Su Yujiao nodded affirmatively: "Yes, my brother will be back soon."
"What exactly happened? Did Lu Ziqian agree to help? When will your older brother be able to return home?"
Chen and He asked a series of questions.
"Wait a little longer, and my elder brother will be able to come out when the Crown Prince returns."
"The Crown Prince?"
"Was it the Crown Prince who helped?"
Su Yujiao shook her head: "It wasn't the Crown Prince who helped, but I developed an antidote that could prevent the plague, which made a great contribution."
"When the Emperor rewards those who have rendered meritorious service, I will ask him to release my elder brother."
Su Yujiao recounted the whole story in detail, and only then did Madam Chen and Madam He realize just how great a thing she had done.
Chen was speechless with surprise. Could it really be an antidote that could prevent the plague?
No wonder Doctor Mo said she was a medical genius back then, and dreamed of taking her as his apprentice!
So it turns out... so her Jiaojiao really is a medical genius.
Although Mrs. He was also shocked, she was mostly happy. After waiting for so long, things had finally turned around.
As a result, she found her sister-in-law much more agreeable.
"Jiaojiao, please sit down. Your sister-in-law is very grateful to you for what you did this time."
As she spoke, Madam He suddenly knelt down in front of Su Yujiao, startling her so much that she quickly moved away.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing? Get up!"
Madam He insisted on kneeling: "I said that as long as you can rescue your elder brother, I will kowtow to you to express my gratitude."
"He Jie'er, Ze Ge'er, come quickly and kowtow to your aunt."
The two children obediently knelt beside Madam He, kowtowing and thanking her in their childish voices.
"Thank you, Auntie!"
Su Yujiao bent down and picked up the children, her voice gentle and kind: "You're welcome, it's what your aunt should do."
“Our He Jie’er and Ze Ge’er are so well-behaved and sensible, they are such wonderful babies.”
She loves children and is never stingy with praise for the two little ones; the children also enjoy spending time with her.
My aunt is so kind; she always brings lots of delicious food when she comes back!
The two children giggled, and Chen helped He up.
"Go cook. We're in a good mood today, so make a few more dishes."
"Warm up a pot of wine for your father, so he can be happy too."
"Hey!" Madam He's face lit up with joy, her eyes narrowing into slits.
Su Yujiao knew that He's cooking skills were not exactly delicious, just passable.
I'm so happy today; without delicious food, I feel like something's missing.
"Sister-in-law, let me help you."
Before long, Su Yujiao had prepared a large table of dishes, and the whole family sat together, making it even more lively than the Chinese New Year.
Su Yujiao looked at the smiles on her parents' faces; they were genuinely happy.
That's wonderful. Our family has rarely been this happy since my older brother's accident.
In the future, she will do her best to make her family happy.
When Su Yujiao and her maid returned to the General's Mansion, it was already evening. The steward immediately went to report.
When Madam Lu learned that her daughter-in-law had returned, she immediately went to her courtyard.
"Jiaojiao, you're finally back! Let your mother see you, you've gotten so dark and thin." Zhou Shi looked you up and down with a pained expression.
"I've heard about all the bastard things that scoundrel did, and I'm so sorry you had to suffer."
"When he gets back, I'll break his legs."
"Don't worry, I keep my word and will definitely get revenge for you."
“I’ll make him kneel on the washboard in front of you. He’s not allowed to get up until you agree. I’ll personally keep an eye on him for you.”
"Look, the washboard and whip are ready."
"You brat, I'll personally spank him for you so you don't get tired of your hands."
"Smoke it right there!"
As she spoke, Madam Lu pointed to the main gate of the General's Mansion, showing him no respect whatsoever.
Su Yujiao chuckled as she listened to her mother-in-law's words, but her eyes reddened and her nose stung with grievance.
"mother!"
That voice, thick with nasal tone, broke Zhou's heart.
Zhou stepped forward and hugged her, her voice also choked with sobs: "Don't cry, don't cry, it breaks your heart."
"Trust your mother, and I will definitely help you get revenge!"
Su Yujiao leaned on Zhou Shi's shoulder and nodded gently: "Yes, I believe in Mother."
"Come on, Mom will take you to see some good things."
Zhou led Su Yujiao to her bedroom and took out an exquisite mahogany box from the cabinet on her dressing table.
The box was very large and heavy, with five layers. Judging from Zhou's solemn expression, it contained something valuable.
All five drawers were opened, revealing a complete set of ruby jewelry, sparkling and exquisite, clearly worth a fortune.
Is it pretty?
No woman doesn't love jewelry, and Su Yujiao naturally liked it when she saw beautiful pieces.
"It's beautiful, so exquisite."
"Don't move, let Mom put it on for you."
Su Yujiao was taken aback: "Mother, this is for me?"
"Of course, I wouldn't be willing to give it to anyone else."
Do your sisters-in-law have them too?
"They...have it too."
Yes, there are some, but none of them combined are as valuable as this set.
She bought this set with her own dowry money, without touching any public funds.
She admitted that she favored her youngest daughter-in-law, but she also believed that she had not mistreated the other daughters-in-law.
"So beautiful. With your fair skin, I knew this ruby set would suit you best."
"Tsk tsk tsk, so beautiful, like a fairy."
Zhou kept circling around Su Yujiao, looking her over from every angle, admiring her beauty from every angle.
That brat is blind! He doesn't cherish such a beautiful wife, but instead spoils those worthless bastards outside!
Well, you can't entirely blame him. After all, he was born headfirst and got brain damage.
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