frightfiction Chapter 73 When Lin Shiming arrived, his mind was blank; when he left, it was filled with scalding p
Chapter 73 When Lin Shiming arrived, his mind was blank; when he left, it was filled with scalding p
At the hour of You (5-7 PM), at the Fengyi Palace.
To find out if their theory of how to get along was correct, Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi took Lu Tingsong to Fengyi Palace for a free meal.
Although Emperor Longyun and Bai Qiongzhu's marriage was not bad, Lin Shiming felt that his father was too unreliable, so he planned to ask his mother first, and then ask his father if he couldn't get an answer.
Therefore, Lin Shiming specially dug out a jar of wine that he had made out of curiosity in his previous life from his "dowry" and gave it to Bai Qiongzhu as a gift.
He had spent more than half a year trying to make this wine himself, and it wasn't very strong. So after consulting the imperial physician, he brought it with him, just in time for Bai Qiongzhu to have a taste of something new every now and then.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Longyun, who had already learned of the plan, intercepted the deal on the spot without being invited.
Emperor Longyun took a sip of the wine, smacked his lips, and was amazed by its somewhat novel taste.
"This wine is fine, but your mother is unwell and should not drink. This gift is not good; I will drink it for her!"
As he spoke, he winked at Li An, who dared not disobey his master's orders and shamelessly put away the jar of wine.
Bai Qiongzhu rolled her eyes. "Has His Majesty not approved any memorials yet? Get back to your Xuanzheng Hall!"
Having had dinner with the family and already gotten what he wanted, Emperor Longyun naturally didn't mind being driven away again. He finished his wine with satisfaction, and then slowly got up to say goodbye and leave amidst the disapproving looks of the remaining people.
Just before reaching the door, he patted his head and remembered two more things.
"The book you asked me for before the spring hunt has been retrieved. Today..." He stroked his beard, looking at Lin Shiming with a mocking expression, "Let's do it tomorrow. It's time to deal with Prince An's matter as well; I find him annoying. If you can handle it well at tomorrow's morning court, I'll send it to you then."
It's already been delayed by half a month, and he really doesn't want to wait any longer. Sending it a day later will prevent that "good-for-nothing" brat Lin Shiming from getting busy reading and forgetting about his important business!
The little brat rolled his eyes at him angrily.
In a moment of emotional outburst, he rolled his eyes in a rather distorted way.
Emperor Longyun laughed twice, then turned around and went back to his Xuanzheng Hall to work overtime with a beaming smile.
Bai Qiongzhu and Lu Yuxi were also amused by his antics.
Lu Tingsong even climbed onto Lin Shiming's lap, asking, "Uncle, is your face twitching?"
Lin Shiming, who not only failed to anger anyone but also embarrassed himself: "... ..."
The two people next to them laughed even harder.
Lin Shiming was extremely embarrassed and annoyed, and gave Lu Yuxi a wronged look.
Seeing that the man was about to get angry, Lu Yuxi finally coughed twice to suppress her laughter and picked up Lu Tingsong from Lin Shiming's lap.
"Tingsong, how about letting Aunt Lianqiu take you to play for a while? Your uncles and your grandmother have something to say to each other."
This kind of topic is not suitable to discuss in front of Lu Tingsong, that little brat, so we need to get him out of there first.
After Lu Tingsong was reluctantly led away, Bai Qiongzhu picked up a cup of tea, blew on it to cool it down, and took a small sip.
"Tell me, what do you want from me?"
They had been so confident when they planned to ask, but now that they were actually about to ask, they both felt embarrassed.
Lin Shiming's face flushed, and after struggling for a while, he finally nudged Lu Yuxi's arm to get him to speak. But Lu Yuxi was also unexpectedly a little embarrassed, opening his mouth but unable to say anything.
Bai Qiongzhu found it amusing. "What kind of behavior is this, two grown men acting all coy? Tell me quickly, or I'm leaving."
"No, Mother!" Lin Shiming couldn't help but ask. "We just... we've encountered some issues regarding... how to get along with someone, and we're having trouble figuring things out, so we came to ask for your help."
Under the table, Lin Shiming frantically poked Lu Yuxi with his fingers.
Lu Yuxi, urged on so urgently, became unusually anxious. She closed her eyes, steeled her resolve, and rattled off the whole story like a machine gun.
Bai Qiongzhu became increasingly amused as he listened, his teasing gaze constantly shifting between the two of them, making Lin Shiming feel so hot and bothered that he almost wanted to crawl under the table.
"Alright, your mother won't laugh at you anymore." Seeing that the two of them were almost like two boiled shrimp, Bai Qiongzhu finally put away her amusement and adopted the demeanor of a teacher.
"This is not difficult to understand."
The two young couples lowered their heads, but simultaneously perked up their ears.
"What you two have learned is not wrong, it's just that you're looking at it from different perspectives as a couple."
"In matters of the heart and marriage, it is indeed important to maintain a balance. If one side is too heavy, the balance will be disrupted. And in the daily life of a couple, it is important to pay attention to every little thing and external pressure."
"Although our country has achieved equality between husband and wife for many years, in reality, men still have the upper hand. Especially in terms of reputation and social standing, women face several times more pressure than men. Therefore, in ordinary marriages, women are at a disadvantage."
"Therefore, families with good traditions will teach their sons to give way to their wives before they get married. By yielding in daily matters, they can balance the harsh demands that society places on women. This way, the wife won't be burdened by both sides, and the marriage and family won't become unbalanced."
Bai Qiongzhu looked at Lu Yuxi gently, "That's why your brother taught you this way."
"As for what Shiming said, it was your sister-in-law who taught you from a woman's perspective. Although we teach our son to be responsible and tolerant, there should be a limit, otherwise it will also be unbalanced."
"Therefore, when some daughters get married, their families will teach them to behave appropriately and to give. In this way, one side learns to yield, and the other side will not take advantage of the situation. Everything in moderation is the way to achieve balance."
As she spoke, Bai Qiongzhu couldn't help but chuckle twice. "However, this matter is between a man and a woman, husband and wife. You two are both men. Shi Ming will not be confined to the inner quarters like most women, nor will he be as sensitive and thoughtful as they are. That's why he feels awkward about your tolerance."
Lu Yuxi nodded thoughtfully, while Lin Shiming beside her was completely confused. He tilted his head and thought for a while, then couldn't help but lean closer, "Then, what should we do?"
Bai Qiongzhu smiled and said, "There needs to be a balance point, which is the bottom line for a man to give in. Every couple has a different balance point, and it takes a long time to get to it through getting to know each other."
Lin Shiming stared blankly at the screen, "What does that mean?" He was completely confused and didn't understand!
Bai Qiongzhu suppressed a laugh and poked Lin Shiming's forehead as she had done to Lu Tingsong, "Go back and ask your husband, he understood."
Lin Shiming's face instantly turned bright red again. How could her mother have such a perverse sense of humor?! It must be her father who corrupted her.
"What...what husband..."
Like a mosquito.
Bai Qiongzhu couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, you've asked enough questions. Your mother is about to send you away. You two should discuss things yourselves. Feelings are personal; if you just imitate others, you'll lose your own identity."
After saying that, she got up and left the side hall.
Lu Yuxi pinched her slightly burning earlobes, stood up, and pulled Lin Shiming back.
When Lin Shiming arrived, his mind was blank; when he left, it was filled with scalding paste.
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I'm so sorry, there was an unexpected situation today. My mom dropped her phone, and I had to go with her to buy a new one, so I didn't have time to prepare beforehand and have to take a break from updating today.
This chapter is a hastily typed summary of the Crown Prince's family's daily life after I returned. It was originally cut from the outline because it was somewhat off-topic, so consider this a bonus chapter inserted here to make up for it. I hope you enjoy reading it!