Why should she be inferior to Luo Xiaoyan? If she could have her say in this household, she would certainly manage the days better. But, unfortunately, she held no power here. Even though Lian Jizu listened to her, he was soone who shunned difficulties and avoided burdens.
Lady Chiang lowered her head, dropped her gaze, to mask the dimness in her eyes. She thought of the late Lady Gu, who had eagerly facilitated the marriage to Lian Jizu, speaking countless good words in her presence. She saw potential in Lian Jizu’s scholarly status, thinking that with a father already a Scholar, Lian Jizu’s future would surely be promising. Just as Lady Gu had told her, in a few years she would beco a Scholar’s wife, then a Graduate’s Lady, and after Lian Jizu rose in his career, he might earn her an Imperial Decree.
One could say that when she married into the Lian Family, she was filled with joy and anticipation. She was grateful to Lady Gu, aware that without her insistence, given her own background, she would not have married a man with such favorable conditions as Lian Jizu. Towards Lian Jizu, she was also full of affection. He possessed not only a scholarly identity and a promising future, but also a gentle temperant, showing her kindness and compassion.
Thus, year by year, those good days passed. Although Lian Jizu did not excel academically as she hoped, she was not in a rush. Initially, she imagined such pleasant days would last a lifeti, becoming progressively better. Yet, life’s uncertainties intervened.
Lady Chiang closed her eyes, recalling the bitter years passed, her heart aching. No longer a scholar, but as an ordinary farr, all of Lian Jizu’s virtues beca useless. Now, in providing for the family, Jizu couldn’t even compare to the dull-witted Erlang.
Other people’s hardships eventually turn to sweetness, but hers were reversed. How could she not be sad, not be disappointed?
However, this was how things were. What other choice did she have? She couldn’t just leave this family. For herself and her children, she couldn’t lose hope; life had to move forward.
If, besides farming, Lian Jizu could find so other work, earning a fixed monthly inco, that would be ideal. She wouldn’t have to live worse than Luo Xiaoyan.
It wasn’t as if she hadn’t discussed this matter with Lian Jizu, but...
Lady Chiang lifted her head, glancing at Lian Jizu. No matter what, she felt she had to try, persuade Lian Jizu once more.
"...Jizu Brother," Lady Chiang forced a smile, softened her voice, calling Lian Jizu by the na used in their early married years.
"Hey." Lian Jizu glanced at Lady Chiang and smiled in response. Lady Chiang was still relatively young, though in recent years her appearance had withered due to circumstances. However, Lady Chiang knew how to dress up, and in Lian Jizu’s eyes, this gentle Lady Chiang was still beautiful.
"Jizu Brother, how about, since Uncle and Aunt are back, and Wu Lang’s matter is making everyone happy, we raise this with Uncle and Aunt again, finding you an arrangent to earn so money monthly, easing our finances. So, you can buy what you want." Seeing the atmosphere was right, Lady Chiang seized the opportunity, smiling as she suggested.
"Do you think I don’t want that?" Hearing Lady Chiang ntion this matter, Lian Jizu frowned first, "Haven’t we already asked? Didn’t Uncle refuse?"
At this point, Lian Jizu’s frown suddenly relaxed, showing joy on his face.
"You’re right. Since Uncle and Aunt are happy now, you should go talk to them, maybe this ti it will work! You should take these things over, Aunt seeing your sincerity will know you cherish them. Once happy, it might just succeed!" Saying this, Lian Jizu began urging Lady Chiang to quickly take the items to Lady Zhang.
Lady Chiang’s smile turned bitter again.
"I advise you not to always think of becoming an accountant or steward. The reason Uncle and Aunt refused before was because of the type of work you wanted!" After thinking for a mont, Lady Chiang gently persuaded Lian Jizu, "Even if Uncle has such an opportunity, he wouldn’t give it to you!"
"Maybe this ti they will give it, you are good with words, go talk nicely," Lian Jizu said, "Uncle and Aunt have soft hearts, take Niuniu with you, speak softly and pitifully, this ti it’s likely to work. You said to save the land for and father to farm, didn’t you say it was also for Uncle to see? I’ve been farming this land for years, it should be enough by now."
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