Chapter 604 - 243 Respectable Concubine
Everything that happened at Zhaohua Temple was known to the Princely Heir, Luo Shao. When Luo Shao heard that his sister could no longer bear to eat meat after hearing of cannibalism, his lips twitched uncontrollably. He wondered what she would think if she knew that their ancestors, driven to desperation, had also resorted to cannibalism to survive.
Of course, Luo Shao only thought about it – he certainly wouldn’t tell Mingzhu about it, for he guessed that it would give her constant nightmares.
Madam Ping was very curious, "Princely Heir, is everything Yueyao said true?" Madam Ping was well-read, but she was unclear about these current events.
Luo Shao nodded and said, "It’s true. In the later years of Emperor Zhaozong’s reign, the emperor was old and muddled. The ministers manipulated power and did not provide timely disaster relief, which led to the tragedy of cannibalism. This event is recorded in the history books, in black and white, which couldn’t be more authentic." After speaking, Luo Shao sighed and said, "I always thought this young lady was only good at painting and calligraphy. I didn’t expect her to be well versed in history as well." If Yueyao were a man, he would definitely have recruited her.
Madam Ping paused before saying, "Princely Heir, I heard from Bai Yi that Miss Lian reads not only historical strategies but also medical books and travelogues. Her range of reading is quite extensive." Everyone says it’s best to have expertise in one area, but this saying seems inappropriate for Yueyao.
Luo Shao smiled and said, "It’s good for Mingzhu to be friends with her, and I have you to thank for this." Ever since his dear sister became friends with this young lady, she had also started to become more sensible.
Madam Ping smiled and touched her belly, saying, "Speaking of which, I owe it to Miss Lian for being able to conceive this time." Madam Ping had not told Luo Shao before that she had insisted on going to the manor outside because it was Yueyao’s suggestion.
Luo Shao was very surprised and asked, "What do you mean?"
Madam Ping explained Yueyao’s suggestion.
After hearing it, Luo Shao laughed and said, "The Imperial Physicians at the Imperial Medical Bureau are not as good as a child, it seems. People say that it is better to be without books than to believe in them completely, but this child has managed to turn what she learned from books into practical knowledge—quite extraordinary indeed."
Madam Ping touched her belly, knowing that giving birth to a legitimate child would solidify her standing in the Marquis’ household. She wouldn’t have to worry about her mother-in-law arranging a second or third branch in the future.
By the end of November, the Lian family finally ended their mourning period.