spend time

Chapter 540 Dispute
"You gave birth to a daughter. Did your parents-in-law have any complaints?"

Old Madam Xue sat beside Xue Liuniang's bed and asked in a low voice with concern.

Xue Liuniang smiled softly and said, "My parents-in-law are very happy. Especially my mother-in-law. Apart from the nurse feeding her, she takes care of the child herself the rest of the time. She loves and cares for her granddaughter very much."

"That's good." Madam Xue was relieved and her brows relaxed. "The Chen family has a long tradition of scholarship and a decent family tradition. They are a good family. When your father arranged this marriage for you, I always felt a little unsatisfied. Now it seems that your father really has a good vision."

Chen Haoran has already passed the imperial examination and is studying hard. As long as he passes the imperial examination, he will be appointed an official. It goes without saying that he is studious, motivated and has good character.

The princess's influence in the court has been growing in the past two years. By promoting grain varieties, the Nanyang Palace has quietly expanded its influence to the northern states and counties. Chen Changshi is the most important official in the Nanyang Palace, and his status has also risen with the tide. Even Mrs. Xue feels that the current Chen family is worthy of the Xue family.

Madam Xue nags for a while and instructs, "After you finish your confinement, take the child back to Jingzhou. I'm really not used to being away from you."

Xue Liuniang had already discussed her plan to go to Ye County Academy with her father, Governor Xue, but she had never told Old Madam Xue. Today was a good opportunity to reveal the truth.

"There is something I want to tell grandma." Xue Liuniang told the matter softly.

As expected, Old Madam Xue got angry when she heard this and didn't agree at all: "Ridiculous! Nonsense! You are the eldest daughter of the Xue family and the daughter-in-law of the Chen family. How can you be a teacher in public? No! I don't agree!"

"Grandmother, in Nanyang County, women can serve as officials just like men." Xue Liuniang said softly, "My younger aunt is the princess's concubine, Miss Sun is a military doctor with an official title, there is also Miss Kong who is a teacher in the military camp, and Principal Li and Master Cui from Ye County Women's Academy. They work for the princess and receive salaries based on their own abilities, which is fair and square. I, Xue Liuniang, can do the same!"

Madam Xue became more and more angry: "It's all because of the county director's recklessness! Women should stay in the inner house, give birth to children and take care of their husbands. If you are out in the limelight, how can you be reserved and restrained? I can't control what others do, but you can't go."

"I have already told the princess, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law have agreed."

"I don't allow it!"

"But I'm already married and I'm the daughter-in-law of the Chen family."

"you!"

Old Madam Xue's eyes widened, her face flushed, and she was so angry that she was fuming: "Okay, okay! You are a married woman, not a member of the Xue family anymore, and I, your grandmother, can no longer control you."

Xue Liuniang is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. She is quite opinionated. Seeing how angry Madam Xue was, she did not back down. "Grandmother has always loved me the most. She took a carriage for several days to come and see me. I am very grateful. I will listen to grandma about other things, but not about this. I must go to Ye County Women's College."

Madam Xue stood up suddenly and said angrily, "In that case, don't go back to Jingzhou. Go to Bowang County with your parents-in-law! It's closer to that Ye County Women's College."

"You don't have to go back anymore. It will save me from being upset when I see you."

After saying that, he slammed the door and left angrily.

Xue Liuniang gave a helpless smile.

After a while, my mother-in-law Yao came.

Yao held her granddaughter in her arms, patted her to sleep, and carefully placed her next to Xue Liuniang. Xue Liuniang turned her head and looked at her little daughter, and her depressed mood was relieved a lot.

"I heard that Madam Xue got angry with you?" The courtyard was so small that any news spread quickly. Of course, Yao Shi knew that Madam Xue was furious. Xue Liuniang sighed, "Yes, I told my grandmother that I was going to Ye County Women's Academy, and she was very unhappy."

Yao curled her lips in disapproval: "You are the daughter-in-law of the Chen family now. What is there for Madam Xue to be unhappy about if everyone in the Chen family agrees?"

According to current customs, a woman belongs to her husband's family after she gets married. Her husband's family only needs to give their approval for everything, and it is really not her family's turn to make decisions.

Although these words are a bit harsh, they are true. And stand on her side. Xue Liuniang felt warm in her heart and sighed softly: "Grandmother told me not to go back to Jingzhou."

Yao was in high spirits: "Then come with us to live in Bowang County for a few months. Nannan is so young, it is not convenient for her to go back and forth in a carriage. This will save you the trouble."

Xue Liuniang did not agree immediately, but replied softly: "Grandma is old and her temper is unpredictable. She may change her mind in a few days. Let's wait a little longer!"

……

It has to be said that Xue Liuniang really knows Old Madam Xue best.

Old Madam Xue was so angry that she ignored Xue Liuniang for two days. However, Nannan would visit her several times a day. The blush on Nannan's face gradually faded, her skin became fair, and her little face became chubby and very cute.

The more Madam Xue saw her, the more she loved her. On the third day, she went to Xue Liuniang's bedside and said with a stern face, "I don't care where you go. But you have to take Nannan to Jingzhou, and I will take care of her myself from now on."

Xue Liuniang looked embarrassed: "I have discussed it with my mother-in-law. When Nannan is six months old, she will be sent to Bowang County, and she will be taken care of by my mother-in-law in the future. Bowang County is not far from Ye County, only a day's journey away, and I can go back to see the child during my days off."

Madam Xue frowned unhappily: "That Yao is narrow-minded and petty-minded. How can she raise a child?"

Xue Liuniang coughed and said, "You can't say that. My husband and my sister-in-law are both smart and capable people."

"Haoran was taught by his father. As for your aunt, she was raised by Chen Changshi. Her intelligence and ability have nothing to do with the Yao family." Old Lady Xue spoke harshly.

Xue Liuniang had been getting along very well with her mother-in-law recently, and she was not happy to hear this: "Grandma, don't say that. My mother-in-law is not well-educated, but she is sensible and loves Nannan very much."

Madam Xue was annoyed again: "This is not okay, and that is not okay. A married girl is like water poured out of the door. Her heart is all for her husband's family. I can't control you anymore."

Then, he slammed the door and left again.

……

"Is Madam Xue angry again?"

Jiang Shaohua drank tea and ate snacks while listening to Chen Jinyu's gossip with a smile.

After getting married, Chen Jinyu had been sticking with her husband for a few days. Today, she couldn't help but come to the palace in the name of paying respects to the princess. Ma Yaozong was not used to being idle all day, so he simply came to the palace as well.

Ma Yaozong went to Chen Changshi to make preparations for the princess's wedding next year. Chen Jinyu chatted with the princess.

"Isn't it? Old Madam Xue has only been here for five or six days, and she has already had two attacks." Chen Jinyu curled her lips: "This is the prince's mansion, and she is still the Xue's mansion! She is showing off her power and making a fuss all day long! My sister-in-law is still in confinement after childbirth, and she can't have peace of mind either."