Sir, my wife is pretending to be innocent again

Chapter 572 (Special Edition for Dragon Boat Festival)

"I told you not to have any more children. What's wrong with you? Can't you restrain yourself a little? Do you want to kill us?"

This year, Cheng Xiaosi became pregnant again, her third child. Yuan Xin collapsed immediately when she got the news. Xiaoxiao, who was already five years old, was so well-behaved that the couple loved her heart. They had decided to take Xiaoyu and Xiaoxiao out for a walk in the future to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Xijin.

“When will it end?”

Cheng Xiaosi was very innocent. She had been very careful. Who knew she would get pregnant again? She didn't want that to happen.

"I just got pregnant. It's just right for you to go out and play for seven or eight months before coming back. It won't delay me at all."

As he spoke, he pretended to wipe the dark circles under his eyes and said, "Who told me to just give birth and not raise the children? I haven't been giving birth all the time. It's been so many years. When did you start to dislike me, Second Uncle?"

"It has been so hard for my husband and me these past few years. We have worked so hard and are so lucky to have our second uncle to rely on. Now he doesn't want to take care of us anymore. Why are we so miserable?"

Yuan Xin
Madam Zhang smiled and said, "Since you are pregnant, it is a gift from God. You should be happy. Besides, how much trouble can it take to take care of a child?"

Yuan Xin was hesitant to speak, because Xiaoxiao was born when Madam Zhang came. Xiaoxiao was much quieter and gentler than her sister Xiaoyu. She had been well-behaved since she was a child and not naughty at all. She was very lovely and a pretty girl. Madam Zhang lived a happy life every day. She had never seen Zhuan'er and Xiaoyu at their most naughty, never seen Zhuan'er riding on Yuan Xin's neck, and never seen Zhuan'er and Xiaoyu fighting each other.

At this time, Mr. Zhang spoke up, "More children, more blessings. The old lady has never taken care of a baby."

Yuan Xin rolled his eyes silently, then rolled his eyes at Cheng Xiaosi who was trying to hold back his laughter, and finally sighed softly.

Since when did he start to have less and less status in this family?

It was after he got married, when his wife and father-in-law were successively bribed by Xiao Si, that his status in the family became bad. His current status is almost the same as Wu Lang's.

But no matter what, if you get pregnant, you have to give birth to the baby. Yuan Xin immediately took his wife, Xiaoxiao and Xiaoyu out to travel and enjoy the scenery, leaving Cheng Xiaosi to take care of the baby on her own, and Mr. Zhang was responsible for Zhuaner's studies.

After hearing the news, Madam Yuan packed her things and prepared to go take care of Cheng Xiaosi. "When Xiaoxiao was born, I couldn't leave home, so I didn't even go to visit her. I feel like I owe Xiaosi a lot of trouble. This time I should go and take care of her."

Qi Fang now has her own children, but her attitude towards Xuan'er and her two siblings has not changed. In her eyes, all the expenses of Xuan'er and her two siblings are paid for by the family, and she does not need to contribute a penny. All she has to do is to put the money that should have been spent on them into practice, and then give them some care. After all, it is difficult to be a stepmother.

She found the right measure and made Xuan'er and her two siblings feel comfortable. No matter how bad Hu was, she was still their biological mother. Looking back, it was all the good things Hu had done for them. If Qi Fang wanted to get close to her and replace her, there would be problems.

As for Aunt Jiang, her position in the mansion is also very stable. She has two children, a son and a daughter, and a brother who is an official. Yuan Heng's backyard has not had any new people come in over the years. Her relationship with Qi Fang is not very good, but they can still work together on Yuan Heng's affairs. After all, they can only be well if Yuan Heng is well.

The one who benefited the most was Yuan Heng. He had a happy life in the past few years. With peace in the backyard, he could do what he wanted in the court. In order to pave the way for his two sons, Yuan Pei also retired from the position of Minister of Rites. He originally wanted to go home to enjoy his life and avoid the emperor's attention, but how could the emperor give up a good laborer? He gave him a nominal position. Although it seemed that the position was very high, he actually had no power. He only had to work when the emperor needed him. It was a good thing for Yuan Pei as he could continue to have a leisurely time in the court.

"Mother, just go and look after my younger brother and sister. Things in the mansion have always been stable, there won't be any problems."

Qi Fang was not excited because her mother-in-law was leaving and she could be the head of the family at home. Madam Yuan looked at her with satisfaction and said, "You have been taking care of all the big and small things at home over the years. I see it with my own eyes and feel relieved."

"But you have to keep Xuan'er's matter in mind. The child has her own ideas when she grows up, but she has no say in marriage matters. Pick a good one."

Qi Fang smiled and said, "Last time I held a banquet at home, the ladies outside all knew that it was Xuan'er who was helping me take care of the affairs in the mansion, and they were full of praise for her. In the past few days, many people came to inquire about my opinion, and some of them were really good. But I'm afraid Xuan'er has something on her mind and she just won't agree."

Xuan'er is already seventeen, but her marriage has not been decided yet. Many people have come to propose marriage over the years, but every time Xuan'er chooses to avoid them. Qi Fang bravely said the truth, "I'm afraid Xuan'er has been influenced by her sister. Although she doesn't show anything on her face over the years, she has a knot in her heart. I think our girls don't necessarily have to get married when they reach the age, and they can wait a little longer. This time when mother goes to take care of my younger brother and sister, maybe she can take Xuan'er with her."

"It would be good to change the place and let her relax."

Mrs. Yuan hesitated for a moment and finally sighed. She knew why Xuan'er refused to marry, but she couldn't persuade her.

A month later, Cheng Xiaosi met her mother-in-law and was overjoyed. She was a person who liked to have elders at home and always wanted to rely on them when there was someone to rely on. Although after years of experience she had been able to take care of household chores and did a good job, it was a pity that she was not born to be a diligent person.

"It would be nice if mother came. My second uncle and second aunt took the two girls out to travel around the mountains and rivers. The house is usually very quiet."

"Xuan'er, come and see your aunt. You are getting more and more beautiful."

The moment Xuan Er saw Cheng Xiao Si, she wanted to cry, because she felt that the happiest day in the past seventeen years was the year when her aunt took her with her, "Aunt."

There was a tone of dependence and grievance in her voice. Madam Yuan's eyes flashed slightly, and then she smiled.

Cheng Xiaosi pulled Xuan'er up and looked her up and down, and was very impressed, "She is taller than Auntie, and has such a good appearance. I heard that many handsome men in the capital have come to propose marriage to her. Do you see anyone you like?"

Xuan'er's eyes were red. Cheng Xiaosi didn't ask much. He just took them to the yard and said many happy words.

At night, Cheng Xiaosi found Xuan'er alone. "You are getting prettier, but why is your personality not as lively as before?"

When asked, Xuan'er's eyes turned red again. Cheng Xiaosi sat on the edge of the bed, "But is it because of your mother?"

Xuan'er nodded, "My family has been looking for marriage partners for me. Some of the conditions are actually very good, but aunt, I'm very scared. I'm afraid that I will be like my mother in the future. I often dream about my mother recently. I dream about the time when I made her faint from anger. If it weren't for me, would my mother not have passed away so early? Did I kill my mother?"

Xuan'er cried, hugging her knees. Cheng Xiaosi held her in his arms, "It's not your fault." "Your mother didn't make any big mistakes. She's just not open-minded enough. She likes to get stuck in a rut and can't think straight. She has the idea that everyone wants to harm me. Everyone has advised, given in, and tried hard, but she is the only one who can let go of herself. How can outsiders save her easily?"

"Her misfortune may be caused by her mother's early death. It has nothing to do with you. Anger is harmful to the body. She died of her own fault."

"Think about it, has anyone in the family really been deliberately dealing with her and making life difficult for her? Even Aunt Jiang was just doing what a concubine should do. If a concubine doesn't compete for favor, what else should she compete for?"

"Don't blame her misfortune on yourself. You were just a little girl at that time. What could you have done wrong?"

"We have to learn to let go of ourselves and be more open-minded. With so many people at home caring about you and loving you, why do you have any reason to hold grudges against the past?"

Xuan'er sniffed, "But can I be a good wife?"

Cheng Xiaosi smiled, "Aunt Fifth didn't know anything before she got married. The only thing she knew was accounting, which she learned quickly. At that time, I had the same idea as you, but now everything is fine. We should let things take their course."

"Our Xuan'er is beautiful, has the ability to be a housekeeper, and has a good temper. How can she not live a good life?"

"Don't be afraid, your family will support you and won't let you be bullied."

Xuan'er was stunned for a moment, then she laughed. She didn't know why, but she thought everything Fifth Aunt said was true.

"Go to sleep. I'll take you out to play after a few days of rest."

Madam Yuan arrived, and the wives of officials and merchants who relied on Yuan Su for their meals here all sent their greetings. In order to make Xuan'er more cheerful, Cheng Xiaosi held a banquet. All the families were well-informed and knew that the Yuan family had a girl of the right age. Many young men came to the banquet this time, and each of them was either well-mannered or sunny and cheerful, each with his own merits. Xuan'er understood what he meant, but did not show any disgust, and communicated with them in a generous manner. Madam Yuan felt refreshed and felt that this trip was right.

Half a year passed in a flash, and Xuan'er completely fell in love with this place. She would go out with the girls here every now and then, and help with housework when she was free. However, she rejected the pursuit of some boys here, saying that she did not want to marry far away and still hoped to stay at home.

"Please tell my mother that this marriage is suitable and we can settle it."

The man who had wanted to marry her earlier came to Yuan's house again, only because the boy in the other family couldn't forget Xuan'er and said he didn't want to look at anyone else, so he waited for her in the capital. Qi Fang thought that the other party was really good and didn't want to miss him, so she wrote a letter to Madam Yuan, and Xuan'er agreed.

"Aunt Fifth is right. No one knows what will happen in the future. I have to go there in person."

Seeing that she had thought it through, Madam Yuan kept chanting "Amitabha". As soon as she sent away the letter of marriage proposal, Cheng Xiaosi went into labor, ten days earlier than expected. This time, she gave birth to a whole day, risking half her life to give birth to twins, a boy and a girl. She swore never to have another child in this lifetime.

When Yuan Xin came back, Cheng Xiaosi had been pregnant for three days. When he learned that he had a pair of grandchildren, he said he disliked them, but he was slow in his actions. He held his two grandchildren in his arms and admired them for a long time. The old man stood by with a smile on his face, saying that he never expected that he would have to take care of babies again in his lifetime. Madam Zhang was old, and her family was worried about the risks of giving birth. Yuan Xin didn't want her to take risks, and Mr. Zhang didn't say anything. He had been very comfortable living with Yuan Su and Cheng Xiaosi in the past few years, and gradually he began to treat them as his grandsons. In Yuan Pei's words, this scattered family of eight was becoming more and more like that.

Now, we are a family of ten, which is considered a large family.

The day before the baby's full month, Mr. Zhang found Yuan Su and asked him to let Cheng Xiaosi's older sister be named Zhang, so as to fulfill the wish of both father and daughter.

Yuan Xin had no objection. Yuan Su and Cheng Xiaosi discussed it and nodded. Cheng Xiaosi said, "Over the years, we have relied on our second uncle to help us. Later, our second aunt came along. Xiaoxiao was basically raised by her. She was very good at it. Mr. Zhang also taught Zhuan'er wholeheartedly and even used his connections to protect your career. Even the Yuan family has been protected by him. In recent years, the emperor has become more tolerant of the Yuan family. Even if the child does not have the surname Yuan, he is still our child and is raised by us. He calls us parents and is not affected."

"To put it bluntly, we took advantage of the old man."

Madam Yuan nodded in agreement with these words. The Yuan family had received the protection of Mr. Zhang in the past two years and she didn't know how to be grateful. "It's okay. Even if it's for my brother, I can agree. The Yuan family owes the old man a big favor."

Yuan Su decided to let his younger brother take the surname Zhang, so that he could carry the coffin and break the basin for Mr. Zhang in the future and inherit the incense.

Just like Cheng Xiaosi said, the child just doesn’t have his surname and will still grow up in front of him, there is no difference.

The old man's eyes turned red when he heard about it, and he said yes repeatedly. Madam Zhang bowed to Madam Yuan, and the old man named the child Zhang Yuancheng. Yuan Su bowed and held the little Zhang Yuancheng and kowtowed to the old man. The old man nodded happily and said, "For this child, I must live another 20 years."

After the baby's full-month banquet, Madam Yuan brought Xuan'er back to Beijing. Cheng Xiaosi gave her a lot of gifts. "It's your Fifth Aunt's gift to you. If you need anything in the future, write to your Fifth Aunt as soon as possible."

Xuan'er did not delay. In her heart, she regarded her aunt as another mother.

A month later, the grandfather and grandson returned to Beijing. When Yuan Pei learned that his grandson's surname was Zhang, he was silent for a while, then chuckled and said to Yuan Heng: "It is a blessing for the Yuan family to have the help of Mr. Zhang. The Yuan family will prosper for another 20 years."

If the emperor were to die, he would appoint the crown prince's son as the eldest grandson. However, the eldest grandson is too young, and the crown prince would ascend the throne after the emperor's death. With Mr. Zhang around, the Yuan family would not be affected by the new emperor.

Yuan Heng sighed, "Fifth brother and his wife are very lucky people, especially his wife. Without his wife's full support, my fifth brother wouldn't be where he is today. His wife has brought prosperity to the Yuan family."

Yuan Pei agreed with this statement. Who can say for sure about things like luck?
"I have an appointment with Lord Shunyi tonight for a drink, so I won't be back for dinner."

He should thank Cheng Daqi very much.

Surprise, not unexpected?
This chapter should have been posted this morning, but it was delayed due to the holidays. However, it is not yet 12 o'clock and today is the Dragon Boat Festival, so we can still celebrate.

My dear children, have a happy and healthy Dragon Boat Festival!!!

The new culture will be released tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Come on then.