Chapter 423: Respecting One's Mother-in-Law

t, gracefully replying: "Your husband's friend is truly too kind. Next time I see him, please tell him I am grateful."Gu Jingxi said in a gentle voice, "Next time we see him, it should be his birthday...Meng Chengzhang smiled and said, “My father is out of sorts because his career hasn't gone as planned.”

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyang couldn't help but smile wryly: "When has his career ever been smooth After so many years, he still can't accept his mediocrity and incompetence"

Meng Chengzhang recounted what happened last night: “Yesterday, during the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, my father had two too many drinks and complained to our grandmother about you. He said that you are not close to your family, and even though you married into a good family, you don't support your natal family, making him miss an important

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Then he complained to his uncle, saying that his uncle's current wife's brother had taken another position from him. He argued that even though his aunt had passed away, he was her biological younger brother and the maternal uncle of his uncle's eldest son. He felt it was wrong that his brother-in-law wouldn't help his nephew.

“It's your fault for not letting your brother-in-law support him. That requires networking and connections. Without your brother-in-law's help, he had to settle for a less desirable position, another one that could be secured with money. Your second brother-in-law will have money in the future, but someone else still got there first. He says your father favors his current wife's brother, which has hindered his career.”

Meng Jinyao was astonished. "Is that so"

Meng Chengzhang nodded and said, "Last night he also told me to persuade you well, elder sister. When you're fine, don't go back to your mother's house. Father is a bit difficult now. If I go back, I will come see you."

"Second brother, rest assured. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't go back," Meng Jin Yao said, then smiled. "I remember my uncle's second wife came from a merchant family. I heard she has a younger brother who is taking the civil service exams. If we need money to grease some palms, Luo Fu's family wouldn't be short. They have connections and are good at handling things. It doesn't matter if my uncle favors her or not, does it"

Meng Chengzhang replied, "But my father just feels that it's someone else's fault, that someone else has hindered his career path. He says that both are nephews, and the uncle favors the other."

Meng Jinyao said helplessly, "He's not capable to begin with. Otherwise, how could he be in his thirties and still only have a nominal position Even if there were good official positions available, he wouldn't be able to handle them if he didn't have the ability. If he can't do the job well and makes mistakes, at best he'll be punished, at worst he'll lose his head, and he'll even drag his family down with him."

Meng Chengzhang said: "That's right. Father just can't recognize himself."

Meng Jinyu said softly, "Second brother, let him go wild. Our stepmother is a smart woman now, she will keep him in check and won't let him cause trouble for the family."

Upon hearing this, Meng Chengzhang couldn't help but feel sorry for the Dong family: "She is not only intelligent but also kindhearted. Her father doesn't deserve her."

Meng Jin Yao nodded in agreement. Her father indeed didn't deserve the Dong family, who were knowledgeable, reasonable, and measured in their actions.

"By the way, has Cousin Luo visited Grandma at our place"

Meng Chengzhang replied, "Cousin Yong'an and his wife brought their son, Zheng, over this morning. Cousin is the grandmother's own nephew, and the grandmother favors him quite a bit. But his father sowed discord between him and his uncle in front of him, and also between him and his stepmother. He kept saying things like 'with a stepmother, there will be a stepfather,' warning cousin to be careful and not be fooled. However, cousin has the ability to discern right from wrong. He just lets those words go in one ear and out the other, he doesn't take them to heart."

Meng Jinyao said, "I previously saw that my cousin and Mrs. Luo got along well, and my aunt and Mrs. Luo also had a close relationship. This proves that this stepmother hasn't mistreated my cousin. My father said those things just to vent his own dissatisfaction."

Meng Chengzhang said again: "Elder sister, yesterday I met the future brother-in-law of the second younger sister.

Hearing this, Meng Jiny Yao became very curious: "How is that young master Deng"

Meng Chengzhang objectively commented: "Young Master Deng is twenty years old this year, with regular features. He is a shrewd person. If the second sister marries him, she will definitely be tightly controlled."

Meng Jinyáo nodded and asked again, "When exactly is the wedding Has a date been set"

Meng Chengzhang replied, "It will be on the second day of October."

Meng Jiny Yao nodded again, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Didn't Father complain bitterly at last night's family dinner after drinking too much Didn't Young Master Deng hear it What was his reaction"

Meng Chengzhang shook his head: "That's not the case. Young Master Deng visited in the morning. He wasn't at the evening family dinner. If there were outsiders present, Grandmother definitely wouldn't have allowed Father to say such things, lest he be seen as lacking in respect."

Meng Jin Yao curled her lips, a mocking smile playing on them. To marry off her daughter to a businessman for silver, such an act of selling one's daughter, was already looked down upon by everyone.

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Autumn wind howls, yellow leaves dance in the wind and fall.

Meng Jinyao was holding a needle and thread, embroidering clothes. The fabric was blue silk, embroidered with auspicious patterns of longevity and good fortune. At a glance, it was clear that this wasn't something worn by young people.

This is the clothes she made for her mother-in-law, Old Madam Gu. She had previously made clothes for her husband and unborn child to pass the time, so she thought of making a set for her mother-in-law as well, to show her respect. She also had Qingqiu ask the embroiderer in the house for the size.

Her mother-in-law was a recluse who lived a simple life, observing Buddhist precepts and seeking enlightenment. She had no material desires and few hobbies. Her only interest seemed to be related to Buddhism. If you wanted to give her a gift, besides Buddhist scriptures or prayer beads, it would be difficult to find something that truly pleased her.

His mother-in-law actually enjoyed vegetarian dishes. She liked them light, simple, with little salt and oil. It sounded easy, but making them taste good was a real test of cooking skills. She made things that she herself wouldn't dare to eat, so she didn't want to put herself through the trouble and also harm her mother-in-law.

Now sending everyday clothes is the right thing to do.

The stitching is finished, and the clothes are done.

Meng Jin Yao carefully checked everything, found no problems, then folded the clothes and went to Shou'an Hall to deliver them to her mother-in-law.

Old Madam Gu suddenly received filial piety from her daughter-in-law. Seeing the meticulous needlework, she knew that her daughter-in-law had put a lot of effort into making this set of clothes. She was delighted in her heart, but said on her lips: "Ayao is so thoughtful, but how can you be so hard on yourself while pregnant Just leave these things to the servants in the future, don't tire yourself out.

Meng Jinyao said softly, "Mother, I'm not tired. Just staying at home is also just staying at home. Doing something is a good way to pass the time."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Gu smiled and asked, "Ai Yao, do you miss Yao Ling"

How could I possibly answer that

Meng Jin Yao lowered her head, blushing shyly, as if tacitly acknowledging it.

Seeing this, Madam Gu's smile deepened: "Before, Lord Yao Ling went out on official business, and he usually came back within half a year at most. This time going to Hangzhou Prefecture, he should be back by late autumn or early winter. During this time, if you miss him, you can write letters to him."

Meng Jinyao shyly nodded her head.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted for a while longer, then Madam Gu told her to go back for dinner. She didn't want to have dinner together because she was fasting and the vegetarian dishes wouldn't suit her daughter-in-law's taste. Besides, it wouldn't be good for a pregnant woman to eat so much vegetarian food.

"Old Madam Feng looked at the clothes Meng Jin Yao had sent and said, “Madam, your embroidery work is truly excellent. It's not inferior to the embroiderers in the house, and even surpasses them."

"That's pretty good," Old Mrs. Gu smiled, "This child is thoughtful. I made an appointment with my old sisters to go to the temple tomorrow to offer incense and pray for blessings. I'll wear this outfit tomorrow.". He knows how to act obedient in front of his father."It’s none of your business what’s wrong, Meng Jinyao was the best at that. She smiled and asked, “My child, it’s been a long time. Are you better...