The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 667 Taking the Initiative to Help Her Husband Take a Concubine

"Take good care of yourself. Tell Nie Xiaofeng or Cheng Min what you want to eat or drink. Rest now, I'll come see you again tomorrow."

Min Han Niu gave Gu Da Shu some instructions and then got up to leave.

Gu Dashu looked at Su Chengmin and said, "Laifu, no, Chengmin, are your aunt and cousins ​​at the border? I haven't seen them before."

Su Chengmin said expressionlessly, "My uncle is not married."

Gu Dashu: "."

Could it be that the mighty general is still thinking about his mother and that's why he hasn't gotten married?
No wonder he grabbed his hand and asked if his mother had mentioned him.

His eager gaze was exactly the same as when he asked Liu Yue'e if she loved him.

Nie Xiaofeng scratched his head as if suddenly enlightened and said, "General, could it be that you're thinking about Grandma?"

Otherwise, why would he look at his second uncle like he's looking at his son?

If my maternal grandfather knew this from underground, would he be so angry he'd come back to life?

Su Chengmin said, "My uncle has been fighting in the north and south since he was young, which delayed his marriage."

My grandmother sighed whenever she mentioned this.

His uncle, a mighty general, was only in his forties, a charming and mature man. Every three years when he went to Shengjing to report on his duties, countless people were willing to act as matchmakers for him, and even the emperor had the intention of bestowing a marriage upon him.

However, her uncle refused them all.

Asking who to agree to or not to agree to is to offend whomever you ask. For someone of his status, marrying into a family is like being on the same boat as that person.

What if the other side chooses the wrong side? Wouldn't the entire Min family be wiped out?

For those who hold military power, marriage is a major event that naturally invites speculation.

Especially the suspicious emperor.

Therefore, Min Han Niu simply refused to marry or take concubines, devoting himself entirely to the military camp and remaining loyal only to the emperor.

Otherwise, with Su Chengmin as the ***'s secret bodyguard, Min Hanniu would have remained completely unscathed.

Su Chengmin had previously believed his uncle's claim that he wouldn't get married, but now he wasn't so sure.

My maternal grandmother used to always shake her head at the matchmakers' proposals for daughters from prominent families. She would complain that they were too delicate, had bound feet, or spoke in riddles. She looked down on all the daughters of prominent families in the capital, even princesses.

Many people say that Madam Min has high standards. Even if the mighty general is a general trusted by the emperor, he is still a peasant. How could a noblewoman from Shengjing not be a good match for him?

Madam Min argued vehemently that she preferred people with straightforward personalities and large feet who were efficient at work.

Su Chengmin felt that his maternal grandmother was simply having a fit of wicked mother-in-law mentality.

Now Su Chengmin realizes he wronged his grandmother; her ideal daughter-in-law was Aunt Tong.

"Others can still get married and have children even while fighting in the north and south. Is the mighty general just making excuses?" Nie Xiaofeng didn't believe Su Chengmin's nonsense.

Nie Xiaofeng even thought that it was good that the mighty general hadn't gotten married. After all, his grandfather was gone, and they could rekindle their romance. No one said a widow couldn't remarry. He thought that Tong Huaqiong was so capable, and that her grandfather had held her back for so many years. Someone like her grandmother and the mighty general would have been a perfect match.

But he dared not say it, fearing that if he did, his second uncle would jump up and beat him.

Gu Dashu bared his teeth at Nie Xiaofeng: "Don't talk nonsense. How could a great general be troubled by love and affection? He's a man who does great things."

You little brat, daring to gossip about your grandmother, do you have a death wish?

Nie Xiaofeng was still lost in his thoughts when he said, "I think the general was trapped by his feelings for his grandmother, which is why he didn't get married."

The room fell silent after he said that.

"You little brat, what nonsense are you spouting? You think I can't handle you just because you've become a deputy general?" Gu Dashu reached out to grab Nie Xiaofeng. Meeting his second uncle's fiery glare, Nie Xiaofeng couldn't help but move away from Gu Dashu.

"Hey, Second Uncle, the medicine you just had was too bitter. I'll go get you some candied fruit to cleanse your mouth."

Nie Xiaofeng ran as fast as a rabbit.

"Ouch."

After Min Han Niu and Nie Xiao Feng left, Gu Da Shu was so excited about going to the capital to see the emperor that he rolled around, which caused him to press on his ribs and feel a sharp pain that made him see stars.

"You'd better be careful," Manager He said. "He just woke up; don't get too excited and break a couple more ribs."

Lying on his back, Gu Dashu couldn't contain his excitement and said to Manager He, "Old He, we're about to meet the Emperor, aren't you excited?"

Manager He said, "I just want to go home."

It would be a lie to say he wasn't excited to go to Shengjing to see the emperor and receive his reward, but Manager He was even more concerned about the Hong family who remained in Qinghe Bay.

Even though he knew that with his employer Tong Huaqiong around, the Hong family would not suffer any injustice, he was still worried.

Hong recently noticed that people in Qinghe Bay were looking at her with excessive pity.

Hong was always kind and straightforward, never putting on airs, and had a good reputation among the older women and young wives in Qinghewan.

"Sister-in-law Qin, why did everyone stop whispering when they saw me? Did I offend them somehow?"

On her way to the weaving workshop, Hong saw a group of women gossiping excitedly. When she approached, they all fell silent, and some even ran away.

Hong pulled Qin Da Niang aside and asked her the reason.

Aunt Qin hesitated for a moment, then finally gritted her teeth and said, "Manager He has done a great job. Do you have any thoughts on this?"

Mrs. Hong was baffled. What could she possibly be thinking?
Seeing that Madam Hong wasn't paying any attention to the gossip, Aunt Qin sighed and said, "Manager He has been away from home for two years now. He's going to Shengjing to receive his reward for his meritorious service, and he might even get an official position. They say that men with power and money become like Chen Shimei, with many having three wives and four concubines. Of course, I'm not saying that Manager He will change his mind, I just want you to have some plans and be prepared."

"Don't let him turn on you and catch you off guard. What's the most important thing for us women, Shuanzhu men? It's children. To put it bluntly, you and Manager He don't have children. You didn't think it was a big deal before, but what man who gets an official position and a large fortune wouldn't want his children to inherit it? Otherwise, wouldn't that benefit outsiders? Men are rare these days, and they can still have children. I sincerely advise you to start planning early."

Even though Madam Hong knew that Aunt Qin's words were sincere, she was still annoyed.

Hong remained expressionless and asked calmly, "What should I do? Sister-in-law Qin, please teach me."

Aunt Qin clapped her hands and said, "That's easy. You can arrange a concubine for him in advance. This will not only show your virtue but also prevent him from taking another concubine. You can keep this concubine in your hands and she won't cause any trouble. When she gives birth to a child or two, you can raise her in front of you, just like a marriage alliance."

Aunt Qin genuinely thought this method was good.

Since men with power and money are bound to take concubines, why not take the initiative and make the first move?

Rather than waiting for the man to take a concubine and getting angry that they're not on the same page, it's better to help him take one first.

If you use the excuse of caring for your offspring, men will even be grateful to you.

“My dear sister-in-law, your idea is excellent. Keep it for yourself or your daughter-in-law.”

Hong left with a long face, making Aunt Qin stomp her feet in frustration.

Hong walked angrily toward the weaving workshop. Not having children with He Chao had always been a source of heartache for her, but with Tong Huaqiong's encouragement, she gradually stopped thinking about having children.

Now that Aunt Qin has stirred up her old feelings again, no wonder she turned on her.

"What's wrong with you?" Tong Huaqiong asked.

Hong then told Tong Huaqiong what Aunt Qin had said.

Tong Huaqiong frowned. Aunt Qin was a kind-hearted person, but sometimes she seemed to lack boundaries. However, she must have been instigated by someone to suggest that Hong Shi should take a concubine and have a child for He Chao.

Otherwise, why did Aunt Qin have to bring it up now of all times?