After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

While things are festive here, the atmosphere in the other courtyard has indeed been somber and tense for a month.

Ever since the woman in the main courtyard gave birth to a son, Aunt Qin's face has been as cold and icy as the winter sky.

"Hmph, what joyous occasion? Concubines shouldn't entertain guests? What kind of rule is that! I've always been the one to organize every banquet at home!"

"Pah, shameless! An old clam giving birth to a pearl, what precious son? It's not even certain he'll survive!"

"Oh dear, my aunt, please keep your voice down! They're having a great time over there right now, let's not go looking for trouble!"

"Whose maid are you! Now even you're siding with that old woman! If you're not willing to serve me, go and climb the social ladder! See if they'll take you in!"

Aunt Qin grabbed the maid's arm and twisted it to vent her anger.

"Please spare me, Aunt! I will serve no one but you!"

Qin Yiniang was used to being favored and never paid any attention to the main wife. However, after giving birth to twin daughters, she still had no pregnancy.

The doctor examined her many times and said that giving birth to a girl had greatly damaged her body, and that she would probably have difficulty conceiving again.

She had already given up on the idea; since none of them had sons, it wasn't a big deal.

Who would have thought that Lin, at thirty-two, could still give birth to a legitimate son! How shameless!

If only this son were hers, she would be confident that she could make her husband divorce her and she could become the legitimate wife.

Then her two daughters would also be legitimate daughters.

If she were the legal wife, she wouldn't have had to beg and plead to get a wet nurse for her two children, leaving her to breastfeed them herself.

"No! I must give birth to a son, and my son must be better than that old woman's son!"

"Auntie, are you...are you alright?"

"What could possibly be wrong? Humph, I'm perfectly fine, I've never been better off."

"By the way, where is the young master?"

“Madam, now you should call the master ‘Master,’ and the master should be called ‘Grandpa’!”

After all, they already have a young master, so it's not chaotic for both father and son to call each other "young master"!

"Master is receiving guests in the front yard. Old Master Lin and several of Lin's uncles have arrived and should be having tea in the flower hall now."

"Hmph, let that Lin fellow be smug for a few days. The outcome is still uncertain!"

The maid, Liusu, kept her head down and didn't say anything. She only quietly cleaned up the smashed house while Aunt Qin was lost in thought.

It's pitiful that the fifth and sixth young ladies have such a concubine. They think about competing for favor, their husbands, and having sons all day long, but rarely think about their two daughters who are only three years old and also need their mother's company.

Fortunately, there was a responsible wet nurse who took care of them in her spare time; otherwise, the two little ones, who weighed only three or four pounds at birth, might not have grown up safely to this size.

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"Congratulations! Mr. Jiang, you can now be addressed as Grandfather!"

"Congratulations! Mr. Li, please come in and take a seat!"

Mr. Li, Mr. Wang, and Mr. Zhang, who were also landlords and gentry, as well as Manager Fang of the town's grain and oil shop and Manager Liu of the cloth shop, all came to offer their congratulations in person.

With the arrival of his grandson, Jiang Changshou seemed even younger than before, and he always had his son, Jiang Wenqing, at the gate to greet the guests who came to offer their congratulations.

Only after the in-laws arrived were the son allowed to go in and accompany his father-in-law and several brothers-in-law.

He himself greeted the guests with great enthusiasm, not for any other reason than to have finally gotten his revenge today! He wanted to show off to his heart's content!

The first lantern

The banquet was a great success.

Jiang Wenming and Jiang Xiaoqi, the main characters, make a grand entrance!

He was met with a barrage of praise, some genuine and some feigned, and a chorus of support, some sincere and some insincere.

Jiang Xiaoqi couldn't help but sigh, "Life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills."

She now had to play the role of an infant, accompanying the entire Jiang family in this grand spectacle called the "Full Moon Celebration."

"My sister-in-law's daughter-in-law gave birth to a baby girl a couple of days ago. She's so cute and adorable. If you're interested, Lin, I can act as a matchmaker and arrange a marriage between your children!"

"Hey lady, who are you?! I'm only a month old, and you're already trying to force a marriage on me? Is that something a human being would do?"

'Mother, please don't agree to her request!'

Jiang Wenming, who was carried to the side by Granny Zhou, was hard of hearing but not of sight. Although his vision was blurry, his hearing was excellent. It was unknown whether this was a special perk or a cheat code exclusive to transmigrators.

"Ahem, the child is still young, there's no rush. If I were to arrange a marriage for him too early, I'm afraid it would be difficult to explain to my in-laws."

Lin Yueniang cursed inwardly. This was a relative from her mother-in-law's side, so she could only bring in her parents-in-law. Besides, this person was of a higher generation, so she couldn't confront him directly.

Even though the relationship is complicated, it's best to avoid any potential conflicts and leave no hidden dangers, so as not to affect the son's future.

"Sigh, that's true. Your in-laws are still the ones in charge of your household. Let's talk about it later. The child is still young, no rush, haha."

"Grandma, please eat some vegetables, have more!"

Can't you shut your mouth even if you eat?!

"Good, good, good. Qing'er's wife is so sensible, unlike mine. She's always acting like a vixen and doesn't have the demeanor of a proper wife."

"Moon Lady, you're so good, you seem like a decent person~"

How are we supposed to respond to that? Is this meal absolutely necessary?

Jiang Wenming complained, "If you want to say that my mother gave birth to a pearl, just say it directly! Why beat around the bush?"

You dare say that?! If you dare, my grandparents will kick you out!

'No, it has to be me. 1, 2, 3, charge up, unleash the ultimate move!' Jiang Wenming's face was tense, looking like he was constipated.

"Madam, it seems the young master has diarrhea. I'll take him downstairs to deal with it."

"Really? I'll go with you. It's almost time for Xiaoqi to nurse. If she keeps crying, she'll probably start crying nonstop."

"Auntie, please excuse me and make yourself at home."

"Uh! Go ahead, go ahead, the child is more important."

If the smell of poop doesn't go away soon, it will fill the banquet. How can anyone eat it?

Today's feast is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's been a long time since my family has enjoyed so many delicacies, so we can't miss it.

"Hehe, look at Auntie San's face, it looks as ugly as if she ate shit." Cui'er held the sweet and soft little boy, how could he have peed or soiled himself?

"Oh dear, young lady, don't speak so rudely," Granny Zhou scolded.

"Forget it, Granny, let's not talk about her anymore. I'm also fed up with that auntie. Her words are full of scheming and treachery. I can't be bothered to deal with her."

"But you've been a bit more lively lately, little girl."

Cui'er gently placed the young master into the small bed before turning around: "You've been suppressing your feelings for too long. Once you release them, you're bound to talk a lot. Please don't be angry, Master."

“When have I ever been angry with you? I understand you. You are happy, but these past few years have been tough for you, following us, the three of us.”

"What are you saying, Madam? I am so lucky to be with you. It's much better than being sold by my parents to that despicable place!"

"You, you're so stubborn, you just cut ties with your family like that."

"It's also because we're afraid they'll come knocking on our door to freeload in the future. After all, our old master is too kind-hearted."

Granny Zhou is Lin Yueniang's wet nurse. She is now nearly fifty years old and usually does light work.

The servants in the main courtyard couldn't come in, so Xiao Cui was the only one who could serve them. How tiring it must be for one person to serve three masters!

Fortunately, the master always stayed overnight at Aunt Qin's place, otherwise he would have to take care of another mistress.

Thinking of Aunt Qin, Cui'er's heart skipped a beat; she always felt that Aunt Qin had been a little too quiet lately.