Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Treating It as a Precious Treasure (1/2)

Chapter 157: Treating It as a Precious Treasure

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The two young ladies hurried to the upper room, only to find a scene filled with joy. Their hearts, which had been lifted with concern, now eased, but they were filled with questions. They couldn’t understand why their mother-in-law was so delighted, even her gaze toward them seemed much kinder. They then turned their gaze toward Su Wenyue, who was sitting there.

“I don’t know why Mother-in-law has called us over. There are many guests in the front, and I’m afraid it’s not good to be away for too long,” said Madam Qin with a beaming smile as she entered. Her eyes fell on the slight swell of Su Wenyue’s stomach and seemed to understand a bit.

Just now, she had heard from the servants that a doctor had been summoned to the backyard. Initially, she was worried, but when asked, she was told there was no serious matter, and the mother-in-law was also in good health. At that moment, busy as she was, she did not inquire further. Now it seemed that the doctor might indeed be here for Miss Su, who was currently being seen by Madam Han.

“So it turns out that Lady Yue has arrived. No wonder Mother was so happy,” said Second Young Lady Han with a smile. “It’s been some days since we last saw Lady Yue, and she’s become even more beautiful. Looking at her is a delight to the eyes.” Her gaze lingered on Su Wenyue’s stomach for a moment before she looked away.

“Calling you over, naturally, there’s a significant matter, and moreover, a happy one,” said Madam Wei, her smile fading slightly upon seeing the two daughter-in-laws walk in. Since ancient times, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been contentious, and the ones who get along well are truly rare. Even Madam Wei, who was considered open-minded, had her grievances with each daughter-in-law. Her greatest dissatisfaction was that they had been married into the family for some time now without giving her a grandson yet.

“Oh? Today is Mother’s birthday, already a day of great joy. If there’s a happy event, it would be joy upon joy. I wonder what the happy news is. May the daughter-in-laws hear it and share in the good fortune,” the two young ladies exchanged glances, and Madam Qin was the first to speak up.

Madam Wei, however, frowned: “You two have been married into the Xu family for not a short time now. In order to maintain your dignity as the first wives, I, as a mother-in-law, have never stuffed concubines or lesser wives into your rooms. I see that Tong and Hao have spent no small amount of time in your chambers, yet there is not a peep of news. Not to speak of bearing a grandson to carry on the lineage of the Xu family, not even bearing a granddaughter for this old lady to see would be good. But, both of you are so disheartening!”

Madam Qin and Second Young Lady Han felt a thump in their hearts upon hearing the mother-in-law speak like this. They wondered why the conversation had turned to this topic when it was supposed to be about a happy event. Perhaps she had been reminded of it by another daughter-in-law’s pregnancy.

Although they knew that it wasn’t Su Wenyue’s fault, Madam Qin and Second Young Lady Han still felt somewhat uneasy, yet they dared not say a word. To be fair, Madam Wei, as a mother-in-law, could be considered good. Although occasionally harsh, she was mostly tolerant and unlike other mothers-in-law who would relentlessly place concubines in their sons’ rooms to undermine the relationship between son and daughter-in-law. At most, she would reprimand them once in a while, urging them to quickly conceive an heir for the Xu family.

Su Wenyue, sitting to the side, also felt awkward. It appeared that not only Mrs. Yang but all mothers-in-law around the world were similar, with nearly identical demands from their daughter-in-laws. Madam Wei, who was so gentle and kind-hearted in front of her, showed another face in front of her daughter-in-laws. It just goes to show that being a daughter-in-law is indeed a lamentable lot.