Chapter 324 Insight
Qian Qingqing now regards Shangguan Jin as her second mother.
“Mother, at first I thought my husband was going to take up a post.”
I was even thinking about whether I could go with them.
Later, my husband said he would only go for a year, so I started to think about it on my own. Qian Qingqing told Shangguan Jin about her thought process.
"What have you figured out? Or did you go back to your parents' home to figure it out with your family?" Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
Qian Qingqing smiled, pursing her lips.
“My mother was right. A few days ago, I went back to my parents’ home and my grandfather happened to be there. He told me about my husband’s upcoming trip.”
That feeling was... my husband's trip this time is probably going to be difficult.
But the imperial family also instructed that no matter how difficult it was, the matter must be accomplished.
After thinking it over, I realized that it wasn't right for me to go with them.
"Oh? Why isn't it suitable? Tell me."
"Let's go sit in that pavilion over there." Shangguan Jin also became interested.
Upon hearing this, Qian Qingqing hurriedly instructed her maid to set out cushions and other items at the pavilion.
After the two of them sat down, Qian Qingqing told Shangguan Jin what she was thinking.
"To put it bluntly, my husband's trip this time will affect the interests of many wealthy and powerful people."
Those wealthy and powerful men all had noble families backing them up.
My grandfather said that many families in Beijing were also involved.
Therefore, the husband will be under a lot of pressure.
There must have been quite a few people trying to pull strings and ask for favors.
I can see that the imperial family has sent many people, and our household has also arranged quite a few people.
This shows that the imperial family intends to resolve this matter with overwhelming force.
Therefore, I cannot go.
Often, when local officials were sent to other places, they would be accompanied by a female relative.
In fact, it's not just because the women in the official family are meticulous and caring; more often than not, the wives of officials also have a mitigating effect.
Things that are difficult for men to discuss can be resolved by the women on both sides meeting and relaying messages to ease tensions.
Since my husband is determined to resolve these matters without leaving any room for negotiation, I cannot go.
My going there will only give some people false hope, making them think that things are negotiable.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jin immediately looked at this daughter-in-law with new respect.
This little girl is amazing! It's really impressive that she thought of this much.
"Then why did you send your personal maid?" Shangguan Jin teased.
Qian Qingqing smiled shyly.
"Actually... the reason I initially wanted to send Moxiang was because I was worried that people there would try to place people around my husband."
Secondly, seeing the women following along, those men wouldn't immediately think of confronting their husbands head-on.
At least it can give her husband some buffer time.
But now that I think about it, maybe my husband didn't need any buffer time at all.
Shangguan Jin smiled and patted Qian Qingqing's hand.
“Your thinking is very correct! But you should discuss these things with Jun-ge before doing them.”
Otherwise, he would overthink it too.
My dear, we need to manage our family as well as our own.
Only when husband and wife are of one mind can they manage both their own family and the larger family well.
Qian Qingqing nodded, indicating that she knew what to do next.
Shangguan Jin looked at Qian Qingqing and began to sigh.
The granddaughter raised by the Minister of Rites is indeed different; she has broad knowledge.
Of course, children raised in such families are more bound by traditional etiquette and moral constraints.
For example, the matter of arranging people around one's husband...
Qian Qingqing thought it was normal, but if this happened to Shen Qingyue...
Hehe, when Shangguan Jin asked Shen Qingyue what kind of person she liked to talk to, the first thing Shen Qingyue said was that she couldn't have any concubines...
On this point, Shangguan Jin stood with Shen Qingyue...
However, Qian Qingqing can be gradually trained in the future.
There's still plenty of time, no rush...
......
The next day, Shen Qingjun set off.
The departing group was quite large, and Shangguan Jin's imperial nephew sent a troop of imperial guards to personally escort them.
The Shen family also sent many people to follow them.
Even from a distance of a thousand miles, they secretly sent a few people to follow them.
The entire team consisted of men; there wasn't a single woman.
This sparked a lot of discussion among the onlookers, who thought that at least two maids should have been sent along...
Shangguan Jin didn't care about any of that.
This is Shen Qingjun's first time going out on business, and he's bound to encounter many problems.
All she wants now is for Shen Qingjun to return safely.
......
“Mother, don’t worry, the arrangements have already been made in Suzhou. Jun’er will be able to get started as soon as he gets there,” Shen Qingyue comforted Shangguan Jin with a smile.
Shangguan Jin sighed.
Children are all debts. She was just worried about Shen Qingjun, but when she saw Shen Qingyue, she started to worry about Shen Qingyue again.
Although Shen Qingyue had spread the word that she had made a great vow before the Buddha.
Even though things have been like this for a while, there are still people who say sarcastic or sarcastic things.
"Sister Yao, have you found a man you like lately?" Shangguan Jin asked in a low voice.
Shen Qingyue...
"It's alright! Your mother didn't mean to rush you."
My mother just felt that... if you take a liking to someone, the other person will be willing too.
You... taking him as a male concubine wouldn't be bad.
"Anyway, you're a princess now. Which princess in history didn't keep a few male favorites?" Shangguan Jin suggested in a low voice.
Shen Qingyue was speechless.
She's busy sorting through news from teahouses all over Chongqing every day; she has no time to go out on the street looking for handsome men!
Also, if you're looking for a gigolo, all the tea gentlemen at Chun Bu Wan are handsome men...
Um... why did Young Master Lian suddenly pop into my head?
“Mother! Aren’t you worried that I might marry someone from a less suitable family background?” Shen Qingyue suddenly asked.
Shangguan Jin waved her hand dismissively.
What does "unsuitable" mean?
If we're talking about family background, how many people in Da Yu are a good match for you?
Since most people are not worthy of such a position, what is the difference between the sons of dukes and marquises and commoners?
The pot calling the kettle black?
Huh? Why are you asking this out of the blue?
Come on, tell your mother quickly, has she taken a fancy to some poor boy?
It's okay, as long as they have good character and are a good person, anything you like is fine.
Tell your mother quickly...
Shen Qingyue was so frightened that she waved her hands frantically.
"Mother, I was just joking. I'm so busy every day, I don't have time to look at those men."
Oh, Mother, I'm going to Chunbuwan now. I won't be having lunch at the manor.
A lot of messages have suddenly come in from the south, I need to quickly sift through them..."
As Shen Qingyue spoke, she hurriedly bowed to Shangguan Jinfu and then turned to get into her carriage.
Watching the carriage drive away, Shangguan Jin couldn't help but shake her head.
This child...
What an excuse!
Something's going on in the south? What could possibly be going on in the south...?
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