Climbing to the Top: A Reborn Queen's Journey-Chapter 536: Wedding Date (Part 2)

County Magistrate Chen looked at Mrs. Yao’s delighted expression and couldn’t help but smile: "Now you don’t mind the Ma family’s humble background?"

Mrs. Yao laughed and glared at her husband: "Look at you saying that, am I such a snob?"

That’s definitely true!

County Magistrate Chen continued to smile smoothly: "Of course not. You care about your daughter and worry that marrying lowly might lead her to regret it in the future."

"Isn’t that right?" Mrs. Yao murmured: "Who doesn’t wish for their daughter to marry well? I was picky about the Ma family because I thought our Jinyu deserved a better match. But Jinyu, that silly girl, is willing to marry herself, and even father-in-law has agreed. There’s hardly any room for me to oppose. Ever since the engagement, it feels like a stone is blocking my heart, and I can’t find any ease."

"There’s no choice now; the wedding date is right upon us, and we have to look at the bright side. The Ma family values the daughter-in-law who hasn’t yet entered, the betrothal gifts are so generous, it just about passes."

This is a typical case of having gained advantages and still pretending to be humble.

County Magistrate Chen laughed: "Don’t forget the most important thing: Jinyu will be married but can still work by the Commandery Princess’s side. This is the most crucial reason Jinyu is willing to marry Ma Yaosong."

Mrs. Yao raised an eyebrow with pride: "That’s the Ma family’s good fortune. Although the Commandery Princess Attendant position is not high, it is truly the Princess’s confidant. Only our Jinyu is competent for it!"

Thinking of Mrs. Yao throwing caution to the wind years ago for the sake of her daughter, creating a stir, and now seeing her face full of pride and self-satisfaction, one can only reflect. In this world, who isn’t snobbish? Parents treat their children in such a manner.

The couple was conversing softly when Chen Haoran and Xue Liuniang, the young couple, came over.

Xue Liuniang was already pregnant upon entering, her belly large now, with her due date either at the end of the year or after. She shouldn’t have been traveling, but couldn’t miss her sister-in-law’s wedding.

Chen Haoran carefully supported his wife: "Walk cautiously."

Xue Liuniang’s fair cheeks had rounded quite a bit, her slender figure now appearing plump. Upon entering, she prepared to greet her parents-in-law.

Mrs. Yao immediately interjected: "You’re pregnant, don’t stand on ceremony. We’re all family here, skip these formalities, sit down quickly."

Xue Liuniang still insisted on giving a bow, then slowly sat down.

Mrs. Yao’s focus immediately shifted to her daughter-in-law’s belly, asking with concern: "How’s your appetite today? If you have cravings, just say, I’ll have someone go to the kitchen and make something."

The mansion has good food; there are fixed meals daily, plus additional orders can be placed. Xue Liuniang, being new, felt embarrassed to be choosy. Mrs. Yao, on the other hand, hoped her daughter-in-law would eat better, thinking of her unborn grandson.

This mother-in-law, though sometimes unreasonable, was generally quite nice to her. Xue Liuniang chuckled softly: "With talking about it, daughter-in-law truly feels a bit peckish, craving chicken dumplings."

Mrs. Yao immediately sent a maid to the kitchen, also asked about Xue Liuniang’s health condition.

Meanwhile, County Magistrate Chen and his son discussed Chen Jinyu’s wedding: "The new house is just two streets away. When Ma Yaosong comes to pick her up, your sister will be married from the Prince Mansion."

"I will escort the bridal party," Chen Haoran hurriedly responded: "By the way, sister said she’d stay at the new residence for a month. Just right for the New Year, afterward, both will live at the Prince Mansion’s annex, convenient for work."

These are trivial matters. County Magistrate Chen casually smiled: "That will be their own concern in the future; we need not interfere."

As he spoke, he sighed: "In the blink of an eye, you siblings have started families. Each pursuing your own careers, while your mother and I stay at Bowan County, guarding our lives. Whenever you have free time, visit us."

Chen Haoran studied hard in the Prefecture School, while Xue Liuniang would bring her child to live with her parents after childbirth. The son is also half a live-in son-in-law of Governor Xue. The daughter marries off, becomes a Ma family daughter-in-law, leaving merely the elderly couple?

Chen Haoran and Xue Liuniang exchanged a glance.

Suddenly, Xue Liuniang spoke softly: "Actually, I have something I’d like to discuss with you, father and mother-in-law."

"I’m young and inexperienced in raising children. I’ve thought of sending the child to Bowan County when it grows to about six months, to be educated and raised by you, father and mother-in-law."

County Magistrate Chen was somewhat surprised, while Mrs. Yao couldn’t contain her joy, she laughed repeatedly: "Sure, sure, I stay in the inner residence all day with nothing to do. I have ample time and energy to care for the child. You can rest assured and have children, however many, I’ll raise them for you."

Xue Liuniang smiled with closed lips, speaking gently: "Sister Jinyu by the Commandery Princess’s side, accompanying her in court, gains far greater sights and knowledge than average women. I envy her greatly. The Princess said before that I could work as a teacher at the Ye County Women’s Academy. When the child is sent to Bowan County, I’ll plan to go to Ye County Academy."

Mrs. Yao was enlightened now and didn’t oppose her daughter-in-law going out to work. Besides, her precious grandson was to be raised by her, what’s there to be unhappy about? She nodded cheerfully.

County Magistrate Chen thought his daughter-in-law indeed clever, having her plans.

In such fashion, it’s good for the Chen Family to serve the Commandery Princess together!

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A few days later, in a break from working with the Commandery Princess, Chen Jinyu mentioned the matter: "My sister-in-law is gentle and refined, never raises her voice. My difficult mother always gets pleased by her. Not only does she help her raise the child, but also supports her going to Ye County Academy!"

Jiang Shaohua smiled knowingly: "That’s what truly wise people do."

Xue Liuniang wanted to teach at Ye County Academy but couldn’t take care of the child herself. She sent him to be raised by the mother-in-law, having Mrs. Yao’s beloved grandson in front of her. With satisfaction, she has no time to pick faults with her daughter-in-law. Thus, Xue Liuniang can work at the academy wholeheartedly.

Furthermore, Ye County is not far from Bowan County, a fast horse can reach in a day. It’s convenient to visit the child.

Jiang Shaohua smiled, observing Chen Jinyu: "Only a few days until your wedding, are you nervous?"

Chen Jinyu replied calmly: "There’s something nervous, but living in the new house for just a month. Next year, we’ll return to the Prince Mansion’s annex, still be by the Commandery Princess’s side daily, accompanying her often. If anything happens, I can seek grandfather’s support. Thinking this way, there’s nothing to be nervous about."

Jiang Shaohua laughed: "It should be Ma Yaosong who’s nervous. With so many people backing you, how could he dare to bully you a bit?"

Chen Jinyu smiled with her eyes curving. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Five days later, Chen Jinyu married. The bridal sedan emerged from the Nanyang Prince Mansion’s main gate, proceeding slowly amidst festive music and the sound of firecrackers.

The groom, Ma Yaosong, wore a bright red wedding robe today, riding a fine steed, his handsome face glowing.