Tianliangyuan

Chapter 218 Wang Ruolan Teaches Her Daughter-in-Law

Wang Ruolan's expression remained unchanged, but her eyes flickered slightly. After glancing cautiously at her younger brother and sister-in-law, she smiled and said, "I still remember this little girl. She had beautiful eyes and fair skin. I just don't know what she looks like now. I'm afraid I won't recognize her when I see her again."

Madam Li also laughed and said, "Yes, the children have changed the most. Xiangxiang is Cong'er's twin sister. Why don't you arrange for her to be closer to Tingting and Wanwan? The girls will have something to talk about when they get together."

"That's what I meant."

Everything was settled in the midst of conversation and laughter.

When Xu Zhaozhao heard these things, she just smiled and ignored them.

It has nothing to do with her or the eldest branch of the family. As long as the Chen siblings live peacefully, she won't cause any trouble.

As for the second wife's family, her aunt is taking care of it. She has important things to do now and has no time to deal with such trivial matters.

Before Chen Cong even arrived, Xu Zhaozhao took her people to stay at Baiguoyuan for a while, and the return date was uncertain. Before leaving, she specifically informed her grandmother that she was going to prepare some medicinal herbs for her father and brothers, so she was worried and wanted to keep an eye on things herself.

Xu Zhaozhao's heart is so sincere, how could the old lady refuse?

Besides, Xu Zhaozhao is engaged, and it's impossible for her to be with Chen Cong anyway, so the old lady doesn't care whether she's in the mansion or not.

As for Xu Junqing, the old lady instructed him to come back to stay more often and to get along well with Chen Cong, so that they might study together in the future.

Wang Ruolan and Li Shi both realized that this wasn't about helping the cousins ​​get along; it was more likely that the Chen family had their eyes on Xu Junqing.

When Li was invited inside by Wang Ruolan, her entire demeanor changed the moment she entered.

"Sigh! You know, it's my fault for not thinking straight. I should have settled Qing'er's marriage first! But Qing'er said that her studies should be the priority, so I let her have her way. What am I going to do now?"

“Sister-in-law, don’t worry. Qing’er is a person with her own ideas. Besides, marriage is a major event that the old lady can’t decide on her own. You are his mother. If you don’t agree, no one can force you.”

Li felt wronged and stifled: "That's true, but when the old lady says I'm unfilial, who dares to disobey? If I had known this would happen, even if it made Qing'er resent me, I would still have arranged the marriage for him."

"Sister-in-law, please don't be anxious. We don't know what kind of person Miss Chen is yet. Let's take a good look at her when she arrives. Also, if you are worried, I will send someone out of the capital to investigate Miss Chen's matter thoroughly. There is no need to be so afraid."

"Sister-in-law, thank goodness you're here! Don't laugh at me, but I'm overjoyed that my niece has become your third daughter-in-law. We've been sisters-in-law for many years, and you've always been kind and generous, and you don't impose so many rules on the younger generation. It's truly a blessing for my niece to be your daughter-in-law."

But now it's my own son's turn, tell me, what am I supposed to do? This Xu Junqing, I think he's just gone crazy from studying too much. I'm not forcing him to get married, is it not even allowed to have an engagement?"

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. Zhao Zhao knows many noble ladies, and those who can be friends with Zhao Zhao are all of good character. Let's come quietly, as long as we don't let the old lady find out."

Upon hearing this, Li thought it was a good idea.

Actually, it wasn't that the two sisters-in-law had any misunderstandings about the Chen family; they simply felt that they hadn't met often enough to understand them.

Therefore, they really dare not rashly arrange such a marriage for their children.

Take Wang Ruolan, for example. She has three sons and one daughter, and she always chooses their marriages from people she knows well.

In addition, Xu Jun'an's marriage was arranged by the old Marquis, and Xu Jun'an himself also favored Zhang, which is why it became a happy marriage.

Wang Ruolan was simply afraid that the other party was of poor character or that the inner quarters were in disarray.

Everyone comes from a good family, but among prestigious families, there are plenty of people who disregard human ethics!

The thought of the scandal that had occurred in the capital a few years ago made Li feel extremely disgusted.

It's not really too much for a woman to serve two husbands.

What's disgusting is that this woman comes from a prestigious family and is serving both a father and son at the same time. This is utterly disgraceful for women!

If the woman had been forced into this situation, it would have been one thing, but she herself was morally corrupt, marrying an elder as his second wife and then having an affair with his stepson. How could such behavior not be ridiculed?

“Our Marquis’s household has a small population. Not to mention the loving relationship between the eldest brother and sister-in-law, just take our second branch. The master only has two concubines, and there are only three illegitimate sons and daughters in total. I’m really afraid of those families that have a bunch of wives and concubines at the drop of a hat!”

After Wang Ruolan offered a few more words of advice, Li only returned home after Zhang came to pay her respects.

Knowing that Li was worried about her fourth brother's marriage, Zhang naturally asked her a few questions with concern.

"Once your sister is done with this busy period, ask her to introduce Qing'er to a few noble ladies. Your aunt is right, we can't always focus on studying; we need to go out and see the world. Besides, Zhao Zhao's friends are all of good character and come from good families."

Zhang nodded: "Mother is right."

Thinking of Li Shi, who had just left, and looking at her daughter-in-law in front of her, Wang Ruolan suddenly felt a desire to offer some advice.

"When your aunt married into the family, she and your uncle were very much in love. She never took a concubine until later when your aunt injured her body during childbirth. Your grandmother was worried that the second branch of the family would have few children in the future, so she suggested that the second branch of the family take a concubine."

Actually, your aunt didn't want to, and your uncle initially disagreed as well. But later, your aunt changed her mind, and that's how you see the situation now. The second wife now only has two concubines, and neither of them comes from a high social class. In the first few years, your uncle and aunt had many arguments. It wasn't until your aunt fell seriously ill that they talked things out and things improved.

At first, Zhang was at a loss. As a junior, she felt it was inappropriate to hear her elders talk about their romantic affairs.

But since her mother specifically said it in front of her, there must have been a reason.

Sure enough, after Wang Ruolan finished speaking, she stared intently at her daughter-in-law.

"Now that you have given birth to your eldest son and are in good health, you don't need to worry about having children in the future. I am your mother-in-law, and I will not try to force someone into your life. But what if someone tries to force someone into your life, even if it bypasses me?"

Zhang was startled. Was it really that exciting?

Why bring this up in the open?

Zhang was hesitant. When she was pregnant, her family had repeatedly hinted that she should have her maidservants perform facial rejuvenation, but she just couldn't make up her mind and was genuinely unwilling.

Thinking of her parents-in-law's loving relationship and the fact that there was no one else around, Zhang naturally became bolder.

“Mother, as long as my husband’s heart remains unchanged, I, as his wife, will naturally not want anyone to steal him away.”