The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Qin Qinqing saw that her mother was really angry, so she didn't dare to say anything more, "Mom, I was wrong."

Madam Qin glared at Qin Qinqing fiercely and said, "Don't go out to eat today. I will say that you are sick. When you calm down and think clearly, I will take you to apologize to your cousin's wife. If you get married soon, I will leave Pei Mansion and rent a house outside. I am clinging to your aunt for nothing, not for your marriage, but if you are not confused, don't blame me! Remember, no matter how bad you are, you are still my husband's daughter. My husband is upright and died at the last moment to protect the people of Dachen. And you, Qin Qinqing, are your father's only daughter. Your father and I have never loved you less because you are a woman. So, please don't be lazy about your father's reputation. I will defend your father's reputation even if I die. Do you understand?"

"Aqing, my love... is not unconditional, do you understand?" Mrs. Qin was really tired at this moment, but she couldn't help but speak out.

She had injured herself giving birth to Qin Qinqing and could no longer get pregnant, but the Qin family could not live without a son to head the family, so she tried several times to take a concubine for her husband.

But Lord Qin refused every time, "A daughter is good. It doesn't matter if we only have a daughter. We can just raise her. It's the same if we marry a son-in-law in the future. You and I have a good relationship, and I don't want others to influence our relationship."

The words were still ringing in her ears. Madam Qin closed her eyes silently and shed tears. When she opened her eyes again, her eyes were smart.

"Lock the door for me. Your young lady is under house arrest from today on. When you figure it out, come to me!" After saying that, Mrs. Qin left.

Qin Qinqing stared blankly at her mother's back as she left, feeling confused. It was the first time she saw her mother so angry. Was she wrong?

……

Shaoguangyuan.

Xia Mianwan thought that Pei Yanxu was about to go out, so she picked up her pen and started writing a list.

Various kinds of medicinal powders must be prepared, but you can't just give the capsules to Pei Yanxu, and it's not appropriate to take them out now. The other things are mostly various kinds of insect and snake repellent powders, pills for treating summer heat, clothes, shoes and socks.

After Xia Mianwan wrote all this, he stood up and thought about it carefully.

If Yubei is not much different from the modern times, shoes are still very necessary. The roads are difficult to walk on, so shoes must be comfortable. I am afraid that in places without official roads, even horse carriages will have difficulty passing.

"Rumeng, go to the inn and find Xiaowu and ask if there are any shoes suitable for walking in the mountains that are non-slip and wear-resistant."

"Yes." Ru Meng bowed and went out.

Dry food!

For dry food!

Xia Mianwan's eyes lit up when she thought of dry food. Biscuits, bread, and instant noodles! Biscuits and bread can be made, but instant noodles are not suitable to be taken out. The capital is not in the north, and it would be too eye-catching to give them to Pei Yanxu.

"Xiao Huan, go call the cook who makes pastries in the big kitchen." Xia Mianwan said.

"Yes!"

"Hello, Madam." Cook Shen knelt down and bowed deeply to Xia Mianwan.

"Chef Shen, I'll have someone teach you how to make some biscuits and bread. You have to hand over enough finished products in seven days, about enough to fill a carriage. You can go to the accounting office to get the money, and I'll give you as much as you want to buy the goods." Xia Mianwan invited Chef Shen to get up and said to her.

Cook Shen thought for a moment and replied, "Madam, I make cakes and pastries. What are these cookies? What are breads?"

Xia Mianwan smiled slightly and said to Ruzhu, "Ruzhu, go to Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er and see if the lotus has recovered."

"Yes!"

Xia Mianwan saw Ruzhu go to call people, then smiled and said to Shen the cook: "My sister is also here, she is very good at cooking, I will let her teach you later."

"Yes!"

Xia Mianwan smiled and said to Chai'er, "Chai'er, take Shen the cook to the kitchen. When Hehua comes, she can go directly to the kitchen."

"Yes, young lady."

After Xia Mianwan had made all the arrangements, she felt that she couldn't think of anything that she must bring, so she opened the account book and started looking through it.

The account books in ancient times were quite complicated. Xia Mianwan thought that he should teach Rumeng, otherwise these account books alone would be enough to make Xia Mianwan suffer.

"Madame Chen."

"Yes." Nanny Chen had been working in Pei Yanxu's courtyard and was also an elder in the mansion.

"Do you know who is the best at arithmetic among these maids?" These maids and old women had all been trained at that time, but Xia Mianwan didn't have time to ask until she arrived at the Pei Mansion.

"Qinghe is the best at arithmetic, Zizhu is the best at needlework, Hongling is the best at combing hair, and Xuanxue is the best at conditioning and making medicinal food." Nanny Chen replied with a smile.

Xia Mianwan nodded and said, "Then let Qinghe come."

"Yes, young lady."

After Qinghe came in, Xia Mianwan asked some questions and then taught Qinghe how to keep accounts using the loan method.

"Young Madam's method of accounting is very novel, but... it is very effective. Although I am not very proficient, if Young Madam gives me a few days, I think I should be able to learn it." Qinghe said with a smile.

Xia Mianwan picked up the teacup and took a sip, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, you can learn slowly, and when you have learned it, you can come to serve me."

Qing Hearing this, her face was filled with joy, "Thank you, Madam."

After all this busy work, it was getting dark and Pei Yanxu just returned to Shaoguangyuan.

"Sorry, I'm back late." Pei Yan felt a little embarrassed for leaving his partner alone at home on the first day of marriage.

"It's nothing. I'm very busy too. Husband, please take a look at this list and see if there is anything missing?" Xia Mianwan handed the list she had just written to Pei Yanxu.

Pei Yanxu felt dizzy when Xia Mianwan called him "husband" and did not react until Xia Mianwan handed him the list.

"What's wrong, husband?" Xia Mianwan looked at Pei Yanxu puzzledly.

"You...I..." Pei Yanxu was still a little embarrassed to say it out loud.

Seeing Pei Yanxu's shyness, Xia Mianwan laughed, "Everyone is here, is there anything wrong with me calling him husband? Are you asking me to call him Master Pei?"

"No...no, hello, husband. Hello, husband." Pei Yanxu responded with a smile.

Pei Yanxu took the list and looked through it carefully. Xia Mianwan's things were written very completely. "My lady is really thoughtful. But what are the bread and biscuits?"

"Well, biscuits and bread are very filling and can be stored for a long time. They are very suitable for your travels. I have asked someone to teach the cook." Xia Mianwan said.

"Well, let me take a look then. If that's the case, I'll definitely prepare more."

"Okay, but I've asked the cook to prepare a carriage. If you don't need it, I can take it to sell the goods." Xia Mianwan said with a smile.

"okay!"

After they finished chatting about trivial matters, they called their two children to go to the main courtyard for dinner.