The Laid-back Life of a Stepmother
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Kim taehyung, who had worked hard to become a company director in his previous life, was reincarnated as the omega son of a concubine in an ancient aristocratic family after a car accident.
After learning the truth, he completely gave up.
he had no interest in the power struggles and favoritism within the household; he just wanted to lie down and be a lazy person, occasionally turning over.
The consequence of his laziness was that he was still unmarried at the age of twenty. His concubine mother was extremely anxious and pleaded with the main wife.
The usually strict main wife gave taehyung three options:
1. A newly minted scholar
2. A cousin from the main wife's family
3. A widowed Ministry of Justice official with children
After considering for a day, he finally chose the third option.
Upon hearing this, the concubine mother grabbed taehyung and began to worry:
concubine chang
These days, being a stepmother is difficult. Why are you doing this? I think that new scholar is quite good."
taehyung swallowed the last bite of mung bean pastry and said
Kim taehyung
This new scholar has a cousin who grew up with him in his hometown."
The concubine mother was speechless for a moment
concubine chang
Then there's your main wife's cousin..."
taehyung took a sip of tea and said,
Kim taehyung
There are too many people in that family, with two mothers-in-law alone.
Moreover, each branch of the family had so many concubines and aunts, and he couldn't be bothered to serve them.
taehyung put down his teacup and continued,
Kim taehyung
"This Ministry of Justice official is different."
concubine chang
How is he different?
Kim taehyung
Both his parents are deceased, he has a sedan chair and a house, an elder brother and sister-in-law above him, and a son below. When I marry him, I won't have to manage the household or bear children."
Kim taehyung
As for the little one, I don't have to worry about him either. As the saying goes, a sister-in-law is like a mother. Mrs. jeon can be considered half a grandmother to the little one."
Mrs. Lu, the sister-in-law who was only twenty-five: "..."
so this the new story .......
this a omegaverse story with only omega and alpha as subgenders.
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In the fourth year of Jing Yuan era, during the season when peach and plum blossoms competed in beauty, a joyous atmosphere permeated the kim Family residence in the capital city of Sheng Jing.
Today was the wedding day of the kim Family's second son, and the bride had just been welcomed into the household.
The main hall was bustling with activity, with guests crowding both sides to witness the ceremony
Seated in the place of honor, Madam Shen gazed at her jubilant younger son, her brow relaxing slightly as the last stone weighing on her heart finally lifted...
As the call to "escort the couple to the bridal chamber" rang out, Madam Shen's lips curved upward as she watched her son and daughter-in-law depart. With the view now unobstructed, her eyes fell upon a omega with a small, round, fair face, who was chatting and laughing with a little girl barely reaching his waist.
One of his cheeks was moving slightly, likely from some snack he had secretly popped into his mouth.
Seeing this, Madam Shen was reminded of Concubine Chang's tearful complaints in her chambers a few days prior, and the joy in her expression dimmed somewhat.
She had almost forgotten about this other half of the stone...
The kim Family hailed from a great clan in Jiangnan, with many high-ranking officials among their ancestors. Father Wen currently held the third-rank position of Chamberlain for Ceremonials, and his two legitimate sons were also promising. One had passed the imperial examinations the year the new emperor ascended the throne and now worked in the Ministry of Rites. The other had recently joined the Military Affairs Bureau and, though his position was not high, he was well-regarded by his superiors.
Madam kim, as the current mistress of the Wen household, was not known for her gentle nature, but rather for her strictness. However, whether legitimate or born of concubines, all children in the family received education starting at age eight for alphas and five for omegas with none being neglected.
The master of the kim Family had only two aplhas, both born to his legal wife Madam Shen, but quite a few omegas. Besides the eldest legitimate omega born to Madam Shen, the other four were born to concubines.
The omega Madam Shen had spotted in the hall was the fourth child, kim taehyung born to Concubine Chang.
The day after a bride enters the family, she must pay respects to the main courtyard at the first light of dawn. As the new bride's sister-in-law born to a concubine, kim taehyung, who was accustomed to sleeping until mid morning, had to drag himself out of his soft bed more than two hours earlier than usual.
His maid Tao Zhi entered the room promptly to help taehyung wash up, saying,
Tao zhi
The mistress has asked after you several times already."
Kim taehyung, still looking half-asleep, opened his round almond eyes slightly, caught a glimpse of his plump, delicate face in the bronze mirror, and asked with a small yawn,
Kim taehyung
When did mother get up?"
Tao Zhi, helping him clean his face, replied,
Tao zhi
"At the hour of the 5 am."
Kim taehyung
Mother is truly impressive,
Kim taehyung
"I could never manage that."
Hearing this, Tao Zhi laughed softly and said,
Tao zhi
Actually, master, you're the last one up. The other courtyards have been bustling for a while now."
Her personality was more lively than Yun Zhi's, and she always spoke her mind in front of Taehyung
After rinsing his mouth, taehyung e sat back down on the wooden stool with its soft cushion, facing the bronze mirror. he thought to herself, no wonder people in ancient times had such short lifespans. Getting up before dawn every day, it would be strange if they lived long.
As a modern office worker who had died in a traffic accident due to mistaking a red light for green after working overtime to the point of exhaustion, kim taehyung particularly cherished life in this second chance.
taehyung had transmigrated as a fetus, and while in Concubine Chang's womb, he had gleaned important information from the daily conversations of those around him.
he had been reborn into ancient times, with his birth mother being a concubine in the household. he had three legitimate older siblings and two half-sisters born to concubines above him, making him the fourth child
The kim Family, while not at the absolute pinnacle of power in the bustling capital of Sheng Jing, had deep roots stretching back centuries. As a child born to a concubine, with his birth mother Concubine Chang having maintained a low profile for years, taehyung e had led a relatively peaceful and comfortable life.
Seeing that Tao Zhi had finished arranging his hair, taehyung stood up and headed out, asking,
Kim taehyung
What's for breakfast today?
Tao Zhi followed him out of the inner room and replied,
Tao zhi
master, didn't you say yesterday that you liked the golden dumplings from the banquet? Yun Zhi instructed the kitchen to prepare some earlier, along with chicken silk porridge."
Just then, Yun Zhi entered the room carrying a wooden tray, reminding taehyung
yun zhi
master, please have a couple of golden dumplings to tide you over. We'll be having breakfast in the main courtyard shortly.
Today being the second day after the kim Family welcomed their new daughter-in-law, the whole family was expected to pay their respects in the main courtyard before sharing breakfast.
taehyung stared at the golden dumplings on the table, picked up three with his chopsticks, and began to eat.
Halfway through, he suddenly remembered something and looked up to ask, "
Kim taehyung
Where are mother and little sister?"
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Though the three of them didn't usually eat together, mainly because taehyung woke up late, his mother and younger sister would typically come by after he got up.
Yun Zhi looked at her sleepy-faced master and hesitated for a moment before saying,
yun zhi
The fifth miss is doing her lessons, with the mistress keeping her company
Kim taehyung
Little sister is truly diligent, not resting for a single day,"
taehyung said with utmost sincerity, knowing he could never maintain such a rigorous schedule himself.
Seeing taehyung's lighthearted expression, Yun Zhi felt relieved. Though she was a few years younger than taehyung, as his personal maid, she often thought more deeply about things.
The fifth miss was only six years old and had only been studying for a year, yet she already showed signs of being a prodigy. In comparison, their master had been rather unremarkable at a similar age.
Fortunately, their master was easygoing and had never shown any jealousy, maintaining a close relationship with his younger sister
The prudent Yun Zhi removed the tray just as taehyung was about to reach for a fourth golden dumpling.
A short while later, Concubine Chang arrived with her younger daughter, and the three of them set off for the main courtyard together.
Less than a quarter of an hour after they arrived at the main courtyard, the second young master of the kim Family arrived with his new bride to offer tea.
Father kim, typically a man of few words, gave a brief word of advice before ceding the floor to Madam Shen
As this was her daughter-in-law's first time offering tea, Madam Shen did not maintain her usual stern demeanor. Her expression softened slightly as she accepted the tea, drank it, and then handed a red envelope she had prepared earlier to the couple
She also offered a few words of praise.
After paying respects to the two elders, it was time to greet the eldest brother and sister-in-law, as well as the young ones and nephews born to concubines.
The eldest sister-in-law, Madam Yang, was a gentle and proper person. She presented a set of gold and red pomegranate-themed hair ornaments, which were both grand and festive, perfect for a young bride like Madam Liu.
Madam Liu was naturally delighted and hurried to bring out the gifts she had prepared for her two nephews
Madam Yang had been married into the kim Family for six years and had given birth to two sons. The elder, kim Cheng, was five years old.
The younger, kim Che, was just over a year old and had recently learned to walk. He was currently being held by his wet nurse, standing to the side.
A fine inkstone was naturally for Cheng, who had already begun his education, while Che received several exquisite toys and small clothes and shoes that Madam Liu had sewn herself.
The gifts showed both intimacy and proper etiquette.
Having given birth to two sons in succession, Madam Yang's status in the family was evident. However, her gentle nature meant she never flaunted this fact, and in the six years she had assisted Madam Shen in managing household affairs, she had never once overstepped her bounds, earning Madam Shen's favor.
Madam Yang smiled as she accepted the gifts for her two sons from their second aunt, saying,
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Madam yang: My sister-in-law is so skilled. I could never make such delicate clothes."
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Madam Liu : "Sister-in-law is too modest."
Then, turning to her mother-in-law Madam Shen in the seat of honor, she put on the shy face expected of a new bride and said, "
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Madam Liu : "I often heard my mother speak of how mother-in-law had gained such a capable daughter-in-law. She was quite envious."
Madam Liu's mother had been close friends with Madam Shen since their youth, and their relationship had remained good over the decades.
With this short sentence, she had managed to compliment both Madam Shen and Madam Yang while also bringing herself closer to both of them.
taehyung observed this quietly, thinking to himself that his second sister-in-law was indeed quite emotionally intelligent.
Hearing this, Madam Shen's usually stern expression softened into a smile.
madam shen
Alright, alright, you're all good,"
Next, taehyung received a jade bracelet, while his younger sister kim Ran got a beautiful new outfit.
Although the kim Family was not among the absolute top echelons of Sheng Jing's elite, their centuries of accumulated wealth meant they owned numerous estates and businesses. This was reflected in their breakfast spread, which consisted of sixteen exquisite dishes.
The main table seated Father kim, Madam Shen, and their immediate family, while those born to concubines, including taehyung, sat at the secondary table. Tae was seated between his birth mother Concubine Chang and his younger sister kim Ran, with Concubine Gui next to Concubine Chang.
Concubine Gui had a daughter who was a year older than Tae, but she had been married off several years ago.
Father kim had one wife and three concubines in his rear courtyard, which was considered restrained compared to other noble households of the time.
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