Chapter 28: Urging the Consummation of Marriage

They would not take their daughters to marry into a rich family like other families.

Therefore, the marriage with the Duke's Mansion was something they had to do because they had no choice.

But now, seeing how harmonious the couple was, Mrs. Du naturally had more thoughts in her mind.

So, she waved her hand to let everyone go out, and then asked in a low voice.

"It's been several days since the son-in-law came back. Have you not consummated your marriage yet?"

When he heard the word "consummate your marriage", Du Jingyi's face turned red.

Then he said "hmm" and didn't say anything more.

Mrs. Du sighed, and then said earnestly.

"Mother is lucky. She met your father in this life. Even if he didn't give him a son to inherit the family line, he never thought of divorcing his wife and taking a concubine to remarry. But we are merchants, and we have a lot of room for maneuver in these matters. But your husband is different. He is not only the young master of the Duke's Mansion, but also the head of the General's Mansion."

"Just wait and see, I don't know how many people will be jealous when you come back this time. Although you are his legal wife, you are the second wife and your family background. If you don't have a child to protect you, mother is afraid that you will have a hard time in the future."

Mrs. Du's earnest words, Du Jingyi did listen to her.

In fact, she didn't say she was against consummating the marriage.

She just felt a little embarrassed.

If it was just when they got married, it would be consummated.

But now, after being cold for so many three years, suddenly there is another man eating and sleeping next to him, which makes me feel uncomfortable.

But what mother said is not without reason.

Du Jingyi never expected her husband not to take concubines.

Therefore, she had already prepared for the disputes between the legitimate and illegitimate children in the harem.

Since she knew what kind of situation she would face in the future, naturally, she would not sit idly by and wait for the wolves and tigers to come and tear her apart.

So she was thoughtful and thought quietly.

When she looked up at her mother again, she had a plan.

"Don't worry, mother, I know what to do."

"That's good. No matter what, there are many disputes in the Duke's Mansion, and we must not let people take advantage of the loopholes to give birth to a concubine's eldest son, otherwise there will be endless troubles."

When Mrs. Du spoke, her face was very serious.

Du Jingyi is now about 18 or 19 years old, so she naturally knows the meaning behind this.

Nodding, it is also rare to be serious.

After explaining this matter, the mother and daughter eased the seriousness and led the topic to other places.

For example, the people of the family who had left in disgrace.

"Mother, today is my daughter's return home, and they still want to make a fuss. I'm afraid that the number of fuss will only increase in the future. Do you have any good ideas to cut off the firewood from the bottom of the pot?"

Mrs. Du heard the words and dispersed the calmness that had just risen. Instead, she snorted coldly.

"Don't worry, their fuss in the past was just some tricks that were not worthy of being on the stage. Now your father and I have set a trap for them to fall into. With the support of a young master's cousin-in-law, are you still afraid that Du Jingxian and his family will not cause trouble?"

The words were full of calculations.

But she was not ashamed of it.

In business, she was not a kind-hearted living Bodhisattva.

If she wanted her to save people, she could.

But the premise was that she had the ability and the people she wanted to help were worth helping.

For those shameless and unpromising people in her family, she would be lucky not to break their boats to cross the river.

It was simply a fantasy to expect to survive by stepping on her own corpses.

Seeing that her mother had a plan, Du Jingyi didn't say much.

After all, she had seen her parents' tricks in the business world, and naturally knew that these relatives who were too powerful to be eliminated would not have many good days.

As the two were talking, they heard the voice of Master Du outside.

"Madam, Tangtang, come out and see who's here?"

There was a lot of excitement in the words, which made the mother and daughter look curious.

"What happened, Master?"

Madam Du opened the door and was stunned for a moment.

It was Du Jingyi who shouted happily, "Sister!"

She came back to her senses.

Standing in the yard was the eldest daughter of the Du family who had been married for four years.

She also came back with her husband.

She looked a little dusty, but her complexion looked good.

It was just that the high and erect belly made people know that it was at least six months old.

Du Jingxiang was wearing a smoky green gauze dress with a loose plain skirt inside.

She looked much plumper than before.

It was obvious that she was living well in the He family.

"Xiangxiang..."

"Mother..."

Mrs. Du burst into tears.

She was so distressed that she came all the way here with a big belly.

Du Jingxiang cried when she saw her mother crying.

She cried hard.

"My daughter is unfilial. I came back late."

He Shilin, the eldest brother-in-law, was also worried when he saw this.

But he knew that his wife missed her family, so he couldn't persuade her and had to stand silently.

The scene of the mother and daughter meeting each other was more tearful than when Du Jingyi returned home just now.

Du Jingyi was also moved by the scene in front of her, but when she looked back and saw her father looking comforted, she walked over again.

They were leaning against each other, just like before.

"Okay, today is a good day. Both daughters are back. We must have a good reunion dinner."

Master Du happily ordered to Uncle Liu next to him.

"Go, prepare the eldest and second young ladies' favorite foods, and serve them together later."

"yes."

After seeing Uncle Liu leave in a hurry, Du Jingxiang and Mrs. Du stopped crying.

Each wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes with a handkerchief.

Mrs. Du glanced at her eldest son-in-law with some shame, and said with a smile in her pain.

"My uncle is laughing."

He Shilin lives up to his name.

I saw that his face was elegant and delicate, and his whole body had a scholarly temperament but was not pedantic. At first glance, he seemed to be someone who was pursuing an official career.

After seeing Mrs. Du talking to him like this, she immediately said respectfully.

"My mother-in-law is away from home. Xiang Niang misses you and my father-in-law very much at home. Naturally, I have to express myself more since I saw you today."

Then he turned the conversation to Du Jingxiang and spoke to comfort him.

"Mother Xiang, don't be too sad. Be careful that the child in your belly will also be sad with you."

As soon as he said this, Mrs. Du and others turned their attention to Du Jingxiang's towering belly.

In her eyebrows and in her words, she was filled with joy for having a daughter.

Du Jingxiang is the first daughter of the Du couple.

It is the first child that Mr. Du had after he was over thirty, so he is particularly loved and pampered.

She was not raised to be unruly and willful, but instead was exceptionally gentle and kind.