The person who came was wearing a crimson-purple Shu brocade dress with fine embroidery and intricate patterns woven from gold and silver threads. As she walked, her clothes fluttered in the wind, and her every move revealed her grace and elegance.
Upon seeing this, Yun Ruoxi and Mu Ruxue quickly stood up, gracefully knelt down and saluted, saying in unison, "Daughter-in-law greets mother."
They secretly thought that it would be difficult for their mother-in-law to get along with such a wealthy family, so they couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
To their surprise, their mother-in-law, with a gentle smile on her face, quickly stepped forward, gently lifted the two of them up with both hands, and said in a friendly tone: "You two little girls, although you are young, have quite a few rules. We are all family, so there is no need to be so restrained in the future."
After saying that, she turned around and picked up the prepared items from the exquisite tray carried by the maid behind her. She handed them to Yun Ruoxi and Mu Ruxue, "This is a gift from me, your new daughter-in-law, as your mother-in-law. Take a look. Do you like it?"
Yun Ruoxi and Mu Ruxue looked at each other, surprise flashing in their eyes. They quickly reached out to take it and said in unison, "I like it. Thank you, mother."
Ever since Yun Ruoxi knew that she had the ability to read minds, she has often tried to spy on other people's thoughts, but unfortunately she has been repeatedly rejected. It seems that this ability only works on Mu Ruxue.
However, although she cannot hear the inner voice, she can keenly perceive the kindness or malice of others.
At this moment, looking around, everyone exuded a friendly atmosphere, except for the maid in red behind the old lady. She seemed to be surrounded by materialized malice, like a thorn in her back.
Yun Ruoxi thought to herself, she was just a maid, and the Marquis's Mansion was about to face the disaster of confiscation of property and exile, so there was no need to bother with her, so she chose to turn a blind eye.
In Ronghui Hall, everyone was chatting happily and the atmosphere was harmonious.
Seeing that it was getting dark, Yun Ruoxi and Mu Ruxue seized the opportunity and stood up to say goodbye to the old lady and the marquis' wife.
As soon as they left Ronghui Hall, Mu Ruxue couldn't hold back and impatiently approached Yun Ruoxi, her expression lively and her eyes filled with anxiety: "Sister-in-law, I just arrived at your house and there's no one I can confide in. I want to go to your place and ask for a cup of tea, is that okay?"
Yun Ruoxi understood, the corners of her mouth turned up, and she responded with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you are so polite. I am very happy for you."
After saying that, the two of them walked hand in hand towards Yun Ruoxi's yard.
The completely different states of their interactions soon reached the ears of the old lady and the marquis' wife.
Hearing that the two sisters-in-law got along harmoniously, they nodded with satisfaction, their faces showing relief.
Along the way, Mu Ruxue had a lot to say. When Yun Ruoxi finally dismissed the servants, she could no longer pretend. Like a happy little bird, she came to Yun Ruoxi's side, with a mysterious look on her face, and said in a low voice: "The King of Heaven and the Tiger of Earth!"
Yun Ruoxi looked helpless and replied with a helpless look, "Mu Ruxue is 1.5 meters tall."
Hearing this familiar signal, Mu Ruxue was completely relieved. She relaxed halfway on the couch, took a deep breath, and complained weakly, "This body of mine was jealous of your large dowry. I was so obsessed with how to outdo you that I didn't even know your name."
Both of them had read the original novel and knew that although they were supporting female characters, they did not get along with each other in this story.
In comparison, the supporting female character Mu Ruxue had a more miserable fate and died earlier.
Yun Ruoxi looked solemn as she looked at Mu Ruxue and said bluntly, "Although we came here together, you know the plot. The Marquis' Mansion will soon be confiscated and exiled. We need to make plans soon."
Mu Ruxue sat up straight and responded seriously, "The book says the confiscation of property will happen in a week. We're on our second day of marriage now, and we have to return to our parents' home tomorrow. This is a good opportunity to stock up on supplies."
Yun Ruoxi recalled the original owner's life story and hurriedly asked, "How did your family treat you?"
When Mu Ruxue heard this, she exploded like a lit firecracker: "Don't even mention it. Having family like this is worse than not having any!"
Seeing Yun Ruoxi's face full of curiosity, Mu Ruxue began to complain: "The father of this body of mine was just a small county magistrate. He didn't hold a high position, but he had great ambitions."
Yun Ruoxi pressed on, "How do you say that?"
Mu Ruxue curled her lips, her face full of disgust: "My ability to marry the second son of the Wu'an Marquisate was all planned by my father. On the wedding night, I didn't even see the groom."
Yun Ruoxi then remembered that she didn't see her husband on her wedding night either.
After drinking the wedding wine, all the male members of the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion were summoned to the palace by the emperor, and they have not returned yet.
Thinking of the disaster that the Marquis' Mansion was about to face, Yun Ruoxi's heart tightened. It seemed that the crisis in the Marquis' Mansion might have already begun to appear, but no one was aware of it yet.
She frowned and said worriedly, "I haven't entered the bridal chamber either. The male servants from the Marquis' Mansion went to the palace to meet the emperor and haven't returned yet. I'm afraid the situation is not good."
Mu Ruxue had no feelings for her cheap husband to begin with, and now she had to accompany the Marquis's mansion to be confiscated and exiled. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt: "Xixi, do you still want to continue staying in the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion?"
Yun Ruoxi shook her head slightly, her expression indifferent: "I don't have any special feelings, anything is fine."
Mu Ruxue's eyes lit up and she suggested, "How about we get a divorce? We haven't even had a good day, why should we suffer together? Divorce and go home, or if that doesn't work, set up a daughter's household, and you'll be freer."
Yun Ruoxi's heart moved. After all, she was marrying a stranger she had never met before and had no emotional basis with him. It was human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm, and she was no exception.
But when she thought about the laws of this dynasty and her loving family, she hesitated again.
She looked embarrassed and said helplessly, "I really don't have any feelings for this cheap husband, but there is no precedent for women to divorce in this dynasty. If I run away, my family will be criticized by others. I really can't bear it."
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