May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

“No need to be so polite,” Wen Yuanshu said. “I’m in charge of the storeroom now, but the ledgers are still with Miss Xie. If you’re not comfortable here and want to buy something, you’ll have to go to her.”

Bai Tong immediately understood what she meant: "I understand."

After returning home, she replaced everything in her room, inside and out.

Wen Yuanshu nodded in satisfaction: "Then you can go back now. Remember not to give yourself away."

Talking to smart people is so much easier.

Bai Tong nodded, took the booklet and left, followed by a group of servants carrying various boxes.

-

Ever since Bai Tong became pregnant, Xie Qianjiao's heart has become even more unsettled.

Although she already has Pei Zhicheng, judging from the old lady's appearance today, she clearly wants to hold a child. If she doesn't, she'll probably be overshadowed by Bai Tong for a long time to come.

Xie Qianjiao could not accept this, so she had to forgive Pei Zeyu for betraying his promise and wanted to hurry up and get pregnant again.

After hearing that Xie Qianjiao was causing trouble day and night, Wen Yuanshu couldn't help but worry: "Chunhua, do you think if Miss Xie keeps doing this, I might end up a widow?"

Chunhua also worried: "How about... I find someone to get some dried seahorses to nourish the Marquis's body?"

If you become a widow, it will be difficult to get a divorce.

“No need for that, it’s too expensive,” Wen Yuanshu said, her hands clasped together, her face full of piety. “I hope the Marquis can hold on.”

Chunhua twitched the corner of her mouth: "Madam, can you stop being so irresponsible?"

Wen Yuanshu chuckled: "Alright, let's ask Zhang Mama to come over tonight."

Since Xie Qianjiao was putting in so much effort, she naturally had to lend a hand and fulfill her wishes.

"Hey!"

When it was late at night, Chunhua led Zhang's mother to the main courtyard.

As soon as Zhang's mother arrived, she knelt down, her forehead touching the ground, looking extremely respectful.

Wen Yuanshu was too lazy to waste words and told Chunhua to give the medicine packet to Zhang Mama: "Tomorrow, I'll trouble Zhang Mama to brew the medicine and send it over."

Mrs. Zhang respectfully reached out and took it, saying, "Yes."

Wen Yuanshu looked at her, her voice carrying a faint warning: "Mom, don't even think about using any underhanded tricks. Just because I don't bother with certain methods doesn't mean I can't use them."

Zhang's mother trembled and said "Yes" again.

Wen Yuanshu waved her hand and told Zhang Mama to leave.

-

With the winter solstice fast approaching, it's the time when everyone is scrambling to book a hot spring resort.

There are only so many hot spring resorts outside the city, and the competition is fierce every year. This year, a hot spring resort called Zhenyun suddenly appeared out of nowhere, making everyone fight tooth and nail for it.

Hot springs are a wonderful thing, and the old lady naturally wanted to go too, but unfortunately, the Marquis of Anyuan's mansion was weak and could not compete with outsiders.

However, the General's Mansion managed to "snatch" it and wanted to take Wen Yuanshu with them.

Wen Yuanshu will be gone for several days, so naturally she needs to inform the old lady.

The old lady was extremely envious and wished she could ask Wen Yuanshu to take her along.

However, the old lady still wanted to maintain her dignity, so she could only nod and say that she understood.

Back in the main courtyard, Wen Yuanshu called Pei Xi over: "After the winter solstice in a few days, I will be leaving for a few days. You will stay at home. If you need anything, go to Aunt Baitong, okay?"

To avoid suspicion, although Bai Tong did not often come to the main courtyard, Wen Yuanshu had mentioned him to Pei Xi a few times.

At least let the child know that Bai Tong is a trustworthy person, and if the child encounters any problems while she is not around, there will be someone to make decisions for him.

Pei Xi nodded obediently: "Your son understands."

Wen Yuanshu smiled and ruffled Pei Xi's hair, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

-

Winter Solstice is here in the blink of an eye.

The family banquet was still hosted by Wen Yuanshu and Xie Qianjiao, and there were still some minor but unsatisfactory mistakes.

In the past, when Wen Yuanshu organized banquets herself, there were never any mistakes or omissions. Now, it is obvious who should be blamed for these mistakes and omissions.

The family sat down, and the scene was just like the old banquets—lively yet quiet.