Chapter 12

  Jiang Wanru had always liked simple and unadorned clothing, and Ji Yan's actions had never been showy. Wen Jiuniang was afraid to mention the past, fearing that it would sadden Jiang Wanru, so she had never asked her about it. In Wen Jiuniang's heart, Jiang Wanru's natal family and ex-husband's family were at most just slightly better off than average families.

  Jiang Wanru always felt that anyone would have a special memory for their own children. What's more, Jiang Feiyang and Jiang Lanyu, these two little ones, had been taken care of by the Shang family since birth. In Wen Jiuniang's eyes and heart, apart from her own son, these two little ones were more lovable and closer than other people's children, which wasn't too strange a thing. Jiang Wanru smiled at Wen Jiuniang, adding another sentence: "In my eyes, the two of them are better-looking than their biological father, at least they have innocent and lovely faces."

  Jiang Wanmu smiled and looked at her two children's eyes, which didn't resemble their biological parents, probably a sign of intergenerational inheritance. Jiang Wanmu asked Wen Jiuniang, who had a worried expression: "Their eyes don't look like their father's, we can't live without noticing the people around us, how can we notice those below us? Jiuniang, what do you think of my looks? I want to hear the truth." Wen Jiuniang hadn't expected Jiang Wanmu to suddenly bring up this topic. She saw the serious expression in her eyes and had to tell the truth: "Ordinary looks." After saying this, Wen Jiuniang felt apologetic towards Jiang Wanmu and quickly lowered her head.

  Wen Jiuniang was surprised to hear Jiang Wanyu's words, and she raised her head to examine Jiang Wanyu's facial features. She stretched out her hand and gently pushed the four children towards the bed, then walked in front of Jiang Wanyu and said: "Xiao Lan, your biological parents look quite good?" Jiang Wanyu nodded heavily, and Wen Jiuniang's hands had already reached out to touch Jiang Wanyu's face, scaring her into retreating and saying: "Nine Niang, what are you doing?" After putting down her hand, Wen Jiuniang said in confusion: "Then your grandparents, as well as your paternal and maternal great-grandparents, didn't any of them look bad?"

  Wen Jiuniang finished speaking and rushed out of the room, almost colliding with Mugenniang and Jiyuan who were entering with a bowl of meat porridge. After they entered, they put down their things and Mugenniang asked Jiang Wenyu, "Xiao Lan, what's wrong with Wen Jiuniang? She rushed out like her butt was on fire." Jiang Wenyu touched her own face, thinking that the conversation between the two women was quite ordinary and not worth Wen Jiuniang's extreme reaction, to the point where she even abandoned her son and niece.

  Jiang Wanru, with the help of Jiyuan, used a tray to block the outer edge of the bed, and Mugen Niang had already prepared four small bowls. She let out a sigh and said: "Fortunately, I listened to Jiyuan's words and put them outside for a while before bringing them in." Jiang Wanru took the bowls and chopsticks from Mugen Niang's hands, and she told them: "I'll take care of the two smaller ones, you go take care of the two bigger ones." Mugen Niang and Jiyuan didn't argue with Jiang Wanru, they carried the bowls and chopsticks to attend to the two older children.

  After the four little ones were full, the four pairs of eyes closed involuntarily at the same time. Mugen Nianqin and Jiyuan quickly added a thick quilt to the bed, gently placing the sleeping Niuniu on it, patting her lightly, coaxing her to sleep soundly before covering her with a thick blanket. Jiang Wenyu and Jiyuan placed the three little ones who fell asleep quickly one by one on the quilt, gently covering them with the quilt.

  If I really believed those words, I wouldn't think of ways to learn things. What I'm afraid of is that the two families and the people who came out with me are now living a miserable life together. Learning skills isn't about letting women be oppressed by men, but rather giving women a chance to survive when they have no other way out." Equality between men and women is an unthinkable thing for people in this era. After Mu Gen's mother arrived at Zhongnan, she only found out that the two shops managed by Fang Zheng and Mu Gen were actually private properties purchased by Jiang Wanru.

  Mugun's mother had worried that Jiang Wanting was taking the wrong path and had privately asked Mugun about the origins of the two shops. Mugun listened to her slightly suspicious words, furrowed his brow, and looked at her saying: "Mother, you've been confined to the inner courtyard, never seeing capable women, it's not strange that you'd think this way. Little sister has been more diligent and clever than others since she was young, she knew that relying on our family is unreliable, so from a young age, she disguised herself as a boy to go out, thinking of ways to learn more things outside, then thinking of ways to earn money. Every piece of silver in her hands is earned cleanly. Don't think wildly and lead yourself astray, wasting your thoughts and shedding unnecessary tears."

  "I've already spoken to Jiuniang, and she's agreed that after the new year, she'll introduce two local women to come over during the day to help out. Fang Zheng and his wife will also be coming over for a few days after the new year to take care of some business matters. I've also spoken to Lao Cai Tou, who watches the gate, and he's agreed that after the new year, his wife can come over to live with us too. Nainai, didn't you say before that Lao Cai Tou and his wife are both decent people, so having one more person won't make a difference? You can rest assured and go back, I'll take care of things here properly. Take good care of Naiye and Mugenji. As I always say, not a single word about our situation here can be leaked out."

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