Chapter 301 - 300: Recruiting a Live-In Son-in-Law
Mingzhu didn’t have a good impression of the Wei Family, and she didn’t intend to make deep connections with them.
Xie Yunzhen’s special reminder naturally had its reasons.
Zimu was suddenly bestowed the title of County Princess, which was an unparalleled honor, but she was also placed in a difficult position.
Originally, not many people might have paid attention to her, but the Emperor’s high-profile move made many people set their sights on Zimu.
Mingzhu could only feel fortunate now.
Fortunately, Xie Yunzhen brought them to the border, otherwise, in the capital, who knows how many people would be sending her invitations to form connections.
She wasn’t afraid of socializing, but if she could avoid it, it would lighten her load.
Feeling a bit forlorn, "What if Zimu grows up and encounters men with ill intentions in the future?"
Mingzhu was just speaking hypothetically, but Xie Yunzhen felt a murderous impulse.
This was Mingzhu’s child, a treasure!
"Who dares!"
Mingzhu said, "We can’t be with her all her life."
This was the truth.
Even if Xie Yunzhen held a high position and great power, if their daughter married and encountered issues in the inner court, they might not be able to reach Zimu right away.
Xie Yunzhen thought without hesitation, "In the future, don’t let Zimu marry out; instead, we’ll have her recruit a husband."
Mingzhu also thought recruiting a husband was a good idea.
At least the child would be near them, and no one could bully her.
But she had other concerns, "There are not many talented young men willing to become a live-in son-in-law, and getting the approval of the elders in the family would be even more difficult. Recruiting a husband... the process might be very arduous."
"Even if it’s arduous, it doesn’t matter as long as the outcome is good. Those who can’t accept becoming a live-in son-in-law or can’t stand up to the elders wouldn’t be in our consideration from the beginning."
This made some sense.
People are biased by nature, and for Mingzhu, their daughter Zimu was the best girl.
The future son-in-law naturally had to be the best choice too.
As this thought arose, she suddenly remembered the elders in the Duke Mansion and their previous attitudes toward her.
Back then, everyone thought she wasn’t worthy of Xie Yunzhen.
Even after a few years have passed, their thoughts probably hadn’t changed.
But Xie Yunzhen had resolutely chosen her, so the elders had no choice but to compromise with him.
Mingzhu had always understood Princess An He’s discontent with her.
Now that she’s a mother, she feels it even more.
With a serious face, Mingzhu said, "In the future, if I ever go astray, you must pull me back in time."
She didn’t want to do some incomprehensible things under the banner of being good for the children.
Human nature is the most complicated thing.
Mingzhu understood the logic, but she wasn’t sure if she would become someone she despised in ten or twenty years.
It’s a good thing to have someone remind her not to go astray.
Xie Yunzhen quipped, "As long as you don’t abandon your husband and children, you’ll never go wrong."
Mingzhu glared at him, "I’m talking about serious matters!"
The man instantly put on a different face, sitting upright, "I will surely keep in mind the things my wife entrusted to me."
Mingzhu snorted, not wanting to talk to him any further.
She decided silently to cultivate internally more, not to be confined to the inner court, revolving only around Xie Yunzhen and the children.
Treating them as the entirety of life was a dangerous thing.
Unexpectedly, one day she might get stuck in a dead-end.
With her thoughts collected, Mingzhu stepped outside, leaving Xie Yunzhen to play with the children alone.
"Where are you going?"
"To write a letter to Liu Xu."
As soon as she left, Xie Yunzhen subconsciously wanted to follow.
Without any adults around, the two little ones felt insecure and started crying one after another.
The older one’s cry was as loud as ever, as if to lift the roof.
Waving his little hands, he accidentally grabbed his younger brother’s hair and held on tight.
The younger one initially cried softly but then shrieked after having his hair pulled.
He waved his little hands, wanting to grab something too.
The two little babies cried so hard that their faces turned red, and Xie Yunzhen could only separate them.
Mingzhu glanced back, seeing no danger. If Xie Yunzhen couldn’t handle it, Jade and the others could help.
So she went to the study with peace of mind.
Xie Yunzhen held his daughter’s tiny hand, trying to free his son’s hair.
With a smile on his face, "Little one, you’re so strong. When you grow up, you should be decisive. If anyone dares to bully you, knock them down..."
Xie Yunzhen muttered to himself; if the younger one wasn’t so frail, he wouldn’t interfere in the siblings’ "battle."
The newborn couldn’t understand human words; the more he coaxed, the harder the older one gripped, and the louder the younger one cried.
Jade came in to help, finally separating the two little ones.
The chaos in the main room was clearly heard by Mingzhu, and despite their small size, the little ones were really difficult to soothe when they cried.
After about half a quarter of an hour, the crying gradually subsided.
Even though Mingzhu wasn’t on the scene, she also breathed a sigh of relief.
She felt fortunate once again that their two little ones were easy to care for, eating after sleeping, sleeping after eating every day.
Moreover, the mansion had enough staff; otherwise, by the time the kids were raised, she and Xie Yunzhen might look much older!
When the crying completely stopped, Mingzhu exhaled and settled down to write a letter to Liu Xu.
Because of Yun Ling, she had been in frequent contact with Liu Xu recently.
Liu Xu mentioned wanting to visit the border to see if she could open Ruyi Residence there and do business with people outside the border after connecting the dots.
Mingzhu admired her courage and supported Liu Xu’s business plans at the border.
She had a personal interest in it.
Right now, Yanzhou City was governed by Xie Yunzhen, and if Liu Xu’s business succeeded, it would also benefit Xie Yunzhen.
Mingzhu’s own business was in the capital, managed by stewards.
Having been focused on pregnancy, she hadn’t set up any new ventures in Yanzhou yet.
If Liu Xu did come to the border to do business, maybe they could collaborate.
The General Mansion was simple in matters of personnel, and managing the inner court wasn’t difficult, so she wanted to take some time to do other things.
Xie Yunzhen put the two children to sleep, had Jade watch over them, and then came to the study to find Mingzhu.
Seeing the content on the letter paper, he couldn’t help but smile, "Is this about not letting the benefits flow to outsiders, or are you trying to help me?"
Mingzhu blinked, "What’s the difference between the two?"
"The latter proves you love me."
Mingzhu raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Does that still need proving?"
If she didn’t love Xie Yunzhen, they wouldn’t have come this far, or have two adorable children.
After all, from the beginning, she hadn’t intended to have children.
For that purpose, she even prepared birth control medicine.
Although the medicine was later swapped by Xie Yunzhen, as long as she wasn’t willing to have children, he certainly wouldn’t have forced her.
Xie Yunzhen calmly sealed the letter.
Just as Mingzhu was getting up to return to the room to see the children, he suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Caught off guard, Mingzhu fell into his arms.
"What are you doing?"
Mingzhu was a bit nervous; after all, it was broad daylight!
Xie Yunzhen looked unfazed, "Isn’t it time for some practical action since my wife loves me?"
Mingzhu: "..."