used to seeing good things, couldn't help but be surprised.
Coral trees are the perfect gift for weddings, symbolizing prosperity. Because of their good meaning and rarity, any single one can be sold at a sky-high price.
This lady is really generous.
"I appreciate your kindness, Madam. This gift is too valuable, and I cannot accept it."
Yun Yuan smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay. You two, quickly move your things in."
The two people who were noticed looked at the emperor, and the emperor nodded slightly.
Yun Yuan was in a good mood. "You are busy today. Let's have tea together when you are free."
After watching Yun Yuan walk away, the emperor stood for a moment and then entered the house next door.
Yun Yuan returned home and slapped his head in frustration. He didn't know the man's name, or if he had any wives or concubines. If not...
She shook her head and said no, she was a lazy bum and didn't want to serve anyone.
"Miss, these are plum blossom cakes sent from next door."
What Yun Yuan likes most when she comes here is the food. The plum blossom pastry sent from next door is particularly exquisite. The plate is a white jade plate, and the plum blossom pastry is made into delicate five petals. Even the color looks like plum blossoms. The skin is baked crispy, but the filling inside melts in the mouth, soft, tender and sweet.
Yun Yuan's eyes lit up slightly, and she quickly finished the plum blossom pastry on the jade plate, piece by piece.
"Xinghua, take the dishes to the next door, and bring over a basket of eggplant and beans."
The emperor listened to his subordinate's report with a gentle smile on his face. The subordinate lowered his head hurriedly, not understanding why his majesty would look at a divorced woman differently.
From that day on, the two families often gave each other food, and later they even ate together.
One day, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and two people gathered together to drink.
"I wonder if Mr. Li is married and how many concubines he has?" Yun Yuan's cheeks were flushed, a drunken smile hung on her lips, and her eyes were blurred as she looked at the man sitting upright.
The man's eyes were dark: "I have never married, and I don't have any concubines or maids."
The woman lay on the table for a long time without saying a word. The man reached out and stroked her drooping hair. Yun Yuan's long and curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and she did not reject his touch.
"I want a child." Yun Yuan's voice was soft and charming. "Can you give it to me?"
"Boom!" The emperor felt something explode in his mind. The unfamiliar sensation made his whole body stiffen. He touched his unspeakable part in disbelief. This, this, this... is he... okay?!
He said in a hoarse voice: "Say it again."
The emperor half-hugged her in his arms, lifted her chin, bit her lips, and said dangerously, "Do you know what you are saying?"
Yun Yuan exclaimed softly. Looking at her delicate and soft appearance, the emperor felt a surge of excitement in his heart. Thinking of the problem that had been bothering him for a long time, he thought that perhaps they could give it a try.
While he was thinking, Yun Yuan hugged his neck, kissed his Adam's apple, and whispered, "I don't want to get married again. I just want to have a child."
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