Jiang Qi knew that her second sister-in-law was hesitant to ask, so she did.

"When Shuwen came back in the evening, there was an old hen at home that hadn't been laying eggs much, so I was thinking of killing it and eating it. Since Shuwen was also coming back, I thought we could have a meal together."

Jiang's mother was not quite used to life after the family was separated. The once lively family was now living separately, which made her feel a little uneasy.

"That's perfect. I brought some dried seafood, all of which has been soaked and rehydrated. I'll cook it for you tonight."

Mu Yi'an carried the basket to the kitchen, relieved that she knew why they were eating. She just hoped it wasn't some kind of trouble; she was worried that Sister-in-law Jiang might cause some kind of mess again. She was quite busy lately and didn't have time to argue with her.

"Second daughter-in-law, next time you come over for dinner, you don't need to bring anything."

"I know, Mother. It's already soaked. It was meant to be eaten tonight anyway."

Mu Yi'an smiled and agreed, but in her heart she was thinking that she would bring the things she was supposed to bring next time she came.

"I heard that my second brother's wife has hired a farmhand. They must be rich!"

Sister-in-law Jiang came out with her belly protruding. She was more than four months pregnant, but her belly wasn't very noticeable yet. However, she looked like she was about to give birth.

"Whether you have money or not, you still have to live your life. Does your sister-in-law know that we don't have much money after buying the house and want to lend us some?"

“Where would I get money? There are so many mouths to feed at home, and I’m pregnant with another one. We have so many expenses. My second sister-in-law has a generous dowry; why would she need to borrow money from me? You must be joking.”

When Sister-in-law Jiang heard that she wanted to borrow money, she quickly made up an excuse to refuse, because even if she had money, she wouldn't lend it out.

Looking at Sister-in-law Jiang, who was terrified, Mu Yi'an found it amusing. She was really sick in the head, always stirring up trouble.

Jiang Da Sao fell silent, and Mu Yi An didn't want to argue with her either. Just then, Li Qiu Niang came out, and the two of them chatted together.

Jiang's mother looked at the women in the yard, and her movements of plucking chicken feathers slowed down.

Jiang Qi didn't say anything, silently helping to pluck the chicken feathers, feeling that this really wasn't her home anymore.