I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 326 Gu Jingye's Imagination

Dongfang Jin walked up to Gu Jingye and reached out to ruffle his hair: "Oh my, my good son, my Shitou has grown quite a bit taller."

"It hasn't been that long since I've been home, and I've already grown into a young man."

Gu Jingye blushed slightly at his mother's praise: "Mother, it's Grandma Jun who makes us lots of delicious food every day."

Dongfang Jin glanced around the room and didn't see anyone else: "Why don't I see Jinbao and the others?"

Jun Wenhui said with a smile, "Jinbao and the others are practicing their skills in the north courtyard, so as not to disturb Jingye and Xiaohui's studies."

These boys are growing, and this is the season when they grow really fast, so they need to get the nutrition they need.

"Auntie, you've arrived!" Shen Qihui's voice preceded his arrival.

Wow, our Xiao Hui has grown into a big young man.

Look at him, so elegant.

If he grows any longer, he'll definitely be a handsome guy.

"Hehe, Auntie always knows how to praise me. Auntie, how is my mother?"

"That's good, you still think about your mother. It's not for nothing that your mother has been thinking about you."

Don't worry, your mother is doing well.

She didn't say that Song Qing is currently dating Sister Yu Mei, and the two are mutually attracted to each other, just short of confessing their feelings.

According to Granny Xu and Grandma Yu, the reason the two of them were able to get along was thanks to Xiao Jun.

After Dongfang Jin entered the house, she placed the food she had brought on the table.

He handed two plums to Gu Jingye and Shen Qihui, saying, "Try them, this fruit is a new variety, it's delicious."

Jun Wenhui picked a spirit grape and put it in her mouth: "This is good, is it a grape from the valley?"

Dongfang Jin held her hand and said guiltily, "It grew in the place where Da Bai lives."

"I see, no wonder it tastes so good."

Shen Qihui happily cut a slice of cake: "This is delicious, I haven't had it in a long time."

"You little glutton, eat less sweets tonight," Jun Wenhui said indulgently.

Dongfang Jin looked at them with a gentle expression: "It's okay, it's not like we eat this every day. Go ahead and eat, but don't forget to brush your teeth after you finish."

Your clothes are a bit short; go to the shop and pick out a few more sets when you have time.

Jun Wenhui's smile deepened: "Yesterday, Sister Xian sent two sets to each of those boys."

Let them wear what they're wearing to bed at night; it's summer now, so it's not cold at night.

Upon hearing her words, Dongfang Jin slapped her forehead. Pajamas? People here sleep in their undergarments; they don't wear modern loungewear.

【Ruyi, do you have any small-sized loungewear in the warehouse?】

Yes, how much do you need?

[Take out a few sets, and give the rest to Xian'er so she can make them according to the patterns.]

【okay. 】

Dongfang Jin got up and walked to the chaise lounge next to her. With a wave of her hand, a stack of matching sets of pajamas appeared on the chaise lounge.

"Give them a few points later, and you can leave the rest to Sister Xian and let her see if she can handle it."

Jun Wenhui was no longer surprised to see her produce things out of thin air. She got up and went to her side, picked up a set of loungewear, and looked at the print on it, admiring it immensely.

"Row."

"Hey, Aunt Hui, why don't I see Brother Rui and Sister Xian?"

She's been here for so long, and she hasn't heard Gu Caiwei's voice at all.

Jun Wenhui clapped her hands: "They are now living in the courtyard on Xiangyang Street, which is closer to the shop."

Rui Ge'er and Master Zhao are also there; today happens to be the day they teach those children.

This morning, several more children were sent from the estate. Master Zhao said that some of the boys were quite good at mathematics and he planned to guide them further towards becoming the manager.

Gu Jingye wiped his mouth: "Little Mother, we can all recite the Arabic numerals and multiplication tables you taught us."

"Good, remember to memorize it repeatedly until you know it by heart. Accuracy is key in mathematics, so you can't be careless."

"understood."

Jun Wenhui patted Dongfang Jin's hand: "Don't worry about your studies. Brother Rui and Teacher Zhao are in charge. They dare not slack off at all."

You have no idea, ever since you let those children from the village and the shop come to our house to teach us...

We don't need to worry about the people in the village; they're all very enthusiastic.

I took a walk around the village a couple of days ago. The people there are very hardworking; there wasn't a single weed in the fields.

And those tenants, they all kept asking when you were going, and they were so kind of me to give them my regards.

This child is kind-hearted. After learning about the true nature of the Du family, she actually gave the tenants 70% of the harvest.

This is unprecedented.

In the past, if tenants split their rent equally with their landlords, they would all be extremely grateful.

Besides, she offered such a huge temptation.

Moreover, she provided all the seeds for the land, preventing the tenants from buying them themselves.

She also said that as long as the tenants farmed according to her requirements, she would buy all the harvest from the land, except for the portion used to pay taxes.

Those people can sell those things without even leaving their homes, how could they not be happy?

Now, they look so different from when they first saw them, all with long faces.

Thinking back to when she said that anyone working for her properties, whether servant or tenant, was entitled to such treatment.

Children from these families not only attend school at her home for free, but she also provides them with food and lodging, and even arranges jobs for them in the future.

This child is truly their lucky star.

"Oh, then have Jincai deliver some of these things to Brother Rui and Master Zhao tomorrow."

Jun Wenhui frowned: "Aren't you staying overnight?"

Dongfang Jin shook her head: "No, I have to go back before tomorrow morning."

Gu Jingye walked up to Dongfang Jin, feeling somewhat sad and reluctant: "Little Mother."

Dongfang Jin popped a pill into his mouth: "Alright, you're a big kid now, you're not allowed to be clingy."

Gu Jingye quickly swallowed the pill and nodded: "I'll go home when I have a holiday."

Jun Wenhui was also a little reluctant: "So soon?"

Dongfang Jin didn't hide anything from them: "My parents have come."

Upon hearing this, Jun Wenhui immediately stood up and asked excitedly, "What? Then, should we go and see him?"

His voice carried a hint of tension and unease.

Seeing her like this, Dongfang Jin felt a little uncomfortable: "If anyone should be seeing you, it should be them. I've already made it clear."

Their son is going to marry your daughter, so you'd better keep your dignity up and not act subservient.

Jun Wenhui was amused by her serious expression: "Hehe, you child, why are you siding with outsiders?"

Dongfang Jin handed the grapes to Gu Jingye, then looked at Jun Wenhui with a solemn expression: "Aunt Hui, what I said is the truth."

We raised our daughter to this age, and in the blink of an eye, she's become his daughter-in-law.

For the rest of their lives, they will not only have to live in his house, but also carry on his family line.

Therefore, you must resolutely refuse to compromise your principles and lower yourself to a lower position; you must persevere.

Gu Jingye stared blankly as he ate the grapes his stepmother handed him. Had his stepmother's biological parents arrived?

Will she leave with them?

Father said that my mother's parents were a prince and a princess, and that my mother was a county princess.

Will they make Dad and stepmother divorce?

Jun Wenhui was genuinely amused by Dongfang Jin: "You!"

it is more than words.

This child is telling the truth, but how many people can see it so clearly?

The three of them, mother and children, were incredibly fortunate to have met her.

With her around, her daughter won't suffer any mistreatment after marrying into the Prince Dun's mansion.

Having such a sensible sister-in-law is a blessing for her daughter.

"Young lady, are you going back to the capital?" Gu Jingye looked at Dongfang Jin with teary eyes.

For a moment, Dongfang Jin forgot that this kid was thoughtful and prone to overthinking.

He raised his hand and slapped his forehead: "What are you thinking, you brat?"

Your maternal grandparents came to visit and are currently living in their home in Lingwu Village.

"When you get your holiday in a few days, you'll all go back home. If you dare to be disrespectful then, see how I punish you."

Gu Jingye cautiously asked, "Little Mother, you won't divorce my father, will you?"