Nanny Qin was not tall and was standing in the corner of the yard, blocked by the cow's body. She didn't say a word from beginning to end, and if you didn't look carefully, she would be easily overlooked.
She and Qiao Xin were chatting happily just now, and she didn't speak a word until Fan Jihuai left. Qiao Xin looked at her and then she bowed.
"Meet Madam Qiao. My husband's surname is Qin. I used to be Heng'er's foster nanny. Now I would like to ask Madam Qiao to treat me to a meal."
1Qiao Xin slapped her forehead and said, "Oh, I'm so happy that I can't find Bei Luan. I'm sorry to neglect you! Old Madam, I don't deserve this title. I'm just an ordinary country girl. You've seen the conditions of my family. If you don't mind, you can stay. But the food, clothing, housing and transportation are definitely not as good as the treatment you get in the Marquis' Mansion!"
Nanny Qin took a look at Qiao Xin's linen clothes, his feet in the mud, and his sleeves rolled up. He certainly didn't look like a respectable old lord.
She smiled and said, "Madam, what are you talking about? I was born in a poor family. When I was a child, if I could get a buffalo, I would be so happy that I couldn't sleep for several nights!"
"Hahaha, there's nothing we farmers don't like about cows. Heng Wen is fine, but is there anything else he can tell me? How did he know I was looking for someone? Why did this guy go to the border instead of staying at home to recover from his injuries?"
"The general is fine now. He followed the marquis to the border after the New Year. He only asked me and the old lady to get along well. He didn't ask for anything else."
Nanny Qin added, "I originally planned to return to my clan to retire, but my husband and son died, and my reputation is not good. I guess there is no place for me in my hometown. Brother Heng, thinking of our friendship for many years, arranged for me to come here."
Qiao Xin sighed, "You are also a pitiful person. It is not easy for women to live in this world. If you don't mind, then stay and keep me company.
My eldest and third sons are now in the military camp, and my second son is studying. I am alone with my two daughters-in-law and I take care of three or five grandchildren and three granddaughters. There are also old man Mo and his son, and old woman Shi and her grandson.
There aren't many people here, but they all need to eat and drink. I can't take care of it all by myself. Now that you've come, it's just right that you can help me out! Let me have some free time."
Nanny Qin froze, thinking that Qiao Xin didn't understand what she said. After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Madam, don't you mind my reputation?"
Qiao Xin was stunned, then realized what she was saying.
Isn't it just that she is unlucky in marriage and lonely? Wasn't her original body also a widow? Compared with her, they are just the same. Don't laugh at each other!
She laughed out loud: "I am a widow myself, and my reputation is not much better than yours! Those who say we are tough are just jealous of us women who are so capable, and they always put the blame on us.
I just don't believe this. We don't eat other people's food, we don't spend other people's money, we live an upright life with our own abilities, what are we afraid of? If I really cared about these things, I would have died a long time ago, and I wouldn't have raised them one by one!"
Nanny Qin felt an inexplicable pang in her heart. She blinked her eyes and looked up at Qiao Xin with a softer gaze: "The old lady is indeed as Heng'er said, she is a wise person!"
"Hahaha, that boy only knows how to flatter! Don't call me old lady. I'm only 37 this year, don't call me old. Don't call me old, it makes me uncomfortable!
This is not the Marquis's Mansion, there are not so many rules, it is more comfortable. You can call me Qiao Xin, or Aunt Qiao, I will call you Aunt Qin."
Nanny Qin followed suit, and she really didn't dare to be so presumptuous, "Then I will call you Madam Qiao!"
"Okay, whatever you want!"
Qiao Xin didn't force it. As someone who has followed the rules all her life, it was good enough for her to achieve this step. Just take it slow!
"I don't know, what does Madam Qiao want from the child?"
"I don't have any special requirements. I want the children to learn the rules, but I don't want them to be restricted by the rules! Rather, I hope they can live more freely within the constraints of the rules."
"Boys, you should have a big world in your heart and don't worry about one thing or one thing. Girls, don't get caught up in petty love affairs all your life. You should learn to please yourself at all times and don't always think about pleasing others."
Qiao Xin smiled mischievously, "We from a small family may never be able to learn the rules and regulations of the wealthy families, but it's not wrong to tell them stories about the twists and turns and intrigues of the wealthy families.
My grandchildren are all lively and smart. I don't want them to learn those useless rules at such a young age, such as not showing teeth when smiling, not showing knees when sitting, and not showing feet when walking!"
Nanny Qin didn't expect that Qiao Xin asked the foster nanny to help the child gain more experience, and she didn't know what to say for a moment!
Qiao Xin comforted her, "Don't feel stressed, Mammy. Just let everything take its course. We are not a wealthy family. I want to broaden the children's horizons and let them know things beyond their knowledge. We can't imitate others!"
Nanny Qin now had a plan in mind. "I know what to do."
"My two daughters-in-law in the theater, you have to take care of them. The eldest is now a sixth-rank official, but my daughters-in-law have only lived in the countryside, and their vision, knowledge, and manners are all a little lacking. But it's not their fault. The two children are kind-hearted and have nothing to say about me, their mother-in-law.
Mammy, why don't you teach them how to be a qualified mistress. When they accompany their husbands to take office in the future, it's fine as long as they don't make any mistakes on the surface..."
Xu and Zhang stood outside the door, their hearts felt like they were being tightly grasped, their faces were filled with confusion and helplessness. When they heard that their mother-in-law did not dislike them, but asked someone to teach them the rules and etiquette, they could not help crying!
During this period, the fear, confusion and helplessness brought about by her husband's promotion suddenly found an outlet, and Fan Sheng burst into tears!
Qiao Xin opened the door when she heard the noise and saw her two daughters-in-law squatting at the gate, howling louder than the other! Villagers had already poked their heads out and pointed.
"Why are you crying in the middle of the day? Why don't you come in?"
Xu rubbed the corner of her clothes and tried to coax her eyes. Her face was covered with snot and tears. It was really unbearable to look at. With red eyes, she looked at Qiao Xin, pouted her lips and called out, "Mother-in-law!" Zhang lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Qiao Xin. She sniffed and shouted too!
This stupid look is really unbearable to watch. If you don’t know, you might think she is teasing her daughter-in-law!
Qiao Xin sighed and pulled the person in directly, "Why are you howling in broad daylight? Who made you angry?"
Xu waved her hands repeatedly, glanced at Nanny Qin in the yard, and then looked back at Qiao Xin. She lowered her head. Qiao Xin had no idea what she was saying. She must have heard what she and Nanny Qin were saying!
Qiao Xin breathed a sigh of relief and ordered, "Go wash up, and come meet someone later!"
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