This was Cheng Jinchu's first time beating Yan Yang.
Yan Yang covered his face, tears of grievance bursting from his eyes.
He had been living happily at home these past few days, but the boy just told him that he would continue to study at the school tomorrow. He was very depressed, so he vented his anger on sunflowers.
But he didn't expect that just by cutting a flower, his parents would be so angry.
"Mother..." Yan Yang covered his face and looked up at Cheng Jinchu with confusion and grievance in his eyes.
Looking at the tears constantly pouring out of the little person's eyes, Cheng Jinchu was heartbroken, but she still scolded her cruelly: "The sunflower represents your future, and you will definitely win the first place in the future. Study hard from tomorrow, and if you have I won’t take it lightly if you are tired.”
Yan Yang didn't understand the future, but he saw the sternness on Cheng Jinchu's face and felt fear in his heart.
Shen Changze in the corridor frowned and wondered why Cheng Jinchu, who had always doted on his children, suddenly became so harsh.
The next day, Yan Yang was sent to clan school.
Jiang Shu took care of the concubinage, but Cheng Jinchu ignored it and kept busy with the wine shop.
On May 28, a sedan chair entered the Hou Mansion from the side door.
Jiang Shu prepared a banquet, and the family sat together for a dinner, which was considered a celebration.
After the banquet, Shen Changze and Xu Lingyi returned to Silan Garden.
Jiang Shu also got up and listened to the bamboo house to rest.
Cheng Jinchu stared at Shen Changze's leaving figure, his red eyes full of resentment and unwillingness.
Jiang Shu was afraid that she would cause trouble, so he ordered his servants to guard the woad garden and come to her if anything happened, and not to disturb Shen Changze.
They were all women, and she knew very well what Cheng Jinchu was thinking.
"You are so generous. I hope you won't regret it in the future." Seeing Jiang Shu's indifferent expression, Cheng Jinchu felt extremely unbalanced.
Jiang Shu glanced at her and said slowly: "He is the Marquis of Jing'an, and it is inevitable to have three wives and four concubines. You should have understood this when you married him."
But whether you understand it or not, whether you can accept it or not is another matter.
A spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold, and the mandarin duck brocade is turned over by the red waves.
Xu Lingyi was naturally charming, and the jade body under her clothes was even more exquisite and graceful. Shen Changze couldn't take his eyes away as soon as he saw her.
In the long night of silence, with the warm fragrance of nephrite in his arms, Shen Changze just wanted to love the person in his arms.
As Jiang Shu said, it was normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did.
With her white jade arms hooked around Shen Changze's neck, Xu Lingyi looked up lovingly at the man she had been waiting for for many years, and took the initiative to kiss him.
Shen Changze responded enthusiastically, which made the maid outside the room blush.
Early the next morning, Xu Lingyi went to Shouyong Hall to serve tea.
Mrs. Shen exchanged a few symbolic words with Mother Shen and drank the tea offered by her.
When it was Jiang Shu and Cheng Jinchu's turn, the maid serving tea was in trouble and didn't know who Xu Lingyi should serve first.
Being the first to enter, Xu Lingyi walked towards Jiang Shu with tea in hand and knelt down to salute.
"Ma'am, please have some tea."
When Jiang Shu was receiving tea, she saw a tired look in Xu Lingyi's eyes at close range, as if she hadn't slept well.
But her complexion was extremely beautiful, rosy and radiant, like a delicate flower that had been nourished.
When Xu Lingyi got up to serve tea to Cheng Jinchu, Jiang Shu carefully observed her posture and found that she had a hint of charm.
No wonder they say girls are different from women. Today she finally understood.
Cheng Jinchu took the tea with a livid face, but did not drink it.
Xu Lingyi didn't care, but Mrs. Shen scolded her unhappily.
Cheng Jinchu couldn't help but didn't dare to contradict him, so he had to find an excuse and leave.
"It's getting more and more outrageous. She doesn't have the temperament of the main wife at all. If you ask me, I still have to leave this house to Shu'er."
Mrs. Shen looked at Jiang Shu with expectant eyes.
After being raised by Jiang Shuzun for six years, Mrs. Shen has long been accustomed to extravagance. It had only been more than a month of hard times, and she couldn't stand it anymore.
Especially Mrs. Shen is suffering from a lot of illness and needs to drink medicine every day.
In the past, Jiang Shu always looked for the best medicinal materials to use in medicine, and tried every means to reduce the bitterness and make her drink more comfortable.
But the current medicine was so painful that she wanted to die.
Jiang Shu was unmoved and said sincerely: "Being in charge of a business is not a child's play. It only makes people laugh. Grandma, don't mention it again."
"I'm doing it for your own good, but I don't know how to flatter you!" Mrs. Shen was very unhappy after being denied face.
The mistress of the house is the mistress of the house. Only when she is in charge of the house can she be the mistress and be able to hold her head high and her back straight.
However, Jiang Shu didn't take in the oil and salt, and didn't seem to care. Xu Lingyi was confused.
It wasn't until she returned to Silan Garden and learned the inside story of the headmaster from her servants that she understood.
"No wonder Madam refuses to take charge of the family. The rumors outside are actually true." Xu Lingyi laughed in surprise.
In the past few years, it has been spread throughout the capital that the Marquis of Jing'an married the daughter of a merchant because of money.
This seemingly glorious and honorable Hou Mansion is actually an embroidered pillow.
Xu Lingyi was a little confused, not knowing whether he was right or wrong about his bet.
But the deal is already done, and there is no way to regret it. I can only bite the bullet and move forward.
In order to thank Jiang Shu, Xu Lingyi embroidered a round fan and sent it to Tingzhulou in person.
"Madam, Aunt Xu is here." Tan Yu informed.
Jiang Shu was not surprised: "Let her come up."
Xu Lingyi walked up the stairs, staring at his feet carefully and not daring to look around.
Even though he was well prepared, he was still shocked by the luxury inside as soon as he entered the room.
No wonder the Hou family wanted to marry Jiang Shu even if he was criticized by others. This wealth is really charming.
"I have met Madam." Xu Lingyi put away her thoughts and saluted respectfully.
Jiang Shu was burning incense, her movements were graceful and unhurried, and her concentration was very charming.
"Sit down, I'll be ready soon." Jiang Shu motioned her to wait for a while.
Xu Lingyi sat down as instructed and watched Jiang Shu burn incense quietly.
After finally completing the last step, Jiang Shu covered the incense burner cover and dried his hands with the water brought by Tan Yu before speaking to Xu Lingyi.
"Madam's kindness is unforgettable to me, but I am so poor that I can't repay it. I can only express my feelings by embroidering a round fan myself. I hope Madam will not dislike it."
Xu Lingyi nervously handed over the fan, fearing that Jiang Shu would not look at it.
She had chosen the best silk and carefully embroidered a peony. But compared with the things in Jiang Shu's house, they are really nothing.
"Summer is coming, and you sent this fan just in time." Jiang Shu took it and shook it gently.
Seeing this, Xu Lingyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Just don’t dislike it.
"Chu Yu."
Jiang Shu called out, and Chu Yu took a brocade box from the dressing table and opened it.
A shiny and transparent jade bracelet lay quietly inside.
Jiang Shu took out the jade bracelet, took Xu Lingyi's hand, and put it on her wrist.
Xu Lingyi was a discerning person, and he could tell at a glance that the bracelet was extremely valuable, and said anxiously: "Madam, this is too expensive, I can't accept it."
"This is a meeting gift for you, keep it with peace of mind." Jiang Shu patted the back of her hand with a gentle smile.
Xu Lingyi felt her wrists were hot, but she couldn't hold back her joy.
All women love jewelry, and she is no exception.
"Is the Marquis still satisfied with you?" Jiang Shu asked.
Xu Lingyi was stunned for a moment and said shyly: "I should be satisfied."
"That's good. Now that you have entered the house, you should serve the Marquis well and give birth to a son and a half daughter as soon as possible so that you can have someone to rely on." Jiang Shu looked calm, not even a trace of jealousy.
