It's good to exchange marriages. My sister eats coarse food while I wear gold and silver.

"Thanks to you, our conversation with Young Master Xie went smoothly. The sun is about to set, Uncle Chu, let's hurry back to the city."

"Okay, let's go back to the city."

Chu Batian nodded: "Wait a moment, I'll go to the kitchen to get some steamed bread or something, otherwise I'll be hungry after going down the mountain. You guys go wait for me outside, and I'll donate some incense money, hehe, to accumulate virtue."

"Okay, Han'er and I will wait for you at the door."

"Sister-in-law, Uncle Chu is so good to you. He is busy all the time, but he never complains about being tired." Lu Han said as they walked. "On the other hand, Master Xie is obviously your uncle, but he is not what he seems."

"Compared to family affection, Xie Yunting pays more attention to his own interests. Anyone can become a chess piece in his hands. Let's not talk about the distant, let's talk about the near. Last time I taught you how to manage the household. If your ideas and your various measures are always picked on by your mother-in-law when you implement them, and you finally implement them, but something goes wrong, your mother-in-law won't help you, and even blames you for not paying attention. Then she comes forward to appease everyone, and the end result is that she gets the benefits, and you become the mistress that everyone hates. What would you think?"

"I would feel very aggrieved. I clearly did everything according to my mother-in-law's request, but it turned out not to be good, and she tried to clear herself of the blame."

"Young Master Xie's situation is a little more difficult than what I described. In the eyes of the Xie family's elders, his every move is like a clown. It's okay once or twice, but he has been like this since he was a child."

Lu Han understood: "So, revenge is the reason for him to live? Otherwise, he will either die or go crazy?"

Yuan Buwei nodded approvingly: "Your opinion is very insightful. Of course, I don't have much contact with him, so this is just my personal opinion."

"No, no, sister-in-law, you are always very accurate in judging people." Lu Han's eyes were full of admiration. "If I had this ability, I wouldn't be fooled."

"Knowing people requires not only keen intuition, but also a lot of experience. Of course, no matter how capable a person is, he or she cannot escape birth, aging, sickness and death. Once you have mastered these rules, you can easily understand the starting point and motivation of the other person's actions."

Lu Han listened thoughtfully: "This person, is there any pattern?"

"Human nature is complicated, take your time."

"It seems that I still have a lot to learn." Lu Han nodded, his eyes showing some seriousness, "But I like to listen to my sister-in-law tell me these things. My parents never told me these truths."

"They don't tell you because they are protecting you and don't want you to see the dark side of the world." Yuan Buwei patted Lu Han on the shoulder. "When you have more experience, you will realize the existence of the problem. It will be easier for you to remember it than for me to tell you all at once. After resolving the problem, you will achieve self-growth."

“Self-growth?”

"Yes, Senior Sister taught me."

"Sister-in-law, is your senior sister particularly powerful? I always hear her mentioned in your mouth, and your tone seems to show your special admiration for her." Lu Han asked curiously.

"Big Sister is indeed a very special person. In short, she is the most special person among all the people I have met. My master and uncle taught me medical skills, but I learned the principles of being a human being from Big Sister. Especially as a woman, how to gain a foothold in this world where men are respected, Big Sister taught us all."

"Women's foothold?" Lu Han immediately became interested. "Sister-in-law, when you get home, you have to teach me a lesson as well."

"Why are you interested?" Yuan Buwei asked with a smile.

"Of course I have. Especially after meeting Young Master Xie today, I realized that I can't just talk. I have to take actual action. I am not the best among the noble ladies. My biggest halo before was the title of the young marquis's third sister. But I can't live under this false halo forever. I should plan for myself and find my own way. And I firmly believe that I can do it."

Yuan Buwei was moved by the sparkle in Lu Han's eyes.

In her previous life, she had seen many girls from famous families, some spoiled, some domineering, some dignified, some calculating. No matter what their personalities were, in the end they were trapped in a small world because of marriage.

"Han'er, remember, love is the least valuable thing. If your husband cannot be loyal to you, then you should keep your status, power, and money firmly in your own hands. These three things are the best confidence for a woman."

Lu Han digested what his sister-in-law said seriously: "I understand. If my status is higher than that of my brother, then the emperor would not have ignored his injury this time. Sister-in-law, I think I understand a little bit."

"Han'er, you are a smart girl. Maybe you can achieve greater success in the future. Work hard."

Lu Han was filled with motivation thanks to his sister-in-law’s encouragement.

She took Yuan Buwei's arm affectionately and said, "Sister-in-law, when we return to the city, let's go to the jewelry store. My second brother asked me to pick out a set of jewelry for Sister Zhuxin."

"Why doesn't he go himself?"

"My second brother said that he has poor taste, and he was afraid that Sister Zhuxin would guess it in advance, so there would be no surprise. I think that's the truth, but my taste is average, so I'd like to ask my eldest sister-in-law to help me pick it out." Lu Han shook Yuan Buwei's hand and acted coquettishly, "Besides, it's rare for me to go out, and I want to go shopping too."

"Okay, since it's picked for Zhuxin, I'll naturally take it to heart. I'll pick out a set from the dowry later so that she can replace it. Tomorrow I'll arrange for an embroiderer to take measurements for Zhuxin and tailor clothes. She has been changing those clothes back and forth so many times that the material has turned white." Meng Zhuxin is reliable and doesn't need Yuan Buwei to worry about her or give her advice. She just needs to assist her occasionally.

It was already dark when the carriage entered the city.

However, the jewelry shop was still brightly lit, and there were many women in the shop choosing suitable jewelry for themselves, chattering and making it very lively.

"Wow, shopkeeper, this plum blossom hairpin is very beautiful. Take it out and let me see it. Do you have matching jewelry? Take them out together."

After taking a look around, Lu Han set his eyes on a hairpin in the center of the counter.

"Miss, you have good taste. This is a new gold, jade, and red plum hairpin that has just arrived. It is made of top-quality gemstones, and the hairpin is carved into a red plum bud that is about to bloom. It shines brightly in the snow. But because it is a new product, there is only one sample hairpin at the moment, and the matching jewelry is being made. The more sincere you are, the more you can pre-order it. The entire production cycle is about three months."

"Three months?" Lu Han frowned. "It's a bit long."

She scanned the area again and looked at a hairpin on the other side: "What about this one? Is this also a sample?"

"This lotus hairpin is not a sample. It is small and exquisite, and is one of the best-selling ones in the store. Now there is only this one left, but the matching jewelry has been sold out. If the girl wants to..."

"My wife wants this lotus hairpin."

A female voice came from behind.