Jiande.
Huai Jiande.
Tranquility cultivates character, frugality nourishes virtue—that's how meaningful it is.
As a result, he was chased and beaten by his own mother, Madam Huai.
"My own eldest granddaughter, and you call her 'found'?"
Mianmian laughed heartily.
Her husband is getting more and more interesting.
She is so happy.
Her family was worried; she was a merchant's daughter who had married into a wealthy family and had given birth to a daughter, making it difficult for her to establish herself.
But her mother-in-law always expressed her gratitude and appreciation for her willingness to endure the hardship of marrying such a miser as Huaishang.
Other mothers all thought their sons were unique in the world; Madam Huai thought so too—indeed, he was exceptionally stingy. Was it fair to the bachelors if such a man could find a wife?
What's more, she's a wonderful wife like Mianmian.
As for her dear husband, that would be even better.
Her money, which others might find repulsive, always worked wonders on Huaishang.
Husband unhappy? No problem, just throw money at him.
This husband is simply the easiest to please in the world.
Moreover, it's good that he's unwilling to spend money; there's absolutely no possibility of him finding a woman, because he really wouldn't spend a single penny on her.
What? There are women who offer themselves to you?
It's okay, she's throwing things, she's throwing her own things!
Huaishang chickened out.
Now that she has a daughter, her husband is only worried that she will squander the family fortune; he is not unhappy at all because she is a daughter.
Mianmian couldn't be more satisfied with her married life.
Sigh, I didn't even think much of Huaishang back then, and almost missed out on a happy life!
She "kindly" comforted Huaishang: "Husband, it's alright. It doesn't matter if our daughter is a spendthrift; she'll have to go out sooner or later. Let her cause trouble for her in-laws. But if she gives birth to a spendthrift son, that would be the real killer!"
Huaishang changed her daughter's diaper with a pained expression, muttering, "Shut up! You've prepared so many diapers, is the whole household bedwetting?"
That spendthrift old woman!
Mianmian: "This is only a small part. My brother even specially sent a boatload of Songjiang Sanshuo cloth to make little clothes for my sister. I initially thought it was for diapers, and I ruined a whole piece for nothing. Later, my mother-in-law said it couldn't be used for diapers..."
Huaishang slapped his thigh.
This is unbearable!
"Where's the three-loom cloth you ruined?"
"Just distribute them to the servants. They're all cut into such small pieces; they can just be used to patch things up later."
He vomited blood on the Huaishang.
No, he had to take his daughter away right away.
He silently recited "frugality cultivates virtue," then took his daughter out and handed her to the wet nurse next door to be breastfed.
After calming down for a while, he came back to check on Mianmian.
Mianmian mumbled, "The Princess Consort told me before that I should feed the baby myself..."
"What's so great about it? With your body, how can you compare to others? Besides, if you were to breastfeed a child, who knows how much good food you'd need? We couldn't afford it!" Huaishang and pulled the blanket up for her. "Just behave yourself and stop causing trouble, okay?"
Mianmian was indeed in poor health as a child; she grew up in a constant state of illness, often taking medicine.
So when she got pregnant and gave birth, it really made both families hold their breath.
"When Her Majesty returns to the capital," Huaishang a low voice, "Ask her for some medicine. I heard from the Prince that Her Majesty doesn't plan to have any more children, so she should have the medicine."
Mianmian panicked upon hearing this. "Your Majesty isn't having children because you already have several sons. I can't, I have to have children!"
Wasn't she herself spoiled by her older and younger brothers as she grew up?
Why does her daughter get nothing?
Was it really found somewhere?
"Or are you saying you want to have a child with someone else?" Mianmian glared at her.
"You've already made me so angry! I want to live a few more years, what am I looking for!" Huaishang said, "This is also my mother's wish, you don't need to think about those unnecessary things."
"No, I need a son. Since I can ask the Empress for medicine, why can't I ask for some to nourish my body?" Mianmian said, "If you're so capable, then don't sleep with me."
Huaishang's face flushed red instantly.
This woman dares to say anything.
She wasn't like this before.
"Husband," Mianmian's voice Ruanruan and sweet again, "I'm in good health! I have so much money, who will spend it if I don't have children? Are we going to take it all with us when we die? Don't worry, I won't leave behind so much money, I will live a good life."
"But your older brother said before that you..."
"My older brother was just trying to scare you, to make you treat me better." Mianmian rolled her eyes.
Huaishang: "..."
If it weren't for his brother-in-law constantly giving him money, he would definitely be cursing at people.
Mianmian knew that Huaishang but soft on the inside, and that he actually cared about her, so she felt secretly pleased.
See? He'd rather be childless than risk his own life.
This is the kind of affection that money can't buy.
To her, everything that money can buy is worthless.
Mianmian gave her daughter the nickname Xiaobai.
They say a humble name is easy to raise, Bai Jian. This name is easy enough to raise, isn't it?
Tang Zhuyun and Linlin talked about Mianmian, they also thought of Xiaobai was one day older than Wuji.
Jiaojiao Ruanruan little girl is always someone people like and admire.
Sigh, she's destined to raise sons.
Fortunately, there's still Yanran.
Linlin laughed and said, "They should be even better than the Wen Family."
Tang Zhuyun gasped, "So rich?"
How do other people make money?
The loser felt the pressure of comparison again.
Linlin nodded. "Back then, besides Marquis He, Prince of Min's ancestor also favored this Lady Shen..."
"Wait a minute, wasn't Lady Shen a matter from the previous dynasty?"
"Yes," Linlin said with a smile, "But this sum of money was probably passed down until the first King Prince of Min established his power..."
Tang Zhuyun stroked her chin and said, "You mean, this money was Lady Shen to the ancestors of the Prince of Min's Residence?"
"I suppose so. There are rumors that Lady Shen can turn stones into gold, but that's just a legend."
Tang Zhuyun silently questioned the heavens.
Why are other people's cheat codes so amazing!
If she could turn stones into gold, would the Prince of Jin still have to worry about money?
"Mother, would you like to visit Lady Shen Temple again?"
"I'm not going," Tang Zhuyun waved her hand. "I'll just stay put."
Linlin smiled and didn't try to persuade her further.
He knew that his mother was worried about making a big fuss over the trip, and that it was better to avoid trouble.
Fortunately, the weather cooperated and cleared up by noon.
After resting for another day, they continued their journey as usual.
As for the little girl who was rescued, no one ever mentioned her again.
Even in the capital, water has turned to ice.
Yanran woke up in the morning, she saw the icicles under the eaves and muttered, "I wonder where Mother and Brother are..."
Jiang'er said, "It will definitely be soon, Master, please don't worry."
Yanran sighed, "You don't understand..."
You don't understand my contradictions.
She both longed for her mother's visit, for she missed her mother; but if her mother came, would her life be as free and carefree as it was now?
Sigh, this is really difficult.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Ye arrived, flapping his wings.