Chapter 99: Loving Your Daughter and Choosing a Name for Her
When the child was brought out, Jiang Shiyuan couldn't help but have red eyes.
This is her only niece at the moment. She looks much younger than her nephew in her previous life, and her complexion doesn't look very good. No one knows how many challenges this cat-sized child will have to overcome before she can grow up safely.
The eldest cousin Wang Su, who was standing next to them, obviously hadn't reacted yet. He was stunned for a moment before he picked up the child from Madam Xiang's arms. The man, who was originally not good at being tender, suddenly softened his heart, and when he looked up again, his eyes were full of heartache.
"Child, how about calling her Youyi? Even though she's young, she's the one we all adore. What do you think?"
Yuyi...
Xiang repeated the name several times and thought it was a good one, so she nodded and accepted it. The marquis's wife next to her walked up to the child and shouted happily.
"Youyi, I am your grandmother."
After hearing her introduction, others rushed forward and did not want to miss the opportunity to introduce themselves. Aunt Yang was also relieved watching from the side. It was better than anything else that the child survived.
She had been out for most of the day, so she had to go back first. Besides, if she went back, then Second Madam Zhang would have no reason to stay any longer. Thinking of this, she walked up to Jiang Shiyuan and spoke frankly.
"Miss, there is nothing to do here. I'd better go back first. I am a little worried that the third young lady is alone at home."
When Mrs. Xiang, who was standing closest to her, heard this, she hurried forward and spoke.
"This aunt is truly my daughter's savior. Twice in a row, if you hadn't been there, she and the child might not have been saved. So you are not only someone that Wenyuan Marquis's Mansion should thank, but you are also someone that my Shangshu Mansion should respect. If you need my Shangshu Mansion in the future, just let me know. We will definitely repay you for saving us today!"
Aunt Yang quickly shook her hand and said.
"You are too polite. I just used some rustic methods from the countryside. I hope you don't mind. I don't deserve to be the one who repays the favor."
Mrs. Xiang has always been a person who is clear about rewards and punishments, so she took Aunt Yang's humility and politeness to heart, and always wanted to say something after she finished today's affairs.
Jiang Shiyuan looked at the attitudes of the old ladies and aunts present, and roughly understood in his heart that with their two families around, she really didn't need to plan for her third sister's future, so she stepped forward and said.
"Aunt Xiang, please take care of my sister-in-law and Youyi first. I will send Aunt Yang home first. My third sister is still waiting at home. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. We can talk about it later."
Aunt Yang understood what the eldest daughter Jiang Shiyuan meant. It was nothing more than recommending her daughter in front of the nobleman. To her, this was much better than gold, silver and jewelry. She nodded and spoke quickly.
"That's what the big girl said."
Mrs. Xiang was a very smart person. She quickly understood what he meant, so she smiled, nodded, and continued speaking.
"I remember that the third young lady of your house was the one who caught the eye in the princess's house. I heard that her embroidery skills are superb. Several ladies who are on good terms with me have asked to trouble the third young lady to come to their homes and help their daughters with needlework."
"It is my third sister, and my aunt is her biological mother."
"Aunt Yang is blessed."
There was no direct word, but those who understood naturally did not need to say more. Aunt Yang bowed gratefully, and then followed Jiang Shiyuan out the door first. When she came out, Second Aunt Zhang, who had been waiting in the corridor for a long time, came over reluctantly. "What? The prince's mansion has a daughter, and we can't even see her?"
"My niece was born prematurely, so it's not easy for her to see too many people. Second Aunt, please don't make trouble at this critical moment. Grandmother and aunt are worried that they have no reason to vent their frustration just now, so you'd better keep your mouth shut."
Zhang looked at Jiang Shiyuan's expression and really wanted to tear her mouth apart.
She obviously has two eyes, a nose and a mouth, but she is so arrogant and wants to show how cunning and mean she is. She is holding her anger in her heart and wants to vent it to Aunt Yang next to her.
Jiang Shiyuan didn't want to waste time talking to her, so he spoke to Aunt Yang first.
"Auntie, you have done a great deed today. In a few days, when my aunt has made all the arrangements, she will invite you to her house for a chat. So you should live your life as you wish when you return. You are the only person who has been by my father's side, and you have been my eldest concubine for many years. You must know that my third sister will also need someone to support her in the future so that she can live a safe and smooth life."
Although in terms of status, Aunt Yang is not as good as Second Aunt Zhang.
But one is the concubine of a fourth-rank official, and the other is the widowed wife of a husband of no rank. If it is really logical, Aunt Yang does not have to be so servile and be suppressed by Second Aunt all the time.
Although Jiang Shiyuan said this to Aunt Yang, it also had a strong implication of warning Zhang. Moreover, if the third sister married a man of her dreams in the future, she would definitely have to leave the Jiang Mansion. Therefore, she would have to go through the places where she could not be protected by the emperor on her own. Otherwise, whoever made the decision would only be in power for a short time.
Hearing this, Aunt Yang was shocked.
She has endured grievances for many years just for the sake of such a daughter. If she wants to live a good life in the future and must stand up straight and be a decent person, then she will really try her best.
So although he was shocked, after he came to his senses, he nodded heavily at Jiang Shiyuan and then spoke.
"Don't worry, young lady. I understand."
"Well, then I won't keep Aunt Yang and Second Aunt here today. Liuhua, please see them off."
"Yes, big girl."
Although Wenyuan Marquis' Mansion was not Jiang Shiyuan's legitimate "home", it was still okay to have someone see a guest off, so Liuhua stepped forward to invite them. Zhang was furious but couldn't say anything, not to mention that she had a lot of questions waiting to ask Aunt Yang, so she was too lazy to argue about it. She snorted, shook her sleeves and left the mansion.
After getting on the Jiang family's carriage, she still used her usual attitude to intimidate her aunt.
In the past, Aunt Yang would make concessions many times, all for the sake of her daughter. But now, the eldest girl's words were so clear, if she still didn't understand, then she would have lived in vain all these years, so after hearing Zhang's malicious inquiry, she just replied indifferently.
"It was just a coincidence, so I don't deserve the gratitude from the Marquis' Mansion."
"You don't deserve it? I see that you have become much bolder following the eldest lady. You even behave in a measured way when entering and leaving the Marquis's residence. People who don't know you might think you are the wife of an official. Humph, to put it bluntly, you are just a lowly concubine. And your daughter, who doesn't know anything, has only been to the princess's residence. Why are you putting on airs!"
She had said these words many times before, and Aunt Yang's ears were callused from hearing them so much.
She was sad in the past, but it was only because she had no way out. But it is different now. Now that she has such an opportunity to help her daughter, she will not give up.