Lihoumen

Chapter 50 It's all worth it
In Chunxi Hall, the old lady was furious when she saw that her son refused to come.

"My son has always been filial, but since he got involved with this village girl, he really doesn't take me seriously. Humph! Look, now I can't even invite him."

Nanny Xu naturally saw that Shen Han was anxious to go back to his wife, so she hurriedly advised, "The young couple are newlyweds, and it is normal for the young master to be unable to move his legs for a while."

"Humph, this is exactly what I'm most worried about." After saying this, he wondered, "Didn't he treat that village girl coldly a while ago? I thought he regretted meeting Ruoqing, so why did he suddenly become warm to her again?"

The old lady muttered to herself for a while, then said bitterly: "This village girl is really a vixen, she is always good at seducing people."

Aunt Xu couldn't bear to see this, so she advised slowly, "The Third Madam is the legitimate wife of the Young Master. It's understandable that the Third Young Master treats her kindly. The Third Madam has been living a quiet life in the Marquis' Mansion for so many years. If the old lady can be more open-minded and give her more advice on a daily basis, I think the Third Madam will be no worse than the other daughters-in-law."

"My daughters-in-law are all from famous families. How can she compare to a village girl?" The old lady was unmoved. As she spoke, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her son, "My son is the most outstanding, but he is inferior to others in marriage. I feel sad when I think about this."

As she spoke, she looked up at the nanny beside her and asked, "Look at the way Han'er treats that He, does he still have Ruoqing in his heart? Alas! I originally planned to marry Ruoqing to him as his co-wife. I mentioned it to him a while ago, but he refused it outright. At that time, I saw that he was indifferent to that He, so I was not anxious. Now that he is fascinated by that woman, I am afraid that Ruoqing's matter will be even more difficult."

Madam Xu said, "We really can't rush this matter. The Third Young Master has always been very proud. How can he easily agree to marry a concubine if you ask him to? Besides, the Young Master and his wife are very close right now, so this matter is absolutely impossible."

The old lady sighed heavily and said with emotion: "That's true. Well, let's put this matter on hold for now."

Then he snorted coldly, "Just wait and see. After this excitement is over, Han'er will definitely regret it. He and that village girl are so different in status. Humph! I don't believe they can last long."

That night, Shen Han was considerate of his young wife and did not take any action. Qingqing slept soundly and got up with Shen Han the next day.

After Shen Han was sent away, Nanny Yu came over.

This morning, I spent another boring morning learning rules and etiquette.

"Madam, you have been studying for more than three years. Now that the Third Young Master has returned, you will have more opportunities to attend social events in the future. You must pay more attention to the rules and etiquette."

Nanny Yu has been repeating these words every time she comes over recently, and Qingqing's ears are almost callused from them.

She agreed reluctantly and could only concentrate and study seriously.

After finally getting through the morning, Qingqing was exhausted and felt a sore back. She leaned on the couch in front of the window to take a nap, looking up at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, and her thoughts gradually drifted away.

Before entering the Marquis' Mansion, she went to the mountains to collect herbs every day and helped her father with his medical treatment. She was busy all day long, but she never felt tired. However, she could not stand the rules and etiquette that Nanny Yu taught her every day.

A trace of depression lingered in her heart, but then it was dispelled by Shen Han's smile that appeared in her mind.

For Shen Han, all this is worth it.

Qingqing was just thinking about it when Lingzhi came in and replied, "Madam, someone just came from the Madam's place and said that she is hosting a banquet in Shulan Garden tonight and would like you and the young master to go over."

This lady didn't like crowds, so she only allowed younger generations to come over to pay respects on the first and fifteenth day of each month. "Only my husband and I were invited?" Qingqing asked.

"The old lady also invited several other families. I heard from the messenger that the old lady said that the weather is cooler in the beginning of autumn, so she invited some grandchildren and granddaughters-in-law to get together."

Qingqing nodded and said, "Then pack up for now. We'll go together when my husband comes back." Then she called Lingzhi and said, "Last time, the madam gave me two pieces of Shu brocade, and I haven't had time to return the gift yet. Go and prepare some Poria cocos, Chinese yam, jujube and other ingredients that we used to make medicinal food. I'll go to the small kitchen and make some appetizers for grandma."

Qingqing and Lingzhi worked in the small kitchen for an entire afternoon. After the dim sum was out of the oven, the two of them fanned it to cool down before putting the pieces into the dim sum box one by one.

Qingqing was carrying a box of snacks and just stepped out of the kitchen, she looked for Shen Han.

Because she had to cook, she wore a simple cloth dress today, with only a jade hairpin on her head. Although it was a simple outfit, it made her look more elegant and refined.

"I heard that grandma invited us to dinner." Shen Han smiled and spoke to her. He raised his hand to take the snack box from her hand and asked, "What is this?"

"I made some snacks for my grandmother," Qingqing said.

Hearing this, Shen Han looked at his young wife beside him, with a smile in his eyes, and said half jokingly: "You are very kind to grandma. I have never eaten the food you cooked."

Qingqing raised her eyes to look at him, with a smile in her eyes: "You are so heartless. When you were recuperating at my house, the meal you ate was not cooked by me."

"But I haven't eaten the snacks you made." Shen Han looked angrily, with a hint of childishness.

Qingqing looked at him like this and smiled with her hands covering her mouth: "You were poisoned at that time, so you could only eat light food and not snacks."

"After I recovered, you still didn't do it to me." Shen Han insisted.

Qingqing didn't know that Shen Han had such a childish side. She glared at him and said, "Why are you still jealous of your grandmother?" Then she subconsciously grabbed his hand and coaxed him, "Okay, okay, I'll make it for you tomorrow."

Shen Han's expression finally relaxed, the smile in his eyes was sweet as honey, and he was led into the house by his wife.

Because she was going to a banquet, Qingqing chose her clothes early in the morning.

Last time when she served tea to the lady, the old lady said that she looked good in bright clothes, so today, she specially wore a light pink double-breasted shirt with a scarlet pomegranate skirt, a half-foot wide silver-edged belt around her waist, and her head was decorated with gorgeous red agate beads.

As soon as she came out of the inner room, Shen Han was stunned.

"Does it look good?" She looked at him and asked with a smile.

Shen Han did not answer. His throat moved slightly and he nodded hesitantly. Then he walked straight towards her. He held her slender waist tightly with both hands and leaned over to kiss her.

(End of this chapter)