Wealth and glory seek stability

"My aunt should either marry a girl from a decent family or choose from the maids. You, a woman from outside with unknown background, can't compare with her. What do you think? If you don't behave yourself, you can be a maid in the second room, and Jin'er will be registered as the second son's wife." Xia warned.

Wei Ruosi saw that the second master, who was thinking about her, did not look away. It was obvious that he did not dare to disobey his mother for her, so she had to lower her head and accept it.

This act completely disgusted Xia, "From now on, you must obey Second Madam's orders in everything you do, understand?"

Wei Ruosi knelt on the ground and said in a pinched voice, "Yes, Madam, I understand."

Hearing Wei Ruosi's self-introduction, Xia frowned and was very dissatisfied, "You are just a lowly concubine now, how can you call yourself a concubine? You should call yourself a slave. Don't do it again in the future, just leave." She couldn't stand such a vixen at all.

Wei Ruosi looked at Baili Yanxi aggrievedly and bowed, "I understand. I'll take my leave."

Xia snorted coldly, "You are really a natural foxy girl. Second brother, you just returned to Beijing to stay in office, but you can't do without the support of your wife's family. I think you should save yourself the trouble of what to do next."

At this moment, Baili Yanxi had no time to care about the beautiful woman's tears. He was most likely promoted to this position by his father-in-law. If he really offended the Qian family, it would be a loss.

"Madam, it's really hard for you to manage the household. When I came back from my post outside, I brought gifts for you and the child. And you don't have to worry about Jin'er. He is three years old this year. When he grows up a little, I will let him move to the front yard like Yu'er and Che'er, and I will teach him personally." Baili Yanxi's words gave Qian Shi enough face.

Qian no longer looked sullen, "I will obey you, sir."

Xia was finally satisfied, and ordered the wet nurse who was holding Baili Rongjin, "Bring the child here, let me take a look." After all, the child is the blood of the Baili family. She just hoped that he would not be corrupted by Wei Ruosi.

The nurse came forward with the child in her arms. Baili Rongjin was about three years old, just learning to speak. When she saw Xia's gray hair, she said in a baby voice, "Grandma... Grandma."

Xia was immediately delighted and smiled. "I'm not your mother-in-law. You should call me grandma. Come, learn from me, grandma."

The little one can learn it easily, "Grandma."

"Yes, this child is correct." Xia's words were considered as an acknowledgement of Baili Rongjin.

There was no emotion on Qian's face. She spoke to Baili Yanxi in a friendly manner but with a hint of distance. This was probably what it meant to treat each other with respect.

The small kitchen started construction today and Magnolia Courtyard hosted a family dinner.

Jian Xi did not follow.

She had once longed for Qian's life, with plenty of people serving her every day and endless money to spend. But today, she felt that such a life was disgusting.

The two people had to pretend to be friendly on the surface because of various interests. Maybe Qian had a little friendship with Baili Yanxi, but she had long been numbed by the hardships of life.

Even though Qian was in charge of the financial power of the second house and her parents' family could still support Baili Yanxi, she still could not get the full love of one person.

So what exactly is love?

Two people who are so well matched are living like this, not to mention herself.

Jian Xi shook her head in self-mockery, getting rid of the unrealistic fantasies in her mind. Wasn't she living well alone now?

Xia had promised her that she would be released from the mansion as long as she turned fifteen, and there was still a year left...

A year later, she was able to enjoy the vast sea where fish leap and the high sky where birds fly.

The rice shop business is pretty good. Lei Zi has opened two branches. In addition, there is the harvest on the farm. After four years of repeated seed selection and sowing, the grain output has more than doubled.

Jian Xi is now a real rich woman.

In the past, I was always busy with work and had no time to travel around and see the beautiful scenery. Now when I have money and time, I can do whatever I want. It’s so cool just thinking about it!

Wei Ruosi's arrival did not cause any trouble in Wu'an Palace.

There were a lot of concubines and maids in Jifang Garden. As soon as Baili Yanxi came back, Qian gave orders, letting them perform based on their abilities. She waved her hand and bought two sets of headgear and clothes for each of them.

In the past, due to Qian's majesty, the concubines did not dare to be presumptuous. But this time, after getting the promise, each of them used all their skills to compete for favor.

Every time the concubine went to bed with him, Qian would send someone to deliver a bowl of contraceptive medicine.

Wei Ruosi only knows how to pretend to be weak. Baili Yanxi tried to accommodate her at first, but he got tired of her after a while.

After all, the people in the room changed their appearance every day, and they put a lot of thought into their dressing. After a few days, Wei Ruosi was forgotten by Baili Yanxi.

Baili Yanxi is a scholar after all. He has hurt his body by indulging himself for several days. I heard that he has moved to the study and lives alone.

When Jian Xi heard this in the tea room, she couldn't help but admire Qian's skills. She was truly worthy of being the mistress of a wealthy family trained by the government.

Not only does she have the bearing of a mistress, but she also has the skill and would rather die with honor than live in disgrace.

Since he was no longer needed, he might as well get rid of him. After all, the second wife already had three sons, so inheritance would not be a problem.

"You don't know. There was a lot of commotion in the second room a few days ago. Today, either someone pushed someone else or someone was bullied. It was so lively. The second master was away these few days, so all the trouble was suppressed by the second mistress." Lai Xi's face was full of gossip. It was the first time she had seen such a big drama.

Caiyun and Lai Xi learned the skill of making incense from Chuntao. Whenever they were not on duty, they would mix various spices together.

Jian Xi couldn't smell the difference between spices, she could only tell the strength from the weak.

Caiyun took a small scale and took out a pinch of spices, then poured it on the paper in Laixi's hand. "Don't nag me. I think you are just idle. Every day when you are free, you whisper to Songxiang in the second lady's room to get information. Be careful, if the second lady finds out, she will punish you."

Lai Xi was a lively person. He was familiar with everyone in the palace and could get to know all the news. "I was just having fun. Besides, weren't you guys enjoying listening to me?"

Jian Xi helped the two mix the spices. "If you ask me, life in this palace is boring. It doesn't hurt to listen for fun."

Caiyun said helplessly, "Sister Jianxi, you are good in everything except listening to these trivial news."

Lai Xi was not happy, "Humph! You are the same, I have another thing here, but I heard from Xiao Cui who is beside the princess that a strange thing happened when I followed the princess to the palace to attend the birthday banquet of Concubine Shu."

"What's so strange?" Caiyun became curious.

"Huh? Don't you hate listening to these trivial things?" Lai Xi kept the question in suspense and refused to say anything.

Jian Xi urged: "Hurry up and tell me, I want to hear it." I haven't heard the secrets in the palace for a long time.

There has been no new gossip about the owner of Moxiang Pavilion recently. I heard that Emperor Xuanyuan took Concubine Shu out of the cold palace four years ago, and I don’t know what her current situation is.