Consort Zhuang doesn't want palace intrigue; she just wants to raise her child and live a caref

Chapter 368 Returning

The day of her daughter's return visit to her parents' home three days after her wedding arrived. Su Nuannuan stood at the gate of the mansion, watching her daughter and son-in-law slowly approach. Her daughter's face was filled with a happy smile, which made Su Nuannuan feel extremely gratified.

Since there was no male head of the household, Su Nuannuan specially asked Cang Lan Jingcheng to return a day early so that she could properly entertain her son-in-law.

That day, after sending his sister off to her wedding, Cang Lan Jingcheng didn't even get to drink a cup of wedding wine before he hurriedly left again.

At this moment, Canglan Jingcheng was receiving his brother-in-law in the front hall, while Su Nuannuan was chatting with Canglan Jingyao in the backyard.

“Jianping, now that you’re married, some things should be put on the agenda. Your biological mother’s memorial tablet should be enshrined. Have you talked to Qu Jing about this?” Su Nuannuan asked with concern, holding Canglan Jingyao’s hands tightly.

Canglan Jingyao slowly raised her head, her gaze falling on her mother. Her voice was soft and gentle: "Mother, I have already spoken to my husband about this, and he has no particular objection to it."

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, and said, "That's good. If your mother were still alive, she would be very happy to see you get married."

Canglan Jingyao's heart tightened. She knew that the "mother" her mother was referring to was her biological mother. However, she couldn't completely agree with her mother's words, but she didn't reveal her true thoughts.

After all, even if her biological mother were still alive, she probably wouldn't watch her marry a helpless man, no matter how good that man was.

If she had another younger brother, one can imagine what kind of person she would marry, or that she would be sent to a political marriage for the sake of the country.

In this world full of power struggles and conflicts of interest, marriage is often not just a matter between two people, but also an alliance between two families.

Canglan Jingyao knew very well that there were very few people like her mother who raised her. Her mother had no ambition whatsoever; she devoted herself wholeheartedly to raising her and her siblings, while carefully keeping them away from the vortex of power, allowing them to grow up in a relatively simple environment.

Looking back, Canglan Jingyao felt that the happiest time was the ten years she spent guarding the imperial tomb. During that time, she not only learned a great deal but also enjoyed several carefree years. Back then, she could play and frolic without any worries, without having to worry about the intrigues and deceit in the palace.

"Perhaps!" Canglan Jingyao nodded slightly.

"The weather is getting colder now. If you go out to see a doctor, be sure to keep warm and don't catch a cold. Do you remember that?" Su Nuannuan said with concern.

"Mother, please rest assured, I no longer make house calls. My master has taken on a new junior brother, whose medical skills have also improved. As long as it's not a difficult or complicated case, the junior brother will handle the cases," Canglan Jingyao quickly reassured her.

"Oh? That's great. Speaking of which, I just remembered, how's the formation of your women's medical team going?" Su Nuannuan suddenly remembered this and quickly asked.

"Sigh, this matter..." Canglan Jingyao sighed upon hearing this, and replied somewhat dejectedly, "It hasn't been successfully established yet. Although there are many applicants, very few of them actually have the talent to study medicine."

"It's alright, this matter can't be rushed. No matter what you do, you have to proceed step by step. You must not be impatient for success. You must know that haste makes waste," Su Nuannuan quickly advised.

"Your subject understands, this is the only way for now." Canglan Jingyao sighed helplessly and nodded slightly in agreement.

"By the way, Mother, will you be staying here for the New Year this year?" Canglan Jingyao suddenly remembered this and quickly asked.

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "Of course, Mother Consort will naturally stay to celebrate the New Year with you this year."

Hearing his mother's answer, Canglan Jingyao felt slightly relieved, but he still said with some worry, "But, if I remember correctly, it seems that my sister-in-law, the Empress, is about to give birth."

Su Nuannuan waved her hand casually, comforting her, "It'll be soon. Your brother and grandmother are in the palace, so your sister-in-law will definitely be safe. Besides, your brother doesn't have any other concubines in his harem. As long as your sister-in-law doesn't cause any trouble, there won't be any problems."

Canglan Jingyao nodded slightly after hearing his mother's words, feeling that there was indeed some truth to what she said. However, despite this, his worries about his sister-in-law, the Empress, did not lessen in the slightest.

Just as Canglan Jingyao was pondering to herself, Su Nuannuan suddenly seemed to remember something important and said excitedly, "Oh, right, the sauerkraut I made is ready to eat! Let's have steamed dumplings with sauerkraut and pork filling for lunch today!"

Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao's slightly worried expression was instantly replaced by surprise.

"Really? That's wonderful!" Canglan Jingyao exclaimed excitedly. "The pickled cabbage is ready! From now on, the people of Huiyang City won't have to eat monotonous foods like radishes, cabbage, and potatoes every day in winter!"

A while ago, I specifically asked your Aunt Zhixiang to make some kimchi, which you especially like. Now that it's winter and the weather is cold, the kimchi will keep longer. When you're ready to leave after lunch, remember to take a small jar of kimchi home with you!

"Wow, Mother, you're so good to me!" Canglan Jingyao excitedly hugged Su Nuannuan's arm, acting like a cute little kitten.

In the front hall, Qu Jing looked at his brother-in-law, who had been sitting silently, and he was speechless.