Chapter 4 - 4 Chapter 4: But Its True (1/2)

4 Chapter 4: But It’s True

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Su Wenyue responded in such a manner, without showing any signs of anger; Mrs. Han Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the Fourth Daughter-in-law was sensible and generous, unlike the Eldest Daughter-in-law who often made a fuss. Her gaze towards Su Wenyue became increasingly satisfied and affectionate.

“Fourth Daughter-in-law, sit down and don’t move,” Mrs. Han Yang instructed her, then turned to the other three daughters-in-law.

“Are you all so lazy? The Fourth Daughter-in-law has prepared breakfast, and yet someone has to serve it to you. I, as the Mother-in-law, haven’t even asked her to serve me yet, and here you sisters-in-law are acting mighty, commanding your younger sister-in-law around. I haven’t even asked her to serve me, and here you are, shamelessly expecting her to. Hurry up and get to work!”

Mrs. Han Yang’s words were clearly targeted at Mrs. Liu; the other two daughters-in-law were just collateral damage. But even if they felt mistreated, there was nothing they could do; after all, the speaker was their Mother-in-law, Mrs. Han Yang, and as daughters-in-law, they had to endure even if it seemed unfair.

“Mother, this isn’t right, I’m truly not tired,” Su Wenyue quickly interjected, although she wanted to make a good impression in front of her Mother-in-law, she didn’t want to offend all her sisters-in-law on her very first day. Plus, she might not have liked her Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law, but the Second Sister-in-law, Mrs. Li, was nice, honest, and hard-working.

“What’s wrong with that? You’ve just consummated your marriage with the Fourth Younger Brother yesterday, you must be tired. As someone who has been through this, how could I not understand? Just sit quietly, and don’t wear yourself out further.”

Mrs. Han Yang spoke in a tone that brooked no argument. She had her vanities too; being able to present her young and beautiful daughter-in-law, who looked as if she were a fairy who had stepped out of a picture and did not belong to the mortal world, was a source of pride. Moreover, Mrs. Han Yang truly did not want Su Wenyue to engage in such coarse labour, lest she lose her delicate charm. She had assured her counterpart upon bringing Su Wenyue into the family that she would take good care of her and would not make her do any farm work.

“Yes, Fourth Younger Sister, you should rest. Leave this little work to us. A person of your delicate beauty should be properly cared for. Let us sisters-in-law take care of the rough work,” the Second Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Li, said with a gentle smile. She was straightforward and kind-hearted. Scolded by her Mother-in-law, she didn’t get upset. Instead, she shared some of her Mother-in-law’s thoughts, thinking that the Fourth Daughter-in-law, with her delicate looks, shouldn’t be doing such rough work in the kitchen. Taking the remaining tasks off her hands, Mrs. Li began tidying up the kitchen.

Upon hearing Mrs. Li’s naive words, Mrs. Liu and the Third Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wang, glared fiercely at her. This fool, incurably stupid. They were all daughters-in-law; who was more noble? By saying such things, she lowered everyone else’s status for no reason. The Fourth Daughter-in-law couldn’t help feeling smug now.

Although Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Wang thought this way, they didn’t dare say much more. In the family, Mother-in-law Yang represented authority, and even Mrs. Liu only dared to subvert her mother-in-law in secret with a few snide comments. Now that the Mother-in-law was angry, how could she dare to oppose? She obediently went about her tasks.