“That’s right,” Xie nodded in agreement. “Everyone’s life is like this, but Sister-in-law Huang Ye’s life is even harder.”
You can't just run off with someone as soon as your family falls on hard times!
Besides, there are many people whose lives are worse than ours.
"Whether it's right or wrong, since we shared hardships in the past, we should share blessings in the future. No matter what your appearance, family background, or abilities are, as long as I am here, you will be the matriarchs of the Huang family."
Jiang Nuan was actually very puzzled as to why Wang Shi suddenly had these feelings of inferiority.
While her appearance wasn't exceptionally outstanding, her features were remarkably well-proportioned and elegant. After a period of skincare, her skin became much fairer and more delicate, adding to her beauty. She could certainly be considered a pretty and refined woman.
As for family background, it wasn't the worst among the three sisters-in-law. If things really came down to it, Jin would have more to worry about.
As for being mediocre, Jiang Nuan disagreed even more. There was no one stupid in the family. Whether it was reading and writing or managing the household and doing accounts, her three daughters-in-law learned very quickly. They only needed to give a single instruction and they could handle things properly.
Hearing her mother-in-law's words, Wang felt much more at ease, but she still had some lingering doubts.
"Mother," she stammered, "if our family gets better and better in the future, will the three of us be laughed at?"
Now that our family is dealing with the current emperor, we might change our allegiance at any time.
At that time, the wives of other families will all be noble ladies from high-ranking families, while the three of them will have weaker family backgrounds than the other three, making them feel inferior to others.
"You're thinking really far ahead," Jiang Nuan said, speechless but still patiently comforting her. "Now that you've married into the Huang family, you're a member of the Huang family. Others will only call you Madam Huang, do you understand?"
"Sister-in-law, why are you so stubborn?" Xie was anxious when she saw that Wang was still not convinced. "A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup. Whether her family background is good or bad has little to do with us. If anyone dares to talk about this, we'll slap them across the face."
“That’s right,” Jin also chimed in, “A woman follows her husband after marriage. If anyone looks down on you, it’s because they look down on the Huang family, not the Wang family.”
“I understand,” Wang nodded seriously. “Mother, second sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, let me think about it some more. It will be fine in a few days.”
“Okay,” Jiang Nuan agreed without hesitation. “If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can discuss it with us.”
"Thank you, Mother. Thank you, my two younger brothers and sisters-in-law. I'll go back to my room now."
After Wang left, Xie rested her chin on her hand and said, "We've already said all that, is there anything you still can't understand, sister-in-law?"
Xie racked his brains but couldn't come up with a solution.
"Did something happen to your eldest brother?" Jin asked, speculating. "Neither Mother nor we have done anything to my sister-in-law. Why would she suddenly act like this?"
"I'll talk to the boss later and tell him to take care of it. You two shouldn't get involved. If you want to go back, go back; if you don't want to go back, stay a while longer."
"I'll stay with my mother for a while. There's so much to do, I don't have a moment of free time during the day, this is the only time I can relax."
“Once this is over,” Jiang Nuan said slowly, “we’ll ask some people to help us.”
If you can't buy people, hiring some nannies is a perfectly acceptable alternative.
“I don’t know when Brother Fang left. It’s been two days already,” Xie said, holding up two fingers. “If he’s locked up any longer, I won’t be able to control my feet anymore.”
Back in Huangjiakou, she would go out for a stroll every day, even if it was just walking from the village entrance to the village perimeter, she would be happy.
Now confined to the courtyard, even though the courtyard is large, Xie feels uncomfortable.
“It should be soon,” Jiang Nuan frowned. “If it’s delayed, things will change. If it drags on any longer, all our efforts may be in vain.”
Ji Xuan was well aware of this principle.
However, some things really can't be rushed.
After finding Wu Yuan's residence, they did not alert him. Instead, they laid a tight net around the area before making their arrest.
When Wu Yuan realized something was wrong, it was too late. Despite his repeated resistance, he had one arm chopped off and was forced to stand in front of Ji Xuan.
Ji Xuan looked at the person in front of her, her expression unchanged and indifferent. "Wu Yuan, it's been a long time."
“I lost,” Wu Yuan’s voice was weak and his expression was extremely dejected. “How did you know about this place? The cover was so well done.”
Ji Xuan did not answer this question, but asked directly, "Where is the late Crown Prince hiding?"
Wu Yuan stared straight at Ji Xuan, wanting a guarantee, "I want to live!"
"Are you sure you don't want to answer?" Ji Xuan didn't waste any more words with him.
"Ji Xuan, I am no longer a threat to you, can't you spare my life?"
If I had known this would happen, I should have retreated the moment I realized Meiyu had disappeared.
"Take him away," Ji Xuan said without even glancing at him. "Bring him up whenever you're willing to talk."
"Yes!" Yang Qing cupped his hands and dragged the person away.
“Master,” Qi Yong said happily, “we have finally captured Wu Yuan. All those days spent outside have finally paid off.”
"This is just the beginning. Only by finding the former Crown Prince can we completely resolve this major concern."
"Your Majesty," Qi Yong paused before asking hesitantly, "if we find the former Crown Prince, what should we do with him?"
After all, the Holy Ancestor had made it clear that the life of the former Crown Prince must not be lost in the hands of someone with the surname Ji.
"The Qin family desires wealth and status, and they resemble the late Crown Princess," Ji Xuan said slowly. "Qi Yong, what do you think of me binding the two of them together for life?"
The former crown prince said that he and his father killed his crown princess and used that as an excuse to do so many disgusting things, so he would return the favor.
Let him face the Crown Princess he loves every day and see if his deep affection is real or fake!
If it's fake...
"I'll go find the medicine," Qi Yong said coldly, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes. "We absolutely cannot allow Qin to give birth to an heir."
Although the former crown prince had long suffered from kidney deficiency, who knows the specifics? What if he had a miraculous encounter like our master? Wouldn't that be doing all the work for someone else?
"Go, administer the drug before sending her there," Ji Xuan said expressionlessly. "I will grant her the wealth and honor she desires. As for the debt of gratitude, let her repay it with her entire life."
This woman is vicious and restless; if she were left outside, she would only bring harm to others. This arrangement can be considered as eliminating a scourge from the world.
"Your Majesty is right, this servant will go and do it immediately."
Wu Yuan ultimately couldn't withstand the torture and tried to commit suicide, but the secret guards kept a close watch on him, giving him no chance. In the end, he completely betrayed the former crown prince.
After confessing, knowing he had no way out, he decisively committed suicide.
When he died, his expression was ferocious and unwilling, and his eyes looked at Ji Xuan with venom.
Looking at the twisted corpse, Qi Yong exclaimed in surprise, "Wu Yuan actually took his own life? I thought he would beg for mercy!"
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