Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 719 - 349 Different Ideas_3

Chapter 719: Chapter 349 Different Ideas_3

He didn’t dare to tell his grandfather or his mother about this matter.

In Liang Yiqian’s case, his behavior wasn’t out of the ordinary at the time, as many officials engaged in similar actions. However, within the Liang Family, known for its upstanding reputation, no man would do such a thing; at most, they might take a maid into their home or accept a concubine.

Thinking about his mother, Lady Cui, Liang Jinzhao’s eyes began to redden. She worried over him when he was young, fearing every day that his illness would take his life and the household would fall to others. Later, when he recovered and made achievements, he brought her honor. Yet she made mistakes and was humiliated by the Empress Dowager, disliked by her in-laws. Then her family was eradicated, leaving her with the stain of being a traitor’s daughter. Following that, her husband grew distant, humiliating her in public... This string of blows wilted her spirit and crushed the pride she once had.

The main courtyard was silent; Lady Cui sat on the kang bed by the north window, lost in thought. Seeing her son arrive, a smile broke across her face as she pulled him to sit beside her.

Looking at his slightly flushed face, she said, "Have you just returned from the Crown Prince Mansion?" She then loudly instructed someone to prepare a soup to sober him up.

Mother and son spoke softly, deliberately avoiding the topic of Liang Yiqian, mainly talking about Liang Jinzhao’s childhood and the preparations for Liang Jinyu’s wedding. When the conversation turned joyful, they both laughed out loud.

It was quite late when Liang Jinzhao took his leave.

Sister Huang, who came to assist Lady Cui with her bath, commented with a smile, "The Princely Heir is so filial; he knows you’re not in good spirits and came to keep you company."

Sighing, Lady Cui said, "Indeed, if it were not for the two children, there really wouldn’t be much for me to be attached to in this mansion..."

Sister Huang added, "Actually, the Master Duke still cares about the lady. When the Cui family was in trouble, he did visit the Judicial Temple to inquire after them."

The Liang family greatly values their reputation; had he not visited, neither the Old Master Duke nor our ancestors would have approved...

Also, because they value their reputation, my life has been far better than that of other women from traitor families. Perhaps, there is still a place for me in his heart? However, the thought of those youthful years, the days filled with love, brought a dull pain to Lady Cui’s heart.

Her dignity had already been trampled into the dust... No, she fell into the dust on her own.

Sister Huang then asked, "About the maid selected for the Princely Heir, will she still be sent to the Lianxiang Courtyard tomorrow?"

After some thought, Lady Cui shook her head, "Not for now. Zhaozhao has been getting along with his wife as sweet as honey; sending her will only result in displeasure. I’m not the evil mother-in-law who likes to stuff women into her son’s arms; I just pity Zhaozhao for having been without attendance for so long and wanted to find someone to help his wife with her burdens. In some days, when Zhaozhao feels the absence and the Qian Clan’s pregnancy is stable, then she can go. Alas, the Qian Clan still lacks the sophistication of a grand household; she should have arranged this herself. Look at Lady Lin, the moment she became pregnant, she started grooming the maids."

I initially presented my son with a maid for his personal service, yet he refused and even scolded me for being meddlesome. Having already lost the affection of my husband and elders, I certainly don’t want to upset my son any further, nor do I wish to offend his wife, who had previously helped me, even though I still don’t quite like her. So, I never truly considered preparing a personal maid for my son.

It was Maternal Aunt Qin who reminded me that a man who has never been intimate with a woman might manage without, but a man who has will find it hard to go without. The Princely Heir may change his mind, who knows. Moreover, the Qian Clan girl, raised in the countryside, may not know the rules of a grand estate.

After considering it and seeing some merit in the idea, I selected a pretty maid for Liang Jinzhao, who has been trained by the matrons for several days. To be fair, I also chose one for Liang Jinchen, and she was taken to Lady Lin’s quarters yesterday.

Qian Yixiu was in the Lianxiang Courtyard, tending to her pregnancy. She passed her time by doing some needlework or, at most, taking short walks in the courtyard or having sweets prepared. She had selected a Sister-in-law Ding to manage the small kitchen, often cooking whatever she craved. Sometimes, when Sister-in-law Ding wasn’t looking, she would add some extra ingredients to her food. Then, she would share it with those she wished to see in good health, including Zhu Sujin.

The ancestors had instructed her to take good care of her pregnancy and to not leave the house until she had reached three months. Fortunately, Liang Jinyu and Liang Jinjing would often visit to chat, and when Monkey Brother and Monkey Sister returned, they would let Pearl Kid and Squirrel Sister come out to play, so she didn’t find it hard to pass the time.

This was the most tranquil and peaceful time since she had arrived in this era. A month later, Pan Yue came with good news, stating that Zhu Sujin’s three women were all pregnant.

Qian Yixiu was astonished; Zhu Sujin was really too, too, too capable.

A barely suppressed smile in her eyes, Pan Yue whispered, "Time flies so quickly, you’ll soon have a grandson and three grandsons. Your father and your grandmother are over the moon with joy. Just the other day, Hongji even specially accompanied your grandmother to the Baoguo Temple to offer prayers." Privately, Pan Yue still tended to think of Zhu Sujin as her own son.

Beholding her youthful mother, who, although slightly fuller than before, still looked to be in her mid-twenties. In fact, she had just turned thirty years old this July.

Qian Yixiu joked, "You’re so young and already going to be a grandmother, a great-grandmother."

Laughing, Pan Yue responded, "I’m not so young anymore, both of you are already sixteen."

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