The dead are gone, but the living are like this. May heaven and earth be peaceful.
After finishing the funeral arrangements, Qi Yu went straight back to his home.
Everything in the house is as it was before, and the only thing that has changed is that there is a sense of reunion.
The return of Yin Tao and Qi Xiao after a long absence is definitely the most exciting thing.
Plus, there’s the icing on the cake that goes with it.
Yin Tao was granted the title of Lady Wei, while Qi Xiao was granted the title of Uncle Loyalty and Prince Consort of the Royal Family. Either one of them would have a good reputation that would shine brightly on their family.
Mrs. Zhou's attention was basically focused on her grandson. She couldn't help but praise her while listening.
However, when she heard that those who wanted to be consorts could not enter the officialdom, her face suddenly turned cold.
"So, my grandson won't be able to be an official in the future?"
"I can't do it!"
"Can't we just go through the back door and open up the net?"
"My husband once said that guests of honor can still serve as officials, but consorts can only be raised with honor. This is a rule set by the ancestors of the imperial court. How can we change it if we want to?"
well……
You said, how great would it be if you could be both a consort and a high official? Why can you only choose one or the other?
This is a serious flaw!
Zhou not only felt entangled, but even felt a little lost.
Compared with her mother-in-law's fussing over everything, Liu Quan seems much more open-minded.
Being a royal consort is not necessarily worse than being an official. At the very least, a lifelong job will not be a problem.
At most, it just lacks some disposable power. What’s the big deal?
Besides, our family doesn’t lack either.
Seeing her mother-in-law struggling with her diaphragm, Liu Quan quickly went over and whispered to her.
"Ah! What did you say? The second daughter-in-law...is pregnant?"
"It's absolutely true! My husband-in-law told me this himself!"
"Oh my! Then hurry up and burn some incense for the Bodhisattvas. This time, you must remember to burn a few more burners so that the Bodhisattvas can bestow some blessings after benefiting from our family."
"Um……"
Since taking the Qi Yu imperial examination, Ms. Zhou has developed a good habit of burning incense and worshiping Buddha. No matter what kind of difficulties she encounters, she always puts worship to the Buddha first.
Whether it works or not is another matter.
Is there any jujube but no jujube?
After worshiping the Bodhisattva, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law started to murmur again.
Tell me, is Yin Tao pregnant with a boy or a girl?
As of now, she is less than three full months pregnant, so it is still impossible to judge from the appearance of her pregnancy.
It seems that we can only guess what is going on.
Based on her rich past experience, Zhou shared: "We can judge by how she crosses the threshold when entering the door. If she steps her left foot first, she is a boy; if she lifts her right foot first, she is a girl."
After saying that, she smiled meaningfully at her daughter-in-law and said: "When you were pregnant with Qi Xiao, I used this method to judge. It hit the mark and was very accurate."
Liu Quan didn't believe this at first, but he couldn't stand what her mother-in-law said was true, so she was shaken.
How about we give it a try?
become!
In this way, the two of them observed in secret.
However, Yin Tao walked into the door with small steps cautiously.
Huh~~
The right foot stepped first.
The girl?
Otherwise, shall we watch it again?
also.
But the second time, Yin Tao actually changed to his left foot.
This... is a bit difficult to distinguish.
Tell me, is this a boy or a girl?
Forget it, if you can't guess it, don't guess.
Just like Dalang said, whether it is a boy or a girl, aren't they the precious flesh and blood of our Lao Qi family?
As he was talking, he saw Qi Yu returning from outside.
"Ms. sir, where have you been today?"
"I first went to Yongchuan Prefecture to visit old friends from the past; then, I went to Yongchuan Prefecture to discuss with the current prefect how to build the National Madam Memorial Arch."
Liu Quan didn't pay much attention to the development of the university. However, she was more concerned about the archway built by her family than anyone else.
Especially now, my sister Yin Tao has also been awarded this honor. This building is only two buildings.
"You are the head of the family, you can make up your mind." Although he said this, Liu Quan still showed a look of expectation.
Qi Yu smiled and said: "I plan to build it in front of the 'Jinshi and Di Archway' that I used to build. Such a layout can better show that our family has a deep love for each other."
This method is really good.
However, Liu Quan prefers to start construction in her natal village.
"Isn't this difficult to handle? Why not just build two? There is no explicit stipulation in the law that the number of archways can only be one."
"Is this okay?"
"certainly!"
After finalizing the matter, Qi Yu took the opportunity to briefly describe the matter of distributing money.
That is, squandering all the money from the wedding.
From the perspective of frugal housekeeping, Liu Quan strongly disagrees with such wastage.
No matter where the money comes from, when it is spent, isn’t it always the same?
However, she finally agreed to her husband's proposal.
Yin Tao is currently pregnant. There is always no harm in doing more good deeds.
Just take it for granted and accumulate more virtues for your children!
"Ms. sir, do you still remember our old neighbor Cong?"
"She? Isn't she from Lao Wang's family next door?"
"Well! Back then, if she hadn't found a goat to feed Qi Xiao, our son probably wouldn't have been able to keep it. Since my husband wants to spread the wealth, why not take this opportunity to give them more? In this way, Quan should be repaid.
It was a blessing back then.”
"Madam, you really have a clear distinction between grudges and grievances. Since you said so, let's do it."
Qi Yu raised his eyes to look at the sky and said: "Let's eat first, and then discuss other things after we are full and drunk. Haha, to be honest with you, I can smell the first-class chicken and the first-class chicken cooked by my mother.
The aroma of pork head braised in firewood is enhanced.”
Liu Quan gave him a sideways look and said, "You, you only think about yourself, but you don't know how to feel sorry for others. Sister Yin is vomiting badly now, why don't you tell her to buy some supplements and love her more."
Qi Yu was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly smiled and said: "I am just a rough man, how can I be so careful? I'd better trouble my wife to worry about these things!"
Are you rough?
How thick is it?
Ah... bah bah bah!
Liu Quan glared at him again, and then hurriedly went to serve the food.
However, when he got to the table and sat down, Qi Yu was stunned again.
"Madam, when did you learn to make sushi?"
"My husband is really well-informed. He can even name such a rare thing!"
After a pause, Liu Quan explained in detail: "I saw that Sister Yin had a poor appetite, so I learned this craft from someone. I heard people say that this kind of snack is neither dry nor irritating, and it is also very spicy."
Nourishes the stomach.”
Qi Yu stretched out his hand and pinched it, then said seriously: "Madam, who did you learn this skill from?"
Liu Quan smiled faintly and said: "Recently, a kind-hearted female Bodhisattva came to Yongchuan Mansion. She often goes deep into the alleys to teach some unpopular skills, and this rice ball is one of them."
"The kind-hearted female Bodhisattva..."
"Um!"
Qi Yu frowned when he heard this, showing a solemn expression.