The Good Concubine of the Qing Dynasty [Red Mansion]

As soon as Song entered Lanxin Courtyard, she saw her daughter, who now looked like a young lady from a wealthy family. She was well-dressed, had a plump face, and had grown taller.

Song looked over at her carefully and felt completely relieved.

The others got to know each other briefly, exchanged a few words, and then tactfully went outside, leaving the space for the mother and daughter.

Song sat on the couch next to her daughter: “Seeing you like this, Mother can finally sleep well at night.”

Yun Shuyao leaned her head on her shoulder: “Mom, I’m grown up now.”

Song smiled: “You will never grow up in my eyes. I will never stop thinking about you three in my life. How is it? Is the child reacting?”

Yun Shuyao: “Except for the fact that I can’t stand mutton, everything else is good.”

Song’s smile became brighter and brighter. “You look like your grandmother. She couldn’t stand the smell of mutton when she was pregnant, but she had a good appetite for other things.”

Yun Shuyao knew how her colleagues were suffering from morning sickness and was thankful: “I hope it can continue. Mom, is everything okay at home?”

Song nodded naturally: “Everything is fine.”

She talked about the family situation one by one: “Your father’s leg is almost healed. It takes a hundred days for a broken bone to heal. We shouldn’t be impatient. We ask the doctor to come and see him from time to time. Your father won’t have any sequelae.”

“He couldn’t put down the book you sent back before, and your brother wanted to read it, but he wasn’t too happy about it.”

“Your brother has grown a lot and has grown taller.”

“Whether it’s your uncle’s family or others, they still do as you said before on your farm…”

There are two reasons why Gao can stay and take care of Aunt Mei.

One reason was that Gao was a concubine and didn’t have to take care of household affairs. Her son was not young anymore, and she didn’t need to worry about him all the time. Another reason was that Mei’s morning sickness was too severe and she needed careful care.

However, Song cannot leave the Yun family for a long time, and Yun Shuyao does not have any serious pregnancy reactions now.

Yun Shuyao just wanted to see her, talk to her, and hear her talk about her family situation with her own ears.

After exchanging information about each other’s recent situation, Yun Shuyao took out three hundred taels of silver.

This money is not for the family; Yun Shuyao knows that her mother will not accept it.

If she wants to help, she can use other methods instead of this most direct method, which is also the most likely to be rejected.

Just like the book she sent back, this is what the Yun family needs most urgently.

Seeing the silver, Song was stunned for a moment: “Where did this silver come from?”

Yun Shuyao: “The old lady gave it to me. Mom, please do me a favor.”

Song: “What do you want to do?”

Yun Shuyao: “Please give it to my uncle and ask him to keep an eye out for the fields near the hills in the village. If anyone wants to sell land, please buy it for me. I will buy two more hills. This is the plan I wrote. Please give it to my uncle and ask him to help.”

Song thought about it and also felt that money making money was the best, but she didn’t think this was a good idea: “No one in the village is selling land now, so it’s hard to buy. You might as well buy a shop and collect rent every month.”

Yun Shuyao: “I have a shop now, mother; listen to me.”

Song sighed and carefully put away the silver: “I know you are a person with your own ideas. I will tell your uncle.”

As she spoke, Song remembered something and untied the bundle: “This is the clothes your brother wore when he was a child. Put it under your pillow.”

At that time, people believed that this would bring them some good luck and help them give birth to a son.

The Song family hoped that their daughter would have a son at once.

No matter who my daughter marries, if the first child is a son, the situation will be much more relaxed afterward.

In the prefect’s family, if a son is born, there is no need to worry about the future of the daughter.

What the prefect’s family lacks most now is a son.

It’s not that granddaughters are bad, but the social situation is that girls cannot pass the imperial examinations to establish themselves in society and build a family.

With a grandson, even if the daughter grows old and loses favor, she will still have a son to rely on.

Song looked at the clothes being placed under the pillow, smiled, and continued to take things out of the package: “These are the clothes I made for you. I specially left some sizes for you to try.”

“This is a side dish I made. You like it, so I made some more for you.”

Then it’s time to share experiences: “You’ve just gotten pregnant; let me tell you…”

Time passed quickly for the mother and daughter.

At noon, Song also met the prefect. When she saw the prefect’s wife, Song was already trembling with fear, but she was just holding on.

Now that I am facing the prefect, I feel even more nervous.

Her husband was a scholar, and the distance between them was too great. She was in awe of the power he wielded, so even though the prefect was very handsome, her daughter was pregnant, and he still smiled at her, Song was still restrained and could not speak fluently.

Lin Ruhai also noticed it. After saying a few words, he stood up and left, giving them some space.

After he left, Song breathed a sigh of relief, then realized that she had done something wrong.

How could the head of the family leave?

He should stay and cultivate more feelings with her daughter.

Song regretted her unpresentable behavior just now. Yun Shuyao held her hand and comforted her: “Mother, don’t worry. The master is a kind man. He just has official business to do. He will come after he finishes it.”

Song: “…”

You are kidding.

When Wu Peng was arrested, his confidants came to plead for mercy, saying that all the grudges were forgotten with a smile.

Of course, they did not plead for mercy, and they were very pleased in their hearts, but it did not prevent them from having a slight understanding of the prefect’s style.

The evidence is irrefutable, and there is no hope of recovery.

As a senior official, he was completely brought down to the ground, so Wu Peng naturally suffered a heavy loss.

The position of county magistrate was such a despairing giant. The mainstay of their family was almost brought down by Wu Peng’s words. But in the end, he fell down under the command of the prefect.

She wanted the Song family to think of him as a kind person…she really couldn’t do it.

It seems like it’s about time.

Song shook her head and said, “I should go back.”

Seeing her like this, Yun Shuyao said nothing more and took out the gift when she was about to leave.

There were some clothes she received, books sent by someone after Lin Ruhai left, and a gift prepared by Jia Min. Adding them together, the Song family came and went with large and small bags.

But the value of the two is far apart.

After seeing it, Song refused to accept it, no matter what.

Yun Shuyao could only take back the things she had prepared. “These were sent by the master and the mistress. There is no reason to take them back. Mother, are you going to offend them?”

Song glared: “…” Why is her daughter trying to put pressure on others with words?

Yun Shuyao put some back: “You said the fabrics were too precious and you didn’t want them. Okay, then these are fine, right? They are snacks made in the kitchen. Mother, if you don’t accept these, do you still regard me as your daughter?”

Song: “…I’ll take it.”

She sighed.

How long has her daughter been at the Lin Mansion? What she eats, wears, and uses is beyond her imagination.

It would be fine if nothing happened, but if something did happen, how could they help their daughter?

At this time, Song suddenly understood why her husband was so diligent about reading.

He can’t help her daughter if he doesn’t have enough status.

She left the Lin family with both joy and sorrow.

As she stepped out of the Lin family’s gate, she turned her head and took a look.

She stayed there for a few seconds before continuing to take steps, but these steps were, in comparison, heavier.

After her mother went back, Yun Shuyao sorted out the things she brought.

She also took out the clothes that were under the pillow.

This is, of course, unscientific. If placed under the pillow, the pillow will be uneven, which will affect sleep. She took it out and put it in the drawer.

The clothes she brought were also put away neatly.

Yushan put the side dishes aside and tasted them. The preparation of the side dishes was similar, but each person used different amounts of ingredients, prepared them at different times, and prepared them in different orders, so the taste was also different.

She can make something similar, but not exactly the same.

However, even if she could make something similar, she believed that it would be different for Aunt Yun.

During dinner, Lin Ruhai came over.

There was a large table full of delicious food. He looked at the portions and nodded secretly.

“Shu Yao, why don’t you let your mother stay for a while?”

Yun Shuyao shook her head: “My father can’t live without her. I’m very happy to be able to meet and talk.”

Lin Ruhai nodded: “Your father’s leg injury really requires care. Maybe when your brother has a rest and your mother has time, we can send them a letter.”

Yun Shuyao couldn’t help but laugh: “Wouldn’t that be bad?”

Lin Ruhai: “What’s wrong with that?”

He looked at the smile on Yun’s lips, which was nothing.

He glanced at her belly again: “Did the child bother you today?”

Yun Shuyao: “No, he’s a thoughtful one.” Yun Shuyao gave a thumbs-up to the tadpole in her stomach.

She has a terrific appetite.

No nausea or retching either.

Lin Ruhai had a smile on his face. He saw her put down her chopsticks and put his hand on her lower abdomen.

Of course, she feels nothing now.

After eating, they couldn’t just sit there, so Yun Shuyao took his hand and walked around the yard. Lin Ruhai checked the yard and was satisfied to see that the sharp corners and protrusions had been dealt with. “You like orchids; I’ll ask someone to collect more.”

Yun Shuyao has the ability to make wood. The more plants there are, the happier she is. Naturally, she would not object: “Thank you, sir. In fact, I like other flowers and plants, not just orchids.” She blinked her eyes: “I like all beautiful ones.”

Lin Ruhai couldn’t help but laugh out loud: “I understand.”

The two of them were talking and laughing. Hongxiu followed behind them, watching and laughing in her heart.

It’s a pity that this scene couldn’t last long.

The master also has to go to Meixiangyuan and finally return to Bitaoyuan.

Thinking of this, the smile on Hongxiu’s face couldn’t help but fade.

She almost forgot her identity, which is a big taboo.

So when Hongxiu saw the aunt watching the master leave with a calm look in her eyes, she respected Aunt Yun even more.

Her aunt’s mentality made her feel ashamed.

Yun Shuyao didn’t know what Hong Xiu was thinking. She had always been very clear about her own positioning. Now there was still some time before going to bed, so she pulled Nanny Wang aside to communicate with her.

As the saying goes, it’s always good to have many skills.

It would be a waste if you didn’t learn some skills from the master who came to your doorstep.

Nanny Wang, Yushan, and Yuchan all have special talents.

Nanny Wang has been with the old lady for decades and has experienced countless ups and downs. She is well-versed in the rules and customs of the capital and is also adept at handling various jewelry materials and fabrics.

Yushan is the daughter of Chef Miao, who was specially invited into the family by the old lady. Her ancestor was an imperial chef.

Yuchan is proficient in Suzhou embroidery. A butterfly flutters under her hands. Even though Yun Shuyao cannot use needles and threads now, she can learn weaving and lace from her.

With these three people, her day will be very fulfilling.

Yun Shuyao was satisfied, but some people were not.

Seeing the two concubines resting and taking care of their pregnancies, the wife did not move at all and focused all her energy on finding a man called Master Zhiliao.

Madam Qian was anxious. “My dear wife, are you just going to do nothing? The master said he would take the child to Bitao Courtyard.”

If it’s a boy, it’s fine, but if it’s a girl, it’s nice to keep her around for fun. When she grows up, she can be sent away with a dowry, and she can also control her aunt.

How come her good wife doesn’t understand this? She has read too many books, has been absorbed in them, and has not learned any of the skills of the Duke’s wife.

If I leave it alone like this, how can she bring this up again with her master in the future?

Nanny Qian felt that she was about to get angry, but the letter from the Jia family had not arrived yet.

Besides, Old Madam Lin was still there, and it was obvious that she was protecting the two concubines, so she couldn’t act on her own.

Jia Min shook her head, her eyes bright: “Mammy, I am doing the right thing. As for other things, Mammy, please don’t say anything more. I won’t agree.” Finding Master Zhiliao and getting pregnant are the most important things to her.

Madam Qian stamped her feet and said, “My dear wife, I’m not saying that I won’t look for Master Zhiliao anymore; it’s just that there’s no rush.”

No one knows where Master Zhiliao has gone. It may take several years. By that time, the children of the two aunts had grown up.

Suddenly, she paused, and a good idea came to her mind.

The master told his mistress that he would adopt his aunt’s child, and he should not have told anyone else about it.

Logically, the two aunts also don’t know.

They would not even know that the wife had refused.

What would happen if they knew that the child they gave birth to would go to Bitaoyuan?

Nanny Qian couldn’t help but laugh when she thought about their next reaction.