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County Magistrate Chen looked at Yao's happy expression and couldn't help but smile: "Now you don't despise the Ma family because of their low family background?"

Yao smiled and gave her husband a blank look: "Look at what you said, am I such a snob?"

It has to be!
County Magistrate Chen smiled and said calmly, "Of course not. You are worried about your daughter and are afraid that she will regret marrying down."

"Isn't it?" Yao muttered, "Who doesn't want their daughter to marry into a wealthy family? I was picky about the Ma family before because I thought our Jinyu deserved a better family. But Jinyu, that silly girl, wanted to marry, and her father-in-law also agreed, so there was no room for me to object. For the past six months since the engagement, I've felt like there was a stone blocking my heart, and I'm not happy at all."

"There is nothing we can do now. The wedding date is just around the corner, so we have to think positively. The Ma family values ​​their daughter-in-law so much, and the betrothal gift is so generous, so we can barely get by."

This is a typical case of taking advantage of others and still acting ungrateful.

County Magistrate Chen smiled and said, "Don't forget the most important thing. After Jin Yu gets married, she can still work for the princess. This is the most important reason why Jin Yu is willing to marry Ma Yaozong."

Yao raised her eyebrows proudly: "That is also the blessing of the Ma family. Although the position of the princess's servant is not high, he is the princess's true confidant. Only our Jin Yu can be qualified for this job!"

Think about how Yao had gone to great lengths a few years ago to get her daughter to work in the limelight, and then look at her now full of pride and smugness, and one can only sigh. Who in this world is not snobbish? Even parents treat their children like this.

The couple was chatting in low voices when Chen Haoran and Xue Liuniang came over.

Xue Liuniang was pregnant when she got married, and now her belly is big, and she will give birth at the end of the year or after the New Year. Originally, I shouldn't rush around casually, but since my sister-in-law is getting married, I have to come.

Chen Haoran carefully supported his wife: "Walk carefully."

Xue Liuniang's fair cheeks became much rounder, and her slender figure now looked bloated. After entering, she had to greet her parents-in-law.

Yao immediately rushed to say, "You are pregnant, don't be polite. We are all family, there is no need for these empty formalities, sit down quickly."

Xue Liuniang still insisted on bowing, then slowly sat down.

Yao's mind immediately shifted to her daughter-in-law's stomach, and she asked about her well-being: "How is your appetite today? If you want to eat anything, just tell me and I'll ask someone to go to the kitchen to order."

The food in the palace is good, with fixed meals every day, and you can also order extra dishes. Xue Liuniang is a new daughter-in-law, thin-skinned, and embarrassed to be picky. Yao is different. She feels sorry for the future grandson in her daughter-in-law's belly, and wants her daughter-in-law to eat better.

Although this mother-in-law was snobbish and sometimes unreasonable, she was generally nice to her. Xue Liuniang smiled softly and said, "After hearing what the mother-in-law said, the daughter-in-law is really greedy and wants to eat chicken wontons."

Yao immediately sent the maid to the kitchen and asked about Xue Liuniang's health with concern.

On the other side, County Magistrate Chen and his son discussed Chen Jinyu's marriage: "The new house is in a house two streets away. When the time comes, Ma Yaozong will come to marry her, and your sister will marry from the palace."

"I'll go to see her off," Chen Haoran answered without hesitation, "By the way, my sister said she'll stay in the new house for a full month. It's just after the Chinese New Year, so we should live in the palace's auxiliary courtyard, which will be convenient for us to do our work."

These are all trivial matters. County Magistrate Chen smiled and said, "From now on, it will be their own business. We don't have to worry about it." Then he sighed, "In the blink of an eye, you two brothers and sisters have started families. You are each pursuing your own future, and your mother and I will live in Bowang County. When you have free time, come back to visit us."

Chen Haoran was studying hard in the prefectural school to prepare for the exam. After Xue Liuniang gave birth to a child, she would live with the child in her mother's house. This son was considered a half-son-in-law of the governor Xue. After the daughter got married, she became the daughter-in-law of the Ma family. Aren't there only the old couple left?

Chen Haoran and Xue Liuniang looked at each other.

Xue Liuniang suddenly said softly, "Actually, I have something I want to discuss with my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

"I am young and ignorant, and I don't know how to raise a child. I thought that when the child is about six months old, I would send him to Bowang County, where he would be raised and disciplined by my parents-in-law."

County Magistrate Chen was a little surprised, while Yao was overjoyed and kept laughing, "Okay, okay, I stay in the inner house all day with nothing to do. I have plenty of time and energy to take care of the children. You can just worry about giving birth in the future. I will take care of no matter how many children you have."

Xue Liuniang pursed her lips and smiled, and whispered softly: "Sister Jinyu works for the princess and accompanies her in and out of the palace. Her vision and experience are far superior to ordinary women. I am very envious of her. The princess once said that I can go to Ye County Women's Academy to be a teacher. When the child is sent to Bowang County, I plan to go to Ye County Academy."

Yao was now very open-minded and did not stop her daughter-in-law from going out to work. Besides, her precious grandson was going to be sent to her to be raised, so what else could she be dissatisfied with? She nodded happily.

County Magistrate Chen thought that his daughter-in-law was indeed smart and had a plan in mind.

This is good, let the entire Chen family work together to serve the princess!
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Two days later, Chen Jinyu talked about this matter while working for the princess: "My sister-in-law is gentle and polite, and her voice is never too loud. My difficult mother is always coaxed into a good mood by her. Not only does she help her raise the children, she also supports her to go to Ye County Academy!"

Jiang Shaohua smiled knowingly: "This is a truly smart person."

Xue Liuniang wanted to be a teacher at Ye County Academy, so she could not take care of raising her child. She simply sent the child to her mother-in-law. In this way, Yao was satisfied with her precious grandson and had no time to find fault with her daughter-in-law. Xue Liuniang could work at the academy wholeheartedly.

Besides, Ye County is not far from Bowang County, and a fast horse can reach it in one day. It is also very convenient to visit the children.

Jiang Shaohua looked at Chen Jinyu with a smile: "You are going to get married in a few days, are you nervous?"

Chen Jinyu said frankly, "I am a little nervous indeed. However, I will only live in the new house for a month. Next year, I will return to the royal palace and stay with the princess every day. If anything happens, I can ask my grandfather for support. Thinking of this, I am not nervous anymore."

Jiang Shaohua laughed: "The one who should be nervous is Ma Yaozong. With so many people backing you up, how dare he bully you in the slightest."

Chen Jinyu smiled with curved eyebrows.

Five days later, Chen Jinyu got married. The bridal sedan came out of the main gate of the Nanyang Palace, moving slowly forward amid the lively music and firecrackers.

The groom, Ma Yaozong, wore a bright red wedding gown today, riding a tall and handsome horse, his handsome face shining. (End of this chapter)