After the arranged marriage, she farms and survives under the tutelage of the villainous boss.

It might have been alright at first, but after she said those words, she started to suffer more and more.

It’s difficult, too difficult.

Yunniang complained incessantly.

I slept until noon the next morning before finally waking up...

After waking up, she didn't have much strength, but the man was still kind-hearted and had someone prepare a lot of things to replenish her qi and blood.

He seemed to have a mind-reading ability, bringing over all the dishes I liked...

However, Jiang Zhiyun was still angry.

While they were eating, Little Rice Ball was always there to keep them company. He even kept telling Yunniang that she shouldn't stay up so late.

Yunniang said, "Mother is an adult now, so it's okay for her to be lazy sometimes. But children need to be diligent and work hard every day to grow taller."

"Your talent is just like your father's."

"Yes, I will try my best." Xie Liqi became enthusiastic again.

"I want to be like Father and Yang-ge!"

The children went off happily and excitedly, taking it one day at a time.

As he spoke, the little guy went off to do his own thing. Every child dreams of being a hero when they are very young, even if they don't necessarily become a great hero when they grow up.

But if we can nurture them well now, it will all be worth it.

Yunniang was happy to see the little guy growing taller.

This child has always grown up in love. She doesn't dwell on why her parents disliked her when she was little, or deny herself and wonder why her parents didn't like her.

It seems there will never be an explanation, only an endless process of being devoured, the kind of family that can completely consume a child with a strong sense of self-confidence.

After thinking it over, Yunniang sighed.

To get to where she is today, every step has been solid and tiring. She can truly feel how many unpleasant things she has to face as Jiang Zhiyun.

She had to go through so many difficult times, but fortunately, she met a wonderful husband, and the journey wasn't too tough. She finally made it to where she is today.

After thinking it over, Jiang Zhiyun took out a half-finished cloak, which was fluffy and made of fox fur.

When Yunniang saw that there were some in the storeroom, she took them out and sewed a cloak for herself.

Although her skills were never very good, and often even inferior to those of ordinary children, Yunniang was quite hardworking and never gave up on this skill.

Stand here and examine it carefully.

He turned to Panchun beside him and said, "Panchun, do you think my stitching has improved?"

"I can't tell, my wife."

"All I can tell about this is about this thing, and it's definitely not as good as what the old lady knows. Why don't you go and ask her?"

"She's been playing mahjong with the Empress Dowager these past few days. Go and take a look."

If Jiang Zhiyun were to make something on a regular basis, she would simply figure it out herself. Because if her mother knew, she certainly wouldn't want Yunniang to do it herself and would just take it from her to do it.

But this time it was a birthday gift prepared for Xie Shuheng.

After much deliberation, I decided to take my mediocre needlework skills to my mother and the Empress Dowager.

When the two men saw her carrying this thing and looking distressed as she approached, they couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh: "Oh my, Yunniang. So you really are making this."

"Shuheng's?"

"Hmm." Jiang Zhiyun nodded. "Since it's a birthday gift, I figured I should prepare it myself. It takes more thought and effort. That way, I won't have to worry too much."

As she said this, Zhang nodded: "The idea is good, but since this thing is worn on the outside, if the stitches are too obvious, it won't look good. Look at where this stitch is pulled from and where it goes, I can see it all."

The Empress Dowager said, "Yunniang's personality is just like mine, but I'm also very good at needlework, while you're not."

"..."

Jiang Zhiyun felt somewhat helpless, but in the end she didn't say anything and just sighed.

"never mind."

"It's no use talking more."

"So what do I do now? Should I prepare something new and send it over? Or should I think of another way? Or prepare something else?"

Jiang Zhiyun felt it was hard to explain; preparing anything was not easy.

I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I'm even planning to embroider some pretty patterns on it, which would make it even simpler and lighter.

Anyway, Madam Zhang nodded and said, "I will support whatever you do. It's your own good intention to send it over. If Xie Shuheng doesn't like it, you can just give it to me."

"Anyway, I like everything my daughter-in-law makes for me."

As she said this, the Empress Dowager sneered, "My daughter-in-law may not necessarily do anything for me."

"I can cook soup, and I can also play cards with you. Let's continue now, let's invite a few people to a table, and Yunniang, you can embroider on the side. If there's anything we don't like, we'll give you some pointers."

Jiang Zhiyun nodded. That was a good idea.

"Anyway, just try a few more times. If you can't do it during the day, keep trying at night. You can take a break. I'll handle the trivial matters during this time. The matters in the harem have been mostly dealt with a few days ago. We've settled down all the people and things that Xie Lin messed up before. As for other matters, they probably have nothing to do with us anymore. Since things have come to this, we just need to do our own thing."

Jiang Zhiyun nodded.

The Empress Dowager said, "After all this time, it feels like we've returned to the days in the southwest, when we all huddled together in that new restaurant, cooking and preparing meals together. Speaking of which, I, this old woman, am tired of always serving tea to people."

"You know, I used to live a life of luxury in the palace, and now that I'm so old, I have to go and be your tea-making girl. This life is really tough!"

As she spoke, the Empress Dowager pretended to be very tired and uncomfortable.

However, Jiang Zhiyun covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "In that case, the Empress Dowager should be more careful in the future. She shouldn't overwork herself."

"We're all here watching over you."

"I'm planning to take you both to the Imperial Garden for runs every now and then, since you're both in poor health. The palace is so big, it's perfect for running around and exercising."

When he said this, everyone around him burst out laughing.

After several busy days, Yunniang finished making this cloak.

It was placed in the house, ready to be used to pick up Little Rice Ball from school at the Imperial Academy, and then they would eat together when they returned to the palace.

Although Yunniang was already the Empress, she still dressed simply at this time, wearing only a plain white shirt and a hairpin. The simpler the dress, the more beautiful she was.

Standing at the entrance of the Imperial College, it is a sight that cannot be taken out of one's sight.

Little Rice Ball was never one to show off, because he was always a humble little boy, and Master Lu Shao had always taught him very well.

But when he came out, he was surrounded by his classmates from school, and he saw his mother:

"Whose older sister is this? Which child is she picking up?"