Suochuoluo continued, “I think that the Fujin (wife) is probably alright on the surface, but if she has a little bit of a cunning mind, she must be a bit wicked.”
Changning nodded quickly, "Mhm."
"Anyway, girl, let me tell you, when you're with her, you should only hold back a third of what you say."
"Mother, don't worry, I understand. How are Father, Second Brother, and Third Brother?"
"Your father is still the same as always, training troops every day."
Speaking of her two sons, Suochuoluo was furious. "Those two are such a worry. I was looking for wives for them. They're both young men, and they're not old enough to be cared for. But they can't find anyone they like."
Seeing her mother's angry expression, Changning thought that her two older brothers were really something else, daring to provoke their mother, they really had grown wings.
However, we should still offer some words of comfort.
"Mother, don't be angry. Both of my brothers are men destined for great things, so it's understandable that they're not in a hurry to get married."
"Whatever! I don't care anymore."
"What about my eldest brother? He and his wife should be getting along well, right? And what about Duoxihui? Has Mother gone to see him?" Changning knew what was going on when she heard about her eldest brother.
The second and third brothers are unreliable, but the eldest brother is quite dependable; he will be the one to uphold the reputation of the Fucha family in the future.
Speaking of her eldest son and grandson, Suochuoluo beamed with joy. "I came straight here from the capital, but I haven't visited yet. However, your eldest brother wrote a letter saying that he might get a promotion at the end of the year after the performance evaluation. Duoxihui is quite mischievous now, a real little rascal!"
Thinking of her cute and lively little nephew, Changning was also very happy: "I wish my son could be as clever as Dorsey."
"Doxihui, he must be incredibly cunning. Your sister-in-law is pregnant again, almost three months along now, and you two are having babies one after the other."
"Really?" Changning was overjoyed, never expecting that her sister-in-law was pregnant again.
The prosperity of the Fucha family is a blessing.
Moreover, it's an advantage that her sister-in-law's child is the legitimate son of Lady Fucha, and that the child is close in age to her own.
“Your sister-in-law is honest and capable. She doesn’t hold your brother back and she raises the children well.”
Seeing her mother's satisfaction with her sister-in-law, Changning couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
My mother always liked girls who were generous and outgoing, and my sister-in-law, Dong E, was disliked by my mother because of her surname.
Because of the late Emperor's Consort Dong'e, the mother felt that all the daughters in his family were a bit pretentious. However, the eldest sister-in-law, Consort Dong'e, and the Third Prince's wife, Lady Dong'e, were not from the same clan. When they met, they found this girl to be clean and capable, and they took a liking to her.
As the relationship between the eldest brother and his wife grows stronger, and Dorsey is healthy and adorable, he now speaks highly of his sister-in-law.
The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer before preparing to eat.
Changning specially ordered the hot pot today.
Outside, the wind and snow were raging. She was overjoyed that her mother had come to visit, so she wanted to order a hot pot to warm herself up.
The broth was made from bones that had been simmering for several hours, with a layer of pork ribs on top. Since both Suochuo Luoshi and Changning loved spicy food, the broth was specially prepared by Chef Ma from a chef in Sichuan, using stir-fried beef tallow and chili peppers.
Master Ma personally selected a lamb that was just over three months old, as this meat was the most tender and delicious. He then cut two plates of hand-cut lamb.
Then he went to find the note that Granny Ma had approved and asked for some beef.
The beef was selected from cuts perfect for hot pot: tenderloin, fatty beef, and shank. There was also a piece of marbled beef with an exceptionally beautiful marbling, which was sliced into four or five plates.
He then had his apprentice select two large fish, pound them into bouncy fish balls, and arrange them on a plate.
The vegetarian dishes I chose were tofu, garland chrysanthemum, and spinach.
Another plate of vermicelli and a plate of hand-pulled noodles were served.
The aroma of the steaming hot pot instantly dispelled the fatigue from days of travel.
The dipping sauce was a mixture of sesame paste and fermented bean curd. After mixing it, Suochuo Luoshi started to cook the meat. With one bite, the thinly sliced lamb changed color in seconds. Dipped in the sesame paste, it was incredibly delicious.
In Changning, the dipping sauce also needs a little more sugar and vinegar, and a large spoonful of crispy fried chili oil is added before starting to enjoy the meal.
Looking at her daughter's bright red bowl, Sochoro couldn't help but say, "Your taste suggests you're pregnant with a girl."
Changning was eating when she heard this and laughed, "Sour for a boy, spicy for a girl, is that accurate?"
"That has to make some sense."
The mother and daughter ate with great relish, sweating profusely. When it's family eating together, there's no need to worry about table manners. Once they were full, they felt completely satisfied.
Chuixue and Granny Zhang had already prepared a room for Lady Fucha, but Changning tugged at her mother's sleeve, looking at her pitifully, which softened the heart of this fierce woman.
"Okay, okay, I'll sleep with you tonight."
"Hehe, Mother is so good."
That evening, Suochuoluo held a copy of the Book of Songs and read it. According to her daughter, this was called prenatal education.
"The deer cry 'yoyo,' as they graze on the wild apples. I have guests, and we play the zither and blow the flute. The moon shines brightly, but when can it be grasped? Sorrow arises from within, and it cannot be stopped."
"You gave me a peach, I returned a precious jade. It wasn't just a repayment, but a token of our lasting friendship."
When she started reading, her mother's Northeastern accent disappeared, and she spoke Mandarin again.
Hearing her mother's familiar voice, Changning felt as if she had returned to her childhood.
When I first traveled to this world as a child, everything was unfamiliar to me. Because I was a modern person, I had a natural fear of feudal dynasties and couldn't sleep all night.
Back then, my mother would stay with me while I slept, telling me stories to comfort me, just like she does now.
Despite being such a strong woman, she displayed an extremely gentle side, telling stories and singing melodies in a soft tone, accompanying Changning into her dreams.
The same thing happened again. Changning quickly relaxed, just like that lost and helpless child back then, showing vulnerability in front of her mother, and soon fell asleep.
Looking at her daughter's sleeping face, Suochuoluo sighed in her heart.
I originally thought my daughter would be a wife in the future, so I focused on broadening her horizons and teaching her how to manage people and subordinates.
More importantly, it allows her to maintain her true nature, because no matter where she marries, her family will always be her support. She doesn't need to learn any seductive arts to win over her husband; she only needs to be Fucha Changning, and no one will dare to disrespect her.
However, thunder and rain are both divine grace. Encountering demons or Buddhas is all for salvation.
Now that she is the concubine of the Fourth Prince, and there is a first wife above her, how can Changning live a carefree and unrestrained life?
I just hope that the Fourth Prince will treat Ning'er better.
No, I have to write to those troublesome sons tomorrow and tell them to work harder for the sake of the family and my sister!
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