Qingsong's house hasn't changed much.
The Wu residence is quite simple, with only three courtyards and two entrances inside.
The gatekeeper came over with a smile, leading the carriage to welcome the lady home.
This was Jiang Yue's request; no one was allowed to call her "Old Madam," as it would make her seem very old!
Fangfang, holding her son's hand, came forward to greet them:
"Mother~"
"Grandma~"
Little Mantou seemed to have forgotten his grandmother, but when his mother told him to call her "Grandma," he obediently did so.
After shouting, she hid behind her mother and secretly peeked out to look at her grandmother.
I thought to myself, "Grandma looks so young!"
"Little Mantou has already learned to stand up, that's great!"
Jiang Yue smiled, but instead of hugging her grandson, she introduced her maternal grandfather to her daughter-in-law, gesturing for her to call out to him.
"The granddaughter-in-law greets her maternal grandfather!"
Fangfang greeted him very obediently, her words full of affection.
Old Master Gu smiled and said, "No need for formalities," then took out a gift from his sleeve—a large red envelope—and said:
"Your maternal grandmother gave it to you before you left, saying that if you met Qingsong's children, you wouldn't be empty-handed."
"Thank you, Grandfather! Honey, don't just stand there, accept it!"
It turns out that places with eye-catching bags are never dull.
Fangfang glared at her husband reproachfully, blushed, accepted the red envelope, and gestured for her son to call him great-grandfather.
Thank you~
The little steamed bun was shy and hesitant to call out to strangers, but it easily said "thank you" with drool in its mouth.
"Wait until the child is older before calling. Let's eat first; we're all starving. The food at the East Palace is delicious, but it's not easy to come by!"
Jiang Yue wasn't sure if there were any secret guards or spies from the Eastern Palace around, so she didn't say anything too definitive and left herself an out.
"Mom, I made your favorite dishes. Please try them. If you like them, I'll make them again!"
When Fangfang heard her mother-in-law say that, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly changed the subject.
She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt there were no birds chirping around her...
"Hey, let's eat!"
Jiang Yue picked up her grandson, and perhaps because of their blood ties, the little guy didn't resist; instead, he wrapped his arms around her neck.
The grandmother and grandson were so close, they neglected their two other sons...
Qingsong: Waaaaah, Mother likes her son more than him!
Qingyun: Hmm, I'm getting married to my fiancée next year. Should I prepare some toys for the kids in advance?
Fangfang wanted to personally serve her mother-in-law, pouring tea and serving her food.
But her mother-in-law didn't like this and had no intention of setting rules for her.
Let her sit down and eat with us. After she finishes eating, give her a smallpox vaccination.
"Mom, what is cowpox?"
Perhaps the news of the smallpox epidemic had not yet fully reached the ears of the common people, so Qingsong and the others were unaware of it.
But Qingyun was an official appointed by the imperial court and was on duty at the Hanlin Academy.
He knows many things, both what he should and shouldn't know.
"Don't you know that smallpox is spreading in Nanjing?"
Grandpa Gu asked, puzzled, "Could it be that this news hasn't been spread?"
"have no idea."
Qingsong honestly shook his head; he had no idea what it was.
Fangfang shook her head. She stayed home all day taking care of the children. Occasionally, her two younger sisters would come to visit her. Other than that, she would go to the Ge family mansion to visit her godfather...
"It's the royal family; they've already blocked this news."
Qingyun didn't shake his head; he had only heard about it from his colleagues when he asked for leave today.
Later, he and Changjun consulted the literature and learned what smallpox was.
"Smallpox is a rather serious epidemic. In our Yunshui County, there were cases as early as half a month ago..."
Jiang Yue put down her chopsticks and gave a brief explanation.
Because her daughter-in-law was also there, she didn't say it was too scary.
"Mother, you mentioned smallpox vaccination. After getting vaccinated, will I not have to worry about getting smallpox?"
Qingsong, on the other hand, was quick to apply what he learned to other situations and would ask questions whenever he didn't understand something.
"Yes, that's right. This time, I left in a hurry with your maternal grandfather and only brought some cowpox vaccine with me."
The rest can only be planted for our own family members first, such as the Xu family and the Ge family, who are all considered family.
The rest will have to wait for the next batch to arrive from Yunshui County.
Jiang Yue nodded. She had indeed left some items in the system's storage space. Her grandfather hadn't investigated it closely; he would use them as long as she took them and even covered for her.
Fingers vary in length and thickness; does that quickly reflect human nature?
Secretly, I'd definitely want to get my own people infected first.
After the vaccination is completed, those in the Eastern Palace who refused vaccination today, or other powerful figures, who wish to be vaccinated?
Sorry, please wait for the next batch!
“Then I’ll arrange for someone to call my two sisters-in-law over to get them implanted. If anything happens to them, my wife will be devastated.”
As soon as Qingsong said this, his wife stepped on his foot under the table.
Is that how you talk?
So annoying~
Fangfang fed her son egg custard as if nothing had happened. Apart from being angry at her husband's outspokenness, she felt grateful to her mother-in-law.
After a quick dinner, Grandpa Gu was told to rest.
After all, they are getting older, and their physical and mental strength is indeed declining.
Let my granddaughter take care of vaccinating Fangfang's two younger sisters.
After eating and drinking his fill, the little steamed bun nestled obediently in his grandmother's arms.
Then, I fell asleep.
Fangfang carried her son back to her room and arranged for a maid to keep an eye on him.
She fetched water, helped her mother-in-law wash up, soak her feet, and massaged her shoulders.
"Fangfang, you've gone through so much trouble."
Jiang Yue couldn't refuse her daughter-in-law's filial piety, so she accepted it without feeling disrespectful and enjoyed the gesture.
"My wife is happy to be able to do something for her mother."
These are Fangfang's heartfelt words; being able to marry her husband is a blessing she earned in her past life.
Being able to be her mother-in-law's daughter-in-law is the greatest blessing she can have.
With such a wonderful in-law family, everyone who knows tells her to cherish her good fortune.
"Yunshui County is now Mother's fiefdom. There are three brothers in the family. Qingyun cannot inherit it, so it will be Qingshan and Qingsong. After Mother passes away, the fiefdom of Yunshui County will definitely be passed on to one of your two families..."
"Mother is not biased. Both of you should think it over. Whoever is willing to step forward will inherit the Yunshui County title. As for the other family, we cannot allow the brothers Xiao Qiang to kill each other."
Jiang Yue's words were very clear: the choice depends on her two sons and their wives.
"Mother, this matter is of great importance. I will discuss it with my husband. I cannot give you an answer right now."
Fangfang's heart skipped a beat. The hereditary Yunshui County was a source of confusion for her, and she was unsure of her husband's thoughts.
She is content with her life now. She has a loving mother-in-law, a doting husband, and kind brothers and sisters-in-law who have never complained about anything.
In Jinling, with her adoptive father, adoptive brother, and two younger sisters, they looked after each other and helped each other, so they had no worries about food and clothing and lived a much better life than ordinary people.
Suddenly, her mother-in-law presented her with this choice, leaving her somewhat bewildered.
She follows her husband wherever he goes, like a chicken or a dog; once she marries him, she obeys him!
"Hmm, think it over carefully, and give me an answer before I leave Jinling."
Jiang Yue understood and smiled kindly.
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