Harem Daily Life

Chapter 1115 Side Story 4: Aunt and Niece

“In this world, a woman is bound to her husband after marriage. If her husband is good, then her marriage has not been in vain. But if her husband is bad, she may not even be able to keep the dowry she brought from her family. In that case, she is unlikely to live a happy life.” He Yinuo murmured as she sat in the carriage.

Xiaowen smiled and covered her with a thick blanket: "In the end, you still have to stand on your own two feet. How can you hand over your livelihood to others? But women have always been vulnerable, and there are countless examples of women who are manipulated by their husbands' families."

He Yinuo seemed to be deep in thought. Even daughters from wealthy and powerful families might not be able to escape being schemed against. Even with their fathers and brothers backing them up, they might still be at a disadvantage. Not to mention the wives of ordinary people, who are like water spilled on the ground once they get married, with no one to rely on.

"How about we set up a department specifically to seek justice for women?" He Yinuo had an idea in mind, and went to the palace early the next morning to discuss it with her mother.

"Mother, you are the most knowledgeable person in the world. What do you think of my idea?" He Yinuo looked at Tao Yanyan with bright eyes.

Tao Yanyan pondered for a moment and asked, "Then where does your women's insurance company get its daily operating funds? What kind of people do you choose to work there? What kind of business do you take on, and how do you operate? Have you thought about that?"

He Yinuo was taken aback; he hadn't yet come up with a detailed plan.

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Your idea is good, but I have to give you a reality check first. Don't think about using your own money to ensure the operation of this institution, because if you withdraw your money one day, all your efforts will be in vain, you won't get anything good, and you might even be blamed. We do things without expecting anything in return, but we can't accept being scolded for nothing."

"Furthermore, since it is an organization that fights for the rights and interests of women, the person in charge cannot be of too low a status. Otherwise, how could they possibly seek justice in this male-dominated world? So who is suitable? Yourself?"

Tao Yanyan pinched her daughter's cheek: "You have good intentions and you are capable of doing it, but your mother doesn't want to see you too tired. My dear daughter, you can stand up for whomever you want, but you can't treat this as a career. Every family has its own problems. Respecting other people's fate and not interfering is the right thing to do."

Tao Yanyan had seen many reports in modern society, and there were many cases of people who were ungrateful and turned on their benefactors. She did not want her precious daughter to face the ugliness of human nature.

He Yinuo was swayed by Tao Yanyan's words, and his enthusiasm cooled down.

"Don't be discouraged. You must believe that as long as the laws of the Great Zhou are strict, both men and women can protect themselves with the law. Rule of law is the right way."

He Yinuo nodded thoughtfully, and the idea of ​​establishing an organization specifically for women was shelved.

Hua Yuerong was somewhat surprised to receive an apology letter from Hua Ruyan.

"Has she... changed her personality? Or is she plotting something again?" Hua Yurong handed the letter to He Jin'an, then turned to look at her twin daughters. The little ones had just finished nursing and were lying in their cradles, studying their fingers.

Four chubby little hands were raised high, turning their fingers over and over as if they had discovered something extraordinary.

After reading the letter, He Jin'an said, "Fifth Sister told me that she had helped your sister before. I suppose Hua Ruyan was moved and wanted to turn over a new leaf. Your father and mother live in the Prince's Mansion. If they want to see you, just have them come over."

Hua Yurong said calmly, "Forget it, let Father and Mother go out to see her. I have nothing to say to her anymore." Hua Yurong picked up her second daughter, Nuannuan, stopping the little one from crying.

The little one stopped crying as soon as he started, pursed his lips, and looked at his mother with a somewhat blank expression.

“Hua Ruyan’s matter is not a big deal. What Father Emperor mentioned before is the important thing.” Hua Yurong carried Nuannuan to He Jin’an’s side: “Junshan is now over three years old. Father Emperor wants to keep the child by his side to teach her, and invite the best teachers to teach her. He also loves these twin girls. So… shall we go back to Qianzhou?”

He Jin'an frowned, somewhat conflicted.

Qianzhou was his fiefdom, and as its lord, it was more convenient for him to do whatever he wanted. However, he had relatives in the capital, his grandmother was getting old, and his father and mother also wanted their children to be around to keep them company.

However, the capital city also presents many inconveniences. With various forces converging and the crown prince yet to ascend the throne, it is inevitable that some with ulterior motives will attempt to continue sowing discord between the brothers.

"Let me think about it. Even if I want to go back, I'll have to wait until the weather gets warmer."

Hua Yurong nodded, handed the child in her arms to He Jin'an, and then went back to hug her eldest daughter, Ruan Ruan.

Ruanruan sucks on her hands, just like her name suggests. She is incredibly soft and gentle, very easy to take care of, and much more obedient than her younger sister Nuannuan.

In Chang Le Palace, He Junshan sat obediently beside He Linzhang like a little adult, listening to He Linzhang read stories to him. His big, grape-like eyes were full of curiosity, and he would ask some childish questions from time to time. He Linzhang always answered him patiently. The grandfather and grandson continued to ask and answer each other until Tao Yanyan came to call them for dinner.

"Is Shanshan hungry? Come on, Grandmother will take you to eat." He Junshan skipped away as Tao Yanyan led her away, and He Linzhang followed with a smile.

“Shanshan was just as well-behaved as Jin'an was when he was a child, and Yue Rong taught him very well.”

Tao Yanyan glanced at He Linzhang: "No matter how well-behaved a child is, he can't be away from his biological parents for too long. His Majesty has kept Shanshan in the palace for three days. It's time to let the child go back to see his parents."

He Linzhang choked for a moment, then said awkwardly, "I just wanted some liveliness around me. The child is lively and interesting, so I'll just keep him around for a few more days."

This feeling of taking care of children reminded him of He Jin'an and He Yucheng when they were young. Perhaps it was because he was getting old, but He Linzhang was now increasingly fond of the life of enjoying his grandchildren, and had pushed most of the affairs of state onto the Crown Prince.

He Yucheng has been extremely busy lately, taking care of Duan Chaopei while reviewing a large number of memorials, working late into the night almost every day.

Feeling sorry for her son, Tao Yanyan glared at He Linzhang and said, "Shanshan didn't sleep well last night. She must miss her mother. Tomorrow, Jin'an and the others will bring their two daughters to the palace. Let Shanshan go back with them. The child is still young and can't be separated from her birth mother."

He Linzhang coughed lightly and nodded. The thought of seeing his two adorable granddaughters tomorrow filled him with joy.

The next morning, He Jin'an and Hua Yurong each carried a child into the palace. The two first went to Changchun Palace to visit the Empress Dowager, where they met He Yinuo. The three of them then went to Changle Palace for lunch together.

He Yinuo immediately noticed that Ruan Ruan was more obedient, so he snatched her away to hug her, which displeased Nuan Nuan. She stared at He Yinuo with her big eyes and made excited accusations.

"Alright, alright, look how anxious you are. Your aunt will only hold your sister for a little while. Are you going to be jealous of this little thing too?" He Yinuo glared at He Nuannuan and carried the soft and cute He Ruanruan, who was sticking out her tongue, to the yard.

When He Linzhang returned from court, he saw his two adorable granddaughters. He took the noisy He Nuannuan in his arms, and little Nuannuan started babbling and complaining, looking aggrieved, and glancing at He Yinuo every now and then.

He Linzhang raised an eyebrow: "What did you do to her?"

He Yinuo shrugged, then stepped forward and hugged He Linzhang's arm, acting coquettishly: "I didn't hug her, I was complaining to Father."

He Linzhang was speechless and put He Nuannuan into He Yinuo's arms: "Don't underestimate the child because she is small. She is very smart. Hold her for a while and let her calm down."

He Yinuo held Nuannuan on her lap. Nuannuan pretended to cry, so He Yinuo had to pick her up and walk around. Nuannuan stopped crying immediately and leaned towards the yard. He Yinuo had no choice but to carry her to the yard for a walk.

"Go early and come back early, I still need to eat." He Yinuo coaxed her niece.

A short while later, He Yinuo returned crying, furious: "Mother, Mother~ She peed all over me~"

Everyone rushed over. Hua Yurong was very embarrassed and hurriedly took the child to change the diaper. How could the child have peed again so soon after the diaper was changed?

The culprit stuck out his tongue, grinned, and was very satisfied with his masterpiece.