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Chapter 575: The New Year’s End (3)
After Ling Mengqi returned home at night, Lu Mingxuan endured and endured, but still couldn't hold back what Wei Yuhua said during the day, and finally frowned and said, "Why don't you find a chance to persuade His Highness Duan Wang?" , let him stop doting on his concubine and destroying his wife, and treat Sister Wei better, she is the only daughter of General Wei, once he really annoys General Wei, it will be too late for him to regret it."

As soon as the words fell, before Ling Mengqi could speak, he shook his head again and said, "Forget it, you should stop persuading King Duan, in case he gets annoyed with Sister Wei and General Wei because of this, he can only bear it now due to the situation. Fa, in the future, once he assumes the position, Sister Wei and General Wei may be the first to bear the brunt, and they may not be able to do anything to him. I don't think he is the kind of person with a big heart, and he has to rely on the advice and advice of others. He treats Sister Wei better because of various external factors. It is not uncommon for such a good Sister Wei to come. Let's not add anything to the snake. Sister Wei loves her son very much. As she said, it is only for the future marriage of her two children. She can make her own decisions, and the overall situation will not change if she thinks about it, what do you say?"

Ling Mengqi was a little bit dumbfounded: "You are the one who persuaded King Duan, and you were the one who refused to persuade you. You have said everything, so what else can I say?"

After a pause, "But it's a bit too much to say that King Duan favors his concubines and kills his wives. It's understandable that he wants more sons. Ordinary people even think about having more children and grandchildren, and longevity. What's more, he was born in a heavenly family. Not to mention the benefits in the future, at least the immediate benefits are visible, and he didn't treat Princess Duan so badly, the eldest son and eldest daughter were all born to Princess Duan, and he hasn't produced a bastard so far. When the concubine came, the power of the housekeeper of the palace was always in her hands. She couldn't let the king live alone without guarding her, just doting on his concubine and destroying his wife. In that case, more than ninety-nine percent of the men in the capital are Doting on concubines and destroying wives."

The truth is indeed as Ling Mengqi said, but from an emotional point of view, Lu Mingxuan still finds it a bit unacceptable, maybe because she likes the former Wei Yuhua so much, and thinks that she will be so happy and lively all her life.

She was silent for a moment before sighing: "Forget it, Sister Wei has given up on him now, because she has given up on him and is no longer in a cocoon. On the contrary, she is happier than before and her complexion is better. That's all, after all, it's a matter between husband and wife, if others want to intervene, I'm afraid they will be powerless."

Ling Mengqi nodded and smiled: "That's right, everyone's life has to be lived by himself, no matter how anxious others are, they won't be in a hurry...Let's think about our own affairs, when will you leave? Ah, it's been several days, I don't remember it being so long last time!" While speaking, with a little force, he pulled her to sit on his lap.

Lu Mingxuan was startled for a moment before realizing what his words meant, and when he spoke, the heat rushed towards her neck, causing her to shudder slightly, her face also became hot, and she whispered: "I always It’s five or six days, it’s the same as last time, today is only the fourth day, why are you so anxious!”

"Aren't I in a hurry to hug my fat son?" Ling Mengqi saw that her face, which was originally as white as the first snow, instantly turned red like a peach blossom in March, and couldn't help pecking her lips lightly, before saying softly: " I remember when I was a child, when I heard mothers at home chatting in private and grinding their teeth, I accidentally heard that if a woman gets her period, if she touches something raw and cold, it will not only be bad for her offspring, but also bad for her own health. You have to be careful. For a few days, I will leave the housework to Nanny Duan Danqing and the others to worry about, you just take care of it and take care of it, if there are not enough servants, just buy a few more."

Lu Mingxuan hurriedly said: "There are only two masters in the family, and now there are about thirty servants, which is already enough. If you still buy someone, you really think you are a rich man, so don't worry about it, I know it well. You won't tire yourself out."

Having said that, thinking of the last time he said something similar to what he had just said when he came to his little life, he couldn't help but feel sweet.

Aside from the sweetness, I couldn't help thinking that it has been two months since the two got married. With Ling Mengqi's enthusiasm in that area, it should be easy for her to conceive, but so far there is no good news, and I don't know why. Or, in a few days, please invite a doctor who specializes in gynecology to have a look?Speaking of which, Ling Mengqi turned [-] in his new year, and other people at his age are usually the father of two children, so it's no wonder he was anxious.

But after thinking about it again, the arrival of a child is about fate. When the fate does not arrive, no matter how much you look forward to it, it will be in vain. If there is a meeting, it is good to enjoy the world of two people for a period of time quietly.

A few days after Lu Mingxuan's little days ended, the first snow of this year finally fell, but within one night, the entire capital city was turned into a world of glazed glass covered in silver, and the dignitaries in the capital city also began to enjoy the snow. Appreciating the snow, cooking wine around the stove, holding a banquet...for a while, the whole capital city was filled with bustle and noise in sharp contrast to the cold weather.

However, no matter how lively and loud it is, it has nothing to do with Lu Mingxuan. She is a new wife after all. In the first year, it is not convenient for her to go back to her mother's house often. How can she go out and socialize with others? Besides, she is not impatient with those social activities. Nesting comfortably at home, after finishing the housework every day, he and Danqing and others either made clothes, shoes and socks for Ling Mengqi, or set up a table for everyone to play leaf cards, and lived a very leisurely and comfortable life.

It's a pity that this kind of leisure and comfort lasted for more than ten days. As time entered the twelfth lunar month, the rental income of Ling Mengqi's Zhuangzi shop and Lu Mingxuan's dowry Zhuangzi shop began to be handed over one after another. It's just a fourth rank, and Lu Mingxuan's dowry is not too rich, so these two should not have much family background.

But the fact is that the combined rent income of the two of them is even more than that of many so-called wealthy families. For a while, the small courtyard of the Ling family was full of traffic, people came and went, and piled up every day. It is filled with all kinds of agricultural and sideline products sent from various Zhuangzi shops, and it is a thriving scene.

It has been busy for more than ten days before I straightened out the accounts. This year, the total income of the two people's property converted into silver is more than [-] taels. After discussing with Ling Mengqi, Lu Mingxuan simply deposited it in the bank quietly. Originally, it was wisest to buy land, but it is not appropriate for them to have too much property, which will inevitably attract criticism, so it is better to keep a low profile.

After the rent was collected, Lu Mingxuan immediately began to prepare the gift for the elders, relatives and friends. After all, it was the first year after she and Ling Mengqi got married, so naturally the ceremony should be more careful.

Fortunately, Ling Mengqi took the initiative to take away the men's presents, leaving only the women's gifts for Lu Mingxuan to worry about. The first one belonged to Mrs. Lu, and gold and silver things would not be able to catch Mrs. Lu's eyes. Fortunately, after living in the Duke's Mansion for so many years, Lu Mingxuan probably knew about Mrs. Lu's preferences, so as early as October, he ordered someone to buy a lot of freshly produced high-quality grapefruits, which were so soft that they were not fleshy. , but after cutting the carved flowers and soaking them in sugar water to dry them, they are the best candied fruit for nourishing the lungs and relieving coughs.

(End of this chapter)