Chapter 33 Tang Mo's Intentions

Xin An was dedicated to making the old lady happy. Every day, he would go to the old lady's yard early to have breakfast with her. As long as Tang Mo was free, he would go with her. After breakfast, Tang Mo talked about today's plans. "My father-in-law and mother-in-law are leaving Beijing tomorrow. I originally wanted to invite them to have dinner together, but my father-in-law has plans today. I thought of buying some things and sending them off tomorrow morning. It's also a thoughtful gesture."

The old lady really felt that he had grown up and was very thoughtful in his work, unlike his jerk father who didn't even bother to arrange a banquet for his in-laws when they were leaving, and he knew how to take money from others without fear of getting his hands dirty.

"Go and get busy. You should take your wife with you today. You are marrying so far away, and you don't know when you will see your parents again. Go now."

I have to say that most of the time the old lady is very easy to talk to.

Xin An thanked him with a smile, and then left the house with Tang Mo. She had been out of the house twice in the ten days since she got married, which was more than the previous month.

Minister Xu of the Ministry of War hooked up with Xin Kuan, and they had been very close in the past two days. Upon learning that Xin Kuan was leaving tomorrow, Minister Xu specially arranged a farewell banquet. When Tang Mo arrived, Xin Kuan just happened to be leaving the house. Needless to say, the father-in-law and son-in-law left together, followed by Xin Huan.

Mrs. Xin pulled Xin An into the house and said, "If there wasn't something at home that really needed your father to go back and deal with, I don't think he would be willing to leave."

"Your brother is even more unwilling. All he talks about is his brother-in-law."

Mrs. Xin pulled her to sit down and said, "Your father is really satisfied with this son-in-law."

He lowered his voice and said, "Better than your father-in-law."

Xin Kuan looked down on Tang Gang, thinking that he was selfish. As a marquis with no real power, he could only provide limited benefits, but he wanted more in return. "It's not the first or second time that he has been to the capital. When has he ever made arrangements? When has it not been your father who paid for his dinner?"

"He never introduced your father to his friends, for fear that others would laugh at him for marrying a merchant. But he was not embarrassed at all when he used our money."

"Your father said that he would reduce the money given to the Marquis' Mansion in the future and give it to his son-in-law. He wants us to use the money to pave the way for his eldest son. It's wishful thinking."

Tang Gang thought that the marriage between the two families would trap the Xin family, and he was unwilling to spend any effort on it. Little did he know that the Xin family thought the same way.

The two families are now relatives, and everyone knows that the Xin family can openly use the banner of the Marquis' Mansion to act. Can the Marquis' Mansion break up with the Xin family?

"Your father said that he would support his son-in-law and no longer look at your father-in-law's attitude. Your son-in-law is capable, your family can support you, and your mother-in-law is on your side. Your father-in-law is unwilling but can only accept it."

Hearing her calling him son-in-law, Xin An thought that Tang Mo had really put a lot of effort into this over the past few days. He had made her parents fall in love with him in such a short time. How could he be said to be incompetent?

"Father and mother, don't worry too much about me. I will live well in the Marquis' Mansion and won't be bullied."

"As for your son-in-law, he should be able to stand up as well."

Mrs. Xin smiled and said, "You, stop bullying others."

Knowing that the two had not yet consummated their marriage, Mrs. Xin did not persuade them. This kind of thing would happen naturally as long as the relationship was there.

Xin An talked about wanting to do business. "Mother also knows that there are more than one son-in-law in the Marquis' Mansion. If I expose it to the public, people will definitely keep an eye on me. I want to change the way I do things. It can also be regarded as leaving myself a way out. I can't just sit there and eat up all the dowry."

Mrs. Xin thought she was overthinking. "Why bother yourself so much? Just write home if you need money."

"I can't rely on my family to support me all my life. It's fine if they support me, but do they have to support my son-in-law and his whole family?"

"I don't ask for much. Just give me Uncle Fangda and Uncle Bo. Uncle Fangda is originally from Beijing, so I think he would be willing to come back. As for Uncle Bo, just tell him that I need him."

Fang Da is the manager of the Xin family. He was the person Xin Kuan accidentally rescued when he came to the capital a few years ago. He sold himself to the Xin family as a slave and has quite abilities.

As for Uncle Bai, he is a doctor employed by the Xin family. They have kept him for many years. He has learned a lot of skills but has never been of much use. Xin An thinks it's a pity.

What can Mrs. Xin say?

One must do what one's daughter has decided to do. "Here, I'll tell your father later if he needs some more money from you."

"No need. Your son-in-law said he wants half. Let him pay. He doesn't want to do a big deal right away. Just take it slow."

Mrs. Xing let her do what she wants, as long as she is happy.

The mother and daughter spent a pleasant half day. It was already afternoon when Xin Kuan and the other two came back, bringing back many gifts. Xin Kuan's face was beaming, because Minister Xu had invited some people to accompany him today, and they were all officials he knew well. This made Xin Kuan feel very honored, and he felt that the face he had lost in front of Tang Gang had been made up today.

Tang Mo was also happy. Today, he met several adults with his father-in-law. Those adults were very warm to him. The kind of flattery that he had only seen from Tang Rong was also realized on him today. He felt very proud and satisfied.

The father-in-law and the son-in-law were both grinning from ear to ear, not at all serious. Mrs. Xin was helpless because there was also Xin Huan who smiled even more foolishly, which made her extremely upset.

It was already evening when Tang Mo woke up. He didn't care about his headache and smiled happily. He also felt sorry that his father-in-law would go back the next day and he couldn't benefit from his sleep more.

"Okay, your smile is worthless, stop being so cocky, be steady."

Xin An came in with a bowl of porridge and said, "Drink it quickly. This is the millet porridge I made especially for you. Drink less in the next two days. I'm afraid you will..."

"Please don't go on."

Tang Mo interrupted her, "I will definitely live a long life."

After drinking the millet porridge, it was time for dinner. Tang Mo put his hands on his hips and looked up at the sky, feeling that he had spent all day eating.

The family reluctantly talked a lot and explained a lot of things. When Xin An left, Mrs. Xin secretly wiped her tears. Xin An's eyes were red. After everyone got on the carriage, Tang Mo dragged them down again, "I'm like a heinous person. I'll stay here tonight. I'll go back and explain it to my mother, and then ask someone to bring you some clean clothes. I'll pick you up tomorrow."

Married girls rarely have the opportunity to stay at their parents' home. Xin An admitted that she was really touched at this moment, "Thank you."

Tang Mo led the man to Madam Xin and gave her a few words. Madam Xin was delighted and burst into laughter. Xin Huan went straight forward and hugged his arm, "Brother-in-law, you are so kind."

Tang Mo got goose bumps all over his arms, "It's what I should do. I'll go back first and come back tomorrow morning."

"Brother-in-law, why don't you stay too? We can sleep together."

Tang Mo smiled awkwardly but politely, "Well, I'm not used to it."

After he got in the car and left the family, they happily went into the house. Xin An took her mother's arm and said, "I want to sleep with my mother tonight."

"Well, you won't grow up even if you get married."