bayedsolid Chapter 344 The sisters-in-law have a heart-to-heart talk
Chapter 344 The sisters-in-law have a heart-to-heart talk
Shopkeeper Tao immediately closed the lid and took a deep breath: "My esteemed guest, my Treasure Pavilion will accept this item."
Would you please come with me to the back room to discuss the price?
"Rest assured, I will definitely give you a satisfactory price."
Ruyi, [These people are really shrewd merchants, that's the change in my opinion.]
[Businessmen prioritize profit; that's normal.]
It's true, look how half-closed his eyes are.
Dongfang Jin looked at the shopkeeper Tao, whose eyes were narrowed into slits with a smile, and nodded: "Okay."
……
As the group emerged from the Treasure Pavilion, Dongfang Jin's purse bulged again.
However, after this incident, Duan Jing'an lost all interest in shopping.
They had no choice but to return home.
Dongfang Jin and Duan Jing'an returned to the mansion in silence.
The moment Duan Jing'an stepped through the gates of the mansion, she seemed to snap out of her previous turmoil of thoughts.
She turned to look at Dongfang Jin, her face showing some apology: "Sister-in-law, I really spoiled your mood today. I was planning to show you around, but all this happened."
Dongfang Jin smiled and gently shook her head, a gentle smile appearing on her face: "It's alright, those things are beyond our control."
But today's twists and turns have given me some mixed feelings.
Sister-in-law, the Rongguo Duke's mansion cannot continue like this.
Although Chenglin and I are not in the capital, we will never sit idly by and do nothing about those people bullying our family like this.
Duan Jing'an looked troubled, but her eyes held a hint of hope: "But what about my father-in-law..."
"Don't worry about that. I'll have Chenglin talk to my brother."
Duan Jing'an looked troubled: "But what about my father-in-law..."
"Alright, let's leave aside what our father-in-law does for now, since we can't control it anyway."
"Didn't you separate from your father-in-law? Then just manage your own little family well."
"My husband is there..."
"Sister-in-law, even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness."
I don't know how to judge your marital affairs, but living your lives is a matter for both of you.
You can't keep doing this. Even if it's for nothing else, just for the sake of your children, you have to pull yourself together.
Duan Jing'an leaned on Dongfang Jin's shoulder and sobbed softly, "Sister-in-law, I... I don't regret what I did back then."
Really, I don't regret it at all, it's just... it's just the children..."
Dongfang Jin patted her shoulder: "Alright, the children will understand."
Although I don't know what happened between you and your older brother, your backyard is very clean, isn't it?
At least my older brother won't cause chaos in the backyard like my father-in-law did.
Don't worry, things will get better.
Duan Jing'an calmed herself down and nodded: "Yes, when I gave him those two dowry items, my husband threw a huge tantrum at me."
Over the years, he has rarely gone to their room.
……
The two talked as they walked side by side toward the inner courtyard.
As soon as the three young ladies entered the mansion, they excitedly carried their belongings back to their own courtyards with the help of maids and old women.
The afterglow of the setting sun filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled light and shadow.
Duan Jing'an was silent for a moment before speaking: "Sister-in-law, you said that purple ginseng was originally intended for other uses."
But due to the current situation, you're using it to pay off your debts; who knows what the future holds…
Dongfang Jin stopped and looked at the distant pavilion, saying softly, "Things have come to this, there's no point in thinking about it anymore."
Wealth and treasures are all external possessions; as long as one is safe and sound, that is more important than anything else.
Passion fruit sold for exorbitant prices, so this was a pleasant surprise; perhaps it was fate's arrangement.
She thought to herself that those things were originally intended for the old Duke Ningguo, but after seeing the Duke Ningguo, she decided not to give them to him.
Duan Jing'an nodded slightly, but she still felt somewhat annoyed.
She has been navigating this complex world since childhood and has witnessed too many conflicts of interest.
She thought she had long since let go of the past, but today's events still stirred up waves in her heart.
Tao, the manager of the Treasure Pavilion, not only gave his younger brother and sister-in-law 300,000 taels of silver, but also the most expensive VIP card.
That card gives you a 50% discount on everything at every Treasure Pavilion store. What does that mean?
Looking at the quiet courtyard, she fell into deep thought. Could she not continue like this?
She also has a son and a daughter, both of whom are of adoptive parentage age.
If things continue like this, she... no, she absolutely cannot go on like that.
After returning to their respective residences, Duan Jing'an did not rest, but instead went to the study alone, as her husband and others had not yet returned to the mansion.
She sat at her desk, gazing at the darkening sky outside the window, lost in thought.
She picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, but hesitated to put pen to paper.
The scene in the Treasure Pavilion kept replaying in her mind—the greedy eyes, the merciless mockery, the cold transactions—all of which made her feel exhausted.
After an unknown amount of time, Dongfang Jin gently knocked on the study door, carrying a plate of fruit.
She came in, put down the fruit plate, and placed a cup of hot tea in front of Duan Jing'an: "You haven't rested for a long time, have some tea to warm yourself up."
Ruyi was being very thoughtful; it was afraid that Duan Jing'an might do something rash, so it kept an eye on her.
Duan Jing'an looked at her, her mind filled with thoughts. This sister-in-law truly made her feel inferior.
Looking quietly into her concerned eyes, a warm feeling welled up in my heart: "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Dongfang Jin sat down on a chair next to her, his gaze falling on the calligraphy brush in her hand: "If you have something on your mind, you might as well talk about it. It might make you feel better."
Duan Jing'an sighed and then poured out her confusion and bewilderment.
She worried that she would become increasingly entangled in this vortex of interests and lose sight of her true self;
He was also worried about the future of his family, fearing that every decision he made would affect the fate of everyone.
She may be weak and incompetent, but only today did she realize that her children have grown up.
Those people mocked them so blatantly because they saw her as weak and incompetent.
Over the years, she has avoided attending those banquets and appearing in those aristocratic circles, partly because of her past marriage arrangement with her cousin, and partly because of her father-in-law and mother-in-law.
As a result, many things were neglected, including the children's growth.
Dongfang Jin listened quietly, and only after she finished speaking did she slowly open her mouth: "The path of life is full of choices and challenges."
I understand your concerns.
But you must believe that as long as you hold onto kindness and justice in your heart, you can find a way forward no matter what difficulties you encounter.
As for the children, you don't need to worry about them; you should trust them.
They were able to grow up in this environment without going astray, and without harboring resentment.
It also proves that each of them has a kind and strong heart...
As Duan Jing'an listened to Dongfang Jin's words, her heart gradually calmed down.
Looking at the calligraphy brush in her hand, she seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
She nodded and said to Dongfang Jin, "Sister-in-law, thank you for your guidance. I understand."
Dongfang Jin watched her put pen to paper, writing down her businesses and the items sold in her shops.
She looked at it for a while, and when she saw that she was writing something else, Dongfang Jin nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that her efforts had not been in vain, and she knew how to help her.
Seeing how seriously she was writing, he slowly got up and quietly left.
Standing in the courtyard, gazing at the stars in the sky, [Ruyi, can you see them?]
Ruyi, [Do you want to help her?]
"I'll help them. They're easier to get along with than I thought; they're all Gu Chenglin's family."
We can't eat the meat while they can't even get a sip of soup. We should at least share some meat with them.
But what do you plan to do?
Have you forgotten our previous plan?
Xianjie is coming to the capital in September, so she won't be able to come out to do business for a while.
Let's give all the planned bedding business to this sister-in-law.
There are also handbags. As for your sister-in-law's porcelain shop, you can go to the Guo family's; isn't Guo Yuming in Beijing?
【That's true. You could also let her plant some grapes on the estate. I've planted quite a few more in Ruyi Realm.】
【This is possible. 】