Chapter 19: Sister-in-law is truly wise and powerful
After the man finished his instructions, he left in a hurry. Gu Yuexuan turned around with the precious items in her arms, and was greeted by Xi Lanfang's concern with a faint blush in her eyes.
"Your aunt is also a loving mother. Her concern for her child is as warm as a spring breeze caressing a willow tree. Even those clothes carry her deep longing. Please bring them back home and store them properly."
Gu Yuexuan was doubtful. She was not sure whether Xi Lanfang had witnessed the existence of the wooden box.
However, now that the hint had been given, she no longer needed to hide it.
Watching Gu Yuexuan walk into the stable with the package, Xi Lanfang also gently took Tu Su Minxu's hand and walked into the house.
As soon as the door closed, Tu Su Minxu couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Mother, what secrets are hidden in that wooden box of my sister-in-law?"
Why did the uncle seem so mysterious when he delivered it?
Xi Lanfang shook her head slightly, signaling him to speak in a low voice. After a moment, she slowly explained, "That wooden box represents your eldest sister-in-law's mother's deep concern for her. This is a private emotion between them that must not be revealed to others. You must keep it in mind."
Although Tu Su Minxu didn't quite understand what he heard, he still nodded.
Xi Lanfang gently stroked the little heads of Tu Su Minxu and Tu Su Yunxi, and secretly decided in her heart that she must protect this secret for Gu Yuexuan.
Bo'er's point of view is undoubtedly correct.
The disintegration of the Tu Su family is an indisputable fact, but it is not only the eldest member of the family who suffers.
All of this, in the final analysis, stems from selfishness.
As Gu Yuexuan's mother-in-law, although she cannot do something tough, she can still protect her daughter-in-law. This is what she can do!
Under Xi Lanfang's clever cover-up, the mysterious wooden box became an unknown secret.
However, when Gu Yuexuan opened the lid of the wooden box and saw the neatly arranged objects inside, her throat involuntarily became congested.
Three plain silver hairpins, a carved bracelet inlaid with gold, and a delicate little purse lay underneath. When the purse was opened, it was filled with small and large silver coins.
Given the Gu family's status, these things seemed a bit shabby.
However, Gu Yuexuan deeply understood the difficult situation of Aunt Xiao in the mansion through the original owner's memory, and these items were all the belongings she could give away.
As a concubine who only received three taels of silver a month, she had secretly kept this bag of less than thirty taels of silver for an unknown period of time. But now, she gave it all to her own daughter without hesitation.
Gu Yuexuan cherished the items with all her heart, unwilling to let down the deep affection sent from thousands of miles away. She carefully stored the items she had received, so absorbed in them that she spent the entire afternoon in silent contemplation.
Before the sunset had completely dyed the sky red, Tu Subo returned from the dust.
At this time, Xi Lanfang was playing in the yard with her two young children. She caught a glimpse of Tu Subo's dusty appearance and hurried forward to say, "The Gu family sent a man here today."
Tu Subo looked exhausted, his body covered in dirt and dust, and he looked rather disheveled. However, when he heard this, he couldn't help but pause, and his voice involuntarily lowered a few degrees: "Gu family? Who did they send here?"
"Who else could it be? Just a servant delivering some rags."
Mrs. Yu rolled her eyes and said sarcastically, "They went to so much trouble to send these things over, but all they got were a few worthless old clothes? Can these clothes fill people's stomachs or quench their thirst? Really..."
Gu Yuexuan could no longer suppress her anger. She walked out of the room, sneered contemptuously, and retorted, "What's wrong with these clothes? They were also sewn by my mother herself."
There was a determination glint in her eyes, and her tone was filled with deep nostalgia and pride for her mother.
She had been bedridden for two days, feeling lethargic and too lazy to even bother arguing with others.
However, don't mistakenly think that she has remained silent and lost the right to speak!
Yu's face suddenly changed and she was about to refute.
Gu Yuexuan raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and counterattacked sharply, "Indeed, the Yu family is so powerful, and they are deeply afraid of being implicated and damaging their family business. They wish Second Aunt would abandon the Yu family name and cut ties with the Yu family from now on. Who would have thought that Fangling is a cold place and needs a few warm clothes?"
"Second Aunt, what do you think?"
"Damn girl..."
"Who are you scolding, damn girl?"
Gu Yuexuan's heart was filled with unbearable pressure, and her tone was extremely sharp: "Instead of chattering here, Second Aunt should go wash your hands and prepare dinner, otherwise Grandpa and Grandma will rest well in the room and become hungry once you eat."
"You're just greedy and never give anything away. Why don't you write a letter to the Yu family and see if anyone there is still willing to pay attention to you?"
Her words were as sharp as knives, and every word pierced people's hearts, forcing Yu to be heartbroken. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she finally turned around and rushed back to her room, crying all the way.
Among everyone present, Li was obviously dissatisfied with the scene before her. However, when the anger hidden in Gu Yuexuan's eyes flashed like lightning, she chose to remain silent and turned away without hesitation.
Gu Yuexuan's anger had not yet subsided, and a cold aftertaste still lingered on her face.
Tu Suminxu shook his head and looked around, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He waved to her excitedly and shouted, "Sister-in-law is so wise and brave!"
The eldest sister-in-law's words were so powerful that they made the second aunt burst into tears in just a few words!
Tu Su Yunxi snuggled in Xi Lanfang's arms. Although she was too young to understand the argument just now, it did not prevent her from feeling the atmosphere around her.
She babbled, imitating her second brother's tone, and shouted happily, "Awesome!"
Gu Yuexuan was not familiar with this little guy, but she couldn't help laughing at this sudden compliment.
Just then, she finally saw Tu Subo coming in.
Gu Yuexuan keenly captured Tu Subo's stiff walking posture and the drops of blood seeping from his shoulders, which looked mottled and eye-catching.
What kind of hard work is Tu Subo doing?
She turned her head and met Xi Lanfang's eyes filled with worry. She paused for a moment, then said in an unfathomable tone, "Mother, there are so many people at home who need to be fed. How can Tu Subo support the family alone and fight this battle alone?"
Xi Lanfang was weak by nature and found it difficult to be independent and self-reliant.
Tu Subo, under the shadow of the Tu Su family's exile, endured humiliation and compromised.
However, reminiscing about the past was of no use. Since fate had brought them together and made them live together, no one person could bear the heavy responsibility alone.
Tu Subo is also a mortal, not a beast of burden that can be driven to death by others.
Xi Lanfang heard this, tears flashed in her eyes, her teeth clenched, and she said firmly: "You are right, we must not let anyone bully my son like this."
She can endure any hardship, but she will never tolerate anyone who dares to violate her son!
Seeing Xi Lanfang standing on her side, Gu Yuexuan raised the corners of her lips slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.
It seems pretty good. The mother-in-law knows how to protect her family members and is not so stupid!
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