Chapter 1380 A Family of Three

Tao let out a long sigh, feeling much better after letting it all out. "To be honest, I really want to give up, but for the sake of the Wang family's reputation, I have to take care of it."

Zhu Lan said, "I heard that Wen Rong's marriage is about to be decided."

"Ah, when did it happen? How come I don't know about it?"

Zhulan is well-informed. "The old lady of the Lin family told me. She heard from the Qi family that they already have a favorite girl."

Tao responded, "The Qi family is Wen Rong's maternal family. It seems the news is true."

"Not necessarily. Go back and ask around."

Tao kept it in mind. If it wasn't for Wang Hua, she wouldn't have paid attention to the Wen family. "By the way, I'll bring some pickles from your family back. My old lady has been suffering from a sore throat and can't eat anything. She mentioned your pickles yesterday."

Zhulan, "Okay, I'll bring you some more. By the way, the Qin Palace sent me some fruits a few days ago. Please bring some back to Yulu."

Tao asked, "The fruit sent by the Qin Palace is a tribute, right?"

"Yes, the tribute just sent to the capital."

Tao's tone was full of jealousy, "We both have sons-in-law, but my son-in-law is rarely seen and honored, while your son-in-law sends good things to me whenever he has one."

"How can you and my son-in-law be the same? I raised my son-in-law as my son."

"So you are so blessed. Come on, let me take some of your blessings and have more good luck."

Zhulan did not avoid Tao's hand, "You like to get physical as you get older."

"You were too skinny before, but now you are plump and fleshy."

Zhulan, "......"

With her current body shape, there is no hope of losing weight. She is now just a fat old lady, so fat that she seems to have even shortened in height.

At the Wang family, Mrs. Tao brought back two boxes of fruit and said to the curious Yu Lu, "This is what your grandmother asked me to bring back for you."

Yu Lu was embarrassed, "This must have been saved from grandma and grandpa's mouths. I let them remember it."

Tao, "Old people always worry about their children, and your grandmother is the most worried about you."

There are too many troubles in a big family, and she knows how worried Yang is about her granddaughter Yu Lu.

Yu Lu was a little sentimental during her pregnancy. After she got married, her family was worried about her, fearing that she would be bullied by the Wang family. They sent her good things from time to time. She said with a heavy nasal voice, "I'm fine."

Tao, "It's getting late, I'm going to go back and rest. By the way, give some of these two boxes of fruit to our ancestors, and don't share them with others. These are tribute fruits, you can keep them for yourself."

She got even angrier when she said this. "When Wang Hua and the other two came, you didn't have to treat them with good food. They had plenty of good food, and they didn't say a few good words about you behind your back. You can't give such ungrateful people anything good."

Yu Lu was stunned. It was the first time that grandma said such harsh words. Grandma really annoyed the second wife.

After grandma left, Yu Lu picked up a few fruits and asked someone to send them to the ancestor's yard. She picked up a few more fruits and sent them to grandma. Grandma said that there was no need to give them away and to divide them up. She didn't have to give any to the other two families as the younger generation, but she had to give some to her grandma and grandpa in her own family.

Wang Wei watched his wife divide the fruit, "If you divide it one by one, the box will be gone."

Yu Lu, "I don't want to eat fruit that much now. One box is enough for our family of three."

Wang Wei waved his hands and said, "This is a tribute fruit. I won't eat it. I'll give it to you and the child."

Yu Lu motioned the maid to take some down and wash them, then she held her husband's hand and said, "If you don't eat them, neither will I or the children. We are a family and no one can be left behind."

Wang Wei was deeply moved. He was young to begin with, and was at his most emotional. In front of him was his married woman, so he was deeply moved. "Okay, no one in our family will be left behind."

Yu Lu leaned in her husband's arms, listening to his beating heart. This moment was the happiness that her grandmother talked about, the happiness that belonged to her.

The next day, the weather in the capital was rare and good, and Zhulan agreed to ask the old lady of the Shang family to help choose jewelry. Since Shang Qing was also there, Zhulan asked several granddaughters who wanted to go.

In the end, only Yudie wanted to go, Yuyi wanted to take Yujiao to learn piano, and Yuwen didn't want to move.

Zhulan could only take Yudie with her to the appointment. She and the old lady of the Shang family exchanged letters frequently. It was mainly the old lady of the Shang family who took the initiative. At first, she had to reply. Later, they became friends, and now the relationship has developed to the point where she can make an appointment with her.

When Zhulan arrived, the old lady of the merchant's house and her granddaughter had already arrived. Zhulan got off the carriage and asked, "I'm not late, am I?"

The old lady of the merchant was in good spirits and waved her hand, saying, "You are not late, I am early."

Zhulan was surprised to see Shang Qing, "Shang Qing is getting more and more beautiful, I can hardly recognize her."

The old lady of the merchant said, "It's not as exaggerated as you say. In my eyes, this child has not changed at all."

The old lady's raised mouth corners betrayed her mood. She was very proud of the changes in her granddaughter.

After Shang Qing greeted him, he stepped aside graciously. His petty air was gone, and he became more confident and calm.

Zhu Lan continued, "You see it every day, so you don't think it has changed much. In my eyes, the changes are huge."

Shang Qing's skin became whiter, and the timidity she had when she first returned to the capital was gone. The old lady was determined to raise her granddaughter, and the effect was very obvious.

The old lady said cheerfully, "Let's go in, and you can help me with some advice."

"good."

The two of them went into the shop and went up to the second floor. The old lady brought a lot of silver. "I asked you to help me choose jewelry in my letter. Actually, I chose a lot of jewelry for Shang Qing. The jewelry I chose is for Shang Qing's dowry. You married off two granddaughters. People in the capital praised you for your good taste and beautiful jewelry. Please help me choose some. I also want Shang Qing to marry in a grand manner."

Zhulan heard this and asked, "Madam, do you have a favorite family?"

The old lady was relieved of her worries and did not hide the fact, "I have already seen someone. The youngest son of Bao Yushi family ranked 60th in the imperial examination this spring. We will get engaged after the palace examination is over."

Zhulan, "You really trust me. You're not afraid that I will tell others."

"I'm a good judge of people. You're reliable."

Why did the old lady try so hard to make friends with Yang? On the one hand, they had a good rapport, and on the other hand, she also wanted to leave some connections for her granddaughter. Otherwise, she was already so old, why would she bother making friends?

Her granddaughter's father doesn't love her and her mother is partial to her. She wants to leave as soon as her granddaughter gets married, and she will never feel at ease until she makes proper arrangements.

Zhulan naturally also saw through the old lady's thoughts. She was a grandmother, and she loved her granddaughter. Zhulan was moved by the old lady's love for her granddaughter, which was also the reason why she accepted the old lady.

Yudie and Miss Shang sat together, and Yudie introduced the gems that the shopkeeper brought to Miss Shang.

Miss Shang listened carefully and said with emotion: "You know so much."

Yudie explained, "My father is into gemstones, and I also like to study, so I know more. Do you want to learn? If you want to learn, I can teach you."

Ms. Shang, "Is it okay?"

"Of course."

Yudie really likes being a master. She has taught several younger sisters at home. Now there is another student. She picked up the gem and explained everything to Shang Qing.

The clerk standing aside also listened attentively, feeling deeply moved that Miss Zhou knew so much about gemstones, she knew more than he did.