If he hadn't married this only child of the Jin Family, no matter how clever Old Seventh was, he probably wouldn't have passed the exams to become a Scholar, let alone dream of advancing further.
Now, the more Li Cuicui looked at Jin Qianqian, the more satisfied she felt. By contrast, her other daughters-in-law picked faults everywhere and always had one shortcoming or another.
Hearing the commotion outside, Sister-in-law Xiang lifted the door curtain separating the inner courtyard. "Miss Gu, do you need some warm water?"
Only then did Jin Qianqian realize what she had forgotten. "Sister-in-law Xiang, hurry up and get two hot water bottles ready. My mother is here."
"Right away," Sister-in-law Xiang replied. She bowed in greeting to Li Cuicui, then hurried toward the kitchen.
"Oh my, it seems our Scholar's wife is living quite the good life, even having servants at her beck and call.
"Our parents are still toiling away in the fields, yet you're here enjoying yourself."
