When Shen Qingrong returned to Beijing to visit her family this time, she just wanted to feel elated and watch Jiang Shu's jokes.
Having two wives in one house is simply a huge humiliation.
"Isn't the sister-in-law in charge of the Hou Mansion? Why is it replaced by the mother?" Shen Qingrong asked Shen's mother in confusion.
Mother Shen glanced at Lu Mingke, forced a smile and said, "It's a long story. I'll tell you in detail when I have time."
Lu Mingke lowered his head to drink tea and pretended not to listen, which gave the Hou family a lot of face.
Shen Qingrong also knew the importance of the matter, but even though he was full of doubts, he refrained from asking further questions.
She turned to Shen Changze and said, "I heard that my eldest brother brought a sister-in-law back from the border. Why didn't I see her?"
I only saw two children, Yan Yang and Yan Huan.
Perhaps out of fear of strangers, Yan Yang and Yan Huan stood quietly behind Mr. Shen, curiously looking at Shen Qingrong's family of three.
"She was pregnant and feeling a little unwell, so I didn't let her come over. I'll call her over at dinner time in the evening." Shen Changze spoke concisely and to the point.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingrong expressed his understanding and congratulated: "It's great that the Hou Mansion is about to add another child."
"Yes, Lingyi is also pregnant, and the Hou Mansion will be lively in the future." Mrs. Shen said with a happy face.
"Who is Lingyi?" Shen Qingrong asked curiously.
"It's my concubine." Shen Changze felt a little embarrassed in front of Lu Mingke.
Shen Qingrong didn't notice it at all. He rolled his eyes and said excitedly: "Happiness adds to happiness. This is the third happiness coming to the Hou Mansion."
Several people were stunned, and Mother Shen asked in confusion: "Where is the three joys?"
Shen Qingrong walked to Mrs. Shen and said affectionately: "Next month is my grandmother's 70th birthday, and it also coincides with the return of my eldest brother. Shouldn't the Hou Mansion hold a big banquet?"
Mother Shen and others looked at each other in shock upon hearing this.
"My grandmother has worked hard for the Hou Mansion all her life, and the Hou Mansion has not hosted a banquet for a long time. It is indeed time to hold a birthday banquet for my grandmother." Shen Changze agreed.
Mrs. Shen, who was at the top, felt warm in her heart when she heard this, and felt that her love for these two grandchildren was not in vain.
"Then the matter is settled." Shen Qingrong looked forward to it with a smile on his face.
On the way back to Beijing, she decided that she must let the ladies in Beijing see how good she was now.
Back then, she admired that man, and all the ladies laughed at her for wishful thinking. Later, when she married in Pingyang, they laughed at her for marrying in a remote place. From then on, there was no Shen Qingrong in Beijing.
Now that she is back, she must let those who laughed at her back then see her beauty and slap them in the face.
Even if she returns to Pingyang after the wedding, she will leave her good words in Beijing.
"Organizing a birthday banquet is not a trivial matter. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it by myself." Mother Shen looked at Jiang Shu, hoping that she would be able to take care of it in general.
Holding a big birthday banquet not only requires a lot of busy work, but also costs a lot of money. Mother Shen is really distressed.
If it were in the past, Jiang Shu would definitely contribute his efforts and money. But now, she just pretends that she doesn't understand and doesn't see, and enjoys the West Lake Longjing leisurely.
Shen Qingrong didn't like drinking this tea, but Jiang Shu found it very pleasant.
"I'm here to help mother organize it. I will definitely make grandma's birthday banquet grand and lively." Shen Qingrong volunteered, eager to give it a try.
Over the years, she had been learning how to manage a house from her mother-in-law in the Lu family, but she had never really practiced it. This time it was a good opportunity to try it out.
Unexpectedly, Shen Qingrong would say this, and everyone in the hall was surprised.
Lu Mingke quickly added: "The Hou family has two sisters-in-law, both of whom are smart and capable. There is no need for you to worry about it. It's not easy for you to go back to Beijing to get married. It's more important to talk to your family more."
Shen Qingrong is married and has a eldest sister-in-law in the house, so there is no need for her to stand out.
Furthermore, it is taboo for a married woman to interfere in her mother's family affairs.
If word of this spreads, Shen and Lu's family will be scolded for not having any family discipline.
Lu Mingke didn't understand why Shen Qingrong, who was sensible and sensible in Pingyang, seemed to have lost his mind when he returned to Shangjing.
"My uncle is right. Please spend more time with me, an old lady, to talk to me. I don't know when you will come back next time. Your mother and sister-in-law are involved in the affairs of the house." Mrs. Shen also said.
Mother Shen also came to her senses at this time and kept winking at Shen Qingrong.
Shen Qingrong stamped her feet in annoyance and reluctantly returned to her seat to sit down.
Jiang Shu was tasting tea from beginning to end, as if today's tea was particularly delicious, which made Shen Qingrong angry.
This calmness and composure that is incomparable to ordinary people actually made Lu Mingke take a second look and feel admiration.
Seeing that Jiang Shu didn't speak, Mother Shen had no choice but to take the initiative and said, "Jinchu is inconvenient, so Shu'er and I will organize the birthday banquet together."
Although Jiang Shu didn't want to, he couldn't shirk it.
The matter was settled, Shen Qingrong's family returned to Huaqing Hospital for resettlement, while Jiang Shu and Shen Changze were left behind by Shen's mother to discuss matters.
"Shu'er, in the past few years, you have been in charge of the Marquis Mansion very thoughtfully, and you are also very good at organizing banquets. This birthday banquet will also be hosted by you. Mother trusts you."
Shen's mother wanted to throw all the burden on Jiang Shu.
Jiang Shu raised her beautiful eyebrows lightly and said slowly: "Although I have been in charge of the house for several years, I have only hosted two banquets. It was only with my mother's guidance that I could not embarrass the Marquis Mansion."
"This birthday banquet is of great significance. Anything wrong in the slightest will damage the reputation of the Hou family. I am not experienced enough to take on the big responsibility alone. It is better for my mother to host it. I can help from the side."
Just as Mother Shen was about to speak, Jiang Shu added, "Besides, my legs are not all right either. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on because I'm so busy."
Everything Jiang Shu said made sense. Mother Shen opened her mouth, but was speechless.
Mother Shen looked at Mrs. Shen, hoping that she could say something for her.
But Mrs. Shen was drinking medicine and didn't pay attention at all.
Although Mrs. Shen is old, her mind is very clear.
If it was something else, that would be fine, but this time it was a birthday banquet for her, so she could only listen to everything and couldn't speak out.
Mother Shen was so upset that she pinched her hands and said bravely: "It costs a lot to organize a grand ceremony, but the treasury is empty. Shu'er, you know better than anyone else. This money..."
"Mom, don't worry about money." Jiang Shu said.
Mother Shen was overjoyed when she heard this, and said with a smile on her face, "I knew that Shu'er was the most generous and filial person."
Knowing that Shen's mother had misunderstood, Jiang Shu said leisurely: "There is a big banquet in the Marquis Mansion. All the dignitaries from the capital are attending the banquet, so the birthday gifts given must be very expensive. If there is a shortage of money in the mansion after the banquet, just pick some birthday gifts and sell them." "
"How can this be done!" Mother Shen immediately retorted.
If people knew that the Hou family lived by selling birthday gifts, wouldn't they laugh out loud?
Jiang Shu frowned, looking confused: "How about I fold the birthday gift I gave to my grandmother into silver and give it to my mother?"
Jiang Shu has always been generous with his money, and the silver from his birthday gifts must be quite considerable, enough to organize a birthday banquet.
Mother Shen thought this was a good idea and looked at Mrs. Shen to show it.
After all, it is Mrs. Shen's birthday banquet, and it is also a birthday gift for Mrs. Shen. It must be approved by her.
"I'm old now, no matter what happens, I'll just rely on you." Mrs. Shen closed her eyes to cover the sadness in her eyes.
It's really sad that the dignified Marquis Mansion planned to hold a birthday banquet to this point.
No matter, money is an external possession, and she won't live for many years, so let them go.
