Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Progress Through Retreat (1/2)
Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Progress Through Retreat
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The second day at the crack of dawn, Su Wenyue and Han Yu headed to the County Town. The Han Family’s supply of rice grain wasn’t plentiful, eating meat only every other day, which was only thanks to Han Yu hunting wild game from the mountains. Yang Juxiang and her daughter came over, and the better food ingredients had been cooked last night to treat them. Now there was hardly any food left at home, not even much rice or flour, so Su Wenyue followed Han Yu to the city to restock.
Originally, Han Yu could have handled this task alone, but with a cousin around who never forgot to be vexatious, Su Wenyue didn’t want to stay at home. Moreover, she loved going to town, so she went along with him.
Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem. If some mother-in-laws were strict, they might object, but Mrs. Yang would definitely not object and would even hope that the daughter-in-law would go along. Her niece was becoming increasingly troublesome, and although the daughter-in-law seemed soft and gentle, she actually had a temper, which was clear from the last incident. If there was a commotion at home, it would be unpleasant. Lately, the Han Family was constantly in turmoil, and Mrs. Yang only wanted peace and tranquility at home.
Jiang Chunlan, seeing this, also wanted to go along, “Cousin Yu, you’re going to the city, right? Take me with you. I haven’t been to town in a long time. Please bring me along to see the world.”
Upon hearing this, Su Wenyue casually looked at Han Yu, her demeanor cheeky and flirtatious, although she said nothing. Her intention was clear, “Dare you agree and see what happens.”
“It’s better for the cousin to stay at home. It’s not often that you visit, so spend more time talking with Mother. Besides, me and your cousin-in-law aren’t going to the city for fun; we’re going to shop for necessities. It would be inconvenient for you to tag along.” Seeing his wife’s possessive little expression, Han Yu found it somewhat amusing and politely refused Jiang Chunlan. If it weren’t for the kinship between the two families, he wouldn’t have bothered with an excuse. Han Yu was never one to pity or indulge women. It was only after getting married recently that he had softened a bit, but his nature hadn’t changed.
Jiang Chunlan’s face, with its forced sweet smile, couldn’t hold up after being dismissed outright by Han Yu. She was still somewhat unwilling to let it go: “Cousin Yu, please take me with you. I’m used to doing chores at home, and I know a lot. In comparison with Miss Su, who comes from a wealthy family, I know much more. I can help you with shopping and carrying items.”
Mrs. Liu, wanting to show off in front of Su Wenyue, was especially attentive to
Jiang Chunlan’s every move. After hearing these shameless words from Jiang Chunlan, even if she wasn’t trying to gain favor with Su Wenyue, she couldn’t hold back any longer.
“What’s with the young girls nowadays, so shameless! Why are you meddling in the affairs of a husband and wife? It’s such disgraceful behavior!”
“What are you talking about! I just wanted to go to the city to have a look, how does that make me shameless? Turns out all of you sisters-in-law are ganging up against me! Aunt, look at them!” Jiang Chunlan pointed at Mrs. Liu, incensed.
“Chunlan, what are you doing? They are put off by you and don’t let you follow, and here you are insisting. Isn’t that enough embarrassment for you!” Yang Juxiang scolded sternly, then looked toward Mrs. Yang.
“Eldest Sister, I think I should take Chunlan back home with me today. We won’t stay much longer. I’m not as fortunate as you, having not married into a good family like the Han Family. It’s normal for us of the Jiang Family, Poor People like us, to be looked down upon. Originally, I just wanted to see you, and now that I have, I won’t trouble you any further.