The survival rule of a concubine's daughter 104 The old lady's entrustment, the muzzle is consistent, tame your husband!

  Suppressing the sourness in her heart, she smiled and said: "Sister, this time you've married well, in the future we sisters will all be able to bask in your glory."

  After gazing at her for a moment, she smiled lightly: "Second sister, your words are still a bit premature. The waters in the Wang estate run deep, and I'm just a newlywed bride. Apart from being cautious and prudent, what else can I do? Men's affairs - how can they be any concern of mine, a mere woman?"

  The Yu Prefecture Wangfu and the Jing Wangfu are not far apart, but they are also separated by several streets. The Jing Wangfu is heavily guarded, and it's not easy to get any news out of there. In the end, Rú Shàn still heard from someone else that on the day of Rú Qíng's big wedding, she was tripped up by a servant. Now, looking at Rú Qíng's words, he believed about 80% of it. He smiled and said: "Sister is blessed with good fortune, I believe you will be able to live in harmony with your husband until old age."

  Thinking of her previous improper behavior, he didn't want to get too close to her and replied indifferently: "Thank you for your kind words, elder sister."

  As soon as Ru Xian saw Ru Qing and Ru Shan walking too close, she quickly yet forcefully pulled Ru Qing to her side, looked her up and down, furrowed her brow, "You are already a dignified princess consort, you must show the demeanor of a princess consort. I heard, I heard..." She glanced at Li Shi with an ear-pulling and cheek-scratching expression, Li Shi lightly coughed, and asked Ru Qing with a concerned tone: "How is it that I still hear that on your big wedding day, one of your concubines was already pregnant? How did you handle it?"

  Everyone's eyes were complexly gazing at Ru Xiang, and for this young lady from the Fang family to marry into the Wang family, there was admiration, jealousy. At this moment, hearing about this magnificent facade, yet not paying attention, also stirred up emotions, probably because of the workings of a jealous heart, unable to bear others living too well.

  Ru Qing sat quietly, the large and luminous coral beads on her forehead shining with a soft glow as she smiled. Ru Qing said faintly: "This matter, how can I, a new bride, handle it? The prince has already taken care of it."

  Everyone was shocked and asked for reasons in a flurry of questions.

  In front of her, a delicate and beautifully dressed face, with a hint of concern, leaned in slightly and whispered: "The mistress had just entered the door when the concubine became pregnant. This is already a slap in the face to the mistress. Any family with some dignity and rules would know how to handle this. Why do I need to take care of it?" Of course, Princess Jing also asked her to handle it, but she skillfully pushed it back.

  The mistress must give birth to a legitimate son before allowing the concubine to become pregnant. Even if the mistress does not have children, she can only take in a concubine after three years. The principle is correct, but how many families actually do it?

  If it were true, how could people believe it? They asked one after another about Ru Qing's handling of the situation. It turned out that Li Xiao took the initiative to deal with his pregnant concubine.

  She couldn't bear it, so she only told half the truth, "...earlier, my in-laws also wanted me to handle it, but Wang Ye stood up and said not to make things difficult for me." In this regard, she was still grateful to Li Xiao, and did not learn from Yun Han's example, hiding behind a woman's backside, letting her take the lead, knowing that she was uncomfortable in her heart, yet still forcing her to reluctantly agree to something that would make her and Fang Fu lose face.

  Everyone's heart is filled with mixed emotions, after feeling envious and jealous, they can't help but feel a deep sense of sorrow - if their own man could be so responsible, what more could they ask for in this life?

  The three sisters also had complex eyes, with comfort, jealousy, and self-pity... After a while, Ruzhen sighed and smiled: "I said it was true that foolish people have good fortune. It seems to be true. Did your sister suffer a lot of grievances before? Is she happy now?"

  Everyone nodded in agreement, thinking that the ups and downs of their marriage were indeed a lingering fear. If it were an ordinary family, they would probably have been driven to despair by now. Fortunately, they still managed to get lucky and caught Li Xiao's eye.

  After finally digging out Ruqing's life in the Wangfu bit by bit, he let go of Ruqing and started talking about other things. At this moment, a servant came to announce that lunch was ready and they could start eating. Then, the group moved to the dining hall for their meal.

  The men sat outside, talking loudly and competing in drinking, while the women were separated by a folding screen inside, eating and drinking. After dinner, the old lady seemed tired and went back to rest early.

  After dinner, just as he was about to return to Songhe Hall to accompany Old Madame, he was detained by He Shi.

  "Sister, the other day I went back to my hometown and brought back a lot of fresh fruit. I know you love eating fruit the most, so I specially kept some rare ones for you. Come on, go to my place and pick out the ones you like best, don't be polite."

  Everyone knew that the aunt and sister-in-law were going to have a private conversation, so they didn't stop them, but instead teased this deep affection between the two sisters-in-law.

  He didn't make excuses and took a deep breath, then came all the way to Yisongyuan with a complicated mood.

  The area of Yishun Institute is not large, but the layout is exquisite. Many pieces of large furniture are nowhere to be seen, and there are only some small and beautiful furniture that are both practical and space-saving. The empty space allows Wengge to roll around and play.

  Coming into the inner room, the lighting is good here, and the scenery outside the window can be seen clearly. The old woman and the young girl are guarding the house, so they won't be overheard by others again.

  She sat down and waited for Yatou to serve tea before speaking, "Sister-in-law, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

  He lightly sipped his tea and got straight to the point, "As sister reminded me, I went to Yongning Bo's residence the day before yesterday."

  As soon as she knew that Ru Qing had gone to visit Kai An County, she was not surprised, but quietly asked: "How is Kai An County?"

  He shook his head and said with a sorrowful tone: "I'm afraid I won't make it to next year."

  As if sympathizing with Kaian County, but after sympathy, there is only a numbness of pity, "With Kaian County's intelligence, shouldn't you have left a way out for yourself?"

  He gazed at her with admiration: "Sister is indeed clever, hitting the nail on the head." She sighed deeply, her tone vast and boundless, "She already knows that her days are numbered, and once she's gone, her weak son will only be left to the mercy of others. So, she made a clever move." Speaking to this point, He's tone became even more sympathetic, "Poor Jiang family's young master, I heard that in earlier years he was still drinking and chatting with your two older brothers, getting along famously, wearing elegant clothes and riding fine horses, living a carefree life... who would have thought that he would be ruined by the hands of women."

  Even if you can't guess what kind of crazy thing Kai'an County is going to do, listening to He's tone, it should be a devastating blow to the Jiang family and Jiang Yuran. It's just unknown what kind of clever move Kai'an County has made to make He so sad.

  He silently nodded and said, "The first thing she asked of me was that after her passing, let her natal family's brother and sister-in-law take back the dowry. Let the Jiang family suffer a double loss, having lost both their wife and soldiers."

  Ru Qing shook her head, "When a woman gets married and dies in her husband's household, if she has no children, her natal family can take back the dowry. But doesn't she still have a son?"

  "What a pitiful child! I've seen him too, and indeed he's a poor thing, thin and frail, like a feather. The doctor says he won't live much longer."

  As the rumor goes, Yun's family spent a huge amount of money on betrothal gifts to marry off their daughter to Kaiyang County, a staggering 188 taels. Later, when they wanted to marry her off to Kai'an County, considering Yun's humble origins and social climbing, Old Lady Wang of Kai'an County was not willing to agree, so Yun's family had to spend another 200 taels on betrothal gifts. Only then did Old Lady Wang reluctantly agree to let her daughter marry into the Yongning Earl's household, but she only gave a modest dowry of 120 taels, which meant that the Yongning Earl's household still lost out in the end.

  If Kai Anjun County dies, and his mother's family takes back the dowry, Yunshi will be even more at a loss.

  But thinking of Yun's person with his nose facing the sky, he was clapping his hands in delight. "It serves him right, such a person should end up like this." He praised the clever plan of opening the An County. Then he paused and asked, "What about the second thing?"

  He smiled coldly and said, "If she passes away, no matter what, the Ministry of Rites must not agree to let Ping Niang take her place as the empress."

  "As a matter of fact, she didn't need to explain that much. In the Great Qing dynasty, once you became a concubine, you would be a concubine for life. Even if the main wife passed away, you couldn't be promoted to the position of main wife." The Great Qing dynasty had particularly strict rules regarding legitimate and illegitimate children, and those who were concubines could only remain as concubines for their entire lives and not be elevated to the status of main wife. If anyone went against this rule, they would each receive thirty lashes, but still retain the title of concubine. Therefore, in general, after the main wife passed away, most officials' families would remarry a new woman, and it was absolutely impossible for them to promote their favored concubine to the position of main wife."

  He sighed, "How could I not know this? However, the eldest son of the Jiang family is weak and frail, while the illegitimate child born to Concubine Ping is vigorous and full of energy. In order to promote the illegitimate child, the mother relies on her son's nobility, and it is also very likely that the Jiang family will promote Concubine Ping to the position of legitimate wife."

  It's all clear, just like the current emperor, for fear of not being legitimate and proper, the old emperor only elevated the former Consort Jing to Empress so that the current emperor would have a legitimate heir, making his succession to the throne legitimate and proper. It was also out of consideration for the so-called rules of legitimacy and illegitimacy.

  If the Jiang family wants to make Ping's wife a legitimate wife after her death, they will inevitably be opposed by officials from the Ministry of Rites. Of course, officials from the Ministry of Rites generally don't get involved in these matters, but as long as someone raises this issue, Ping's wife's hope of being made legitimate is slim. And the Minister of Rites...

  It seems that Ru Qing finally understood why Kai An County would take He Shi's side, "If I'm not mistaken, the current Minister of Rites also seems to be a fellow student of my aunt's grandfather."

  He smiled faintly, neither admitting nor denying it. "Even if the Ministry of Rites opposes it, it won't have much effect. If the officials also intervene, Ping Niang will only be able to remain a concubine forever."

  Ru Qing stroked his palm and laughed: "As for Yang Shicheng and others in the Ministry of Rites, they have a good relationship with Big Brother."

  It's indeed delightful to converse with intelligent people; He and Ruo Qing exchanged a smile.

  The Empress Dowager cannot be established as the rightful empress, which will inevitably affect her son's position. Since the founding of the Great Qing Dynasty, the inheritance of meritorious titles has always been passed down through males and not females, and through the eldest son and not younger sons. If there is no eldest son, then the title is inherited by a younger son, but this depends on the Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Clan Court or the Emperor's wishes. If the Ministry of Rites does not agree, the Imperial Clan Court does not agree, then the hereditary title can only be demoted to a non-hereditary title. For the Jiang family, who has been hereditarily enfeoffed for generations, this would be a devastating blow.

  After figuring out the subtleties of this place, I couldn't help but admire Kai An County again. Indeed, you can't judge a person by their appearance! Of course, it's only when she was driven to desperation that she would have such boundless strength to support her actions, which is also a deep disappointment with the Jiang family and a ruthless revenge against Ping Niang's arrogance.

  Who says women are useless? Once a woman is provoked and cornered, she can also make you meet with disaster.

  Holding either sympathy or admiration or fear for Kaohsiung County, a third matter was inquired.

  "The third one..." He took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Actually, the mother and son of Kai'an County were not sick, but poisoned."

  "Is there any evidence?"

  "He said faintly, 'Use Shu land's banana leaves to steam rice, and then use peach kernel juice to soak tea. Add only a little at a time, and over the long term, it will silently accumulate and destroy your bones. There is no way to detect it.'"

  Peach kernel? Peach kernel again.

  "Who did it?"

  He Shi did not answer and instead asked: "Sister is a clever person, if she and her mother were dead, who would be the biggest beneficiary?"

  As expected, women should not be underestimated. Who would have thought that a girl with such a pampered face would actually possess such skills? Using banana leaves and peach kernels to kill someone silently is truly terrifying.

  "What's this?"

  Mr. He explained: "Bajiao is harmless to the human body, and its unique fragrance can even increase appetite, but if used on pregnant women, it will be a slow death sentence."

  He paused for a moment, then asked calmly: "How did Kai'an County know?"

  "Heh, the Cheng County Prince's Manor is useless once again, but using the name of the Cheng County Prince to invite two doctors with exceptional medical skills can also investigate the cause. Moreover, someone who thinks they are being secretive and wants to use the same method on other pregnant concubines, with symptoms identical to those of An Guang County when she was pregnant, that's how she was discovered."

  As if suddenly awakening from a trance, she asked: "Is Jiang Yuran's concubine pregnant again?"

  He said calmly: "The second child of Ping's wife was miscarried, and she can no longer become pregnant." This happened just two days ago.

  As if he had sighed a long "oh", in order for his son to inherit the title, he really spared no effort.

  "If so, if the son of Kaian County does not live to adulthood, then the only one who can inherit the title is the son of Ping's concubine."

  He nodded, whether in sympathy or anger, and gazed at Ru Xing with a hint of warning, "So, having an ambitious concubine is really terrifying. You should be careful, sister. Especially in the Wang Manor."

  As if deeply moved, she nodded her head, thinking of the arrogant and proud Yuanyang, the reckless Xiangniang who relied on her son's nobility, the extremely bold Yuniang, and other niangs who were currently behaving properly but who knew whether they were fierce tigers or sly cats in their hearts.

  "He gazed at Ruoxi, his eyes gradually filled with remorse. 'I've always wanted to apologize to you, but I never dared to bring it up. Now that my sister is married into the royal family, and I don't know if her life there is good or bad, these words that have been bottled up in my heart can no longer be held back, and I must spit them out.'"

  "Eldest sister, what have I done wrong to you? Is it just because of what Jiang Yuran did to my younger sister back then?"

  Madam He looked embarrassed and spoke in a low tone, "In the past, the young master of the Jiang family had always been thinking of you, often using your brother's hands to send you this and that. At that time, I really thought he was well-matched with you, was your destined good man... This is why..." Suddenly Madam He lifted her head, her expression changing slightly, "What did my sister just say?"

  "Sister-in-law, don't blame yourself. The things that happened back then, I've long forgotten." Isn't it just a case of misjudging? In life, there are many times when we misjudge.

  He's stunned, "......Sister knew? This, when did it happen?" She thought she had done it without anyone knowing.

  As if the emotions had faded, "Time has passed and it's all forgotten. Although sister-in-law messed things up, she was also doing it for my sake, especially in recent years, sister-in-law has been very helpful to me. I've never blamed you either."

  Isn't it just to help her and Jiang Yunran tie the knot? Unfortunately, they misjudged, daring to do but not dare to be, nor having the ability to contend with family elders. Although Jiang Yunran's shocking actions were also fueled by He Shi, she was well-intentioned, who would have thought that a seven-foot-tall man would not even take responsibility for this?

  He sighed, holding Ruoxi's hand, "Good sister, it's hard for you to not blame me. If I hadn't meddled in the past, you wouldn't have suffered so many twists and turns." If there hadn't been the Jiang family affair, with a clear and clean reputation, how would she have compromised and agreed to marry into the Rong family? How would there have been all sorts of waves afterwards? To say it truly, she was the one who caused Ruoxi's marriage to be full of twists and turns.

  Ru Qing shook her head and said sincerely, "Sister, I really didn't blame you. Sister, don't blame yourself anymore. Moreover, the Jiang family is not a good match for me either. Even if I had married into the Jiang family back then, could I have escaped the fate of being a widow in Ping'an County? Giving pregnant women banana-flavored steamed rice and secretly poisoning them with peach kernel juice - this kind of insidious and hard-to-detect method would be difficult to guard against even for her.

  Thinking of Kai Anjun's withered face and Ping Yiniang's ferocious appearance, He Shi was even more frightened, not knowing whether to congratulate herself or blame herself.

  ……

  She came out of the He's house, intending to go to the Writing Pavilion, but thinking that the Writing Pavilion had been divided in half by her servant, she thought it was not suitable to go there either. She changed direction again and went to see Zhu Niang instead.

  Since Zhu Niang married into the Wang family, her status in the Fang family has been as stable as a rock. Moreover, Fang Jinglan indeed dotes on her, and whenever there are good food, good things to use, or fun activities, they are all reserved for her first. Of course, Li Shi is not happy about this and often makes some sarcastic remarks, trying to set boundaries, but Zhu Niang either doesn't know how to react or deliberately lets it go, usually just enduring it silently. Li Shi has no outlet for her frustration and can only hold back, considering the sisterly relationship between Ru Mei and Ru Qing, not daring to make things difficult for Zhu Niang.

  Generally speaking, Zhu Yiniang's days are still quite fulfilling.

  After leaving Aunt Zhu's place, Ruhua went again to Songhe Hall.

  The old lady had just woken up from her afternoon nap and saw Ruoqing sitting on the edge of the bed, holding his cheek in a daze. She couldn't help but let out a light cough, startling Ruoqing awake. He quickly got up to attend to his grandmother, helping her get dressed. After she drank some tea to moisten her throat, the two sat together on the kang, chatting idly.

  "These two days you haven't been feeling well, is your husband staying with you or has he gone to another room?"

  In front of the old lady, there was no need to beat around the bush, and she slightly curved her lips. "I told him long before the grand wedding." She turned her head to look at the old lady and said softly, "Grandma's method is not bad, but most men like to be flattered." Although Li Xiao did indeed endure hardships and tried to go to the concubine's quarters to relieve himself, she would instead launch into a long speech and continue to flatter him, and the effect was indeed good.

  The old lady could imagine the scene in her mind, and couldn't help but chuckle, pinching Ruo Xue's cheek, "You little rascal, using the tricks you usually use on your brother on your uncle. However, your uncle is not someone to be trifled with, this trick won't work every time. Good steel needs to be used on a good blade. Do you understand?"

  Thinking that it's only been three days since their wedding, the same method had already been used three times, and by last night, it was almost ineffective, as if it was a matter of course.

  She paused again, and the old lady asked tactfully: "Your husband is young and strong, in his prime... hasn't he been difficult for you?"

  Her face slightly reddened, "He's just someone who likes to take action... but didn't go all the way." By the end, she had already lowered her head deeply.

  The old lady stared silently at the suspicious mark on her neck, unsure whether to be relieved or put her mind at ease. After a while, she asked again: "You came in like this, did your parents-in-law give you a hard time?"

  After some careful consideration, "Old Master Jing is quite strict but still open-minded. Madame Jing is also nice and didn't try to intimidate me or make me follow rules." Of course, she herself knew the rules, so even if Madame Jing had a way of suppressing her daughter-in-law, it would be useless in this case.

  The old lady said softly: "Queen Jing is notorious in the capital, such a person is good to get along with, as long as you don't offend her taboos. But such a person is also difficult to get along with, this person is not easy to serve, I heard that once she gets angry, she will turn against you and deny any acquaintance." The Xiang family is the best example.

  As soon as she nodded, Li Xi immediately got her true transmission, and completely turned against her without recognizing her. The fate of Miao Yin Yue Lan and Hong's mother is the best example.

  The old lady asked again: "Is your husband treating you well?"

  "As I thought about it, "it's fine." We've only been together for three short days, how can there be good or bad?"

  "What's going on with that pregnant concubine?"

  "But it's just a fantasy that you want to add some trouble to me by relying on your mother's glory."

  The old lady angrily said, "Is this reasonable? Everyone says that the King's wife is extremely well-versed in etiquette and the palace is managed very neatly. As soon as you enter the door, you encounter so many annoying things, can't the palace give an explanation?"

  Ru Qiong said in a low voice: "Grandma, please calm down. Those servants who dared to obstruct have been dealt with by Li Xiao. As for that concubine, she has also been given the red flower soup." After Li Xiao's severe punishment, the other concubines did not dare to get pregnant again.

  The old lady's anger subsided slightly, but she still had some lingering resentment. "Did they ask for your opinion on this matter?"

  As if it's a bitter smile, "How could there not be, originally I was thinking of leaving it for you to handle. My granddaughter has been blocked once, how can she still take on these thankless tasks?" So using the family affairs to block their mouths is most appropriate.

  The old lady's face changed greatly, "Your affair with the Xiang family was already not glorious, and now you still mention it in front of them? The Xiang family and the Jing Wang Fu have a deep relationship, how could you?"

  This granddaughter really doesn't know whether to say she's stupid or brainless.

  A faint smile, "The matter with the Xiang family was never a secret, and it's better to open up and talk about it early on rather than letting them mock us later." And she also understood that there was no need for her to say anything bad about the Xiang family in order to gain understanding and forgiveness from her parents-in-law. If anyone else were to mock her with the Xiang family matter again, they would certainly not get any benefit out of it.

  The old lady looked at her granddaughter's determined face and knew that this child had been strong-willed since she was young, so she didn't scold her anymore. Instead, she said: "The Wang family is a high-ranking official family, you're marrying into such a high-ranking family, our maternal family can't even say a word, everything depends on your own luck. However, I'll tell you from my years of experience as an older person, men are uncontrollable and unmanageable. If you control them too tightly, they might rebel against you. If you're too lenient, other women will take advantage of the situation. So, you need to find a balance for yourself. Be gentle when you should be, but don't be soft when you shouldn't be. Don't think that being virtuous and wise is everything, life is what you make it, and when dealing with your mother-in-law, don't be too harsh or too soft. You're just entering their household, so don't think it's troublesome to establish rules quickly. In the past, I made the same mistake as your mother and the other women in our family, we were all too timid and didn't dare to take charge of the household when we first married in, thinking that being polite and courteous would bring peace and harmony, but others don't think that way, they always want to stir up trouble. By the time I wanted to take control, it was already too late... Don't follow in my footsteps."

  As a matter of fact, she had to put up with those hypocritical faces for the past two days, and force herself to set rules for them, so they wouldn't dare look down on her.

  The old lady sighed and said, "You're already married, you can't keep coming back to your maiden home. I've only told you the important things. The relationships between women are extremely weak, with those who aren't close or familiar, it's best to only speak three parts of a conversation. Don't let your emotions get the better of you and affect your heart and lungs. In official circles, especially in the imperial court, relationships are even more tenuous. You must be cautious in all things and maintain a sense of propriety. Those who deserve respect must be given their due. Do you understand?"

  She was sold out by her own sister and eloped, which became a lifelong pain. Later, after marrying into the Qi state, she also interacted with the local prefect's wife, but was eventually stabbed in the back. Since then, the old lady rarely went out to socialize, and even if she did, it was just a slight nod of courtesy. She followed the old lady's example, never allowing her to get too close to other families' daughters-in-law, as the old lady believed that: "Girls who grow up together in the boudoir will inevitably develop jealousy, and women are most prone to envy. When you're wealthy and noble, they'll flatter you to your face, but behind your back, they might stab you with a knife. Once you've fallen, they'll trample on you mercilessly." This is how it's always been for official families' daughters-in-law; there are rarely any exceptions. Of course, as a woman of character and integrity, one should not be like this. One should remain calm in the face of prosperity or adversity, be tactful and astute, and when wealthy, not be jealous, and when fallen, not be trampled on. At times, it's also possible to offer some help and support.

  The Songhe Hall was quiet in the afternoon, with a faint scent of incense wafting from the censer, and the wax plum blossoms arranged in the slender beauty pot were about to bloom, emitting a faint fragrance. Yu Chun came in and used tongs to add charcoal to the ceramic stove, adding some wood crystals, and the charcoal fire slowly grew stronger, making the room even warmer, while the rare sunlight outside reappeared, although brief, it was also invigorating.

  The old lady's voice slowly sounded, "High places are not suitable for the cold. You are now a princess, and your identity is not ordinary. The things that happened with the Jiang family and the Xiang family in the past may be used as an article by others. Although you are the one who was sought after by the duke, it's hard to guarantee that those petty people won't make trouble for you. Three people can become a tiger, and accumulated rumors can destroy your reputation. You should prevent problems before they arise. Instead of letting others take the initiative and put you in a passive position, it's better to take the initiative and talk openly with the duke... The duke has a violent temper and is also arrogant. You don't need to beat around the bush with him. This kind of man can't tolerate even a little bit of sand in his eyes. Just speak clearly and he will understand. Believe that the duke has a broad heart, and he will naturally stand on your side."

  ……

  The long-lost sunshine only slightly showed its face before hiding in the clouds, and Yu Ru, who hadn't slept well the night before, began to doze off in the quiet hours. Suddenly, Chun pushed open the curtain and came in, "Fourth Mistress, just now the madam sent someone to report that Fourth Master has fallen drunk."

  With great difficulty, Ruoqing got up from the kang and looked at the sky. At this time, he should also go back. So he responded: "I know, I'll go right away." After bidding farewell to Lao Taitai, he came to the outer hall and saw Li Xiao drinking with red cheeks, staggering when walking, and seeing Ruoqing, he immediately leaned over.

  Like a stumbling, almost unable to stand still, he used all his might to steady himself, bid farewell to his father and brothers, came out of the back door, got on the carriage, the spacious carriage could hold several people, Li Xiang lay flat on the couch without looking cramped, but also brought Ruyi down onto the couch. Ruyi originally struggled to get up, suddenly thought that there was still a long way to go back to Wang Fu, so he simply fell into his arms and closed his eyes for a short nap.

  Three horses of the same color trotted along, and the thick blanket hid many bumps. Before long, both husband and wife fell asleep. After returning to the Wang Mansion, they still felt unsatisfied and went back to bed for a short nap. This nap lasted until the sky turned dark, and they were only awakened by their growling stomachs.

  As soon as she didn't see Li Xiao's figure, she asked Yu Dong, who was accompanying her, "Where is Wang Ye?"

  Yu Xia was about to speak but stopped, and after a while she said: "As soon as the king returned to the mansion, he was called away by Yuanyang's side, saying that it was to tutor Young Master Meng in his studies."

  If Meng Ge was just a girl, the responsibility of raising girls has always been on the mother. But if it's a boy, then it's mostly taught by the father. Li Xiao passing by at this time is also understandable.

  With a hint of bitterness in his heart, he said lightly: "Alright. Send someone to ask the prince where he is having lunch."

  After Yu Xia led the way out, she felt refreshed after washing up. She then thought that there were only a few days left before Chinese New Year and didn't know what to prepare as a new bride, so she asked Yuan Fu's family.

  Yuan Fula's face was full of smiles, "This matter has always been handled by the Empress Dowager in previous years. On the 28th of December, the people in the mansion are allowed to have a good time, and then distribute the New Year's money. On the 29th, the managers of the various estates come to pay their respects. On the 30th, we need to go to the palace for the New Year's ceremony and attend the imperial family banquet. Then on the first day of the new year, we will go to the palace to pay our respects to the two Empresses Dowager. Anyway, it's always busy during the New Year. Now that the Princess has entered the mansion, she can learn from the side."

  As expected, today is already the 20th of the lunar calendar. A household like Wang Fu's must be busy. So I thought about resting early, nourishing my spirit and energy, and tomorrow when I pay respects to my mother-in-law again, see if there's anything I can help with.

  After a while, Yu Xia came in to report, "Your Highness, the king is having his meal at the former concubine's place, you don't have to wait for him anymore."

  Thinking of Yuanyang Fei's abilities, it was no surprise that things would end up like this. He nodded and let the servant serve the dishes.

  Zhou's mother was anxious, the new marriage had not been consummated yet, and King Wang had gone to Concubine Ce's side. This was a provocation against Queen Wang. However, Ruyi seemed unbothered and lowered her voice saying: "Queen, you and King Wang have not consummated your marriage, now a concubine is going to snatch him away from you, you can't just sit back and wait for death."

  "Don't worry, Auntie Zhou, the king will return on his own." Although she was a cooked duck, she was still fresh and hot, and hadn't even been tasted yet. Men would definitely take a bite first to satisfy their cravings, so why would they have any interest in touching other old and stale meat?

  The queen mother's trick of using her son to control the other princes was doomed to be a tragedy.

  Digression

  Today's update is here, don't forget the reward that someone promised, I love money, especially love money, haha, the feeling of counting money is great!

  It seems that we have postponed the date of San Chao Hui Men for one day. Cough, I thought that after getting married and going to my husband's house, I would stay there for two days, but it has already been decided, so let's just make do with it, everyone.