Xu Lingyi was confused and couldn't guess what Jiang Shu was thinking.
But one thing she understood was that Cheng Jinchu hated her and she could only stand by Jiang Shu's side.
After thinking for a long time, Xu Lingyi said: "Madam is generous, kind and noble in character. If I have a child in the future, I will definitely leave it to Madam to raise her."
Jiang Shu was stunned for a moment, then understood immediately.
Xu Lingyi was showing his loyalty to her.
Apricot eyes flashed, Jiang Shu deliberately teased her: "You are willing to let me educate your child?"
There is no mother in the world who does not love her children, and there is no mother who is willing to let her children enjoy themselves in the lap of others.
Xu Lingyi was proving her sincerity.
"I'm willing to give it up." Xu Lingyi said sincerely: "I am a concubine myself, so I understand the fate of a concubine. If my child can be raised by my wife, it will be his blessing."
Jiang Shu kept staring into her eyes and understood that she meant what she said.
But she doesn't need it.
"But I think the child just wants to follow his own mother."
"Madam, I..." Xu Lingyi was anxious for a moment, thinking that Jiang Shu was afraid of not being able to raise her well enough.
Jiang Shu turned to look at the birds in the bamboo forest outside the window and said, "Look at those birds."
Xu Lingyi followed her line of sight.
"Those two big birds are a couple. They hatched three chicks this spring. I watched them foraging for food and raising the chicks every day. It was very hard in the wind and rain, so I came up with the idea of adopting baby birds. thoughts."
"I ordered my servants to fetch the bird's nest, but as soon as the servant came closer, the big bird that was left behind began to scream fiercely. The young birds in the nest were so scared that they hid under the big bird's wings and refused to leave even half a step."
Birds are still attached to their parents, how can people not be attached to them.
Xu Lingyi stared blankly at the little bird on the branch enjoying the combing of its feathers by the big bird with its eyes closed, and was speechless.
She had complained about her origin, but she had never complained about her mother. Because she understands that her mother has tried her best to give her the best.
"Thank you, madam, for your teaching." In addition to being respectful, Xu Lingyi also had a little more respect for Jiang Shu.
When leaving Tingzhu Tower, Xu Lingyi was startled when she caught a glimpse of something dark and wriggling in the corner of the courtyard.
"Don't be afraid, aunt, it's not for nothing." Chu Yu, who gave it to her, explained.
"Not white?"
Chu Yu smiled: "Madam's rabbit."
It turned out to be a rabbit.
Xu Lingyi laughed at herself for being timid.
Shen Changze has been very busy these days. The wine shop he and Cheng Jinchu opened has finally opened.
Outsiders don't know that the wine shop was opened by Cheng Jinchu, they only know that it is the property of the Marquis of Jing'an.
Therefore, both the Jiang family and the Xu family brought people to support them.
"Drunk by the smell. What a good name."
"Not to mention, the aroma of this wine is really tempting. Come on, let's go in and have a taste."
Pedestrians passing by walked in in groups of twos and threes.
Shen Changze entertained Father Jiang and Mr. Xu personally. Cheng Jinchu could not show up and could only sit in the backyard.
As the sun set in the west, the two returned home exhausted.
"Everyone says that the wine you make is very good, and our winery is now open." Shen Changze held Cheng Jinchu's hand with tenderness in his eyes.
The wine shop opened smoothly. Cheng Jinchu's heart, which had been high, fell back into his stomach, and he showed a confident and proud smile: "I told you a long time ago that I have a secret recipe passed down from my ancestors."
"Thank you for your hard work." Shen Changze took her into his arms and expressed his gratitude for her contribution to the Hou Mansion.
Cheng Jinchu hugged him back and said warmly: "I am willing to do anything for my husband and two children."
Because of these words, Shen Changze has been staying in Lanyun Courtyard for half a month and seems to have forgotten Jiang Shu and Xu Lingyi.
"Madam, the day after tomorrow is the young master's birthday." Chu Yu presented the gift Jiang Shu asked her to prepare for her to see.
Jiang Shu was very satisfied after seeing it. After thinking for a while, he said, "Go and tell the Marquis so that he doesn't forget it."
"Yes." Chu Yu turned around.
Shen Changze had forgotten about this matter long ago, and he only remembered it after Chu Yu told him.
The day after tomorrow, it’s not too late to buy gifts now.
So he asked Chu Yu: "What does Jiang Ning like on weekdays? I asked someone to buy it as a birthday gift for him."
Chu Yu said: "My wife is ready. The Marquis just needs to accompany my wife back."
"I understand." Shen Changze did not insist because he knew that Jiang Ning did not lack anything.
June 17th is Jiang Ning’s birthday.
Jiang Shu got up early in the morning to dress up, prepared carriage gifts, and happily returned to Jiang's house.
But she waited for a long time, but there was no sign of Shen Changze.
"Madam." Shen Changze's personal guard Huo Chong came.
"Where is the Marquis?" Jiang Shu asked him.
Huo Chong said: "Master Sun, the commander of Xiaoqi, has something urgent to discuss with the Marquis. The Marquis asked his wife to go back to Jiang's house first, and he will go there later."
Jiang Shu's face was solemn and a little unhappy.
But Shen Changze was busy with official duties, so she couldn't blame him. She could only say: "Let Mr. Hou finish his work and go to Jiang Mansion early."
"Yes." Huo Chong agreed and left in a hurry.
"Let's go." Jiang Shu stood up and returned to Jiang's house alone.
When Fang arrived at Jiang's house, Jiang Ning couldn't wait to rush over before the carriage even stopped.
"Sister, brother-in-law." The young man's voice was eager and excited.
Chu Yu opened the door and Jiang Shu got out of the carriage.
"Where's the brother-in-law?" Jiang Ning looked into the car suspiciously.
Jiang Shu nodded his head and said angrily: "Why, do you think he doesn't want me?"
Brat, he just played a few games of chess with others and was bribed.
"What are you talking about, sister? Of course I miss you, but my brother-in-law promised to come to celebrate my birthday." Jiang Ning was a little annoyed when she didn't see Shen Changze.
It wasn't for anything else, I just felt that Shen Changze didn't keep his word.
"Why didn't Mr. Hou come?" Jiang's father also asked aloud.
A few days ago, he met Shen Changze when he was drinking and smelling the fragrance. They had a very pleasant conversation, and he thought that he would be happy to have a drink with him today.
Seeing that the whole family was looking forward to Shen Changze's arrival, Jiang Shu couldn't bear to dampen their excitement and said with relief, "Don't worry, he will come after he has finished his official duties."
"That's good." The family felt relieved and pulled Jiang Shu into the house.
Because of their expectations, the family always looked at the door from time to time when talking.
At the end, Jiang Shu was a little nervous.
It was almost noon, and she was afraid that Shen Changze wouldn't come.
After waiting for a while, the butler came to call them and said that the table was ready.
"Why hasn't my brother-in-law come yet? Do you have so much official work to do?" Jiang Ning muttered dissatisfiedly, her face slumped in displeasure.
The good impression he had towards Shen Changze disappeared in an instant.
Jiang's father sighed: "We don't understand the government affairs of the court. Let's go and eat."
"Shu'er." Mother Jiang held Jiang Shu's hand worriedly.
Jiang Shu didn't want to worry his mother, so he forced a smile and said, "Mom, let's go have dinner. I'm already hungry after not having a few bites in the morning."
Jiang's mother understood what she was thinking and didn't reveal it.
The whole Jiang family is in Beijing, and it should be a very lively day. Because Shen Changze was coming, Father Jiang was afraid that they would disturb Shen Changze, so he asked them not to come.
Nowadays, only a family of four is eating at the sumptuous banquet, which seems a bit deserted.
After the meal, Jiang Shu accompanied Jiang Mu to the garden to eat. Jiang Mu asked about her current situation.
"I'm fine, mom, don't worry."
"I heard that you took a concubine for the Marquis."
"Well, Aunt Xu is also a poor person..."
