On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Xiao Xiao returned to the mansion and found that she was the first one to return. She went back to the yard to change her clothes.
As for snacks, she really couldn't eat any more, so she ate her fill outside before coming back.

She also asked her maid to wait at the Chuihua Gate, and when she saw Madam Li coming back, she should hurry back so that she could go and greet her mother-in-law to prevent her from finding fault again.

Although she was thick-skinned, she was afraid that she would not be able to control her hands if she kept listening to Mrs. Li nagging.

But she still respected the current ethics and morals, and would not dare to do such a rebellious thing unless she was given a little more courage.

In order to keep her ears quiet, she was still willing to do some superficial work that Mrs. Li liked.

After a while, Granny Yan came back and said, "Master, the Second Madam is back, but the Madam is not back yet."

"Okay, you ask someone to keep an eye on it." Xiao Xiao flipped through the account book in her hand. This was the account book she got from the Haiweilou when she came back.

Before the rebels entered the city, some of the precious seafood in the seafood building had to be hidden in the cellar, and only some rice, flour, oil, and grain were stolen, so the loss was not very great.

Even more fortunately, none of the invited people were injured or killed. They were just left here by the rebels to cook.

What’s even more amazing is that the rebels got some food, cured meat and dried vegetables from somewhere and almost filled up their originally empty warehouses.

Now, if you calculate it up, not only have they not lost anything, they have also earned nearly a hundred taels of silver in the form of dry goods, rice, flour, etc.

Fortunately, they had experienced more brutal wars in Mingzhou Prefecture before, so they were not frightened.

Xiao Xiao has now calculated the bill and is preparing to send them a red envelope to calm their nerves.

It was almost dark when Mrs. Li finally returned home.

Xiao Xiao deliberately arrived a few minutes later so as not to snatch away Xiao Zhou's opportunity to show her courtesy.

Even though Xiao Zhou's elder sister entered the palace to become the queen, when Xiao Zhou was helping to prepare the dowry, she was also arrogant for a few days and almost looked down on others.

Before Mrs. Li could remind her, when she came back from her parents' home one day, she turned into the respectful and docile second wife again.

No matter how kind Madam Li is to Xiao Xiao, Xiao Xiao will not forget that she is the eldest daughter-in-law of a concubine and will not steal the limelight from Xiao Zhou.

If she went there later, not only would it appear that she was not well-informed about the affairs in the rear house, but it would also allow the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to have a few words with each other.

But unexpectedly, when Xiao Xiao entered, she saw Xiao Zhou standing in front of Madam Li with her head lowered and her eyes submissive.

Madam Li was sullen and still lecturing: "…How many ladies have not had grandchildren at my age?"

After saying that, he saw Xiao Xiao coming in, and he also said to her, "And you too, your sisters-in-law have been married for almost half a year, and your eldest sister has given birth to a big fat son. When can you get pregnant?"

"I don't ask you to give birth to a son, but I would also like a granddaughter, right?"

This was her true feelings. She would rather Xiao Xiao gave birth to a granddaughter and Xiao Zhou gave birth to a grandson.

She didn't care that Xiao Xiao and Li Yan had not consummated their marriage, nor did she care that Xiao Zhou had fled with her and had been separated from Li Yuan for a while.

In addition, the princess passed away and he observed mourning for a month.

Xiao Xiao felt that it was normal that they did not get pregnant in such a short period of time.

But she didn't dare to talk back, and just stood there with her head lowered.

Unfortunately, Madam Li was still unwilling to let her go, and her tone became gentler: "I heard that the left judge is an excellent doctor, and he is a fellow apprentice of Mr. Jiang? They must have some secret recipes for conditioning the body or having children. You can take your sister-in-law to the Jiang family to have a look."

Xiao Xiao was shocked when she heard this: "Ah? This, so urgent?"

She is only eighteen years old this year and as young as tender tofu. Why should she be in a hurry to have a baby?

What shocked Xiao Xiao even more was that Xiao Zhou blushed and bowed to her: "Sorry to bother you, sister-in-law. I just happen to miss your eldest sister's son."

In front of Mrs. Li, Xiao Xiao didn't dare to refuse, and couldn't refuse.

Besides, being able to go out and visit relatives is a good thing. After all, the Jiang family can't guarantee that they will get pregnant, they can only prescribe some soup and medicine to regulate their bodies.

Besides, if the Jiang family really had a secret recipe for having children, then the Jiang family wouldn't have had only one child for three generations.

However, in order to go out for a walk, Xiao Xiao did not remind them.

The Emperor is getting married today, and Li Yan and his men have heavy responsibilities, so they definitely won't be able to come back, so Xiao Xiao was finally able to sleep until dawn.

Whenever she goes out, the maids and old women take turns to take care of her. Today, the ones who followed her out were Yan Pozi and Yiqing.

Xiao Zhou also took two maids with her and went out in two carriages.

Yiqing was curious: "Master, I saw Xiaoying and the others carrying many boxes into the carriage. We didn't bring anything today?"

Xiao Xiao didn't care: "Second Grandma and I are from the same family, why should we distinguish between you and me?"

The main thing is that if she really brought anything, it would seem alien.

Early this morning, Madam Li asked the servant to deliver the visiting card, so the three members of the Jiang family, young and old, were waiting at home for the distinguished guest to arrive.

As soon as Xiao Zhou entered the room, she supported the old lady and said with a smile, "We are just relatives visiting each other, please don't be too polite."

Xiao Xiao also took the opportunity to support Mrs. Jiang and whispered, "Brother-in-law and the others didn't go to the clinic yesterday, and we got in their way again today. Let brother-in-law go to the clinic, right?"

Mrs. Jiang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Then he whispered, "I wish they weren't at home, so they wouldn't make Xiaobao cry all the time."

Xiao Xiao, who also likes to make children cry, quickly changed the subject: "Where's Xiaobao?"

"He slept late yesterday and hasn't woken up yet today?" Mrs. Jiang thought to herself, even if he woke up, she couldn't let her precious grandson out, lest he make her cry again.

Although the men in the Jiang family like their children and grandchildren, they will not spoil them.

They also say that crying is good for the heart and lungs.

But Mrs. Jiang was reluctant to do so.

She asked in a low voice: "What did you do when you came here today?"

The main reason is that Xiao Xiao just came yesterday.

And looking at Xiao Zhou's appearance, she thought of a weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken, which was not a good intention.

So I wanted to ask Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao said speechlessly: "I want to recuperate and have a baby."

Mrs. Jiang was relieved after hearing this: "It's time for you to prepare for having a baby."

Now that Xiao Zhou's identity is different, the sudden invitation to visit makes them all a little nervous.

Old Master Jiang and Father Jiang took turns taking their pulses.

In fact, girls from wealthy families have been pampered since childhood and will not have any major health problems. It’s just that they don’t exercise enough and are not strong enough.

The father and son discussed and came up with a suitable recipe. Jiang Yu watched from the side and also benefited a lot.

"Take the medicine for three days first," said Mr. Jiang in a gentle voice, "and come back for a follow-up visit in three days. One course of treatment is one month."

Most people like older doctors because they look more professional.

Xiao Zhou thought the same. She felt that Mr. Jiang had the demeanor of a hermit and was unusually humble: "Thank you, old man. I'll trouble you then." (End of this chapter)