Shu Yu sat down leisurely in the chair that Ying Xi had brought over, while the Ruan brothers were terrified, completely baffled as to what she was up to.
They wanted to persuade her, but didn't know how to start. She said she just wanted to talk to her grandmother, so what reason did they have to stop her?
The Ruan brothers exchanged a glance and could only watch from the sidelines.
Shu Yu, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief. "Grandmother, please don't blame my mother for not coming to see you. It's not that she didn't want to come, but she fainted from the shock of hearing about your death, so she asked me to come and fulfill my filial duty in her place. Actually, my mother was always worried that you resented her. But when I came here just now, I heard from my two uncles from the Ruan family that you regretted what you did to us back then, and that you kept thinking about my mother before you died, expressing great regret that you couldn't see her one last time. Only then did I realize that you actually loved my mother very much."
Everyone was speechless. "..." You actually believed what the Ruan brothers said?
Shu Yu sighed, "But Grandmother, don't worry, my mother is doing well. She knows you miss her, and she will definitely live a good life from now on so you can leave in peace. She works at Yiren Pavilion now. You know Yiren Pavilion, right? It caters to the most important people in the city. They all praise my mother's craftsmanship. A dress can cost anywhere from a few taels of silver to tens of taels."
“My mother used to lack confidence, thinking that her skills were not good enough and that no one had ever praised the clothes she made. But now it’s different. She can make money making clothes. Not counting other things, her wages alone amount to several dozen taels a month.”
“But my dad always says she’s working too hard and should rest more. If she needs money, my dad can give it to her. My dad’s carpentry shop now has dozens of people working for him, and the business is booked until next year. He doesn’t have to worry about work or wages. It’s not hard for him to support my mother. It’s easy for him to make sure she drinks bird’s nest every day, isn’t it? Besides, there’s my older sister and me. We two daughters will also take care of my mother.”
"So Grandmother, don't worry, my mother will live a good life from now on."
Shu Yu kept rambling on, but the people listening quietly beside her stared wide-eyed.
A few dozen taels of silver a month? The Ruan family makes that much money just by making clothes these days?
The Ruan brothers' eyes turned red with envy. They didn't need much; five taels of silver a month would be enough. Even a tiny bit of money from their eldest sister was enough for them to live a good life.
Shu Yu caught a glimpse of their reaction out of the corner of her eye, clicked her tongue inwardly, and continued speaking to Granny Ruan, "Grandmother, are you worried that my mother will get tired? That's not a problem. We have servants in our house, so my mother doesn't need to do laundry or cook. She likes to make clothes, so she can just make clothes. If she gets tired, there are people to massage her feet and bring her food. Without all the chores, my mother is even more enthusiastic about making clothes. She also often goes to the prefectural city to see what kind of clothes are popular there, so she can get inspiration."
"I must say, my mother's talent for sewing is indeed quite remarkable; thankfully, it wasn't wasted. I plan to take her to the capital when I have time. Grandmother, you've never been to the capital, have you? When my mother returns, I'll have her visit your grave and tell you about her. Seeing her radiant and spirited appearance will put your mind at ease."
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