After all, which mother gets jealous when finding out their child can flirt with girls? Naturally, one should be relieved...
But itâs still not right.
Yun Qianâs feelings for Xu Changâan are not just caring, there is love too. When Yun Qian looks at Xu Changâan, the seriousness in her eyes has nothing to do with motherhood.
Yet Zhu Pingniang feels this is normal, for Xu Changâan was indeed raised by Yun Qian.
So even if this care hasnât completely transformed into romantic love, it seems quite natural.
Eventually, once Yun Qian fully adjusts her mindset, sheâll be able to feel jealous.
"This... is quite good." Zhu Pingniang said with some difficulty.
Actually, her concern over whether Yun Qian is capable of feeling jealousy is also a test, trying to let Yun Qian join the Hehuan Sect.
At least, if Yun Qian doesnât get jealous, some things would become much more convenient.
As long as Xu Changâan joins the Hehuan Sect, Yun Qian would come along for fun?
At that moment, whether Yun Qian gets jealous becomes very important.
After all, if you swap with a vinegar pot, knowing your husband mixes with women from the Hehuan Sect, regardless of whether itâs pure or not, it already seems impure... would you still join the Hehuan Sect?
Itâs already a relief if you donât label the whole Hehuan Sect as fox spirits and view them with hostility.
So, using Yun Qianâs lack of jealousy to get closer to her...
Though Zhu Pingniang finds her own actions shameful, Yun Qianâs inability to feel jealousy indeed benefits her.
Moreover...
Perhaps Yun Qian doesnât feel jealousy because she sees no one in her eyes, thinking no matter how many women come, they pose no threat to her, hence she doesnât get jealous...
If looked at this way, it makes her heart feel better.
Alright, enough self-deception.
Zhu Pingniang hesitated before gently taking Yun Qianâs hand, advising her like an older sister.
"Sister, even if Changâan makes one feel secure, this isnât right... a girl should learn to feel jealousy; itâs good for everyone."
"...?"
Yun Qian blinked at Zhu Pingniang who suddenly transformed into a knowing sister.
Zhu Pingniang didnât overthink it, she was just a bit worried about Yun Qian.
Such a simple girl...
If at the time she picked up someone other than Xu Changâan, someone with ill intentions, she likely wouldâve been devoured entirely without residue and even helped count the money.
Although Yun Qianâs openness is beneficial to her, Zhu Pingniang still wants to think from Yun Qianâs perspective.
Zhu Pingniang earnestly said, "A bit of jealousy can make Changâan realize you care about him. Also... you canât let a man have too much freedom; though heâs loyal, you never know if staying too close to other women might lead to emotional debts, these things canât be said for certain... So, listen to your sister, even if you truly donât feel jealous, sometimes show youâre capable of feeling it..."
She paused, pointing at her face.
"If sister learned to feel jealous early, would Changâan still so unhesitatingly run to cook me dinner?"
"If sister felt jealous, how could he so openly go in and out of the brothel and mingle with those girls from Muyu Peak?"
"As a girl, you canât give him too much freedom... itâs not to tie him down, but sister, your indulgence is somewhat overboard." Zhu Pingniang said looking at Yun Qianâs confused face, sighing, "After all, often walking by the river, can you keep your shoes dry?"
After saying this, Zhu Pingniang felt Yun Qianâs gaze fall on her, her face reddened slightly.
She went all out for this, even using herself as a negative example to let Yun Qian feel a sense of crisis.
But thereâs no choice; utilizing Yun Qianâs leniency left Zhu Pingniangâs guilt limitless, so she had to relieve it this way.
Yun Qian on the side watched Zhu Pingniangâs awkwardness, slightly curving her lips, and then said, "Jealousy... Iâm learning, though it needs some time."
"Thatâs good... thatâs good..." Zhu Pingniang quickly added, with a slightly embarrassed expression.
Yun Qianâs slight smile made her feel an undeniable sense of shame, making her come back to her senses.
What was she even saying?
Who was she?
Continuously single from Zhu Tongjun to Zhu Pingniang, with no idea how much longer sheâd stay single.
And Yun Qian?
She considered Yun Qian beneath a veil of indifference as a pure-minded âsweet and simple,â yet this âsweet and simpleâ in the mortal world manages Xu Changâan, keeping him devoted.
Even those girls from Muyu Peak who can be called âFairiesâ outside canât catch Xu Changâanâs attention.
Sister Yun knows the âArt of Taming a Husband,â evidently having tricks she doesnât know about.
Is it âadvance by retreatingâ or something else?
Zhu Pingniang canât fathom Yun Qianâs thoughts, their ranking is vastly different.
Itâs truly ridiculous.
A woman who has been single until now teaches Yun Qian, who has Xu Changâanâs complete devotion... how should a couple interact?
Zhu Pingniangâs ears reddened.
She felt ashamed of her earlier advice to Yun Qian.
Sister Yunâs sudden smile must mean she thinks sheâs childish.
If Yun Qian hadnât smiled, she wouldnât have realized she was doing something foolish, she being an unmarried girl, advising a married woman?
Fortune-telling at Fu Xi Sectâs door, nothing surpassed this.
Zhu Pingniangâs cheeks felt hot, lowering her eyes.
Yet...
Sister Yun is truly a gentle girl; seeing such ridiculous things, she just smiled politely, saving face for her.
At this moment, Zhu Pingniang felt even closer to Yun Qian.
Yun Qian: "..."
Miss Yun heard the sound of rain outside the window and glanced at Zhu Pingniangâs flushed face.
She felt that this Miss Zhu might not be smart, but at least her appearance was flawless, so taking her out wouldnât cost her dignity.
Yun Qian considered Zhu Pingniangâs words carefully.
Jealousy... speaking of envy.
Yun Qian lightly shook her head.
Indeed, she doesnât experience such emotions, itâs not to say sheâs superior.
No saying that one wouldnât be jealous of a cat has any logic at all.
A person indeed can be jealous of a cat.
For example, a woman with a cat at home watches the cat clinging to her husband, sees his gentle attitude towards Li Hua, and can feel a little sour.
But Yun Qian does not.
Whether Wen Li or Xiaohua, they are the same in her eyes.
Yet Yun Qian thinks learning to get jealous is admittedly difficult because from the beginning to the end, she has high regard for girls with a âKarma Lineâ or even a âMarriage Lineâ with Xu Changâan... even holds certain expectations.
Yun Qian hopes these girls can accomplish what she could not.
She hopes one day, when Xu Changâan tires of the girl named "Yun Qian," there will be other women who can make him feel the delight of senior sisters, and other women who can give him the thought âbeing alive is a good thing,â hoping these women can make him greedy, reluctant to let go.
With this mindset, Yun Qian thinks learning jealousy... indeed requires a lot of effort.
But just because a woman does something beneficial for her husband doesnât mean she wonât feel jealous, wants him to be flirtatious and greedy... doesnât mean she wonât get envious?
Yun Qian blinked.
No, itâs not.
According to what she read in books, as long as someone likes, there will be jealousy.
She understood.
Sheâs just standing too high.
People might get jealous of cats.
But then, up higher?
The Supreme Principle of Heaven and Earth wouldnât get jealous over Li Hua, would it?
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Yun Qian was lost in thought.
A husband might like girls who experience jealousy, who feel envious.
Well...
Perhaps the next time she meets her husband, she can maybe... maybe act a bit lower in value.
Hopefully, it will be useful.
But for now, Yun Qian fears she wonât learn it.
Moreover, Yun Qian has something even more important disturbing her heart.
She lowered her head, looking at Zhu Pingniang eagerly holding her hand with a silly smile, and fell silent.