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  The old lady's eyes were dim, and she said: "In daily social interactions, drinking a few cups of wine is harmless, just don't drink too much. This full-body smell of wine is not elegant. We women can't compare to men. Since you know your mistake, Grandma won't pursue it further. Just don't do it again in the future."

  "Got it, daughter-in-law." Lin Lan said humbly. The old lady's scolding was still quite reasonable. Some people have a good capacity for liquor and are called wine immortals; scholars and poets drink and compose poetry, that's elegance; heroic knights drink large bowls, that's generosity; women who can't get drunk no matter how much they drink can only be called female wine demons. So, her senior brothers used to tease her as a wine demon reincarnated, which made her very angry. Therefore, she generally doesn't drink alcohol.

  The servant outside reported: "The Second Mistress, the Eldest Mistress, the Young Master and the Young Mistress have come to pay their respects..."

  The old lady said in a low voice: "Get up!"

  Lin Lan then got up and stood beside the old lady.

  As soon as Han Qiuyue entered the door, she found that Lin Lan was already there. Her eyes flashed and she immediately went to observe the old lady's expression. Seeing the old lady's normal face, she couldn't help but think: Lin Lan really knows how to curry favor, coming so early in the morning to pay her respects.

  Everyone came forward and paid their respects. After they sat down, Han Qiuyue asked with concern: "Mother, did you sleep well last night? Do we need to add more bedding?"

  The old lady smiled slightly and said: "This kang is hot and hot, so hot that I couldn't sleep."

  Madam Yu also laughed and said: "I'm also not used to sleeping on this kang, I got up early and my throat was smoking."

  Ming said: "Grandma and Great Aunt are not used to it. After sleeping on the kang for a few days, they will appreciate its advantages."

  Ding Ruoyan said softly: "If grandma and eldest aunt are not used to it, we can change the bedding to a camel hair mattress pad, and use silk quilts instead. We can also add a hot water bottle, which will be very warm. My daughter-in-law has just made two new sets, originally intended for my mother, but let's give them to grandma and eldest aunt first! As for my mother's set, I'll have it custom-made again, and it will be ready in a few days."

  Yu covered her mouth and smiled, saying: "Younger brother's wife! I really envy you for having such a considerate and filial daughter-in-law."

  Han Qiuyue smiled and scolded: "Elder sister is really ungrateful, Bo Ge's wife and Qin Ge's wife are the ones who are truly filial, they get up before dawn every day to serve their parents-in-law diligently and obediently."

  Yu's smile had a few points of pride, but he didn't forget to flatter the old lady: "This is still the credit of the old lady's good management."

  Lin Lan listened and felt deeply sympathetic towards the two elder sisters in her hometown, then thought of herself who would also be living a miserable life soon, Lin Lan sighed silently.

  The old lady said: "To talk about managing a household, it's nothing more than the four words 'strict, clear, public and just', Lin Lan..."

  Lin Lan was suddenly called out while walking in a daze, almost shouting "here" in response.

  Take another step forward at once.

  "Let me show my newly drafted house rules to my mother-in-law and see if they are appropriate. If there's anything that needs to be changed, let's discuss it together."

  This is nonsense, how dare Han Qiuyue say that the old lady's family rules are not suitable? Unhappy in her heart, she had to say she was satisfied; on the surface, she didn't even dare to reveal a hint of dissatisfaction.

  At last, the old lady said: "Then follow these rules from now on. Lin Lan, take the trouble to copy a few more copies and let each house see them."

  Lin Lan accepted the task with a refreshing and pleasant attitude, and couldn't help but look forward to it. This rule wasn't just aimed at her alone, but also included Old Witch, Ming Ze couple, and Miss Ming Zhu. Haha, they would share the hardships and difficulties together.

  After the farewell ceremony, the old lady kept Han Shi and let others return first. Lin Lan deliberately walked at the end, out of the Chao Hui Hall, saw Zhu's mother, and told her: "The northern climate is dry, you can put two basins of water in the old lady's room at night, don't give the old lady green tea in the morning, you can make some red tea or flower tea to clear lung heat and nourish the stomach."

  Mom smiled and said: "The second young lady is really meticulous."

  Lin Lan smiled slightly: "Perhaps it's a habit of being a doctor!"

  Inside the house, the old lady's expression turned cold and stern as she said to Mrs. Han: "You can't just do nothing because you want to please your husband and are afraid of being a stepmother. Look at the state of this household! Your husband spends every night at his concubine's place, ignoring everything, and has so many grievances against Mingyun. The four words I mentioned earlier - strict, fair, and just - not one of them has been upheld. It's a pity that as the mistress of this house, you haven't taken on the proper attitude, with a stern heart and mind, doing what is right. Who can say anything against you if you do?"

  Mrs. Han said anxiously, "Mother's teachings are correct, it's just that the daughter-in-law is incompetent..." The old lady said bluntly. Although she didn't entirely believe what Jingxian said last night, there must be some truth to it since something was amiss, and Mrs. Han definitely had her own shortcomings. This morning, she casually asked one of the maids in the mansion about the household rules and discovered that Mrs. Han was overly accommodating to a fault. Not to mention other things, just take the morning and evening rituals as an example - Mrs. Han would follow along with them, coming or not coming as she pleased, without any semblance of authority as the mistress of the house.

  Mrs. Han became more and more despondent, tears welling up in her eyes: "I really don't know what to do, if only I could have stayed by my mother's side and learned from her, I wouldn't be in such a predicament today..."

  The old lady heard a heartache, and sighed heavily: "Forget it, I also know the difficulties. From now on, I will help to manage this family well, and I will also show my dignity as the mistress."

  Mr. Han was so moved that he nodded repeatedly: "The daughter-in-law will depend on her mother."

  After Hei left, Zhu's mother handed the tangerine honey that Er Shao gave her to Lao Tai Tai and also told Lao Tai Tai what Er Shao had just said.

  The old lady heard this and stared at the bottle of orange honey, furrowed her brow in deep thought, and remained silent for a long time.

  Lin Lan's performance today is commendable, but whether she did it on purpose or not is unknown. You can't see through a person's heart with just one glance; time will tell, let's observe her some more in the future!

  Lin Lan returned to the Luoxia Pavilion and began copying the family rules, while Yin Liu ground ink beside her. Looking at the thick stack of family rules, she felt a lingering fear and asked, "Second Young Mistress, is Old Madame serious?"

  Lin Lan gave her a stern look: "Don't think that the old lady is just joking. From now on, not to mention Second Young Mistress, I will follow these rules, and you all must follow them too. Don't let others find fault with us, or I won't be able to help you."

  Yin Liu said with a sigh: "This old lady is also somewhat too hasty, she just arrived yesterday evening and today she's already starting to establish rules."

  Lin Lan sighed, "Whether the rules are strict or not is secondary, the key is whether the old lady can be fair and just. If she can treat everyone equally, then it's no big deal. Anyway, you all have to be careful around me, the old lady has just arrived and this is her chance to establish authority, whoever doesn't open their eyes at this time will be asking for trouble."

  The silver willow was startled and nodded hastily.

  Lin Lan spent more than two hours copying the family rules, one for the old witch, one for Liu Niang, one for Ming Zhen and his wife, and one for Miss Mingzhu. Every word was written neatly and correctly, just like the rules set by the old lady, strict and square, without any sharp edges.

  Lin Lan did a good job and called Zhou Ma again, telling her to instruct the people of Luoxia Zhai to be careful with their words and actions, lest they become the unlucky ones who stick out at this time.

  Li Mingyun returned especially early today, and came back just after dinner time.

  Bai Hui immediately handed over a hot towel for Second Young Master to wipe his hands and face, and then stuffed a hand warmer into his hands.

  Ming Yu waved his hand: "No need." But he took over the hot tea handed by Lin Lan and held it in his hands to warm himself.

  Lin Lan just wondered why you came back so early today?

  Li Mingyun asked instead: "What did Grandmother say today?" He had been restless all day and couldn't concentrate on his work, so he came back early.

  "There's nothing much, let me write a family rule for her, she said I wrote it." Lin Lan handed the family rules to Ming Yun.

  Ming Yun sighed as he watched: "I've heard before that Grandmother is very strict in managing the household, now I see it for myself."

  "Is grandma being fair?" This is what Lin Lan cares about most.

  Li Mingyun's expression was gloomy and hard to discern: "I didn't know about this, but since the family rules have been established, there must be a basis for them. If it's not fair, wouldn't that be slapping one's own face?"

  Lin Lan pouted and said, "I think so too. But in the future, every day I have to pay respects to my grandmother and also go to pay respects to the old witch, serving her, it's just not fun."

  Li Mingyu glanced at the thick stack on the table and exclaimed: "You've written so much?"

  Lin Lan nodded: "Grandma asked me to copy one for each house."

  Li Mingyu put down the paper in his hand and held Lin Lan's hand, gently helping her rub it: "Foolish, why didn't you wait for me to come back before writing?"

  "This is what grandma told me to do, how can I call someone to write it for me? If grandma finds out, she'll say I'm lazy! I didn't know, today almost scared me to death."

  Li Mingyun's expression stiffened, revealing a tense look, and he tightened his grip on Lin Lan's hand: "What?"

  "Grandma, was talking normally, then suddenly asked me, 'How much wine did you drink yesterday?' I was so scared that I immediately knelt down and confessed." Lin Lan said nervously.

  Li Mingyun asked nervously: "What happened afterwards?"

  "I was wrong, what else can she do? She just scolded me a few words, oh! Grandma is really sharp-eyed and clear-minded, it seems that in the future I should be more honest in front of her." Lin Lan said with a huff.

  Li Mingyu let out a quiet breath: "I only know that both Father and Eldest Uncle are very afraid of Grandmother."

  Lin Lan muttered: "I just find it strange, with Grandma's strict teachings, how could she have..."

  Li Ming's eyes dimmed slightly as he said with a hint of sigh: "Perhaps it was all for the Li family!"

  Lin Lan silently observed her grandmother's attitude towards the old witch and Ming Ze, knowing that she had always treated them as family. Perhaps it was guilt in her heart! So what about Ming Yun's mother? Why was she so cold to her? Didn't the Li family rely on the Ye family to rise to power? Shouldn't they be more grateful?! It's really unknown what grandmother is thinking, she always says fairness, but the scale in her heart is fundamentally unfair.

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