Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 353 Supporting Daughter-in-law

Qu Shaoyang originally thought that it would take a lot of effort to convince Chen Xiuyun to allow Meng Lanxin to enter his house.

Unexpectedly, Chen Xiuyun was so understanding that she didn't say a single unpleasant word and even took the initiative to suggest that Meng Lanxin come in.

Qu Shaoyang couldn't help feeling a little guilty, so he had to hug his wife, coax her with sweet words, and be gentle with her for a while.

"Mom, mom, where is my dad?"

The couple were hugging each other and kissing when suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, and then Xiao Gensuo rushed into the inner room.

The couple separated quickly and awkwardly, and Qu Shaoyang bent down and picked up his eldest son.

"Ouch, this little guy has become heavy again. I can hardly hold him anymore."

Although he said that he couldn't hold it, he exerted force with his arms, threw Xiao Gensuo up, and then caught it, which made Xiao Gensuo laugh out loud.

"Dad, one more, one more."

This is a little game between the father and the father. Gensuo is a naturally brave child and loves to play this kind of exciting game.

Unfortunately, few people in the family dared to play like this, so when Gensuo heard that his father had returned, he immediately rushed into the house.

While the father and son were having a crazy time, Chen Xiuyun went out and told someone to go to the East Courtyard to invite Lin Ruolan and the two children over to have dinner together in the evening.

"Shaoyang, where's Lanxin? Why didn't I see her come back with you?"

Only then did Chen Xiuyun remember that she had not seen Meng Lanxin.

After asking around, it seemed that Meng Lanxin did not follow Qu Shaoyang home, so she went to ask Qu Shaoyang.

"Oh, Lan Xin said that she is not in a legitimate position now, so it is not easy for her to come back with me. I arranged for her to stay at the inn."

Qu Shaoyang was playing with his son and responded when he heard this.

"Look what you did?
That inn was full of all kinds of people, and how could a girl like her stay in an inn?
Which inn is she staying at? I'll have someone pick her up."

Chen Xiuyun couldn't help but roll her eyes at Qu Shaoyang. This man was just unreliable sometimes.

Qu Shaoyang mentioned the name of the inn, and Chen Xiuyun immediately sent Xing's wife and Bai Zhi to the inn to pick someone up.

Not long after, Lin Ruolan came over with her two children, and then Qu Laokouer also walked in with his hands behind his back.

Qu Shaoyang was tired of coaxing his son, so he took the opportunity to chat with Qu Laokouer for a while.

After a while, Xing's daughter-in-law and Bai Zhi, accompanied Meng Lanxin, who had dressed up, and entered Qu's house together.

“Dad, Mom, this is Miss Lan Xin, whom you have met before.

I made the decision and let Shaoyang Nalanxin come in.

When we are not busy anymore, we can pick a good day, set up a few tables for a banquet, and let them hold their wedding ceremony."

As soon as Meng Lanxin entered the door, Chen Xiuyun pulled her hand and came to the two elders of the Qu family.

Qu Laokouer and Chen had met Meng Lanxin a long time ago, and the old couple had also privately speculated that their son might want to take Meng Lanxin as his second wife.

So when the two elders heard Chen Xiuyun say this, they were not surprised. Chen hurriedly waved her hand and asked Meng Lanxin to come over to her.

After all, Meng Lanxin was still a girl who had never married, so she felt a little embarrassed and went to the two elders to pay her respects.

"Meet the old man and the old lady."

Meng Lanxin hasn't officially married into the family yet, so she can't just call them dad and mom directly. She can only address them this way.

"Oh, when you call us like that, it feels like you're a wealthy landlord.

My daughter, don't be so polite. If you can't bear to call me daddy or mommy now, then just call me uncle or aunty."

Chen pulled Meng Lanxin's hand and asked her to sit down next to her. Then she took off a jade bracelet from her wrist and put it directly on Meng Lanxin's wrist.

"Si Huzi didn't tell me in advance, and I didn't prepare any gifts for you.

Please accept this bracelet. When you get married, I will give you another gift."

The bracelet was naturally given to Chen by Qu Shaoyang. Chen had nothing else to give away, so she could only give the bracelet to Meng Lanxin. "Auntie, I can't accept this bracelet.

I practice martial arts and shooting all day long, so I can’t wear these things that make jingles. If I’m not careful, they’ll break, which is a pity.”

How could Meng Lanxin accept it? She quickly refused.

"Lan Xin, this is a gift from mother, please accept it.

If you don’t wear it normally, put it away and save it for later.” Chen Xiuyun held Meng Lanxin’s hand, preventing her from returning the bracelet.

Meng Lan had no choice but to thank Chen and accept the bracelet.

“Oh, you see, I don’t know either, I didn’t prepare anything in advance.

Lan Xin, when you come in, I will give you a welcome gift."

Lin Ruolan clapped her hands and said with regret.

Just at this moment someone from the kitchen came over to ask if the food was ready and when we would serve it.

"Then send it over. Let's finish our meal early so we can chat for a while longer."

In this way, the food was served one after another and filled the table.

Liu Dongshan, Doctor Chen and Qu Jiang were all out and couldn't come back, so Qu Shaoyang and Qu Laokouer were the only ones left. They were too lazy to drink, so the family started eating.

After dinner, everyone chatted for a while.

At this time, Gensuo, Shuanzhu and Xiaofeng felt a little sleepy and kept rubbing their eyes.

Lin Ruolan saw this and had no choice but to take the two children back to the East Courtyard.

"Shaoyang, your master is not at home, and I am too busy to take care of the two children by myself.

How about this, let Lan Xin stay at my house for a few days and give me a hand? "

What Lin Ruolan said was just an excuse. Their family already had many servants to serve them, so how could they not be able to take care of two children?

Lin Ruolan is a very smart person and handles things in a thoughtful and appropriate manner.

She felt that it was not good for Meng Lanxin to live in the Qu family without any clear reason since she had not yet officially married into the family, which would lead to gossip.

Besides, Qu Shaoyang has been away for so long, and he doesn’t know Meng Lanxin well, so why shouldn’t he comfort Chen Xiuyun when he comes back?
If Meng Lanxin stayed in the Qu family directly, even if Chen Xiuyun didn't say it, she would feel uncomfortable.

It would be better to move Meng Lanxin to live in the East Courtyard and wait for the official marriage, then everything will be easy.

"Oh, that's perfect. I have nothing to do anyway, so I can just play with Shuanzhu and Xiaofeng."

Meng Lanxin originally wanted to stay in the inn, but when she heard Lin Ruolan say this, she immediately agreed.

After seeing this, Qu Shaoyang and his wife knew that they could not say anything else and could only agree.

"Master's wife, please take good care of Lan Xin."

In this way, Meng Lanxin followed Lin Ruolan back to the East Courtyard and settled down.

At the Qu family's side in the west courtyard, after Meng Lanxin followed Lin Ruolan away, Chen called her son over.

"Sihuzi, our family has been honest people who fish and farm for generations, and you are the most promising one in our Qu family over the generations.

Now that he is an official and has such a large fortune, he wants to take a second wife.

Now that you have a wife and children, and have established your own family and career, your parents can't interfere with you too much.

But there is one thing you must remember, Xiuyun is your legal wife, Gensuo and Genyou are your eldest and second sons, they are the legitimate children of our Qu family.

I don't care how much you like Lan Xin and how much you pamper her, there is one thing you have to remember: she will never surpass Xiu Yun.

If you dare to pamper the second wife and neglect Xiuyun, causing unrest in the family, don't say I slapped you."

Chen was very domineering in supporting her daughter-in-law and admonishing her son.

(End of this chapter)