Ling Ju realized that Chen Chun was trying to test her opinion.
She thought about it and decided to ask back, "Mom, if Song Xin could go there secretly, what would you do?"
Chen Chun looked troubled. After thinking for a while, he replied, "If she really wants to go secretly, there's nothing I can do. Besides, her father and two brothers will probably help her hide it from me. I've been thinking a lot about it lately. If she really wants to go, then let her go. But I still hope she'll come to talk to me in person instead of just avoiding it."
"I don't want her to go to a dangerous unit, like Song Qi. I can't accept losing any of my children. As a mother, I just hope my children can grow up safely and happily.
This child has longed to join the army since he was young, but out of consideration for me, he has never dared to express his thoughts clearly over the years.
Actually, I am just waiting for the day when she is willing to speak out. "
After Ling Ju experienced what happened to Song Qi, she really understood Chen Chun's thoughts.
As a mother, her child's safety and health are her top priority. Especially now that she's pregnant, her empathy is even stronger than usual. She wouldn't want her child to experience any risks.
But that's how life is. Nothing can be completely controlled in your own hands. People experience different setbacks and accidents throughout their lives.
Chen Chun's expression now is kind yet serious, but she is well-maintained and has almost no wrinkles on her face. She is a mother of three children.
She is also the only daughter of the Shen family. Ling Ju was surprised that she had never thought about the pressure Chen Chun was under before.
She must be under a lot of pressure.
She gently hugged Chen Chun and said, "Mom, when we were in Liao Province, Song Xin did express her desire to join the army, but she never wanted to hide it from you and fulfill her dream. I think she was also waiting, waiting for the day when you could truly accept it.
Song Xin isn't young anymore; she'll be over the military draft age in two years. She hasn't done anything to disobey you in all these years, so you can imagine how much she cares about your opinion. I think you two need to have a good talk."
Chen Chun looked at Ling Ju's bright eyes. She was not even as old as Song Xin, but her mind was much more mature than Song Xin.
"Oh, if only Song Xin could talk to me like you do. She seems to want to tell me everything, but in fact, she keeps important things to herself and either tells Dad or her brother, but never Mom."
Ling Ju chuckled, "Mom, are you jealous?"
Chen Chun also laughed, "I guess so! Only a girl like you can see clearly."
"Don't forget, I'm going to be a mother soon!"
Chen Chun's mood, which had been a bit depressed, suddenly improved a lot when he talked about this. "I have already started looking at baby products. I need to make a crib for the child first, and then buy a small quilt, mattress, pillow, and clothes in advance."
Ling Ju calculated the days and said, "Mom, it's okay to make the bed now, but isn't it too early to buy clothes? It will be autumn when the baby is born."
Chen Chun slapped his thigh. "You don't know, kid. It's okay to buy clothes, but for our own child, I think we should find the material ourselves and find a tailor to decide the material color and size in advance. It will take a long time to make clothes, quilts, and mattresses. We have to make a lot of them at once, in various styles. Children grow up quickly, and they look different every day."
Ling Ju had no experience in raising children. "Mom, if you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have known. So, are we going to start making clothes now? We can just make pure cotton clothes for the child!"
"You and I think the same thing, but many people don't like pure cotton and buy Dacron. But I just like pure cotton. It's such a comfortable and natural material."
Ling Ju agreed 100%, "I like it too, let's make pure cotton!"
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law hit it off immediately and were just about to decide to make lunch together when Chen Yun brought Song Wei and Song Xin back.
Seeing Chen Chun dressed so formally today, Song Xin's eyes lit up, "Mom, how long has it been since you dressed like this? You look so good!"
"Oh, I forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. I'm going upstairs to change clothes and then come down to cook! Chen Yun is here too, let's have lunch together. Is there anything you want to eat?"
"Thank you, Auntie Chen. I'm fine with anything. I'm not picky about food." Chen Yun replied politely.
"Mom, you go first. I'll do it. Song Xin, help me."
Chen Chun made a "yeah" gesture and went upstairs to change clothes.
As soon as Song Xin put down his bag, Ling Ju took him into the kitchen and closed the kitchen door.
"Song Xin, I'm telling you, I've already spoken to Mom about this. Just go ahead and talk to her directly. She'll definitely agree!"
Ling Ju's words shocked Song Xin. He looked incredulous and asked, "Second sister-in-law, are you serious?"
Ling Ju nodded seriously, "Dad and your older brothers have been talking a lot about you behind your back. You should strike while the iron is hot and find time to have a good talk with Mom in the next couple of days! Also, Mom really loves you, you can tell her what you really think!"
Song Xin's eyes were wide, and he was a little shocked by Ling Ju's words and couldn't believe it. "Second sister-in-law, I feel like I'm dreaming!"
"Stop dreaming, do it later! Mom is coming down soon, calm down and think carefully!"
Song Xin immediately stood up straight and gave Ling Ju a standard military salute, "I understand, sister-in-law! You are so kind!"
Ling Ju saw from the corner of her eye that Chen Chun had already changed his clothes and came down. She pushed Song Xin out of the kitchen and said, "Go and think about it. I don't need your help with cooking."
Song Xin nodded, then went upstairs to his room.
Ling Ju and Shen Chun decided to make wontons for lunch, adding chopped green onions, coriander, dried shrimps, and some sesame oil. Ling Ju also made two cold dishes, one meat and one vegetable, and they had a very hot lunch.
Although the weather is warm, eating something warm can help you sweat and feel comfortable.
Although the weather has started to get hot, the flowers, plants and trees outside are already lush and green, and the mood looks very good.
Especially when she passed Qianmen Street and Chengmai, the colorful peonies on the street were very beautiful. It was a pity that there were no mobile phones in that era and no way to take pictures, otherwise she really wanted to record this beautiful scene.
Yes, Song Dynasty only had cameras. Although the pixels were not very good, that low-pixel atmosphere was the retro style that later generations pursued!
Ling Ju decided to ask Song Xin and Shen Chun to come with her to Tiananmen Square to take some photos!
After dinner, Ling Ju sat in the yard. Song Wei happened to come out to smoke and saw her standing outside, looking thinner again.
"Oh, I have something to tell you. This morning, when your people came to deliver the document, I saw Zhang Yu's wife packing her bags and running away. Then I went to Zhang Yu's house, and it was a mess!"
She leaned back in the recliner, making a few sizzling sounds with her mouth. Her expression was so naughty.
"So you're right?"
"Yes, Zhang Yu can finally be considered an emancipated serf singing his praises this time!"
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