Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Not to Be Underestimated (1/2)
Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Not to Be Underestimated
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Mrs. Wang, upon hearing Jiang Chunlan recount yesterday’s events in the Main House and the reasons behind Yang Juxiang and her daughter’s departure, cursed Jiang Chunlan internally for being such a brainless woman. How could she have said those words at that time? However, she didn’t let her disapproval show, and instead tried her best to console Jiang Chunlan.
“Chunlan, you cannot go back like this. If you do, wouldn’t that play right into Su Wenyue’s hands? She’s probably laughing at you now, thinking how you skulked off like a defeated, fleeing soldier. It’s truly disgraceful.” Mrs. Wang held Jiang Chunlan’s hand as she spoke.
“But, but Aunt might not want to see me now. Staying here doesn’t make sense anymore.” Although Jiang Chunlan was not entirely foolish, Su Wenyue’s provocations had gotten to her lately. She regretted the words she had blurted out in a moment of satisfaction and noticed the change in Mrs. Yang’s attitude towards her.
“What silly talk! How can there be no sense in staying? Have you forgotten what you said? We absolutely cannot let Su Wenyue continue to be so smug. Besides, you only said something trivial yesterday. I suspect it’s not really a big deal. My mother-in-law has always favored you. Even if she’s angry now, she’ll cool down eventually. Seriously, you are her niece, a direct relative, not like us mere daughters-in-law.”
“Is that truly the case?” Jiang Chunlan was uncertain. Previously, she was sure her Aunt had liked her very much, even treating her like a daughter. But this visit felt different; her Aunt was biased towards that annoying woman, Su Wenyue, which was why she was so upset.
“Of course, it is,” Mrs. Wang assured her. “If you’re feeling uneasy, find a time to apologize to my mother-in-law. She will definitely forgive you.” Jiang Chunlan knew her mother-in-law’s temperament. Even if she had taken a dislike to her niece over this incident, for Yang Juxiang’s sake, a simple apology from Jiang Chunlan would suffice, and her mother-in-law wouldn’t hold a grudge—at least not outwardly, which would settle Jiang Chunlan’s mind.
“I’ll listen to you and go apologize to Aunt right away.” Jiang Chunlan now saw Mrs. Wang as a trusted older sister, taking her words to heart. She thought to herself that in the Han Family, only her Third Cousin’s wife treated her well. Unlike the Eldest Sister-in-law and Second cousin’s wife, who either mocked her coldly or ignored her altogether. And Su Wenyue, that vixen who stole both her engagement and her man, was even more detestable.
Mrs. Wang wore a hypocritical smile on her face, but her expression turned dark as soon as Jiang Chunlan left the room. Staring vacantly in the direction Jiang Chunlan had gone, a venomous look flashed across her face.
“My wife, Mother told me that the mother and daughter will leave tomorrow,” Han Yu said, embracing his wife as he entered and taking a deep breath of her scent. She smelled better than any other woman to him, not like the overpowering fragrance of perfume, but a full, natural, captivating scent since she didn’t wear any cosmetics.
“Really?” Su Wenyue was accustomed to Han Yu’s behavior when they were alone. She simply adjusted to find a comfortable position against him. Hearing Han Yu’s words, she looked surprised, as it seemed that the mother and daughter had planned to stay for a long time. But thinking about Jiang Chunlan’s foolish words at the Main House and her mother-in-law’s reaction, she had an inkling as to why they were leaving.
“Of course. They must be too ashamed to stay any longer. Plus, the food here hasn’t been as good as in the first few days. Aunt and cousin are probably fed up and ready to change their diet,” Han Yu remarked, noticing the ease in his wife’s smile, pleased to have brought this news to her.