"Young Madam, I really didn't recognize you. Please don't blame me. I really couldn't recognize you as the Young Madam. Besides, we didn't know much about the Young Master's marriage, and we didn't dare to believe that the Young Master would marry you..."

If the butler hadn't thought about Bai Zhishu being by his side and had to apologize, there was no way he would have apologized to a country girl like this!

Although he did apologize, he didn't really think that way in his heart. His expression completely betrayed his true thoughts.

Yan Shuhua heaved a sigh of relief helplessly, not wanting to waste any more time on such a person.

Bai Zhishu naturally knew that this housekeeper always spoke like this, so he ignored the housekeeper and led Yan Shuhua in: "Shuhua, Jinchu wrote to me saying that you wanted to come, and I was a little suspicious, afraid that something might happen to you on the way."

Yan Shuhua handed the apple to her: "Mom, I heard from Jinchu that you like apples, so I bought some." "Shuhua is so filial." Bai Zhishu praised as he led her into the house and looked at the apples. Although they were small and not worth much, they were a token of his thoughtfulness. As long as there is thoughtfulness, she will be a good daughter-in-law.

Along the way, Yan Shuhua was deeply shocked by the magnificence of the Xiao family.

Yan Shuhua had not paid much attention to what the Xiao family looked like before, but now when he takes a closer look, he feels that it is really luxurious. In this era, it is very remarkable to have a small Western-style building like those in foreign countries, and to have flowers and trees planted everywhere. The beautiful scenery makes people feel as if they have walked into a very beautiful painting.

Bai Zhishu took her to the backyard, where there was a pavilion. Next to the pavilion was a fish pond with many fish in it, and there was also a rockery.

It was winter, so all the fish in the pond were hiding. There was a layer of green substance floating on the surface. Both sides of the pond were planted with various trees. When the cold wind blew, it was particularly comfortable and made people feel very cozy. She felt that if a person could live in such a picturesque environment, he would definitely live many years.

Yan Shuhua had seen many villas like this in the 21st century, but things were different in this era. Having such a building was equivalent to being the richest man in a province.

The Xiao family is indeed not to be underestimated. Their economic conditions may even make them the richest in the province. After all, they casually take out things worth thousands or tens of thousands, and most people have never even seen things worth thousands or tens of thousands.

Yan Shuhua slowly walked out of these shocking environments, and finally spoke when he saw that there was no one around: "Mom, how are things going recently?"

Bai Zhishu had two cups of tea brought over. She took a sip from the cups before speaking slowly, "Don't worry. I have everything under control."

Bai Zhishu is definitely not an easy person to deal with, otherwise, how could she have secured the position of Mrs. Xiao's wife? When Xiao Nanfang was preparing to get married in his early years, many people were eyeing this position, but only Bai Zhishu got it and held on to it for more than 20 years. This would not have been possible without certain means.

Even though her son was not around, she still controlled everything and would not let Xiao Yanmin, the illegitimate son who came out halfway, affect her position as wife.

Yan Shuhua's admiration for her suddenly deepened.

The independent temperament of Bai Zhishu is somewhat similar to that of Yan Shuhua. No wonder Bai Zhishu thinks Yan Shuhua is very reliable.

Bai Zhishu saw Yan Shuhua rubbing his hand joints and asked with concern: "What's wrong? Does your hand hurt?"

"I just met a scoundrel on the road. He kept holding my hand and refused to let go." Yan Shuhua originally thought that it was nothing serious, but who would have thought that he was so strong. At this time, he felt a little pain in his wrist. If he meets this scoundrel again next time, he must teach him a lesson!

"Which scoundrel?" Bai Zhishu hurriedly asked someone to bring her some ointment. Yan Shuhua said it was okay because she had some ointment on her body.

Bai Zhishu had indeed discovered that Yan Shuhua was different from before, because she knew how to dress now, and her appearance was different from usual. Coming to such a mixed place, she would definitely be noticed by others, but she believed that Yan Shuhua's feelings for Xiao Jinchu must be sincere, and she would not be fickle.

"Jinchu has recovered well, right?"

"Yes, Jinchu can go now, but I think it's not suitable for him and it's dangerous. So I thought I'd come in his place to see if Mom needs any help."

Every word Yan Shuhua spoke was for Xiao Jinchu's own good, and the way she spoke was very much like a lady from a noble family, which really made Bai Zhishu like this daughter-in-law more and more.

"My situation is not so bad, but his father is always against me. I don't know who he listened to to sow discord, or if he really doesn't like Jinchu anymore."

Although Bai Zhishu has been married to Xiao Nanfang for so many years, she always feels that she can never get into her husband's heart, and she has no idea what her husband is thinking.

Xiao Yanmin is just an illegitimate child, but he has been promoting him so much during this period of time, and he always asks Xiao Yanmin to go with him on everything. This makes her feel very sense of crisis, but it's a pity that her son is still injured.

"Jinchu is so capable, he's already a major general at such a young age. As a father, you should be very proud of him." Yan Shuhua believed that Xiao Nanfang would never abandon his own legitimate son and instead trust an illegitimate child.

"I hope so?" Bai Zhishu asked her, "Did you go to the Yan family this time?" Yan Shuhua mentioned the Yan family, but she didn't feel impatient at all. After all, in her heart, that family was not worthy of being called a home. Instead, she felt that the Xiao family had more of a homely feel.

"I didn't go." Yan Shuhua knew that she should indeed go to the Yan family, but she didn't know much about Yan Qingxue and Xiao Yanmin, so Bai Zhishu explained some of it to her.