My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 1150 - 1156: Slightly Embarrassing...

Tan Zhenghong received the imperial decree with both hands, "Thank you, Saint, Grandpa Zhang, you’ve also had a hard journey. Once Lord Qin’s banquet is over, you must visit my home."

"Of course, of course," Grandpa Zhang gladly accepted.

In his heart, he hoped that Mrs. Tan might cook for him one more time, yet considering how her status had greatly changed, he wasn’t sure if he would be so fortunate today.

Even if he could dine once more, he would have no regrets in this life.

"Congratulations to Lord Qin."

"Master Tan, truly congratulations!"

"Ning Tian Mansion is far from the Capital, yet the Saint has issued two imperial decrees in succession. This shows that he holds both gentlemen in high regard. When you prosper, do not forget your colleagues of today."

"Well said, both gentlemen must say a good word for us when you see the Saint."

"I am undeserving of the Saint’s misplaced favor," Qin Longyun thanked them one by one.

Tan Zhenghong followed suit, "Even if I met the Saint, I am sure I would be the one furthest away; how would I have the chance to speak to him?"

He had never experienced the world, yet it was written clearly in books: meeting the Saint required numerous procedures and complex etiquette, and one must be composed and cautious in his words and acts in the presence of the Saint.

Amid the endless stream of congratulations, the other women surrounded Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo’er as they returned to the back yard.

The front yard was a place for men; if women lingered too long, various rumors were likely to arise.

"Lady Qin and Mrs. Tan truly have good fortune. They have made us quite envious!"

"Not only do they have status, but I’ve also heard that both gentlemen are deeply devoted and only have eyes for their wife at home. That’s truly rare!"

"There are so many women in my household, and it’s constantly a scene of chaos."

Chen Yiling chuckled wryly, "I am the youngest daughter in my family, and I have quite the temper. If there were many women in my backyard, I would surely be furious. Thus, my husband often says I am jealous and not as virtuous as all of you sisters."

"That may be true, my lord often says I am his virtuous helpmate."

"When I was in my boudoir, my mother often said that the principle of ’Three Obediences and Four Virtues’ is most important to match our husbands’ level and treat each other with due respect."

Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo’er exchanged glances; they did not understand if it was worth it to live one’s entire life uncomfortably, just for the sake of a reputation for virtuousness.

Alas, it could only be said that these women had been deeply afflicted by the ’Three Obediences and Four Virtues’.

To them, as long as they could spend their lives with their beloved, what harm was there in being labeled a jealous wife or a shrew?

When it came to the ’Three Obediences and Four Virtues,’ many women began to open up.

There were even those who advised others to take concubines for their husbands; Ling’er and Duo’er could only feel helpless.

Li Mu’er had already twisted her handkerchief into a knot; she would never admit that she was envious of those two women.

They simply won their husband’s exclusive affection with ease, while she could only beg Prince Liang for a little love and affection.

Was she inferior to these two women?

No, that was absolutely impossible!

If she couldn’t rely on Prince Liang, she still had her son. When her son ascended to the throne, she would be the most honored woman under heaven.

By that time, whether it be a Commandery Princess or a Princess, all would have to kneel before her obediently!

After a while, someone thankfully changed the subject.

"Lady Qin, as a distinguished lady of the Capital, you are well-informed. Have you heard of Duo Meifang?"

Qiao Duo’er looked awkwardly at Chen Yiling; wasn’t this product placement a bit too forced?

The conversation had been going well, and suddenly blurting this out was so embarrassing!

Chen Yiling blinked her innocent eyes; this was not something she had arranged in advance!

She and a close madam had agreed that the latter would find an opportunity to ask about post-pregnancy care secrets, and then she would naturally bring up Duo Meifang.

But no appropriate opportunity had arisen thus far.