Chapter 578: 227 Idea_2
Zhuang Ruolan did not use any secret recipe, they were very loving as a couple, and Ma Peng never went to the concubines’ quarter, so it was normal for her to get pregnant so quickly. Zhuang Ruolan shook her head and said, “There is no secret recipe. You shouldn’t be too anxious either, what did the Imperial Physician say?” We have to see if there’s sothing wrong with Madam Ping’s body first.
Madam Ping shook her head, “The Imperial Physician said that my body is very well nursed. I’ve sought many prescriptions, but… alas, my mother-in-law has already found a distant relative to stay in the mansion, saying she will be given to the Heir Apparent as a second branch. The Princely Heir wants a legitimate child, so he has been declining, but if this continues, it’s bound to happen sooner or later.”
Zhuang Ruolan did not know what to say, it’s headache-inducing to encounter a shrewd mother-in-law, even more so when dealing with one who is nearly an imbecile.
When Madam Ping ntioned this matter, she felt very sour in her heart, “I used to think you were foolish for choosing Eldest Young Master Ma out of spite, but now it seems out of us three, you’re living the best life.” Madam Ping, Zhuang Ruolan, and Cui Muyan, who married into the Pri Minister’s Mansion, were Sworn Sisters.
Ruo Lan smiled, wealth and honor are indeed good, but a husband who is attentive and considerate is the most important.
After talking for a long while, Zhuang Ruolan sent a maid to invite Mingzhu to dine. Cai Yi ca and said, “Young lady, Heir’s Wife, Miss Luo said she will have her midday al at Begonia Garden. Miss Luo also said she has a lot of things to talk about with Miss Yueyao, hoping to return later.”
Zhuang Ruolan smiled and said, “These two girls are really close.”
Mingzhu, hearing that Madam Ping agreed to her request, bead with joy. Yueyao, standing on the side, laughed, “Mingzhu, your sister-in-law really cares about you.”
Mingzhu did not deny it, as Madam Ping was indeed very kind to her, “My sister-in-law is indeed good, it’s just that my mother doesn’t like her.”
Yueyao knew that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relations have always been difficult but still followed Mingzhu’s sentint and asked, “Why doesn’t your mother like your sister-in-law? I think your sister-in-law is quite good, hailing from a distinguished family, beautiful and capable, and also gentle with others.”
Mingzhu naturally knew why her mother didn’t like her sister-in-law, “My mother is upset that my sister-in-law has not given birth to a legitimate child for my brother, so she wanted my sister-in-law to stop giving dicine to the concubines, but my sister-in-law did not agree, and neither did my brother. My brother said legitimate eldest sons are the root of family disorder. Unable to control my brother, my mother took her anger out on my sister-in-law, and I’ve defended her several tis, ending up being scolded by my mother as well.”
Yueyao was quite surprised, “I rember that your sister-in-law has given birth before. Could it be that your sister-in-law is not in good health?” If she had never conceived, that would be one thing, but having been pregnant before, unless her body was injured, she shouldn’t be going three years without pregnancy.
Mingzhu shook her head, “If my sister-in-law wasn’t healthy enough to bear children, my brother would not keep insisting and would rather defy my mother’s will than compromise. In fact, I also don’t understand, the Imperial Physician has said there’s nothing wrong with my sister-in-law’s health, but she just can’t get pregnant.”
After thinking for a while, Yueyao said, “I’ve read about a case like this in a book, quite similar to your sister-in-law’s situation.”
Mingzhu was astonished, “What kind of book did you read that talks about childbirth?” It must not be a serious book. Hmm, it must be so miscellaneous book again.
Yueyao couldn’t help but smile, “I don’t rember which book it was, but the case was so unusual that I rember it very clearly.”
Mingzhu beca curious, “What’s so unusual about it?”
Yueyao laughed, “The books say the more eagerly one desires children, the harder it is to conceive. If one relaxes, it actually becos easier to get pregnant. Your sister-in-law is very healthy but has always failed to conceive; I think it’s probably because she’s too tense and anxious. If your sister-in-law could relax, I’m certain she would get pregnant quickly.”
This wasn’t sothing Yueyao had read in a book; it was sothing she had heard from the Great Grandmaster. The Great Grandmaster had said that the more one rushes to have offspring, the less likely it will happen, but if one relaxes, pregnancy cos more easily.
Mingzhu’s eyes widened, “Really? Do the books really say that?”
Yueyao nodded, “Yes, it’s true. You can pass my words on to your sister-in-law—it’s up to her whether she believes it or not!” The Marquis Jingning’s residence had done her a great favor, and knowing this, she felt obliged to share. Whether Madam Ping would believe it was out of her control.
Mingzhu nodded, “Alright, I’ll tell my sister-in-law when I go back.”
Madam Ping also inquired of Zhuang Ruolan, “Those innovative clothing designs, were they Yueyao’s creation? Don’t try to fool ; I’ve seen those patterns and they show profound skills.”
Zhuang Ruolan heard this and laughed without further deceit, “Yes, it was all her drafting. But she treats it like a ga and doesn’t put her heart into it. If I hadn’t insisted, she wouldn’t have wanted to draw at all.” At this mont, of course, she couldn’t involve the Lian family’s Fourth Miss; it was better to credit Yueyao entirely.
Madam Ping’s brows and eyes twitched, “I never knew Yueyao had such talent.”
After thinking for a mont, Zhuang Ruolan said, “The new ready-to-wear clothing shop owes its success to Yueyao. When I ntioned investing in mariti trade, this child said that was too risky and suggested doing sothing more solid instead. It turned out to be an accidental success, as the prospects for the ready-to-wear shop are very promising.”
Madam Ping couldn’t help but ask, “So does Yueyao also have a share in the clothing shop?” Madam Ping did not suspect that the proprietary dye formula had anything to do with Yueyao.
Zhuang Ruolan replied with a smile, “Yes, she has a stake, just like —both are thirty percent.”
A thought crossed Madam Ping’s mind and she asked, “You’re not going to tell that the dye formula also ca from Yueyao, are you?” It wasn’t that Madam Ping was too imaginative, but the sudden ergence of the dye shop was too abrupt. Now with Yueyao appearing out of nowhere, she instinctively began to doubt.
Zhuang Ruolan hesitated for a mont, then nodded, “Yes. Yueyao enjoys painting, so she always mixes many different pignts. She found the bought pignts unsatisfactory and, coming across a pignt formula in ancient books, she experinted with it and managed to create a color she was happy with. Once, while painting, she accidentally stained her white dress with the mixed pignt and discovered that it wouldn’t wash out when it fell on fabric. Later, when she learned that I owned a fabric shop, she gave the formula, suggesting it might be useful to . She didn’t realize the significance of the formula then.”
Madam Ping’s eyes nearly popped out, “It really worked out that way?” The formula that was causing a stir in the Capital City had been stumbled upon by Yueyao unintentionally. How shocking!
Zhuang Ruolan continued, “The formula’s discovery was just a coincidence. That child doesn’t really focus on these matters; it’s I who picked up a bargain.”
Madam Ping shook her head; if she hadn’t t Yueyao before, she might have believed Zhuang Ruolan’s explanation. But having t Yueyao a few tis, she knew that this child was very intelligent and couldn’t possibly be unaware of the formula’s value, so there was no such thing as picking up a bargain. The only explanation was that Yueyao acknowledged Zhuang Ruolan and gifted the formula to her.
Zhuang Ruolan quickly added, “This matter mustn’t be divulged; otherwise, it would bring trouble to Yueyao.” Zhuang Ruolan didn’t mind letting others know which clothing designs were Yueyao’s work, but she wanted to keep the formula a secret.
Madam Ping chuckled, “Rest assured, I won’t tell anyone; it’s just between you and .”
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