Chapter 579: Money is a Man's Waist!

m"Before the words even hit the ground, Lao Si Li came in from outside.Seeing his whole family seem to be waiting for him, he felt a little guilty.Tao Hongying had spent so many years with him, what e...She instinctively touched her abdomen. After giving birth to the third princess, she had never been pregnant again.

Firstly, she was injured during childbirth initially, and secondly, it's also because the Emperor has visited less often.

Why has the Empress been coming less often Every time she meets with me, she brings up her family, asking for favors for them and trying to arrange a marriage between her cousin and the Marquis of Xintong...

To put it this way, she was indeed quite upside down in her priorities.

As long as she gives birth to an heir, her status will rise with that of her son, and the Wu family will naturally prosper as well…

"Yes, Granny is right. Have a physician summoned for this palace! This palace needs to regulate my body!" She immediately commanded, feeling enlightened inside.

Grandma let out a long sigh of relief and smiled, saying, "It's this late already. Calling the doctor would make people think you're ill. Who knows what nasty things they'd say!"

"Your Majesty, have a good sleep. Tomorrow is also the day for your annual pulse examination. Let's go together to consult the imperial physician then!"

"Alright, let it be so then." The Empress didn't insist further, and soon, under the service of her maidservant, she washed up and went to sleep.

At this time, everyone in the Jiangning Hou Mansion was still wondering if the Empress could make the Emperor change his mind.

To everyone's surprise, the Emperor didn't change his mind. It was the Empress who changed first...

The sun rises and the moon sets, days pass by one after another, and seasons quietly alternate.

Although the sun in the daytime still scorched people's scalps, the morning wind at dawn already carried a chill.

Needless to say, autumn is just around the corner.

And Jia Yin's birthday is coming up soon!

Before that, there is also the Mid-Autumn Festival to prepare for.

At this time of year, farm families are very busy. For ancestors they want to pay respects to, they can only make do with simple offerings.

After returning from his military service, Li Laosi had never been to Xianke Lai, nor had he visited his third brother's family and nephews. So, he told his mother that he wanted to go for a walk and bring back some incense candles and paper money along the way. He planned to offer them to their ancestors on the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival tomorrow.

Of course, Old Mrs. Li wouldn't stop him. She might as well let him take Tao Hongying along too. The couple went out for a walk to clear their heads.

If I'm feeling generous, maybe I'll give her some grandkids when I get back!

Jia Yin didn't want to be the little tail, but she really couldn't help but want to join in the fun.

Following my parents to the mall, something I never had a chance to do in my past life. This lifetime, I can't miss out on this!

Thankfully, Li Lao Si spoiled his youngest daughter. Before leaving, he directly carried her onto his shoulder and, with one hand holding his wife's, he laughed heartily and shouted, "Let's go!"

Jia Yin was so happy that she danced with glee, causing Tao Hongying to reach out and gently hold her, playfully scolding, "Be careful you don't fall! If you do, I won't take you into the city."

Jia Yin immediately hugged her father's neck, docile and well-behaved.

Before Li Lao Tai could say anything more, Xiao Huli San had already dashed out from the back garden and scrambled onto Li Lao Si's other shoulder.

Li Laotai was helpless, she could only wave her hand, "Leave quickly, so that the house will be quiet for two days."

A family of three plus a little fox, that's how they went out to roam.

Li Laosi sat on the carriage pole, flicking his whip and listening to his wife and daughter coo over the young fox in the carriage. A smile never left his lips.

Along the roadside, fields of crops are about to mature, swaying gently in the breeze. It's a beautiful rural landscape.

He took a deep breath of the earthy, grassy scent in the air and suddenly felt that all the fighting and danger on the battlefield were worthwhile!

He guards the joyful days of family like this, he guards the peace and happiness of the world...

The carriage drove all the way into the city and stopped at the back gate of Xianke Lai.

Jia Huan was overjoyed to see his uncle and family arrive. He had prepared plenty of snacks and drinks, and finally rushed in with good news.

"Aunt Four, the two new dishes you taught me are very popular. Many old customers have come back, and they even brought new customers. Business is much better than before."

Tao Hongying was also pleased and said in a low voice, "These two dishes are all good, but the key is the final hanging slurry. The starch used is made from potatoes. This must be kept secret."

Jiahuan quickly lowered her voice and replied, “Understood, Aunt Si. I personally cook everything on the stove. No one else is allowed to touch it.”

Jia Yin joined the commotion and squeezed into Erge's side, saying, "Erge, we'll be harvesting potatoes soon. We don't sell our village potatoes to outsiders; they're all for you. When the time comes, I'll teach you some delicious dishes. I guarantee your restaurant will be overrun with customers!"

Jia Huai's eyes lit up with joy, he hugged his younger sister and swayed her back and forth, "Good! Second brother made some money, I'll buy you jewels!"

When it comes to precious stones, everyone thinks of Jia An and Jia Xi who are going out. Although Li Zhen Sheng is accompanying them, both Jia Yi and Liu Yang are also going, but there's still worry in their hearts.

"Counting the days, our fleet should be heading back home by now. I wonder if we can make it back in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival" Tao Hongying asked.

"I'm sure I can catch up," Jiāhuān replied. "When I'm at home, I want to go out, and when I'm out, I start missing home again. They probably all worry and are coming back too."

Jiayin giggled and said, "It's so hot in the south, Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother are already dark. I'm afraid when they come back, even if they were thrown into a pile of charcoal, we wouldn't be able to find them!"

Everyone laughed and then stopped talking.

After a brief sit, it was almost time for dinner. The kitchen staff became busy, and the family of three chased their daughter away to help out, then left.

Li Laosi's campaign this time wasn't well-funded, but he and his men raided several small barbarian camps, collecting quite a haul of spoils.

After returning, all of these were secretly sold to the Grand Steward of the Hou Mansion, totaling over seven hundred taels of silver.

He insisted on giving half to his family, and he still had nearly four hundred taels left in his hands.

Money is like a man's waist, when his pocket is bulging, he plans to take his wife and daughters out for a lavish spending spree.

Even though Tao Hongying tried to stop him, he took his daughter into the largest silver shop in Xindu.

The family of three wasn't dressed in anything flashy today, not even Jia Yin wore any expensive jewelry. The only adornment they had was a regular necklace around their neck.

The three of them looked like an ordinary wealthy family.

But the people in the silver shops, they eat this bowl of rice, all relying on their eyesight.

Almost as soon as they entered the shop, the shopkeeper's eyes fell on Jia Yin's necklace. The craftsmanship and skill were definitely from the palace!

So, he motioned for the young man to come forward and led the family of three upstairs for tea.

Tao Hongying was still frugal, after all, she had gone through hard times and thriftiness was ingrained in her bones.

But her husband and daughter were in high spirits. With all the jewelry on display at the counter, she truly loved it.

So, she might as well join in and have some fun.

But that's just talk. When it really comes to buying a set of jewelry costing hundreds of taels, she can't afford it either.

So, in the end, she chose a set of four silver hairpins, shaped like plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo and chrysanthemums. They were very delicate and not expensive, costing her a total of thirty taels of silver.

Li Laosi picked out a pair of silver bracelets for his mother. The pattern was very old-fashioned, which should be the style that the old lady likes.

Jia Yin hugged the little fox, looking left and right, trying to find something special.

At this moment, several people came up from downstairs. A woman at the front was looking very upset and started shouting, “Where are the people Are they all dead Don’t they know to come and serve”

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