Indeed, the Lu Family has a great eye, whether for business or selecting daughters-in-law. Zhang Caiyun as a daughter-in-law goes without saying, and their eldest daughter-in-law behaves properly and is very virtuous.

As they were talking inside the room, they saw the door curtain sway slightly. Two little heads peeked in, glanced around, then quickly retreated, followed by the sound of small footsteps running outside.

Zhang Caiyun saw them too, but couldn’t call them back as the two children ran away.

"These are the two children from Caiyun’s eldest sister-in-law’s family," Lady Zhang Wang said with a smile, "The older one is five, and the younger one is only three." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

With Zhang Caiyun in confinement and so many people visiting today, it’s likely that Old Madam Lu and the Eldest Sister-in-law of the Lu Family instructed the children not to disturb. However, kids at that age are inevitably curious, unable to resist peeking, but scared to enter the room, so they run away again.

Truly interesting and adorable children.

Zhang Caiyun adorned her son with a full set of collar, longevity lock, bracelets, and anklets, then returned to her seat among the group. However, she still fiddled with the remaining silver jewelry in her hand.

"...I was thinking of giving them each a pair of these bracelets," Zhang Caiyun discussed with Lady Li, Lady Zhang Wang, and Lady Zhang, intending to split two pairs of bracelets to give to her eldest sister-in-law’s two children.

With Zhang Caiyun giving birth, relatives like Lian Manman’s family definitely come with gifts of milk. Additionally, neighbors and relatives, friends associated with the Lu family would also bring milk gifts. The Lu family would pick a good day and invite these friends and relatives over for a feast.

Because the family hasn’t split, living as one, these gifts need to be handed over to Old Master Lu and Old Madam Lu for unified decision-making and distribution. Future reciprocation gifts naturally come from the public funds. As per tenant farmer’s typical customs, gifts of milk from the maternal family should be given to the mother, and gifts like longevity locks, small bracelets, and clothes for the children should not be arranged otherwise, as they belong to the children.

Taking the gifts from Lian Manman’s family as an example, the edible items go to Old Master Lu and Old Madam Lu to arrange for everyone to eat, as Zhang Caiyun alone can’t consume that much. For fabrics, whether it’s for Zhang Caiyun or other uses, there are options. Meanwhile, items like collars, longevity locks, bracelets, and anklets are all designated.

Whatever Zhang Qingshan family sent, it should be given for Zhang Caiyun to manage. Of course, specific situations need flexible handling. Since they live as one family, sharing meals, including any food gifts like rice and flour coming in, Zhang Caiyun shouldn’t hoard them all.

Logically speaking, Zhang Caiyun has the right to manage the silver jewelry brought by Lian Manman’s family.

Giving silver bracelets to her eldest sister-in-law’s children is partly because she truly likes them, and partly as gratitude for her sister-in-law’s care during these days.

"Those items were secured by your eldest aunt and your sister Manman; are you using what’s secured to do them a favor?" Lady Zhang Wang remarked.

"If you want to gift them, don’t use this. You aren’t lacking silver coins, so get two more pairs to give, wouldn’t it be better?" Lady Li suggested.

Zhang Caiyun, momentarily impassioned, reflected and agreed that her idea wasn’t quite considerate, admitting Lady Li’s suggestion was better. As the saying goes, "Having an elder at home is like having a treasure," implying the elderly have abundant experience. Listening to their advice often proves beneficial.

"I’m not good at handling this; I’ll listen to my grandmother," Zhang Caiyun said with a smile, putting the small bracelets and anklets away.

"Your grandmother is right," Lady Zhang Wang chimed in, then said to Lady Zhang and Lady Wu Wang, "That’s why our household needs my mother’s guidance; her meticulous manners and etiquette are unmatched, not just for Caiyun, but for all of us."

Lady Li and Lady Zhang Wang, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, one warm and one lively, got along exceptionally well, with Lady Zhang Wang holding great respect for Lady Li.

"And your mother-in-law and sister-in-law," Lady Li further advised Zhang Caiyun, "Don’t take their actions for granted. Later, you should show some sincerity too."

"Grandmother, I know," Zhang Caiyun replied, "I imagine the fabric from my eldest aunt will likely be given to me by my mother-in-law; shall I make outfits for them each, alright?"

"Alright," Lady Zhang Wang replied, "During your confinement, don’t rush to do sewing work; I’ll help you make them later, or we can take them to the tailor’s shop, spend a little extra, and have them made nicely."