Jiang Wanru gazed at Wen Jiuniang's face, which was full of indignation, but her words were soft and gentle. (Download floor) She smiled as she looked at her, thinking that there didn't seem to be any extra third or fourth person around Shang Dafu and his wife, and their relationship seemed quite deep. Jiang Wanru smiled and said: "It seems like Shang Wudaifu's grandmother is a doting elder who loves and takes care of her grandchildren, making sure everyone gets a share. She doesn't treat her sons so generously, not even giving them women?"

  Wen Jiuniang smiled lightly after hearing this, and patted Jiang Wanting's shoulder with her hand, saying: "How could she let the daughter-in-law be comfortable? In the past, there were five or six concubines sent by my grandmother beside Father. It was only after my husband was born that they were married off to others. Now in the capital city, there are still two old aunts sent by my grandmother, fortunately both of them have no children. Actually, Mother also likes the days in Zhongnan, she said it's quiet and peaceful." Jiang Wanting could only be speechless towards Shang Lao Furen, originally her function was to help the family choose concubines and maids for their sons and grandsons.

  This world is too harsh on women, so harsh that even women help men wear down other women. Wen Jiuniang glanced at the silent Jiang Wanyu and said in a soft voice: "Xiao Lan, my brother-in-law treats his wife well, he also has concubines by his side, but they were quickly sent away after the death of his first wife. Like me now, if the husband's body is weak and there are children with the first wife, it's really extremely fortunate. However, if we return to the capital, that unreasonable grandmother will send people over, I still can't directly refuse. Alas, we have to think clearly, those concubines and small wives are just objects in men's eyes, not worth paying attention to."

  Jiang Wanru let out a few soft sighs, "Filial piety is a heavy burden to bear. It's no wonder that Wen Jiuniang wants to stay in the Central Plains forever." Jiang Wanru patted her reassuringly and said, "Nine Niang, it's only common people who have one husband and one wife. Once they get through the difficult times and their lives become slightly better, many men start thinking about taking on a new partner. If things end up like this anyway, wouldn't it be better to marry into a rich family early on? At least that way, you won't have to work hard and then give away the fruits of your labor to someone new."

  Jiang Wan's words are somewhat cynical, but it's because there are too many people in this world who are naturally good at picking fruit. They don't want to work hard and instead wait for the fruit to ripen before easily plucking the results of others' labor. There are also too many foolish women who wholeheartedly think only of their husbands and children, only to be discarded like a yellow flower when they grow old. At most, they get a wooden evaluation. The most important thing for women is still to love themselves; only by loving themselves can they understand how to love others.

  The ninth girl nodded in agreement, saying: "A man without ambition is a terrible thing. A poor man with too much ambition is also a terrible thing for his humble wife. However, I look at the old couple who help you watch the gate, they are both old now and still care about each other, I think it's okay to suffer a bit, what's most important is that you take care of me and I take care of you, at least the old man's wife won't be tired in her heart."

  "There's no such thing as a perfect situation in this world," Jiang Wan said with a smile, "Now you should understand what I mean by saying that there aren't many good things in this world. A young, handsome and talented man will inevitably have many women around him. On the other hand, a simple and unpretentious man will make you worry that one day when he becomes successful, you'll be too old to stop the young girls from coming after him. Now, I just want to live a quiet life, watching the hustle and bustle from afar is enough for me."

  Fang Zheng returned from the Shang family, bringing a message from Shang Dafu: to continue copying books starting tomorrow. Fang Zheng asked Jiang Wanru in a low voice, "Little lazy one, can that book be sold at the bookstore?" Jiang Wanru shook her head slightly. That kind of specialized professional book, except for those who deeply understand it, would mislead people if placed outside. Jiang Wanru had drawn many medicinal herbs with similar appearances but vastly different uses. This was a matter of life and death, so she must be cautious.

  The next morning, the drizzle continued, and Jiang Wanru still rushed out with Fang Zheng and Bi Lu. She smiled and said to them, "You two go experience the romance of the rain in central and southern China, as well as the dense emotions under the umbrella." Fang Zheng and Bi Lu looked at each other with some joy after hearing her words, and they couldn't say any more words of refusal.

  Jiang Wan led a pair of children, standing at the gate of the courtyard, looking at the shy couple, walking with their silhouettes. The old couple followed them, smiling and watching the slightly disheveled backs of the couple as they walked away.

  Jiang Wanru brought Jiang Feiyang and Jiang Lanyan to the Shang family, handing them over to Wen Jiuniang for care. She herself ran to find Shang Dafu, seeing from afar through the open study door, his brow furrowed as he sat at his desk, flipping through a book with a habitual motion. His face slightly lifted towards the door, his gaze piercing through the open doorway into the distance. Jiang Wanru intentionally made her footsteps louder to rouse Shang Dafu from his deep contemplation. He looked up at Jiang Wanru and beckoned for her to come in quickly.

  Dr. Shang looked at Jiang Wanru, whose expression was visibly jumping, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He said to Jiang Wanru, who had just walked into the room: "Little Lazy's current appearance is completely different from when I first met her. You now look like a living person, whereas back then you only looked like a puppet that could talk and do things." Jiang Wanru smiled and sat down directly in front of him, looking at him with inquiry: "MB husband, has something difficult happened?"

  Shang Dafu listened to Jiang Wanru's question and smiled, nodding his head: "Look, this is your change. In the past, you would not have asked so many questions about this matter. Even if you saw it with your own eyes, you would have pretended not to see it as a matter that didn't concern you. Now you're showing more human feelings, and women should have some worldly experience." Jiang Wanru followed his lead and continued the conversation, smiling: "Shang Dafu's family is no longer strangers to me now, so naturally I will care about what I see and ask questions."

  Shang Daifu quietly observed Jiang Wanru for a moment before speaking: "Next spring, you and your mother and son will return to the capital with my family. It's better to settle the marriage between the children earlier, which is beneficial to both our families. Laziness seems like a gentle and pleasant disposition, unlike your cold personality. I suppose it was formed later in life. My Ming Shi's personality will be as upright as his father's, and with Ninth Lady's personality, she will definitely raise good sons. The two children's personalities will definitely match."

  Don't worry too much about family matters. After the New Year, my mother will be older and won't be able to manage many things. My wife has always been virtuous and considerate, and she grew up in a lazy manner, so she definitely won't behave like my mother, causing unnecessary trouble for younger generations. Ninth Sister is close to you and also grew up in a lazy manner, so I will treat her as if she were my own daughter. As for your side, we won't pry into the background of your two children; we'll just consider them as your own son and daughter.

  Jiang Wanru thought of that always gentle and smiling little person who let Jiang Feiyang snatch things from his hand, and her heart softened for a moment. She raised her head to say to Shang Dafu: "I still need to think about this matter, how about we talk about it again next spring? At that time, I'll ask the two children, if they agree, then I'll promise. Shang Dafu, I don't have high expectations for my children, I just hope they grow up safely, my son can support a family and marry a woman he loves, my daughter can marry a good man. If she can marry someone like you, that would be the best."

  Jiang Wan said bluntly, "I have my own requirements. Doctor Shang was silent for a moment before saying, 'This matter I need to discuss with my family before making a decision. However, no matter what, next spring you should still follow us and leave Zhongnan together. This place has always been a hub for medicinal herbs. If Fang Zheng's information is correct, after next spring this place will be more chaotic than the capital. As a woman with two children, you can't support yourself, so it's better to take them back to the capital. Some things are unavoidable and will come eventually, so it's better to face them sooner rather than later.'"

  Jiang Wanru nodded in agreement to return together next spring, the south is a place where it rains more often than it shines. The four seasons are always swaying in the rain, she gazed at the rain drifting down, occasionally there would be 'a thousand sorrows, the sorrow is extreme in the distant sky. The mountain moon does not know the heart's affairs, the water wind falls in front of the eyes, the flowers bloom. The green cloud drifts obliquely., such thoughts of wind, flowers, snow and moon. After giving birth to two children, she gradually forgot many things from her past life, that day looking at the rain, she suddenly remembered this poem.

  Jiang Wanru always felt that kind of sentimental nostalgia was the last thing she needed right now. Reality didn't give her time to mourn the passing of flowers or lament life, so she could only muster up the energy to move forward, standing tall for survival. After staying in Zhongnan for a long time, it's easy to get sentimental, but returning to Jingcheng on a long winter day can actually help one face reality more clearly. There are some things that Jiang Wanru would agree with Shang Daifu about - sometimes facing them head-on and resolving them early is better than dragging them out. However, when it came to complicated human relationships, Jiang Wanru felt that she wasn't big enough yet, so she chose not to face them.

  One day, those past events will gradually fade away, disappearing in the vastness of time and space. No one will remember a person named Jiang Wanruo anymore. Everyone will only know a woman named Jiang Xiaolan, with two sensible children. As for Jiang Feiyang and Jiang Lanyan, when they grow up, it's up to them to decide whether or not to face their true identities, or choose to forget about their past and move forward. The road is still long and endless, but as long as the person walking on it is willing to put in effort, they will eventually reach their destination.

  Jiang Wanru and the two children had dinner together at Shang's house, and after returning to their room, they waited for a while before hearing Bi Lu's happy voice and Fang Zheng's reminding voice behind her. She smiled and opened the door to see Bi Lu hugging a bunch of things, while Fang Zheng's hands were not idle. Jiang Feiyang and Jiang Lanyu, who were sitting on the couch in the room, also cheered up happily. After entering the room, Bi Lu gently placed the things she was holding in her arms in front of the brother and sister, smiling and saying: "All of these are for you two."

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