Chapter 63: Greed for the betrothal gift

"So Second Sister-in-law has to hurry up. After all, opportunities don't wait for anyone. If you miss this opportunity, it's not certain who Fourth Sister will marry next time."

When he said this, there was a hint of deliberate longing in his eyes.

Erlang's wife couldn't help but tease her after hearing this.

"If it's so good, why don't you divorce and get married?"

"Sister-in-law, you are making fun of me again. I do want to get married, but I am pregnant. No matter how easy it is for the people in the palace to talk to me, they will not accept me."

After saying this, he stroked her still fairly flat belly, revealing some genuine affection at this moment.

Erlang's wife looked a little surprised, and then she started laughing.

"You are the luckiest one among our three wives. You were born well, have a good temper, and married into a good family. Your pregnancy is also very good. It's not enough that you have both a son and a daughter. You are pregnant with another one. Do you want a boy or a girl this time?"

Shang Liuniang didn't feel embarrassed and just smiled, then continued.

"I originally thought it would be safer to have another boy, but my husband said it would be better to have a girl, because a girl is closer to me and he likes her, too."

Seeing her look so contented with having a son, Erlang's wife felt a little jealous.

Otherwise, why do they say that comparing yourself with others will make you feel thwarted?

Others have good family backgrounds, good character, and are good to their wives and children.

The man she married was a "fool" of poor character and appearance, who spent his days in a muddle. He was really of no use at all.

As he thought about it, he didn't like Shang Liuniang as much as before.

Shang Liuniang was a shrewd person, so she could naturally feel the subtle changes in the atmosphere.

So, before Erlang's wife could chase the guests away, he opened his mouth and spoke.

"I've been out for a long time, so I'd better go back first, otherwise my parents-in-law will find out and scold me for thinking about going back to my parents' home all day. Second sister-in-law, please take care of your health. The bird's nest I brought this time is very good. You can try it first. If it works well, I'll send someone to bring it to you next time."

"I'm sorry to have troubled Sixth Sister. Okay, then you should go back quickly. We are both daughters-in-law. I understand, I understand."

The two of them exchanged a few polite words and then sent Shang Liuniang away.

The sun outside was not as strong anymore, but Erlang's wife's mood did not calm down for a long time.

The news brought by Shang Liuniang is like cooking oil in a hot pot.

But she also needs to think carefully about how to make this matter a done deal.

As for what he said to Shang Liuniang, it was just an excuse.

How could a woman from a small merchant family like her find out what was going on in Prince Min's palace?

Therefore, what she is more concerned about now is how her fourth sister can break through the siege and enter the palace to become a concubine? She is beautiful, and her temperament is also well-behaved and easy to control.

But he has no opinion of his own, so he seems to be very timid.

Can such a person really catch the old prince's eye and be sent to the palace? She was very worried.

Even if she is sent in, can she really stand on her own two feet and give back to her parents?

It cannot be seen.

But she clearly understood one thing: if such a good thing did not happen to their third room, the people in the fifth room would never know about it.

You know, there is still a Qi Niang in the fifth room who is not married yet.

Eighteen years is neither too old nor too young.

To be honest, her beauty, age, temperament and ability are all better than Si Niang's.

If only they knew there was such a shortcut.

I'm afraid they'll have to send people to the palace with drums and gongs to reserve a seat.

Therefore, Erlang's wife was very cautious.

He gave instructions to Mother Qin who was serving nearby.

"You can't let a single word of what Liu Niang said today leak out, understand?"

"Don't worry, Madam Second Young Master, I understand!"

In Baotao Courtyard and Yingjuan Courtyard, everyone has their own ulterior motives.

So we have been peaceful these days and nothing serious has happened.

As the sun rises and the moon sets, there is a rare atmosphere of peace and tranquility in the Duke's Mansion.

Soon the day arrived, the twentieth.

Today is a good day for Shang Ji and Du Jingyi to go back to her parents' home, so Du Jingyi woke up early in the morning.

When she opened her eyes, she saw her husband Shang Ji sleeping beside her.

Thinking of how he came back very late last night, I couldn't help but chuckle.

Shang Ji was originally a person who woke up easily, so he immediately opened his eyes and looked over when she moved.

As their eyes met, some unclear desire emerged in his eyes.

Du Jingyi's Adam's apple moved slightly, and he seemed to understand, and immediately raised his voice to the outside.

"Cherry, come in and serve us. The general and I both need to get up and wash up."

"yes."

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Her words suppressed the thought that had just arisen in Shang Ji's mind.

Shang Ji lowered his voice and deliberately leaned close to Du Jingyi's ear to speak.

"Ma'am, did you do this on purpose?"

When the sound came out, some hot air was exhaled, making Du Jingyi's cheeks slightly red.

"General, please get up quickly. Aren't you going to accompany me back to my parents' home?"

After hearing this, Shang Ji also smiled foolishly.

"I should have said tomorrow."

God knows, the two haven't been close since they last consummated their marriage.

Having finally gotten a few days' vacation, he was determined to come back and spend some leisure time with his wife and children.

Who would have known that when I rode back from my journey last night, my wife was already sleeping soundly.

He couldn't do anything else.

When I woke up this morning, I wanted to be a "lecher", but I was rejected in a serious manner.

There was no other way, Shang Ji could only accept the defeat.

Outside the door, there were sounds one after another.

As soon as they heard it, they knew that several maids had come to fetch water to serve them, so the two of them did not delay and got up immediately.

After a simple wash, Lizhu dressed up Du Jingyi, while Yingtao picked out several sets of clothes from the closet and placed them in front of Shang Ji.

He said respectfully.

"General, this is the dress that the young lady arranged for you to wear. Would you like to try it on? If there is anything that doesn't fit, you can send it to Lu Ju for alteration."

Shang Ji raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw this.

He remembered that it only took a few days to measure the clothes, so how come it was done so quickly?

He looked back at Du Jingyi and spoke in a cheerful tone.

"Show it to the young lady. I'll wear whatever she chooses."

It was just an ordinary sentence, but it made the two maids happy.

They felt that the general and his young mistress were so loving that they even wore matching clothes.

Cherry walked quickly to Du Jingyi and spoke quickly.

"What will the young lady wear today? The general said he will wear whatever you choose. I ask the young lady to make it clear."

This serious attitude made Du Jingyi feel a little uncomfortable.

But thinking that her husband Shang Ji was around, she couldn't always laugh and joke with the maids, so she took a quick look and gave the order.

(End of this chapter)