Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 16: Ugly Daughter-in-law Meets the Parents-in-law (1/2)

Chapter 18: Chapter 16: Ugly Daughter-in-law Meets the Parents-in-law

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Liu Sisi slept until the sun had risen high into the sky before getting up. She rubbed her still-drowsy eyes and stumbled into the kitchen to wash her face with water, and rinse her mouth with a willow twig. She only learned this mouth-rinsing habit since she came here.

Feeling slightly more awake after drinking a bowl of plain rice porridge, Liu Sisi went to clean the kitchen and left the room. Lifting her gaze, she saw Di Yelei working diligently in the courtyard. Numerous bamboo strips were arranged before him, and she watched his large hands skillfully handle the bamboo strips and knife, producing one smooth bamboo piece after another. What a talented pair of hands!

Liu Sisi took a few quick steps to stand under a nearby shade of a bitter chestnut tree and curiously asked, “What are you making?”

Di Yelei looked up with a smile: “Our bed is rather small, and since summer is approaching, I thought I’d make a large bamboo bed. This way, it’ll be more comfortable and cool in the evenings.”

That was indeed a great idea!

Liu Sisi previously had a larger bed, which allowed her to roll around to her heart’s content.

“That sounds wonderful; a big bed will be much cooler! By the way, is there anything I can help you with?”

After pondering for a moment, Di Yelei shook his head: “No need. If you want to help, you can go freshen up, and once I finish with the bamboo strips, I’ll take you to the old house. You’ve been married for some time now, and people always say the new wife must meet her in-laws. It’s better to go and pay them a visit now to avoid any unnecessary gossip.”

Only then did Liu Sisi recall the discussions she had overheard among the gossiping villagers. Despite having moved out and started their own separate lives, Di Yelei was still a son of the Di family. As his wife, Liu Sisi had yet to go and pay her respects. It was indeed very improper!

“Are you insinuating that I’m ugly?”

The most attractive feature of her former self was undoubtedly her lovely face, even prettier than what she looked like in her previous life!