The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Xia Mianwan asked Madam Zhou to wait in the hall for a while, and went into the warehouse to pick something out.

Xia Mianwan's warehouse also had some pens, inkstones, and inkstones that had been stored in the general's mansion's warehouse, all of which were top-quality goods. After packing some of them, Xia Mianwan went into the space again and took out two sets of head ornaments, as well as ten strings of glass bracelets and crystal bracelets.

After putting it into the brocade box, Xia Mianwan went out, asked Ruzhu to take it, and went to the hall together.

"Sister Zhou, Brother Zhou, for a relationship like ours, it would be cliché to ask for money. I have here some fine writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone used by scholars. If the matter is successful, you can use these things, not to mention for your own use, but as a gift to your superiors. Those head ornaments are all from Jin Yuxuan, which are quite popular in the capital. It's okay now, but when Brother Zhou really passes the imperial examination, you can use them. As for the remaining glass bracelets, you know, they are only available in Yanzhou, and they are the most popular bracelets in Yanzhou. Not to mention how precious they are, but when you take them out to give rewards in big occasions, they will definitely be impressive." Xia Mianwan smiled and asked Ruzhu to put all the things next to Lady Zhou.

Madam Zhou felt a little embarrassed. She had already owed Xia Mianwan a lot of favors, and now she came to say goodbye and take away so many things.

However, Zhou Chengze asked her mother to accept them all.

Zhou Chengze stood up and bowed solemnly to Xia Mianwan.

"Sister Xia, I am grateful for your kindness. Without you, I might not have the opportunity to take the scientific expedition again. I am grateful for your kindness. I will definitely grow up quickly." Zhou Chengze looked serious and spoke firmly.

For every dog-slaughtering person who is righteous, there are many scholars who are unfaithful.

Now it seems that this is not entirely true. At least Zhou Chengze is not that kind of person.

……

Three days later.

Pei Yanxu's servant came to inform Xia Mianwan that Madam Xu had already arrived in Yanzhou.

Xia Mianwan said he understood and asked the servant to go back, but he didn't expect that the servant was still standing there with some embarrassment and didn't leave.

"What's wrong with you? Does your parents have something to tell you?" Xia Mianwan took a sip of tea and asked calmly.

The servant said with a bitter face: "My Lord asked me to tell you...the plan has changed."

Plans have changed...

Does that mean we have to renegotiate the terms?

Xia Mianwan looked at the servant and signaled with his eyes for him to continue speaking.

The servant said stubbornly, "We... the old lady is here too."

"Madam? Lord Pei's mother?" Xia Mianwan raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes!"

"What does Lord Pei mean?" Xia Mianwan asked.

The servant said, "Our old lady said...said that our master has been fooling her all day long, and she wants to...to hold a flower-pin banquet, and invite all the famous ladies in the city. Our master said...said that a copy of the invitation has been sent to you as well, and hopes that you will attend on time."

Xia Mianwan took the note handed over by the servant and sighed, this is a Shura field.

Seeing that Xia Mianwan did not refuse, the servant wanted to leave. Just as he was about to say goodbye, he heard Xia Mianwan say, "Well, did your master... tell me... what kind of identity or attitude I should have... to attend this banquet?"

The servant said, "My lord didn't say that, but he told me that the Zheng family will also go to this banquet, and Madam Xia can just be herself."

Upon hearing this, Xia Mianwan nodded thoughtfully.

……

Chen Ge'er saw the servant of the Pei family leave, and then walked in, "Mother, what's the matter?"

"Nothing. Why are you at home today? Why didn't you go to the teacher's place?" Xia Mianwan has been busy these days and has paid little attention to Chen Ge'er's studies.

"Mother, the teacher wants me to take the test in the prefecture. If I pass the test, I can enter the White Egret Academy to study."

Xia Mianwan was puzzled and said, "This is a good thing. Why do you look a little embarrassed? Is there something wrong... Doesn't mother know?"

Chen Ge'er hesitated and said, "If I go to the academy, I won't be able to go home often. The teacher said that he wants me to live in the dormitory of the academy."

Xia Mianwan suddenly thought of what Madam Yang had said to her before, saying that Chen Ge'er had too many and too heavy concerns, and if he only followed his master, he might lose his judgment on current affairs and easily go astray.

"It's not like I'm not coming back, so why is our Brother Chen so depressed?" Xia Mianwan smiled and touched Brother Chen's head.

Chen Ge'er dodged slightly and said, "Mother, I'm not a child anymore."

Xia Mianwan laughed, "How come you are not a child anymore? In your mother's eyes, you will never grow up, so don't be stern, believe in your mother, and believe in yourself."

Brother Chen only had some childish innocence at this moment, "Then how are they the same?"

"It's all the same, but no matter what, just relax and take the test!"

Xia Mianwan was still a little worried. After all, Chen Ge'er had his father's genes. She didn't know if this genetic problem could be changed later...

From the current perspective, Yujie is much better. She is innocent, cute and worldly-wise. However, although Chenge knows everything, he always feels that he is not standing high enough and that he does have too many worries.

Seeing that Xia Mianwan still looked a little worried, Chen Ge'er hurriedly touched her forehead and said, "Mother, don't frown. I will study hard and won't embarrass you."

Xia Mianwan said seriously at this time: "Brother Chen, you are getting older now. Mother will tell you the truth. You, me and Sister Yu are a family and the closest people. We should trust each other and not tie each other down. Everyone has his or her own way to go. You and Sister Yu are still young, so mother should of course help you shoulder some of the responsibilities. This is a blood connection. But you don't have to bet your whole life on it. You are the same. No matter what, Sister Yu and I are not a burden to you. We hope you can become successful, but this is based on your hope. Mother will not live for you, and you don't have to live for her. If you are still the eldest son of the Zheng family, then shouldering the responsibilities of the family is already a lifelong mission. A large family has its responsibilities. You have enjoyed the family's support, so you naturally have to shoulder the responsibilities of the family."

"But now, you are no longer a descendant of the Zheng family, and you no longer have that responsibility to bear. Therefore, as my son, as long as we can hold our heads high and live our lives, our lives will not be in vain. If you have other ideas, mother will support you, but if you think you have to do something in order for your mother to hold her head high, then there is no need. Living in this world, you have to earn your own face. Do you understand what mother means?"

"My son understands. He thinks too much."

Xia Mianwan saw Chen Ge'er's cute appearance, and her eyes were filled with smiles, "Be good!"