Chapter 355: Meeting Zhao Huan Again
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
It was said that a daughter-in-law would become a mother-in-law after many years. Only those who had become daughters-in-law knew how difficult it was to be one.
It was also Han Qiao’s first time being a mother-in-law. She had never thought of doting on Li Mi like a daughter. After all, she had her own mother.
She just wanted to be more tolerant and understanding. She wanted to discuss everything with them and respect each other more.
No matter how much she prepared herself, she could only try and fumble as she went.
Li Mi was a little nervous about having to be in charge after marrying into the family for a few days.
She was afraid that she would not do well.
“You don’t have to worry. They’re all used to working here. They have their own duties. If you don’t understand, you can ask Aunt Zhao. If anyone doesn’t listen to you, just punish them. I will stand on your side unconditionally.”
After they returned to their own courtyards, Li Mi asked Han Chi, “I’m going to manage the house. What should I do?”
Han Chi thought for a moment, “Mother has divided the tasks at home very well. You just have to follow her arrangements.”
He held Li Mi’s hand.
Both of them were still very shy.
However, Han Chi continued earnestly, “You know my background and that I’m not my parents’ biological child. I’ve only been in this house for two to three years. No matter how much money my parents have saved, it has nothing to do with me.”
“Even if Father and Mother give it to me in the future, I won’t take it.”
“Because Father and Mother have given me enough.”
“Mi’er, believe in me. Whether it’s glory or wealth, 1 will earn it for you.”
“I know that my parents are kind, especially my mother. She will give me a share in the future, but I have to leave this one for Ah-Yao.”
“I don’t know how to tell you so that you can understand the various thoughts in my mind.”
“Mother asked you to take care of the house, so you should take care of it. If you don’t understand, go and ask. If you need to spend some money, then spend it. Don’t use dowry to make up for it.”
“Father and Mother are people who do great things. I may not be able to talk about all the people they touch, but the ones near them, we all can see how their actions affected their lives. Many commoners earned a lot of income. They can eat their fill and save some money in their pockets.”
“Mother taught the people who came to learn how to make fermented beans, bean skin, dried bean curd, and fermented bean curd. She even taught them how to make sweet wine.”
“Although they received two taels of silver, these people still have to spend money on food and accommodation, let alone cooking. Don’t you think so?”
Li Mi nodded vigorously.
She understood this.
Her mother had told her that her mother-in-law was a person who saw the bigger picture and was kind. This was also one of the reasons why her mother was willing to let her marry Han Chi.
Her mother said that women like her mother-in-law would not be confined to the inner house. Her father-in-law loved her mother-in-law very much, so he would naturally support her.
Han Chi grew up in such a family and would learn from them to be a kind person unless it was in his nature to be bad.
But obviously, that wasn’t the case.
Han Chi followed in their footsteps more than anyone else.
“I understand.” Li Mi nodded obediently.
She was not a ruthless or unreasonable person.
She also knew why Han Chi was doing all this, so she respected her in-laws very much.
Naturally, she would also take care of this family more diligently.
Even if her parents were still together, she would still have to live in this house for many years to come.
Han Chi still had to study, so he naturally couldn’t accompany Li Mi all the time.
However, he didn’t go to the study room. Instead, he took a book and read it while he was on his back. Li Mi tidied herself up on the other side of the room. At the same time, she took out the things that could be eaten and couldn’t be kept for a long time for her family to eat.
It would be a pity if these foods spoiled.
“Take this box of bird’s nest to the kitchen and ask them to stew it tomorrow morning to send it to your parents and sisters.”
“Alright.”
The servant girl returned very quickly, “Princess…”
Realizing that she had called her by the wrong title, she quickly corrected herself, “Eldest Young Mistress, this servant went to the kitchen and found Aunt Zhao. Aunt Zhao said that there is a bird’s nest at home every morning, but she has been busy these past two days, so she didn’t stew them. She will stew it and send it to them tomorrow morning.”
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Li Mi was surprised.
“Alright. Did Aunt Zhao keep the ones I gave her?” Li Mi asked.
“No, Aunt Zhao asked me to return it to you.”
Li Mi asked the maid to keep it and asked Han Chi later.
Meanwhile, Han Chi was still seriously memorizing his books, occasionally drinking water to moisten his throat before continuing.
Li Mi did not want to disturb Han Chi.
After tidying up, she asked someone to prepare supper for her husband.
When Han Chi smelled the fragrance, he came back to his senses in surprise.
He looked at the funnel and then at Li Mi, who was covering her mouth and yawning.
“Don’t wait for me in the future. Rest early. Am I disturbing you? Should I read at the study?”
“You’re not disturbing me. I’ll feel at ease watching you work over there. Don’t go to the study.” Li Mi asked Han Chi to have some supper.
A bowl of light porridge with vegetables and lean meat.
Han Chi was still growing, so he consumed a lot of energy. He was very hungry.
“Do you want some?” He scooped it up and fed it to Li Mi.
Li Mi ate two mouthfuls happily.
She did not eat at night, but Han Chi fed her, so she could not refuse.
Husband and wife should be loving towards one another. If she rejected him once or twice, Han Chi would not feed her again in the future.
This was the love between husband and wife.
Han Qiao woke up at dawn.
She also learned from Aunt Zhao that Li Mi had sent bird’s nest to the kitchen.
“She gave us bird’s nest?”
Han Qiao was a little surprised.
“The next time she sends something over, just keep them. As a family, we are not going to mention these things. 1’11 bring them out to choose a few accessories to supplement them.” Han Qiao smiled as she picked a hairpin and handed it to Duan Yue.
She and Heng Yi were going to the Yun family today to discuss wood.
The Yun family was a famous timber merchant in Chenzhou.
There were also hundreds of carpenters in their hands. No matter where they chose to build their military camp, they would need carpenters to build houses, furniture, and various daily necessities. There were also the arrows that the military camp needed.
Han Qiao and Heng Yi wanted to cooperate with the Yun Family.
The Yun family also attached great importance to this cooperation.
The two families hit it off immediately. Heng Yi sent an invitation yesterday, and it was the reply from the second elder of the Yun family. They agreed to meet at the Yun family’s house today and have a simple meal.
Some things had to be discussed between men, and some things had to be discussed between women.
Today, Han Qiao brought Duan Yue and Shulan, while Heng Yi brought Bai Cha, Qin Song, Zhang Zhao, and Wen Yu. This trip wasn’t just for display, but also for business.
On the Yun family’s side, all the masters and madams who could speak in the family had come.
The Yun family was considered a well-known family in Chenzhou. They earned a lot of money, but it was strange. They did not have the material to study. Everyone was good at earning money, but no one studied.
Today, all the legitimate sons of the family, those who were fifteen or sixteen years old and unmarried, were present. It was self-evident that they wanted to plot something.
After all, the eldest daughter of the marquis’s manor was eleven this year and had yet to be engaged. The chances were still quite high. If business goes smoothly, the Yun family would have a strong backer.
If the Marquis of Wanning didn’t receive his title, the Yun Family would have advanced one step further.
“Master, the Marquis of Wanning and the Marchioness have arrived.”
The head of the Yun family immediately stood up and led a dozen men to the gate.
Behind them were a few well-dressed ladies.
Among them was Zhao Huan..