unlucky
The three sisters-in-law followed Yu Yuelan to the old lady's bedside, tending to her until noon. It seemed that from now on, their eldest branch had finally gained power, while the second branch, which had always relied on the old lady to get things done, seemed to have fallen apart overnight.
The water from the west of the river in this mansion for thirty years,
Finally it flows eastward.
At this time, Chu Fanghua was being scolded in the house. Cui Banqin had long disappeared, leaving only Zou Shuangtong kneeling outside.
The winter sun wasn't harsh, but the ground was so cold it chilled my knees. Cang Yi, always soft-hearted, looked at the lonely Uematsu wife in the courtyard and whispered to the two people beside her, "Zheng, Mingyue, isn't it a big deal for her to kneel like this? Should we go in and remind her mother-in-law? Don't let her forget about her."
Song Mingyue was just about to open her mouth to respond to her sister-in-law.
Zou Shuangtong, that ungrateful creature, threatened, "Are you all so proud? If you want to make fun of me, just say it directly. You're hiding it. It's disgusting."
Zou Shuangtong was filled with hatred, and she saw everyone with hatred. She truly deserved this fate.
"Hey, I mean, you—"
Song Mingyue stretched her arms, ready to vent her anger on her sister-in-law's behalf. However, her action frightened Cang Yi, who quickly embraced her to stop her from moving forward. "Forget it, Mingyue, you can't get angry now. Let her say whatever she wants. We just need to have a clear conscience. Let's go."
As he spoke, Cang Yi pulled Song Mingyue up and looked back, but Tai Shi Zheng was nowhere to be seen.
She asked, "Hey? Where's Zheng?"
Song Mingyue shook her head, and her two sisters-in-law immediately leaned over to look around.
But just as she was watching, Zheng took the basin of water from the maid and began splashing water along the way. When she reached Zou Shuangtong, she deliberately splashed even more water. Droplets of shimmering water landed on Zou Shuangtong's charming face and hair. Zheng said, sprinkling water neatly, "Did you see that? When we're sweeping today, we must focus on splashing more water on these areas. Tsk tsk, it's unlucky no matter how you think about it. Mingyue, you've been following the Third Brother around all day, and you don't know how to do this. If you want to ward off evil spirits and gloom, what should you add to the water—"
Zheng deliberately raised her eyebrows and passed the words to Song Mingyue.
Song Mingyue sneered. She laughed at her second sister-in-law's clever ideas. "Of course it's salt, or mugwort leaves~"
Zheng nodded upon hearing this, continuing to sprinkle water. "Did you hear that? The Third Young Master's wife said that when you sprinkle water from now on, add some salt or mugwort leaves to prevent any evil spirits from coming and offending the old lady."
Now the big house is in full swing,
The servants in the palace also followed suit and said yes repeatedly.
Zou Shuangtong shielded herself with her hands, hiding her face. She looked at the three sisters-in-law of the eldest house who were "in cahoots with each other" and was furious. "Tai Shi Zheng, even you are trying to humiliate me! You, you—you are going too far."
Zheng, however, fiercely splashed the basin of water in front of her and said sarcastically, "Wife Uematsu, you are wrong! I am doing this for the old lady's sake, isn't it? Ah—could it be that you can't bear to see the old lady doing well?"
This sentence left Zou Shuangtong speechless.
Zheng turned around and handed the basin back to the maid. She lowered her eyes and stood beside Zou Shuangtong. Her expression changed and she said in a deep voice, "Zou Shuangtong asked me to say that the person who treats you the best and most sincerely in this whole mansion is your sister-in-law. But you look down on her the most and bully her as much as you can. Although your sister-in-law doesn't say anything and doesn't care, her heart is like a mirror. But even so, she still forgives and tolerates everything, and never repays evil with kindness. You, you don't know what is good for you, and you will never deserve anyone's kindness. Just make a fuss, and when you have nothing in the end, you will stop making a fuss. Your sister-in-law doesn't have to plead for you. Just kneel down, you really deserve it——"
Every word touched Zou Shuangtong's heart, and every sentence was harsh.
Zheng felt sorry for Cang Yi's selflessness and tried to scold the foolish man before her. But it was as if the word "selfishness" had been etched into her bones. No matter what, she couldn't shake the shadow.
A chaotic home and a hypocritical father.
Once Zou Shuangtong fell into the abyss, it was difficult for her to struggle out. But was Cang Yi wrong? Did her life ever get any better? A fire couldn't burn that clear heart, and her suffering couldn't cause her to sink.
They let go of past grudges and look towards the light. They lived out the lives of two kinds of people.
As Zheng finished speaking, Zou Shuangtong stood before them, her back unbending in feigned pride, a tear slipping from the corner of her eye. She didn't cry when she saw Zou Shuangqiao being beaten; she didn't cry when she saw Cui Zhisong personally push her away; she didn't cry when Chu Fanghua dragged her without dignity.
But at this moment she started crying.
But is she truly repentant or feels guilty?
No, Zheng can see that,
She was crying for herself.
Zheng looked up. The weather was very good today, and the sunlight reflected on her face. She turned around and said, "Let's go, Sister-in-law Mingyue, let's go back."
The corridor was bright, and Cang Yi smiled slightly. She hadn't been hurt by Zou Shuangtong's harsh words today, because from the moment she met Tai Shi Zheng, she seemed to have seen the light. Song Mingyue took Cang Yi's arm and said, "Let's go, sister-in-law, let's go home."
They walked side by side in the courtyard, and none of the three sisters-in-law even glanced at the person behind them.
Just as they had taken two or three steps out the door, someone's stomach rumbled, startling Tai Shizheng, who asked, "What's going on?"
"The third child is speaking." Song Mingyue rubbed her belly embarrassedly.
Zheng exclaimed in confusion.
"What are you talking about? The third child said he was hungry." Song Mingyue suddenly laughed, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, are your two brothers at home today? If not, come to my house to eat the Boxia offerings. A few days ago, my brothers went hunting outside the capital and hunted two rabbits for me to eat. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to finish them~"
"Could you two sisters-in-law help me digest this?"
Song Mingyue was so kind, and Zheng immediately agreed when she heard there was something delicious to eat. "Okay, okay. You know how busy Erlang is on weekdays, he must not be here. Sister-in-law, is brother home? If not, let's go together."
Cang Yi was a little worried. "He's not here. Dalang went to the northern suburbs for training yesterday. He won't be back for about ten days. But... is this appropriate? The old lady just fell ill, and we're getting together..."
Song Mingyue is generous and doesn't care about their rules and regulations.
She only knew that people are made of iron and rice is made of steel, and that if they don't eat for a meal, they will be hungry. "What's wrong with that? The old lady is sick, it's true, but it's not because we are angry. We can't just not eat because of the bad things they did."
"Mingyue's words make sense. I agree. Now it's two to one."
"Sister-in-law, you have to listen to the majority."
Zheng, now in order to make the offerings, had become Song Mingyue's echo. Seeing the two of them circling around Cang Yi, he didn't give her a chance to speak, but reached out and held her up, heading towards the Ginkgo Pavilion.
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In front of the corridor of Ginkgo Pavilion, there is still a small stove to keep warm and people sit on the ground.
This is after the beginning of winter.
The three sisters-in-law sat together for the first time.
Without those "unlucky" men around today, the sisters-in-law looked a lot more relaxed.
Cui Zhijun was a delicate and gentle person, and Zheng, who usually received his loving care and attention, might not have felt anything. But Cang Yi and Song Mingyue, the wives of two truly "unlucky" men, leaned against the door, holding up the longan and red date tea served by the old lady, and breathed a sigh of relief.
They clinked their cups lightly and sat cross-legged, looking quite contented.
Zheng, sitting opposite, burst into laughter upon seeing this scene. "Sister-in-law, didn't you come when we asked you to? Isn't it right that you came now?"
"Yes, yes, Zheng is right."
Cang Yi nodded. So this is what it was like to get together with sisters.
This is an experience I have never had before.
Cang Yi smiled as she drank the sweet tea from her cup. Zheng, taking advantage of the moment while Bo Xia was preparing the tea, leaned over and slid onto her lap like a tired puppy. Cang Yi was startled by Zheng, but she hesitated only for a moment before gently caressing her head. "If you're sleepy, take a nap."
She knew that Taishi Zheng must be tired. She was so busy last night, how could she not be tired?
"Sister-in-law is so nice." Zheng squinted her eyes and nodded, her head drooping lower and lower.
Song Mingyue picked up the blanket and said, "Oh, hello, sister-in-law, it's not good for me to treat you to Boxia offerings? Sister-in-law, if you keep doing this, I will be sad. You can't remember me forever just because I offended you before. Can't you give me some chance to change my ways?"
Zheng smacked her lips upon hearing this, deliberately covered her ears, and said jokingly, "Mingyue, you're so noisy!"
"Tsk, you - go to sleep. When you wake up, don't even think about eating a single rabbit hair." After saying that, Song Mingyue threw the blanket hard on Taishi Zheng's back.
After looking at Cang Yi again, the two sisters-in-law were amused by Zheng's silly look.
Who would have thought that just as the courtyard had quieted down and Zheng was about to fall asleep, Fu Yuanzi appeared from nowhere, carrying an exquisite bamboo basket in her hand. When she saw the people in the corridor, she shouted, "Madam, Madam——"
The two sisters-in-law in the corridor really didn't expect that this girl, who looked small in stature, had such a terrifyingly loud voice.
Fu Yuanzi walked over quickly and greeted them.
The sisters-in-law nodded and smiled.
Zheng raised her head in a daze and asked, "Chou Yuanzi, what are you doing in such a hurry?"
"I'll come, I'll come, to give you the Balanzi that the prince brought - and also, and..." Fu Yuanzi was panting. Zheng was no longer sleepy after being disturbed by her. She propped herself up, took the fragrant Balanzi, and handed it to Cang Yi and Song Mingyue.
"Anything else?" Zheng asked.
Fu Yuanzi pulled out a piece of paper that resembled a contract from his pocket and stammered, "And this, this, a deed from the government office... Prince Bei said it's done."
"It's done already? You're truly worthy of being our Prince of Bei!" Zheng took the deed and examined it carefully.
The two sisters-in-law also came over and said, "That's great, Zheng, we can open this shop now. Bao Nian's life will have a place to go in the future. But... as for mother-in-law, have you thought of a solution? I'm afraid she will make a fuss, and this matter will be difficult to handle..."
Cang Yi expressed his concerns.
Zheng folded the contract and stuffed it into her arms, saying confidently, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I've already taken care of Mother-in-law!"
Capture Yu Yuelan!
How could it be possible——
The two sisters-in-law exclaimed in unison, and none of them dared to believe Zheng's words.
Song Mingyue boldly asked, "Second sister-in-law, can I ask you how you managed to capture our unreasonable Yu Shuren?"
Zheng replied, "Unreasonable? My mother-in-law is quite reasonable. She just wants me and Erlang to have a child before spring. But since we're married, isn't having a child a matter of time? I saw no harm in agreeing to her request, so I agreed. Naturally, she agreed."
Song Mingyue laughed awkwardly upon hearing this, "Second sister-in-law, then what about your mission with Second Brother..."
“It’s really arduous.”
But Cang Yi smiled knowingly.
She just thought, no wonder the couple worked so hard last night, and made the zither look like this today...
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