Yunmu leaned against the bed, her face kind as she slowly said to Yuan Qingling, "Since Luoluo is here today, I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you. Just listen. This is my first time being someone's mother-in-law, so if I do anything wrong that makes you uncomfortable, just speak up."
Our family has been military families for generations, so we've never been bound by many rules and regulations, and most of us are rather carefree and easygoing. So, please don't bottle up any grievances you might have had.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qingling quickly stood up, curtsied, and prepared to express her gratitude.
Yunmu, quick-witted and agile, immediately sat up straight upon seeing her actions, exclaiming repeatedly, "Oh dear, child, what are you doing? Sit down quickly, why are you making such a big show of courtesy for no reason?"
As she spoke, she winked at Yun Qingluo, urging her to go and help Yuan Qingling.
Receiving the signal, Yun Qingluo quickly stepped forward, gently helped Yuan Qingling up, and pressed her down onto the chair next to her.
Looking at Yuan Qingling now, her eyes were already red and moist.
Her voice trembled slightly as she said, “My birth mother passed away early, and I was orphaned and helpless from a young age. Later, my father favored his concubine and neglected his wife, and even I, his legitimate daughter, suffered endless coldness and bullying. After severing ties with my maternal family, I was fortunate enough to marry into the General’s Mansion. I am grateful for your constant care and love, Mother. You have treated me like your own daughter, thinking of everything for me and arranging everything for me. You have been incredibly considerate.”
At this point, Yuan Qingling couldn't help but burst into tears, her heart filled with gratitude.
Yuan Qingling slightly raised her head, quickly glancing at Yun Qingluo sitting opposite her. A blush involuntarily rose on her cheeks, making her appear somewhat shy.
She quickly mustered her courage and continued softly, "Your Majesty, please don't laugh at me. I'll just tell you the truth. My mother and father truly love me dearly and are afraid that I'm not eating well enough. That's why the household has specially recruited several new chefs with superb culinary skills."
Moreover, my mother often thinks of you, Your Majesty, and whenever she makes clothes for you, she always includes a piece for me. Every now and then, she also sends you many exquisite gold and silver jewelry pieces.
Since I became pregnant, my husband has been even more attentive to me. He even personally went to His Highness the Crown Prince to plead for a royal chef familiar with cuisines from all over the country to be stationed at our residence, specifically to prepare various delicious dishes for me. Every day I can enjoy specialties from different regions; life has been incredibly comfortable and joyful.
Yun Qingluo listened quietly to Yuan Qingling's narration, a gentle smile always on her face.
When she heard Yuan Qingling describe the various preferential treatments she received in her husband's family, her worries gradually dissipated.
When she first learned that her elder brother had married Yuan Qingling, she was genuinely worried, fearing that her brother had only married hastily to appease the pressure from the elders in the family.
But at this moment, seeing Yuan Qingling's overflowing happiness and hearing her recount the wonderful details of her life, Yun Qingluo couldn't help but think to herself that perhaps her elder brother's marriage to Yuan Qingling was not out of helplessness, but rather out of genuine love for this woman.
Thinking of this, Yun Qingluo's previously anxious heart was completely relieved, and she was genuinely happy for her elder brother and Yuan Qingling.
“Sister-in-law marrying my brother is a blessing for our General’s Mansion. Mother now has another loving daughter, which is undoubtedly a great joy. Look at our General’s Mansion, one good thing after another this year, it’s overwhelming. I don’t want to go back to the palace now, I really want to stay in the General’s Mansion forever. Sister-in-law, you must take me in.”
As Yun Qingluo spoke with a smile, she carefully helped Yunmu lie down.
Seeing this, Yuan Qingling couldn't help but smile: "I really hope you can stay here permanently! Even if you live in our mansion for the rest of your life, I would be happy from the bottom of my heart. I imagine Mother and Father would be even happier, but... I'm afraid some people won't be happy."
Upon hearing this, Yun Qingluo instantly recalled the words Yuan Qingling had spoken to her when they first met in the carriage.
Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, she already has two lively and lovely children, and Yuan Qingling is not only married but also pregnant.
"That's right. If someone finds out you're staying at the General's Mansion, they might really turn the whole place upside down in a fit of anger." Listening to the two teasing each other, Yunmu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Yun Qingluo stomped her foot in feigned anger and said coquettishly, "Mother, why are you joining in the commotion? You should lie down and stop laughing. Keeping your mind calm will help you recover."
Yunying happened to bring Yunqingluo's medicine box.
"Yunying, have they finished their business?" Yun Qingluo opened the medicine box and turned to ask Yunying.
Yunying shook her head. "Your Majesty, the Emperor and the others are still discussing official business."
Looking at Yun Qingluo's actions, Yunmu calmly said, "A lot has happened in the past six months. A new batch of scholars from humble backgrounds has been selected for the court. There are many things to report to the Emperor. How can we finish discussing them so quickly? What, you miss me so much after not seeing me for a while?"
After Yunmu finished speaking, she teased Yun Qingluo again. Yun Qingluo glared at Yunmu in annoyance, while Yuan Qingling chuckled to herself.
Upon hearing Yuan Qingling's laughter, Yun Qingluo turned and glared at her.
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