Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 137: Child’s One-month Anniversary (1/2)
Chapter 228: Chapter 137: Child’s One-month Anniversary
Hearing Sister-in-law’s voice, Su Wenyue’s lips curved slightly. Sister-in-law was a straightforward person, so it was normal for her to speak like this. Su Wenyue was worried that her delicate and sensitive cousin might not be able to handle it. She wondered what was on Pei Yuhan’s mind. Her father was clearly the prefecture governor of Jiangzhou, and her status was not low at all, yet she acted like someone from a small family, often bursting into tears with red-rimmed eyes, always looking like someone had wronged her. If she truly had a timid character, that would be one thing, but the words that came out of her mouth suggested otherwise.
Pei Yuhan originally felt somewhat pleased with herself since no one had contradicted her, but after being questioned by Feng Ruolin, her face quickly turned red and then pale, displaying a rich palette of emotions.
“Third Cousin-in-law, I didn’t,” Pei Yuhan gestured with her hands, her eyes already brimming with tears.
Feng Ruolin couldn’t stand seeing Pei Yuhan look like this. Compared to Su Wenyue, she had interacted with this cousin from her eldest uncle’s family quite a few times. There was no issue really, but Pei Yuhan insisted on wearing a mournful expression daily, as if seeking sympathy. It wasn’t like anyone had mistreated her.
“I heard clearly just now outside. Those unaware would think that I, as a Sister-in-law, am bullying the younger sister-in-law, that she can’t even speak her mind when she returns to her mother’s family. Hence, Miss Pei should be more cautious with her words,” Feng Ruolin said. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to spare her eldest aunt’s feelings, but she didn’t want to indulge Pei Yuhan’s behavior, allowing her to say whatever she wished and expect everyone to yield to her while her Elders Sister-in-law tolerated it. She didn’t have to, and by defending her Cousin-in-law, her mother-in-law might actually be pleased.
“Third Cousin-in-law, I didn’t mean that, it was out of concern for my cousin. Why do you all misunderstand me? What I said wasn’t wrong, do you all look down on me?” Pei Yuhan truly started sobbing as she spoke, her face the picture of utmost grievance, leaving everyone around speechless.
Even Mrs. Pei, seeing her own niece like this, felt pity but also thought her niece’s reaction was excessive. Although what her daughter-in-law had said was indeed a bit harsh, it was also unreasonable to burst into tears over a few words. She felt helpless, but as Pei Yuhan was her direct niece, she had to take care of her.
“Alright, Yuhan, don’t cry anymore. Your Third Cousin-in-law was only speaking about the facts, and didn’t mean to blame you. Wipe your tears and stop crying. For someone your age to be crying and wailing like this, it’s unseemly,” Mrs. Pei’s tone grew heavier with the last sentence, clearly conveying that her niece was failing to understand the bigger picture.
“Yes, Cousin Yuhan, please stop crying, or else others who don’t know better might think we’re bullying you. Don’t make your eldest aunt feel bad; she cares for you so much. Cousin Yuhan should be happy just for the sake of your aunt’s love,” Su Wenyue said with a smile.
Upon hearing Su Wenyue’s words, Pei Yuhan couldn’t continue crying, or else it would seem ungrateful for her aunt’s affection. Su Wenyue wasn’t an easy opponent; with just a few words, she had Pei Yuhan backed into a corner, even more effective than her Eldest and Third Sister-in-laws.
Feng Ruolin felt her young cousin-in-law was increasingly clever and reliable. “Indeed, what Lady Yue said is right. Cousin Yuhan mustn’t only think of her own sadness but should also consider her eldest aunt’s feelings. We must not worry her,” she agreed.