Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 331 Gathering of the Fiery Girl

"We're all family, Chaoyun, you don't need to be so polite!"

Madam Wang looked at Hai Chaoyun's belly with heartache, her face showing great anxiety.

However, Madam Wang wasn't concerned about her daughter-in-law; in reality, she was just worried about the baby in Hai Chaoyun's belly.

You must know, that's the bloodline of the Sheng family, her grandson!
To be honest, Madam Wang wasn't entirely satisfied with her daughter-in-law, Hai Chaoyun.

There's nothing else to it but the feeling that Sheng Changbai suffered a great "injustice" by marrying this Hai woman!
You see, in Madam Wang's heart, she always thought that her husband Changbai was a rare and wonderful man, one that would be hard to find even with a lantern!

Not only is he handsome, but he is also quite knowledgeable. He became a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) at a young age, and his future is sure to be very bright.

However, this outstanding child was unfortunately stuck with a father like Sheng Hong, who forcibly tied him to Hai Chaoyun, bringing home a troublesome woman.

Although Madam Wang knew that marrying Hai Chaoyun would benefit Sheng Changbai's future career.

No, it should be said that it will be of great help!
but!

After marrying this Hai family woman, Sheng Changbai did not pay any price. According to the Hai family's ancestral teachings, Sheng Changbai was essentially forbidden from taking concubines and would have to stay with Hai Chaoyun for the rest of his life.

As a wife, Madam Wang naturally agreed with the idea of ​​"one man, one woman, one life." However, as a mother, she inevitably held a double standard.

She couldn't wait for Sheng Changbai to marry more women, and ideally, for them to give her grandchildren every year!
As for how Sheng Changbai felt, and whether he was willing to enjoy the gentle fragrance of flowers as Madam Wang imagined, that was beyond Madam Wang's consideration.

Just like every parent has a privilege, Madam Wang was doing this "for his own good".

Anyway, it doesn't matter whether Sheng Changbai needs this "burden of love" or not.

Of course, besides this reason, Madam Wang had other reasons for disliking this daughter-in-law, such as the fact that the daughter-in-law had stolen her son's heart since she married into the family.

However, that's not the main point.

After all, given Sheng Changbai's personality, Madam Wang didn't usually feel that she received much attention from her son. Although she sometimes felt a pang of sadness, as if someone had taken away her toy, she rarely felt that way.

Ultimately, it was because Sheng Changbai's personality was too rigid, and for Madam Wang, it was like seeing her son as seeing her father.

Not only Wang Ruofu, but even her mother, Old Madam Wang, once said that among the descendants of the Wang family, Sheng Changbai was the one who most resembled her husband, namely Old Master Wang, the mother of Madam Wang.

Therefore, this is not the main reason why she dislikes Hai Chaoyun. The real reason is actually something else.

In previous years, whenever Madam Wang wanted to set some rules for her daughter-in-law, there would always be someone causing trouble. It was either Sheng Hong or Sheng Changbai. The father and son were both difficult to deal with, and they both had their hearts set on Hai Chaoyun.

Especially Sheng Changbai, ever since he got married, he has truly forgotten his mother, and he always sides with his wife.

Of course, Sheng Changbai wouldn't do this openly, but in secret he was teaching his wife how to deal with his mother. It was precisely because of this that Madam Wang's repeated "teachings" failed to achieve any results.

As for Sheng Changbai, it was fine, since she was his own wife and he loved her dearly. But Sheng Hong was different. As her father-in-law, he deliberately held her back because he was wary of the Hai family's power and wouldn't allow her to make any "excessive" rules!

This, however, made Madam Wang very angry.

Madam Wang still remembers the words Sheng Hong once said, one of which was the most damaging!
That is, whenever Madam Wang wanted to follow the rules of other families, such as her own sister Kang's family, and wanted Hai Chaoyun to fulfill some of her "duties" as a daughter-in-law, Sheng Hong would jump out and directly push her away.

Whenever Madam Wang said she wanted to learn how her sister's family trained their daughters-in-law, Sheng Hong would always retort with his usual three-pronged approach: "What's there to learn from the Kang family?"

"Their family is nothing more than a declining household. If it weren't for the protection they received from Old Master Kang before his death, they would have disappeared long ago!"

"If you really want to learn, then why don't you learn from your mother and think carefully about how she treated you?"

After these three moves, what could Madam Wang possibly say?

Because when Wang Ruofu first married into the Sheng family, apart from necessary occasions, Old Madam Sheng really didn't ask for anything, nor did she set any rules for her.

In fact, if she hadn't insisted, Old Madam Sheng would have wanted to exempt her from paying her respects every morning and evening, and only require her to go twice a month, on the 15th and 30th!

This is something that should make others feel ashamed.

Furthermore, after Rulan went to Dingzhou, Madam Wang was truly worried and needed to go back there to visit her from time to time. Therefore, after several failed attempts to establish rules, Madam Wang simply gave up on it.

In any case, Hai Chaoyun was a person who knew the rules quite well. No matter what, she was always very respectful to Madam Wang and kept to her proper place. In addition, the two men from the Sheng family were not happy for her to accept the "rules of her mother-in-law," so Madam Wang simply went along with them.

So, since Wang Da Niangzi came to her senses a few years ago, the relationship between her and her mother-in-law has improved a lot. Although it is not as deep as that between a biological mother and daughter, it is much more harmonious than that between ordinary families.

After all, my mother-in-law is honest and simple, and doesn't have many tricks up her sleeve. Her previous "setting rules" was just a show to put on a show and assert her authority. She didn't really have any bad intentions.

Moreover, the daughter-in-law was a clever woman with remarkable skills. Through her deliberate flattery, the two quickly found peace with each other.

Therefore, apart from occasionally having to endure her older sister's disdain, the atmosphere in Wang's family was much better.

Later, with the birth of the fourth generation, the atmosphere in the Sheng family became even better.

Of course, this is assuming that Linxi Pavilion is excluded.

After all, as long as those people are there, the atmosphere at Wei Rui Xuan will never be harmonious.

In fact, during the six years that Sheng Changquan was studying abroad, Sheng Changbai did not end up without children. Before Hai Chaoyun was pregnant with this one, there was another baby who had already been born.

She was a daughter born three years ago, nicknamed Zhuojie'er. She was the youngest in the Sheng family and also the "capable assistant" of the old lady Sheng in her four generations living together.

At this moment, the chubby baby being led by Hai Chaoyun was none other than Zhuo Jie'er.

……

"Yes, Mother-in-law!"

Hearing the concern and reproach in Madam Wang's words, Hai Chaoyun accepted them all with pleasure.

As a daughter-in-law who married into the family, Hai Chaoyun understood what she needed to do. In addition to winning over her husband's heart, the most important thing was to know how to be filial and respectful to her elders.

Especially the mother-in-law, who must not be disrespected in the slightest! After all, the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is inherently contradictory.

Fortunately, Madam Wang was a decent person, and with her father-in-law keeping an eye on her, although he wasn't of much use, he still provided some support to Hai Chaoyun, giving her peace of mind.

Moreover, and most importantly, and what is most comforting for Hai Chaoyun, is that even though her mother-in-law made things difficult for her, her husband was there to offer advice behind her back.

Not to mention that Sheng Changbai's idea was extremely effective, his attitude alone was enough to make Hai Chaoyun, the new bride who had just married into the Sheng family, feel at ease.

With a husband like this, what more could a woman ask for?
Having been taught the rules of the Hai family since childhood, Hai Chaoyun naturally understood their value. Therefore, even if Madam Wang occasionally went too far, she still accepted it willingly and did not feel tired.

Moreover, compared to the sordid and filthy affairs of other families, the atmosphere in the Sheng family was truly much better!

Hai Chaoyun had also heard her older sister say that even girls from the Hai family would encounter many unpleasant things after getting married.

Putting aside other things, let's take Hai Chaoyun's closest cousin as an example. She once said that although her husband did not take a concubine because of the promise he had made to the Hai family before the marriage, he was completely unrestrained outside, like a wild dog that had run wild, seeking pleasure everywhere, and did not take the promise he had made to heart at all.

Although Hai Chaoyun's cousin knew about this, she could only pretend not to hear it and would never divorce someone over such a small matter.

As long as the other party doesn't openly visit her home and challenge her status as the eldest daughter-in-law, Hai Chaoyun's cousin can only let it be and play dumb.

Therefore, in Hai Chaoyun's view, as long as Sheng Changbai treats her well and has no other intentions, it doesn't matter if her surrounding environment is a bit tough.

Moreover, although the head housekeeper of the Sheng family was somewhat muddle-headed, she was generally not bad and had no malicious intentions. Although there was a scheming concubine in the backyard who was eyeing her covetously, she was ultimately not a match for Hai Chaoyun.

Especially now that the matriarch of the family has returned, with her in charge, the entire Sheng family is even more secure.

At the same time, it was precisely because Old Madam Sheng returned home that Hai Chaoyun's idea had a chance to be realized, for which Hai Chaoyun was secretly delighted.

the other side.

After Hai Chaoyun was carefully helped to sit down by her maid, Sheng Changquan immediately shifted his gaze to the little baby next to him.

The little child being led by the hand is only three years old, an age when it's hard to tell whether he's male or female.

Moreover, because the temperature difference between day and night has been quite significant lately, this little bean sprout is currently wearing a melon-shaped flower hat and a bright red fur coat. With its chubby and adorable appearance, it looks incredibly cute.

Especially since this little one is well taken care of by his family, he has a round face, big eyes, a high nose, and rosy lips. Each of his features is perfectly proportioned, and his harmonious features make up his adorable little face.

What's even more adorable is that there are a few grains of millet in the little guy's mouth, or when the owner occasionally opens his mouth, they mischievously show a few traces, which makes people unable to help but smile.

Hey, this little guy has grown teeth!

"Ha ha!"

"You must be Zhuo Jie'er?"

Sheng Changquan squatted down, trying to get his eye level with the little child in front of him.

Sheng Changquan showed a rare display of genuine affection for his niece.

It should be noted that Sheng Changquan usually presents a mature demeanor. Although he does have a playful and sarcastic side, it is merely a superficial revelation.

Those who don't know him well might think that the expressions on his face are genuine, but only his closest people know that Sheng Changquan is not someone who reveals his thoughts.

What he usually displays is nothing but a facade.

However, he was showing genuine emotion in the moment, and his expression was sincere.

"……Um……"

"……Yes!"

Although a little scared, the little one still bravely replied.

"Mother~"

However, after answering, the little boy quickly turned his head to look at his mother beside him, babbling as if trying to get comfort from his mother and find some sense of security.

"Hehe, good girl Zhuo'er!"

"Don't be afraid!"

Hai Chaoyun understood the meaning behind her young lady's reaction, and seeing this, she couldn't help but smile and say, "Zhuo'er, have you forgotten?"

"Didn't your mother tell you? This is your uncle!"

Hai Chaoyun tapped Zhuojie's little head, his voice carrying a deeper meaning: "Zhuojie, you do have a little uncle!"

"Now, why don't you hurry up and pay your respects to your uncle and let him see you?"

Hai Chaoyun knew that Zhuojie was still young, so long before Sheng Changquan and the others returned, she taught her a lot of etiquette, hoping that she could leave a good impression on Sheng Changquan and his group for the future.

In particular, Old Madam Sheng and Sheng Changquan were the two people Hai Chaoyun cared about most.

The former is the eldest and most respected matriarch in the family, the pillar of the entire Sheng family. With her around, the Sheng family will have confidence no matter what happens.

Therefore, if Zhuojie could win over Old Madam Sheng's favor, she would have no worries about her future. With the Old Madam's protection, no one would dare to mess with her.

That's what Hai Chaoyun thought.

As for the latter, it was thanks to Sheng Changbai that I felt Sheng Changquan's future was bound to be incredibly brilliant.

Therefore, Hai Chaoyun wanted to get Zhuojie'er to befriend her uncle so that she could use his influence in the future.

I woke up to find it was dark...

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