The cousin's family is extremely wealthy; she deserves to be a concubine.

For some reason, Mr. Jiang used to be averse to women.

But now that he's had a one-night stand with her, who knows what taboos might be broken.

Even though he was quite old, just because he was the master of the Jiang family in the capital and the uncle of the second prince, there were many young girls in the world lining up to marry him.

By a twist of fate, she won first place.

However, due to their generational difference, the people in the Jiang family still felt somewhat uncomfortable with her.

Therefore, it's really hard to say what her future holds.

For once, Xiao Bailian gave Hua Sirong a kind look. "Are you serious?"

My cousin... no, my husband... did my husband really have designs on the tea maid in his room?

"Hmph! I knew none of the maids in this courtyard were well-behaved."

"However, my mother also mentioned to me the idea that a mother's status depends on her son. Considering that you have been quite respectful to me, I will let you off the hook today."

His words revealed a deep-seated ambition.

She gave Hua Sirong a kind look, as if an elder were addressing a younger person, and said, "Once I have a voice in this household, I'll invite you to come and play again."

Finally, he added a warning to Hua Sirong, "Also, don't think about things you shouldn't be thinking about."

If you ever find yourself truly in dire straits, as your elder, I would be willing to give you two taels of silver.

But my master's estate is none of your business, outsiders.

After saying that, she straightened her head and puffed out her chest, trying to look like a dignified wife, but she was unaware that she was dressed in a shady manner.

Hua Sirong's lips curled slightly; she wasn't trying to kindly remind Qinqin, this little white lotus, today.

However, since Master Jiang had overstepped his bounds, she couldn't very well step in to stop him, but she could still disgust him in return.

Hopefully, the little white lotus will actually have some skills, at least enough to prevent Master Jiang from wasting his energy on other people's private affairs.

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At the Jiang family home, when Madam Jiang saw that Hua Sirong had returned alone but did not see Jiang Huaiji, she frowned to herself, "Is Ji-ge'er still at the Jiang residence?"

Hua Sirong shook her head slightly. "My husband had urgent business and went to the Second Prince's residence."

Hearing this, and seeing that Hua Sirong's expression was normal, Jiang's mother was relieved. However, she said, "What's the rush? You should at least send your wife back first. You're pregnant."

These men are just so careless.

Hua Sirong gave Jiang's mother a grateful look, "It's alright, my husband's business is more important. I have Chunyan with me, nothing will happen."

Jiang's mother said no more, thinking that she would have to give Jiang Huaiji another talking-to when he got home.

This new bride has only been in the family for a few months. Even if there's a reason for this, they should still show their attitude.

Just then, Jiang Yilian ran in from outside, excitedly recounting the excitement she had witnessed that day.

"In the alley behind us, the man who sells tofu went to sneak through the back door again, and he was caught red-handed by the tofu seller. They're making a scene right now."

Hearing this from inside the kitchen, Jiang's mother came out with a shovel. She glared at Jiang Yilian with a cold look and said, "You brat, what do you mean by 'her man' or 'hidden door'? That's not something a girl like you can talk about!"

"Don't you have any shame?"

Other girls would run away like the plague, but you always seem to be at the forefront of the fun. Looking at you like this, who would dare to propose marriage to you in the future?

Jiang's mother was truly worried about Jiang Yilian. She was quite pretty, but her reputation on the street was... a real headache.

Jiang Yilian disagreed, "Those stinky men dare to go to shady places, what do I have to be afraid of? If no one marries me, so be it. I'll stay at home and be a stay-at-home mom, I'll be more comfortable."

After saying that, she moved closer to Hua Sirong, who was sitting on the veranda, and asked, "Sister-in-law, if I never get married, will you look down on me?"

Hua Sirong glanced at Jiang's mother secretly before smiling and whispering to Jiang Yilian, "If you haven't met the right person, it's fine to stay at home for a few more years."

Your sister-in-law is supporting you with her own savings.

Jiang Yilian jumped up happily, not forgetting to remind her sister-in-law, "Sister-in-law, you must keep a close eye on our family's money."

Men, you know, money corrupts. Even if they themselves aren't interested, there are always those temptresses out there eyeing the few coins in a man's pocket.

"With just a flick of her finger, that little vixen could make a man lose half his soul. Tell me, who could resist that?"

After saying that, she couldn't help but mutter, "If I weren't a woman, I would have fallen for their tricks too."

Hua Sirong burst out laughing. Her sister-in-law was quite the character, clearly spoiled since childhood.

"What are you laughing at? You seem so happy." Jiang Huaiji appeared in the courtyard.

Hua Sirong composed herself and quickly got up to greet them, while Jiang Yilian vividly recounted the commotion she had witnessed that day.

Jiang's mother scolded him again, saying that Jiang Huaiji shouldn't have left his wife alone in the Jiang residence.

Hua Sirong then brought up the matter of Master Jiang wanting to send a maid to Jiang Huaiji.

"Although my husband and uncle are close, I have noticed that my mother doesn't seem to have much interaction with the main branch of the family."

This is another major event involving adding someone to the family, and I dared not make the decision on my own, so I postponed it for the time being.

"Husband and mother-in-law, if we really need to add someone to our family, I wonder if the person sent out by the master is suitable for use?"

If they are unsuitable, and it would be impolite to offend my uncle and jeopardize my husband's future, I suggest we go to the slave trader and choose two suitable ones.

Hua Sirong, with a standard smile on her face, uttered the words that had been weighing on her heart, one by one.

Jiang's mother was the first to be unable to bear it any longer. She hugged Hua Sirong and said, "You're still pregnant, why are you thinking about such things?"

“I always said we shouldn’t go to this branch of the family. They’re a mess inside, yet they still want to harm other people.”

Our family is just an ordinary family, how could we afford to raise any girls? That would be a source of trouble for the family, and we don't do that kind of thing.

"Ji-ge'er, if you really follow the corrupt officials and become corrupt, I'll take it upon myself to kick you out, and we'll all go live alone."

Jiang Huaiji's expression darkened slightly. He took Hua Sirong's hand and said, "You don't need to worry. I have already spoken with His Highness the Second Prince. I will not leave the capital before my wife gives birth."

Upon hearing that her son would not leave the capital, Jiang's mother's face lit up with joy. "Really?"

That's really great.

As your mother grows old, I don't know if I will ever see you again in this lifetime if you leave the capital.

Even Lian'er, she'll be getting married in the next year or two. Even if I want to leave the capital with you, I have to consider Lian'er's marriage.

"It's good that we don't leave Beijing. If we stay, the main branch won't cause any more trouble over this."

“Ji-ge’er, you should spend some time with your wife. Lian’er, Chunyan, you two come with me to the kitchen to get things going. We’ll cook that piece of cured meat on the stove today.”

His words were full of joy.