Chapter 505: Chapter 505: Teaching the Granddaughter Wrong?
No one knows a daughter like her mother, and Madam naturally understands Song Ruqiâs temperament.
Madam earnestly advised, "Now that you are married, you are someone elseâs wife, and you cannot handle things as you used to. You must endure what you can, and if you truly cannot, then discuss it with your husband and let him decide. If he wonât help, then return to your maiden home. Remember, the Prime Ministerâs Mansion is your strongest support."
Hearing this, Song Ruqi leaned her head on her motherâs shoulder and said softly, "So, Mother, what is the good in getting married? Itâs so troublesome, and you have to endure grievances from others."
"Silly girl, saying silly things. When a girl comes of age, she naturally marries. Itâs not for anything else but to have someone by your side who understands and loves you, and later have a child or two. Thatâs what life is. Getting married is just like that. Isnât it said that a womanâs most carefree and comfortable time is being a maiden?"
Song Ruqi sighed. Exactly.
Madam continued, "The son-in-law treats you well, doesnât he? Is he not too reckless at night?"
Song Ruqiâs face flushed red.
"Mother, what are you talking about?" So embarrassing.
Seeing her daughterâs shyness, Madam tapped her little nose and said, "Youâre someoneâs wife now, experienced in the ways of the world, and still shy?"
"I donât care, itâs still embarrassing."
Madam chuckled softly, "Alright, Mother wonât press you on details. But have you remembered what I taught you before?"
Song Ruqi paused, blushing, and nodded her head.
"Mother, does that method really work? Can it really produce a son?"
"Whether it works or not, you have to try to find out, and you have to coordinate with your diet. Thereâs a small kitchen in your courtyard, right? Just follow the recipe Mother gave you to cook for yourself and your husband. Look at your second aunt; she did the same, and wasnât she blessed with a daughter?"
Song Ruqi felt a warmth in her heart and pressed her lips together.
"These dietary adjustments and date-keeping are for you to know. Donât spread them, especially not to your sisters-in-law. Donât tell them."
"What does Mother mean?"
Madamâs expression was calm, "These things were passed down from your grandmother, and although thereâs an example of your second auntâs success, they havenât been confirmed by a doctor to be one hundred percent effective. Itâs based on luck and practice. What if it doesnât turn out as desired? Wouldnât that be wronging you?"
"Moreover, what good does it do for you to teach them about having sons? The Duke Mansion is vast, with many people. Would having fewer people to compete with not be best?"
People have their own interests, and Madam is no exception.
Song Ruqi was thoughtful.
"So, just follow the instructions. Even if it doesnât guarantee success, the chances are better, arenât they? If it happens, you know how much importance a legitimate son carries, donât you?"
"Mother, I understand. I will follow the instructions."
Of course, Song Ruqi knew the importance of having a son; itâs what every woman in Great Qing yearns for.
Madam glanced at her and casually asked, "How is that maid in your courtyard doing?"
Song Ruqiâs face turned cold, a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.
"What else can she do? Be humble and flawless, show loyalty in my presence, and lament the past in my husbandâs presence." Song Ruqi sneered arrogantly, "As Grandmother said, sheâs a flirtatious white lotus, full of deceit! Iâd like to see her perform like an actor. Can she possibly surpass someone like me, an official wife with a dignified status from the Prime Ministerâs Mansion?"
Madam: "..."
What has her mother-in-law taught her granddaughter? Hasnât she taught her wrong?
So fierce!