Qin Jiyuan stood aside, watching his uncle's every move on the light screen, feeling his face burning hot, and his ears flushed with embarrassment.

He wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground, secretly wondering if he could pretend he didn't know this person.

You should know that when he met his uncle in the past, although he was not exceptionally intelligent, he was decisive and shrewd in his actions.

She handles household chores and social interactions with others perfectly, without ever making a mistake.

Who would have thought that today, inside this light screen, he would be completely devoid of his usual cleverness, turning into nothing more than a brute.

The contrast between the two was so stark that Qin Jiyuan became increasingly convinced that it was all thanks to his aunt.

My aunt usually takes care of all the trivial matters of the family. She has to take good care of my maternal grandparents and manage all the household affairs, big and small.

She also had to patiently teach her not-so-bright husband day after day. The hardships involved were enough to give anyone a headache just thinking about them.

It's all thanks to my aunt's virtuousness that she has taken such good care of my uncle over the years and raised the whole family in harmony. She has truly worked incredibly hard.

001 hesitated for a moment before continuing, "From now on, for the Princess, the days ahead will be far from the smooth sailing and glory of the past."

All that remained was endless suffering, as if stepping into a thicket of thorns, each step leaving one bleeding profusely.

Jiang's mother came from a poor, remote area and raised Jiang Ling alone. She also experienced the sudden wealth of a poor person, so she was not an easy person to get along with.

At first, although it was just veiled and veiled criticism, with sarcastic remarks and subtle digs into the words, it was still a way of criticizing the eldest princess.

The eldest princess, having been raised in the palace since childhood, was kind-hearted and mindful of the royal family's reputation, so she didn't hold it against her at all.

Who would have thought that this forbearance would allow Jiang's mother to understand her temperament and the Princess's bottom line of not wanting to cause trouble.

Gradually, Jiang's mother completely dropped her pretense and became increasingly ruthless, starting by making a big fuss about food.

Knowing that the princess preferred light flavors, he deliberately ordered the kitchen to stew oily and greasy food all day long, claiming it was to "nourish her body and help her conceive."

In reality, when the dish was served, it was covered with a thick layer of oil, and the pungent smell of mutton and fish was so strong that the princess lost her appetite at first glance.

But Jiang's mother wouldn't let it go, standing by and watching, making sure the princess ate even a single bite less.

Then, in a sarcastic tone, she berated, "Your Highness is so precious. The meals I painstakingly prepared are not even worthy of my attention. If word gets out, people will think the Jiang family has mistreated you."

The morning dressing session became an opportunity for Jiang's mother to make things difficult for her. She first sent away the palace maid who was originally supposed to be doing the princess's makeup, and then arranged for a clumsy maid to do it.

Pulling hair and poking scalp were common occurrences, and combs were frequently "accidentally" broken every few days. However, new ones were nowhere to be found, leaving the princess helplessly anxious with her hair disheveled.

After her hair was combed, Jiang's mother came to criticize the hairstyle again, saying it wasn't dignified enough today and that it lacked the Jiang family's style tomorrow, and ordered it to be combed again.

After repeated fussing, the princess was confined to her dressing table for one or two hours, leaving her exhausted with a sore back and aching waist.

Jiang's mother also interfered in the matter of the trip. In the past, when the eldest princess went out, she was always accompanied by a princess's entourage, looking very majestic.

Upon arriving at the Jiang family, Jiang's mother imposed numerous restrictions, insisting that since the eldest princess was already married, it was improper for her to make such a public appearance, and she forced the entourage to be reduced to the bare minimum.

They were only allowed to bring one or two personal maids, and were often assigned some rough-working old women to accompany them, euphemistically called 'taking care'.

In reality, he constantly interfered and monitored the princess, causing her to lose face in public.

For example, in all matters, there are countless instances of this. Today, a strict and strange rule is set, and tomorrow the mother-in-law puts on airs, bossing people around and making things difficult in every way.

The eldest princess, being a member of the royal family, was initially furious, thinking that with her noble status, she didn't need to concern herself with such sordid matters.

But whenever this happened, the Imperial Son-in-Law Jiang Ling would always appear at just the right moment, looking guilty, speaking earnestly, with reddened eyes, apologizing, and then coaxing her gently.

The princess thought that since their marriage, although Jiang Ling had not been perfect in everything, he had been quite sincere. After several such encounters, her heart softened.

Ultimately, the fact that she couldn't bear any offspring for the Jiang family was a huge burden on the eldest princess's heart. Feeling guilty, she had no choice but to endure it.

Unexpectedly, this concession emboldened Jiang's mother to take even more advantage. Her methods became increasingly absurd and outrageous. First, she made a big show of arranging for Jiang Ling to take a concubine.

Then, she became even more audacious, attempting to elevate Jiang Ling to the status of a concubine. She seemed poised to take many wives and concubines and expand the family line.

It should be noted that the Heavenly Profound Law clearly stipulates that a prince consort is strictly prohibited from taking concubines, let alone such an absurd and illogical thing as elevating a concubine to the status of a secondary wife.

But Jiang Ling, in front of the princess, perfectly portrayed a pitiful image, with tears welling up in his eyes, his voice choked with sobs, pleading that he only wanted to continue the Jiang family line.

He wanted to give his ancestors an explanation, and even patted his chest to guarantee that once he had children, he would immediately send his concubines to another residence and never leave them in the mansion to be an eyesore.

We will never let the princess suffer the slightest grievance. Over the years, the eldest princess has put a lot of thought into the matter of having offspring.

They sought out a royal physician for a thorough examination, and he was forced to drink bowl after bowl of bitter medicine. He felt nauseous just looking at the medicine bowl, but his condition showed no improvement.

Left with no other choice, seeing Jiang Ling's eager expression and receiving his assurance, he gritted his teeth and finally nodded in agreement to take a concubine.

From then on, the household was never quiet. Concubines came and went like a revolving lantern, one after another, chattering and vying for favor.

The household was in constant chaos and turmoil. Several years passed, and there was not a single child, let alone any offspring.

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!