Xie Wenyin stopped sharing household chores, which increased Yang's burden, but she did not complain about it.
Time flies, and the latter half of the month is already here.
During this period, Bai Jinxiao returned to visit twice, carrying a thick stack of account books and seeking advice from Jiang Huaiyu.
"Sister-in-law, these are other properties under our boss's name. He knows that you were the one who gave him the instructions last time, so he asked me to bring them here for you to take a look at and see if there are any omissions or improprieties in these accounts?"
Jiang Huaiyu spent the entire day carefully reviewing all the ledgers.
"I've marked the places where things went wrong. Brother, you can take them and report them."
Bai Jinxiao's eyes were full of admiration. He sincerely praised, "You truly live up to your reputation, sister-in-law. I have also looked through those account books, but I found nothing. Our boss once said that if you can point out the mistakes to him again this time, he will reward you handsomely."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly and replied calmly, "It is enough to be able to lend a helping hand to my elder brother."
After Bai Jinxiao left, she sat alone by the window, lost in thought.
It was dusk, and the setting sun was slowly sinking. The summer sunset was like a dazzling brocade, extremely beautiful.
Thinking of her husband, with whom she had admired the sunset that day, a strange melancholy welled up in her heart.
Lately, she has been so absent-minded, and seeing this, Madam Yang couldn't help but sigh.
"Missing Yujing again, huh?"
"Not at all."
Jiang Huaiyu quickly pulled her wandering thoughts back.
Madam Yang handed her a plate of carefully sliced melon and said softly, "I really don't understand your thoughts. Last time, your brother was clearly on your side, but you insisted on following your mother's arrangements and pushed him away. In my opinion, as long as husband and wife are of one mind, no matter how strong your mother is, what impact can she have on you?"
She shook her head gently and said helplessly, "Now it has backfired. The plan has failed and has created a rift between you and your husband."
Jiang Huaiyu savored the melon, but felt no joy whatsoever.
"Does my sister-in-law also think that I did something wrong?"
"It's not just wrong! It's utterly wrong!"
Madam Yang looked at her with regret and said earnestly, "The most precious thing in the world is the sincere affection between husband and wife. We women already face many hardships in this world, and if we can gain our husbands' respect and love, life will become much smoother. You have always been clever and quick-witted, so why don't you understand this principle?"
"So, what does my sister-in-law think I should do?"
After a moment of contemplation, Madam Yang said earnestly, "There's no need to dwell on the past. I've observed that Yujing's feelings for you are utterly sincere. From now on, you must take the initiative. A man of such quality is truly rare in this world. If you push him away, it will be too late to regret it!"
Jiang Huaiyu's heart jumped again.
Was he truly sincere to himself?
Jiang Huaiyu stared blankly into space, his usually calm and composed face now showing a rare hint of bewilderment.
Not sure if she had listened to her, Yang continued to persuade her, "As your sister-in-law, I've been through a lot. Listen to me, you can't go wrong!"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly and said softly, "Then, I'll give it a try."
She was pondering how she should strike up a conversation with Bai Yujing when he returned next time. As night fell, he arrived as promised.
However, late at night, he still chose to stay in the study instead of returning to his bedroom.
Madam Yang encouraged Jiang Huaiyu, "Don't be afraid, sister-in-law. Men need to be coaxed with tenderness and affection. Last time you unintentionally hurt his feelings, so this time lower your stance, say some gentle words, and coax him well. He will definitely be willing to go back to your room to rest with you..."
Jiang Huaiyu blushed and said coquettishly, "Sister-in-law, you really have no restraint!"
“We’re both women, what’s there to be shy about?” Madam Yang teased with a smile.
Jiang Huaiyu turned her face away shyly and ignored her.
Seeing this, Yang stopped teasing her, handed her a plate of pumpkin pancakes that she had carefully prepared that afternoon, and gestured towards the study to encourage her to go there.
Jiang Huaiyu carried the pumpkin cakes to the study door, thought for a moment, and then gently knocked on the door.
After the door opened, Bai Yujing glanced at her, then lowered her head and immersed herself in her books again.
"Half of the items in this study belong to you. You are welcome to come and go as you please. There is no need to be so polite."
Jiang Huaiyu chuckled softly and said gently, "I was just worried that it might disturb my husband's peace and quiet."
She gently placed the golden, crispy pumpkin pancakes on the edge of the desk, a tender smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "Husband, try these pumpkin pancakes. Your sister-in-law made them herself this afternoon. They're soft as cotton, with a delicate and smooth texture, and the taste is absolutely wonderful."
"Okay, I'll try it in a bit."
Witnessing his calm reaction, Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. However, she remembered Yang's advice and mustered her courage to whisper, "Husband, it was my fault about what happened last time, and I sincerely apologize to you."
She slowly bent her knees and performed a standard curtsy, her posture extremely humble.
Seeing her humble attitude, Bai Yujing was naturally gratified, but his pursuit went far beyond that.
He had some questions that he needed to answer.
"Madam, could you answer a question for me?"
"My lord, may I ask?"
Bai Yujing gazed into her eyes, his voice trembling with barely perceptible tension: "We've been married for several months now, has there ever been a place for me in your heart?"
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