Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 106: A Bit Strange (2/2)
Mrs. Wang felt a rush of triumph inside. Sometimes fools were much easier to use than smart people.
“All right, come closer,” …
Since she had to go back home the next day, Yang Juxiang’s original intention had been to get some food from the Han Family, to ease her family’s burden. Now, sitting in Mrs. Yang’s room, they were just engaging in idle talk, mainly to share her hardships and paint a picture of her own straits in hopes of prompting her eldest sister, Yang Guixiang, to offer help as usual. But today, even after talking for half a day, her older sister had shown no sign of willingness to help.
Mrs. Yang was not foolish. Although bound by sisterly affection, the events of the previous days had been eye-opening, and she no longer prioritized her younger sister as she once had. No matter what, her own family came first. She would help her sister where she could, but beyond that, she was powerless. The family’s food had already been heavily consumed to entertain her younger sister and niece, along with the preparations for the old lady’s birthday, leaving her desiring to help but unable.
“Big sister, why are you not saying anything? Do you look down upon me, now that Brother Yu has married Miss Su and your family’s social status changed?” Yang Juxiang knew her question was sharp, but since her older sister wasn’t responding, she felt forced into a corner.
Although Mrs. Yang felt unhappy hearing Yang Juxiang speak like this, she was overstepping. The sisterly affection of many years seemed to have soured. However, in the end, she was her own direct relative.
“Juhuang, what are you talking about! We’re sisters; I’d never think like that. But every family has its own difficulties. No matter what the Fourth Daughter-in-law’s mother’s family is like, it has nothing to do with our Han Family. The days will go on as they must. Our old Han family isn’t dependent on a daughter-in-law to survive. With so many men in the family, all capable of working, surely we can provide for ourselves?”
“Big sister, I…” Yang Juxiang began to explain, only to be interrupted by Yang Guixiang.
“Juhuang, I got up early today and have a headache. Let me rest a bit. I’ve asked the Fourth Child to go hunting this afternoon. Maybe he can catch some prey for you to take back,” said Yang Guixiang, waving her hand in dismissal.
“Well, then, take care of yourself. Your health is most important, big sister. I’ll go back to my room and pack my things,” Yang Juxiang acknowledged, sensing from Yang Guixiang’s demeanor that there was no point in continuing the conversation. Besides, her sister had mentioned letting Brother Yu go hunting; even taking a few animals to sell was better than nothing.
“Mother, have you finished talking with Aunt?” Jiang Chunlan, burdened with thoughts, was exceptionally well-behaved in front of Yang Juxiang.
“Finished? Your aunt couldn’t care less about us poor relatives; she complained of a headache and wanted to rest. How could I have the audacity to stay any longer?” Yang Juxiang replied curtly, not needing to hide her feelings in front of her daughter, feeling genuinely frustrated.
“Mother, Aunt has simply been charmed by that wretched Su Wenyue, which is why she can’t see who’s truly good. Don’t be angry. After all, you and Aunt are direct sisters.”
Hearing this, Yang Juxiang’s anger subsided, but she looked at Jiang Chunlan inquisitively, sensing something odd about her daughter.