Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Can’t Open the Mouth (2/2)

“Xiao Xi, take one bowl over to the Second Sister-in-law, and bring this as well.” Su Wenyue said as she took a Paper bag from the cupboard, which contained Cakes Xiao Xi had specifically brought back for her, asking her to deliver it to the children as well.

The bowl meant for the Main House was Su Wenyue’s personal errand. When she went over there, their meal was also ready, still the usual dishes; however, fewer people were present, and the dishes were smaller in quantity. It was just a plate of Pickles and a plate of Green vegetables with hardly a trace of oil. Su Wenyue would have lost all appetite upon seeing it.

Mrs. Liu’s face lit up with a broad smile when she saw Su Wenyue coming over with the bowl, overflowing with warmth.

“Fourth Daughter-in-law, you’re here. What’s this?” Mrs. Liu knowingly asked while eyeing the brightly colored and aromatic Braised pork knuckles, almost drooling. Noticing the difference in their lifestyles—what the Fourth House was eating versus her own—she felt the disparity was vast. However, Mrs. Liu wouldn’t act like before, deliberately wasting Oil and Rice, since after the division, everything belonged to her own household, and saving it meant saving for herself.

“Today Xiao Xi went to The City and brought back Pig’s Trotters. I’ve just made these Braised pork knuckles and specially brought them over to add to your meal,” Su Wenyue said with a smile, glancing at Mrs. Yang sitting there silent with a stern face. Was she still angry?

“Mother, try the Pork’s Trotters and see if you like them. I made them specifically to suit your taste. If you like it, I’ll often make it and bring some over,” Su Wenyue continued cheerfully, seemingly oblivious to Mrs. Yang’s anger.

Mrs. Yang felt uncomfortable whenever she saw Su Wenyue. The whole reason behind the family division started because of the youngest daughter-in-law. If not for her, they’d still be sitting together happily for meals, not like the current desolate state!

Although Mrs. Yang often complained about having more people meant more troubles, she actually enjoyed it. Now the sudden division made it hard for her to adapt. Seeing the youngest daughter-in-law, she refrained from saying anything unpleasant, choosing instead to withhold her approval to let her know of her discontent. However, meeting her daughter-in-law’s continuously smiling face, Mrs. Yang felt her resolve deflating.

“This heartless girl, truly raised in the secluded chambers of a Wealthy Family, with no worries at all!” Mrs. Yang inwardly sighed, thinking a few more persuasions might have granted her the satisfaction of saving face.

But Su Wenyue clearly wasn’t attuned enough to Mrs. Yang’s desires, persuading her twice before giving up upon seeing Mrs. Yang maintain her mother-in-law demeanor. At that moment, however, Han Jincai, their father-in-law, returned from his stroll, relishing the scent of the Braised pork knuckles at first sniff. Without any prompting from Su Wenyue, he eagerly picked up a piece with chopsticks, praising its deliciousness.

“Fourth Daughter-in-law, your culinary skills have improved greatly! This is delicious, truly delicious. This is the first time I’ve tasted such delicious pork knuckles. This is braised, isn’t it? From now on, make all pork knuckles this way! Eldest Daughter-in-law, you should learn this too. These Braised pork knuckles make the best drinking dish.” Old Man Han usually didn’t dare to provoke his old lady, directly instructing Mrs. Liu as he spoke.

Which utterly frustrated Mrs. Yang. How could this hopeless Old man be such a glutton! She was craving it too but somehow just couldn’t bring herself to ask; her face grew even longer.