"Madam Xu, I should thank you for what happened these days. If you hadn't brought me such a sweet wine, the sound of my Xiangchunfang wouldn't be so good. Besides, you two helped me solve the problem with the owner of the restaurant opposite. I should be the one thanking you. Why don't you stay here today? I'll treat you to a good meal. Just think of it as my reward for you. I'm glad we won against the owner of the restaurant opposite. How about this happy event?"
Song Weiwei, who was standing by, had just finished her meal and touched her stomach. When she heard that there was something delicious, her eyes lit up immediately: "Okay, okay, anyway, there are no keys to the department store right now, and Xuguo can see it all by herself, so why don't we stay here and have a good meal today."
Seeing her like this, Xu Miaomiao smiled helplessly, tapped her forehead, and nodded slowly.
In the past few days, Song Weiwei was quite tired because of Gu Yuanniang's wedding and the arrival of Song Wushao's uncle and aunt in the mansion. Now it was time for them to relax, so she agreed to let Song Weiwei stay here for dinner today.
When Shopkeeper Wan heard Xu Miaomiao relax, he was immediately delighted. He secretly glanced at Song Weiwei and a blush immediately appeared on his cheeks. Song Weiwei was a carefree person. Although she did not notice the emotional changes of the man opposite her, Xu Miaomiao saw all of this and understood the man's guilty conscience.
Because she was going to have dinner at Xiangchunfang, Xu Miaomiao sent a little Si back home to tell him that she would not be going home for dinner today. At this time, Gu Yuanniang of the Xu family was still standing under the eaves, watching the drizzle outside.
She didn't know why Madam Zhang was unhappy again, and a few days later she asked her to stand at the door and behave herself. She used the excuse that she was an outsider from a small place like Bai County, and if she didn't learn the rules of the aristocratic families, she would probably bring shame to the Xu family.
The long-term fighting had made Gu Yuanniang's legs a little sore. She pinched her sore legs, looked at the drizzle outside the house, and sighed. Although she was finally married to Xu Qingshan, the Xu family had too many rules. If it continued like this, she was afraid she would not be able to bear it.
Fortunately, Ling'er has a maid taking care of her these days, so she doesn't have to worry too much.
"Sixth Mother, why are you still here?" Xu Qingshan was holding an umbrella and saw Gu Yuanniang rushing towards him from the rain. She looked at him and spoke.
Gu Yuan's mother sighed helplessly, looked around the house, and said, "My mother asked me to wait here. I'm afraid I haven't learned all the rules yet, so she wants to teach me."
When Xu Qingshan heard this, he immediately frowned and pulled Gu Yuanniang to leave: "What kind of teaching rules are you talking about? It's obvious that you were punished for your mother's matter. Come with me now and don't listen to her anymore."
Gu Yuanniang shook her head and persuaded Xu Qingshan to speak: "Mrs. Zhang doesn't like me. If you have given so much for me, it doesn't matter if I bear all this for you. As long as you and Ling'er are fine, I don't care."
Seeing that Gu Yuanniang was so persistent in her life, Xu Qingshan didn't know what to say and could only wait for her with an umbrella.
Seeing this proactive persuasion, Gu Yuan's mother said, "It's cold on this rainy day, and you're weak. After being poisoned several times, it must be difficult for you to hold on. It's better for you to go back and wait. When mother is in a better mood later, she will naturally let me go back. You can't let me stand here for a whole day and a night."
Xu Qingshan heard what Gu Yuanniang said, but he did not leave. Instead, he became more determined to stand there: "Since you are standing, then I can stand too. I want to stay here with you. I want to see if my mother is willing to leave."
Seeing this, Gu Yuanniang could only smile slightly and remain silent.
When Madam Zhang came out, she saw the couple standing together in love under the house. Seeing this, she couldn't help but frowned, looked at Gu Yuanniang with a cold expression and said, "I told you to learn the rules here, but you tricked my son into accompanying you. I really underestimated you, Gu Yuanniang."
When Gu Yuanniang heard this, she immediately bowed slightly to Madam Zhang and said, "Mother, your words are too serious. My husband, he just came back by chance and saw me here, so he wanted to talk to me. He has no other intentions."
"What does he mean? Can he hide it from a mother like me?" Madam Zhang swung her sleeves in dissatisfaction, and looked at Gu Yuan's mother with even more anger: "I asked you to behave here so that if Qingshan passes the imperial examination in the future, you will avoid the inevitable gatherings with the ladies of the aristocratic families, so that you will not lose face for the Xu family. But you actually dragged my son along to embarrass me. You are really a powerful daughter-in-law. You even dare to resist the words of your mother-in-law."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuanniang frowned slightly and lowered her head, not daring to resist. She knew what Aunt Zhang said. Aunt Zhang was upset and anxious about Xu Qingshan marrying her. Perhaps it was because she really felt guilty towards Xu Qingshan, so Gu Yuanniang was tolerant of Aunt Zhang in every way and did not confront her.
Seeing Gu Yuanniang so humble and submissive, Xu Qingshan pulled her hand with dissatisfaction, looked at Madam Zhang and said, "Since Liu Niang married me, she is my daughter-in-law. Why should mother restrict her with these rules? She has her own career. After all, I am not as good as Liu Niang. Liu Niang has her own shop and property, which are much more useful than my son. Since she married into my family, I also hope that mother can love her the same as she loves me."
"Alright, alright." Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang glared at Xu Qingshan unhappily and said in a sarcastic tone, "You just got a wife and forgot about your mother. It's only been a short time since Gu Yuan came into the family, and you're so disobedient to your elders. I think in the future, you might not even recognize me as your mother."
Xu Qingshan listened to this, smiled at Gu Yuanniang, and quickly comforted Madam Zhang and said, "How could mother say that? You are our elder, and Liu Niang and I will naturally respect you, love you, and protect you, but Liu Niang is also my wife, and I must love and cherish her more. If mother really wants to do this for my own good, don't let Liu Niang follow the rules anymore. If she wants to go to the department store, then let her go. If it weren't for the fact that their department store could be opened in the capital, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to meet such a good daughter-in-law now, and you wouldn't be able to meet such a good daughter-in-law either!"
Madam Zhang glanced at Xu Qingshan when she heard this and said, "Okay, stop talking. You just want to plead for her, go ahead!"
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