Chapter 32 Let’s help her think of a solution
Qin Yuan did not explain, but smiled and said, “I know my limits. This thing is valuable, but I’m afraid it will be even more expensive in the future. It’s hard to find even a fortune.”

Cui Ming and Hong Ye couldn’t say anything and could only listen.

Qin Yuan went to the upper room to pay her respects early the next day. This time, Madam Gu Liu arrived a little late. Her eyelids were swollen, her face was sallow, and her expression was listless, as if she had not slept well the whole night.

It wouldn’t be like this even if I had to check the accounts with the mothers in charge.

The two of them were not familiar with each other, so it was not appropriate to ask too many questions, so Qin Yuan said, “Sixth brother and sister-in-law, you worked hard yesterday.”

Madam Gu Liu cheered up and said, “I have already checked the accounts with the housekeepers last night. Seeing that it was too late, I did not ask them to bother you again. This morning, they should all go to Wutong Garden to look for you.”

It must be said that Mrs. Gu Liu is very considerate in her actions.

Qin Yuan praised: “Sixth brother’s wife is really thoughtful in every aspect. I still have a lot to learn in the future.”

“I’m not afraid of being laughed at by my third sister-in-law,” Madam Gu Liu said frankly, “I learned all this from the old lady.”

“Before Third Sister-in-law came, there were only the two of us in the mansion. Third Brother had been in the northern frontier for many years, and we didn’t know when he would be able to come back to marry and have children. The old lady taught me how to manage the household, and after so many years of stumbling, I slowly got the hang of it.”

The implication is that being a housekeeper is not an easy job, and she is so young and has a lot to learn.

Madam Gu Liu added, “In the past, the old lady was looking forward to the return of the third uncle to the capital. When the third brother returned victoriously, the old lady was looking forward to his getting married. Now that the third sister-in-law is here, the old lady must be looking forward to having a grandson.”

This is telling her that husband and children are important, and housekeeping is a matter for the future.

Qin Yuan just lowered her head and smiled without saying anything.

For a newlywed, this reaction is perfectly natural.

Madam Gu came out with Qiuju, smiling and saying, “You two came early today. What were you talking about just now?”

The two of them greeted each other quickly and then sat down in order.

Madam Gu Liu said, “My daughter-in-law is talking to my third sister-in-law about the housekeepers. I remember that when I was learning to be a housekeeper from my mother, I made many mistakes and suffered a lot. Now I am just barely able to take on the responsibility.”

Madam Gu was touched and nodded: “Thanks to you, I can enjoy these few years of happiness.”

Madam Gu Liu added, “My daughter-in-law also said that mother used to look forward to the return of the Marquis and the marriage of the Marquis, and now she is looking forward to the Marquis having an heir as soon as possible.”

Qin Yuan’s eyelids twitched slightly.

This move of cutting off the source of the problem is really rough and direct, but it is also very effective.

Master Gu Liu is one year younger than Gu Jinghui, and the two older ones have already gone to study at the Imperial Academy.

How could the old lady not be anxious?

As long as the old lady urged her to have a baby, she would not support her in being the housekeeper.

Qin Yuan doesn’t want to consummate the marriage now, and is not in a hurry to have a baby, but she can’t say this.

As expected, Madam Gu looked at Qin Yuan with a little more eagerness, and said with a smile: “I think Yuan’er is a good boy, but children and grandchildren are all fate, so there is no need to rush.”

My son hasn’t consummated his marriage with his wife yet, so there’s nothing I can do even if I’m anxious.

Old Madam Gu could only curse her bastard son in her heart for being so troublesome. If he had consummated the marriage on the wedding night, she would probably already be pregnant with a baby.

Qin Yuan lowered her head, pretending to be shy, and fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand, saying: “Why are mother and sister-in-law saying these things? There is no need to be embarrassed. The Marquis is in good health. I also checked his pulse before I got married. If there is a destiny, children and grandchildren will come sooner or later.”

She had made up her mind to get the household allowance first, and then talk about other things. In her previous life, Gu Jinghui did not have a child, and she didn’t know why. If she waited to have a child with Gu Jinghui before getting the household allowance, she might never have that hope.

Madam Gu laughed and said, “Okay, okay, since you are shy, we won’t talk about it.”

Madam Gu Liu had been thinking about it for the entire night, but she didn’t expect that the old lady would have this attitude.

She really had trouble taking the old lady’s pulse.

He could only force a smile and said, “Mother is right. There is a long way to go.”

The three of them chatted for a while, and Qin Yuan said, “Yuan’er will go to the store to check the accounts today. If you need anything to eat or play with, just tell me. I will run an errand for you and show my filial piety.”

Madam Gu smiled and said, “You might as well check the accounts of the dowry shop to practice. The shopkeepers there are older than you, and you will have to spend a lot of effort to calm them down. Don’t bother buying things for mother.”

After hearing from Aunt Rong that her son was very fond of Qin Yuan and protected her in every way, Madam Gu became even more fond of Qin Yuan.

The young couple loves each other so much that it is only a matter of time before they have children.

Madam Gu Liu felt a little annoyed when she saw this.

Madam Gu added, “When you come back, have someone buy some lotus cakes from Meixiangzhai. The Marquis loved to eat them when he was a child.”

Qin Yuan agreed.

The two sisters-in-law followed each other out of the upper room. Madam Gu Liu asked with a smile, “Why isn’t Third Sister-in-law accompanying the Marquis? The Marquis has been staying in Wutong Garden these days, and Third Sister-in-law wants to go out. I heard that the Marquis will live in the camp outside the city in a few days. Is it true?”

Qin Yuan said: “Men should take care of men’s affairs, and I can’t cling to him, lest the Marquis thinks I’m clingy.”

Madam Gu Liu couldn’t help but laugh and said, “Sister-in-law is so beautiful. If the Marquis still finds her clingy, then he is really unappreciative of his blessings.”

There was a strong hint of teasing in her words. Qin Yuan did not respond. She just lowered her head shyly and said with a smile, “I’m afraid those mothers in charge are going to Wutong Garden. I’ll go back first.”

After watching Qin Yuan’s graceful back disappear behind the green shadows of the trees, Madam Gu Liu withdrew her gaze and said to the personal nanny, “She is really difficult to deal with. I can’t get anything out of her.”

The personal nanny nodded: “At such a young age, your words are very precise.”

Madam Gu Liu was silent for a while, then smiled and said, “From what I see, she looks like a girl. Although I can’t get any news from Wutong Garden, Fengxuan Pavilion is like a sieve. I heard that Madam Zhao got sick because of anxiety these days. Isn’t that a coincidence?”

The personal nanny sneered, “That woman is obsessed with the Marquis. She has been making trouble for so long, but the Marquis’s wife is so smart that she won’t even let her touch the corner of her clothes. I’m afraid she has no other choice now.”

“Then let’s think of a way to help her.”

The personal nanny hesitated to speak.

Madam Gu Liu asked, “You want to persuade me again?”

“This old servant also understands Madam’s difficulties. I just heard that Gu Shiliu has been asking around in the mansion recently about who is spreading gossip.”

“Then we’ll have to make Zhao suffer even more.”

Madam Gu Liu sneered, “You can’t blame me for this. She’s a newlywed woman, and instead of learning how to serve her husband and mother-in-law, she’s bent on competing with me for the household expenses. I won’t hand her over so easily.”

“Yesterday, Sixth Master came back from a banquet somewhere and met Gu Cheng. After being flattered, he asked me to assign him a task. I agreed a little late, and he went to Aunt Zheng’s place. If I give up my power, will I still have a good life in the future?”

　I have recommended it today, please support me. (づ￣ 3￣)づ(′‵)Ｉ L

(End of this chapter)