allonlinenovel Chapter 314 Tempering
Chapter 314 Tempering
"Is there something troubling you, Second Sister-in-law?"
Seeing Lin's stunned expression, Lu Qingyao asked again.
Lin looked at Lu Qingyao, then at Old Madam Lu, and finally her gaze fell on Miaomiao.
The little one is really beautiful; I heard that Princess Yuqing is very fond of her.
It's a good thing that the princess likes the Lu family's daughter. If the princess announces it to the outside world, her Yun'er might find a good match.
Miao Miao goes to the princess's residence every day, which is considered a matter of pride for the family. We can't let the family down.
Forget it, it's just teaching two little rascals, how difficult can it be?
Thinking this way, she suddenly felt that she had a long way to go.
"Third sister, then...then I'll reluctantly teach them." Madam Lin nodded in agreement.
It was still a difficult task.
Jiang Miaomiao's heart pounded.
It seems there won't be any peace and quiet from now on.
She wants to run away from home... Waaah...
Xiuxiu almost burst out laughing when she saw the little guy's tearful expression.
My sister is really amazing.
Ultimately, the women in the inner quarters of the house are constantly fighting over men, power, and money.
There's not much to fight over in the inner quarters of my sister's house; everyone's pretty idle.
When people are idle, they are prone to overthinking and causing trouble.
Now that's great, everyone's busy with her.
That way, I can share some of the burden with her and her older sister.
In particular, the second wife, Madam Lin, was too idle at home. One moment she was thinking about climbing the social ladder, and the next she was thinking about finding a husband for her daughter.
They talk incessantly all day long, with inexhaustible energy.
That's good, now there's finally someone to help my sister take care of her child.
They even teach etiquette and rules; I wonder who's the one instructing whom.
After taking care of Miaomiao, Lin Shi probably won't have time to think about anything else.
Before the etiquette class even started, Jiang Miaomiao noticed her second aunt looking her up and down.
It feels like nitpicking.
She looked at her mother for help.
Her mother patted her head and said, "Miaomiao, be a good girl and learn well from your second aunt."
Then she looked at her second brother.
Jiang Ziyan looked up at the roof beam.
Jiang Miaomiao: ……
Forget it, it’s better to rely on yourself than to rely on others.
Time flies, and in the days that followed, everyone was busy with their own duties.
Jiang Miaomiao now has someone watching her all the time.
My second aunt must have been bored; she's been watching her ever since she got up.
One moment they say that Xi'er's hair is tied too loosely, and it will easily come undone when the child runs and jumps.
Then they said her clothes, shoes, and hat didn't match in color, leaving Xi'er completely bewildered.
He stared at her while she ate breakfast.
The little girl stuffed porridge into her mouth spoonful by spoonful, wiggling her little legs and kicking off her little shoes.
"Miaomiao, a young lady shouldn't make smacking noises when she eats."
"Okay, Auntie." Jiang Miaomiao obediently agreed, quickly letting it go in one ear and out the other.
"Miaomiao, sit properly and don't swing your legs."
"Okay, Second Aunt."
"Miaomiao, you're not allowed to take off your shoes."
"Miaomiao, a young lady shouldn't grab things with her hands."
"Miaomiao..."
Jiang Miaomiao: ...I'm hard of hearing, I can't hear you.
I'm not eating anymore; I'm not in the mood.
Miao Miao put down her spoon and stared blankly at her second aunt's rambling.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Hurry up and eat. Don't waste food." Madam Lin pinched the bridge of her nose.
This child has so many bad habits, it's so worrying.
Jiang Miaomiao stared intently at Lin Shi, "Second Aunt, you talked too much just now, and you sprayed your saliva into my bowl."
"Also... your makeup is caked on."
"Pfft!" Lu Zhizhi, sitting opposite, spat out a mouthful of porridge.
Lin gritted her teeth and wiped her face.
She felt an urge to hit the brat right then and there.
This child not only has many problems, but is also unruly.
They need to be taught properly.
Jiang Miaomiao quickly took out her handkerchief, "Second Aunt, let me wipe you."
Scrub, scrub, scrub...
Oh no! My face is even more smudged now; I forgot that ancient cosmetics weren't waterproof.
Madam Lu tried hard to suppress her laughter.
She knew her daughter's intention in having Lin teach Miaomiao manners.
I just wanted to temper her temper, to help her calm down and stop her from getting stuck on things.
Kids can be mischievous or adorable.
There's a love-hate relationship, but looking at that adorable little face always makes you forget all your troubles.
She looked at her daughter-in-law's face and found it really funny, but she held back her laughter.
He said to Lin, "Child, your makeup is ruined. Go back to your room and wash your face."
Upon hearing this, Lin covered her face and ran away.
Jiang Miaomiao felt apologetic looking at her second aunt who was crying because of her.
It really wasn't intentional.
She felt that her second aunt might be going through early menopause, and that she was a bit neurotic.
She looked at the half-bowl of porridge left in front of her; it really had been spat on, and she wasn't lying.
After my second aunt went back.
He hasn't come near her all day.
He didn't even come the next day.
Jiang Miaomiao: ...No way, she ran away in anger just like that.
That won't do. My second aunt is always thinking about all sorts of things whenever she has a spare moment, and then she'll start causing trouble again.
Being idle is not good.
My mother said that my second aunt was a little weak, so she would train her to be stronger.
After spending a few days with her, she had a better understanding of her second aunt's temperament.
He's all talk and no action.
If it were someone else, they would probably have approached Old Madam Mu directly through Mother's name to arrange for their godfather to take a concubine.
Seeing how she always gets so angry that she grinds her teeth to pieces, it's clear she really wants to punch someone.
In the end, I just pinched her cheek.
Xi'er was worried that the young master might anger the second mistress and that she might actually beat him one day.
Now she had a bad feeling again.
Miaomiao rolled her eyes and looked at Xier, "If Second Aunt doesn't come to find us, let's go find her and bring her a bowl of the lotus seed soup that Auntie made."
Xi'er: ...
after lunch.
Lin fell into a deep sleep on the couch.
I got a little angry, but that's how kids are; they get angry for no reason.
She was mostly tired.
Taking care of children is really tiring; even talking is difficult.
She just wanted to rest quietly for a couple of days.
However, while I was sound asleep, I heard someone knocking on the door.
"aunt……"
"Second Aunt, Miaomiao has come to see you."
Lin rubbed her temples in a daze, the words "Second Aunt" still echoing in her ears in a childish voice.
It hurts, my head hurts!
Why is my little darling here?
She tried to pretend she wasn't there and didn't dare to make a sound, but the little guy saw right through her.
"Second Aunt, Miao Miao knows she was wrong. Sister Zhizhi and I have come to apologize to you. Please don't avoid us."
Lin: ...
This child is so clever and cunning.
"Squeak." The door opened.
Miaomiao took the lotus seed soup from Xier's hand and brought it inside. "Second Aunt, drink some lotus seed soup to cool down. You won't be angry after drinking it."
Lin saw the little one shakily bring over the bowl.
I was afraid she might accidentally tip it over.
He quickly stepped forward and caught it.
I was thinking of beating up this little guy earlier.
Looking at her bright, sparkling eyes and chubby little face at this moment.
I just wanted to go up and kiss him.
How could I possibly bring myself to do it?
……