Why can't I see it?
The elder sister-in-law lowered her eyelids, and after a long while, she said:
"This time it was an accident, but the next time might be different."
As she spoke, she gave a self-deprecating laugh:
“I have been married to your older brother for more than four years, and we still have no children.”
Do you know what people outside are saying about me?
"Even my own mother told me to be more generous and give your brother two concubines, so that the maids around me would be easier to control."
She received this kind of education from a young age, and she didn't think there was anything wrong with it before she got married, until she met Yuan Gu.
If Yuan Gu hadn't been so good, she might have actually done it.
But Yuan Gu was so good to her, and he was just as good to her.
She couldn't bear to give her husband to another woman, not even a concubine.
However, Yuan Gu was the eldest son, and it was impossible for him to remain childless forever.
She knew this in her heart, but she was still trying her best to stall. This incident was just the last straw that broke the camel's back.
She wanted to use this incident to completely give up on the relationship.
Although she didn't say what came next, Yuan Zhao understood everything from her eyes.
Reluctance, pain, sadness...
A mix of emotions welled up within Yuan Zhao, who felt sorry for his sister-in-law.
She had no idea that her sister-in-law was carrying so much on her mind.
"Sister-in-law, have you asked my brother's opinion?"
Yuan's eldest sister-in-law looked at Yuan Zhao in astonishment, and then she continued:
"You don't want to give him to other women, you're worried he won't have any children, but have you ever asked him if he cares about these things?"
Yuan's eldest sister-in-law was stunned.
"Sister-in-law."
Yuan Zhao reached out and grasped his sister-in-law's hand, then slowly spoke:
"No need to ask, brother, I can give you the answer."
"My brother doesn't care about those things; all he cares about is you."
"The men of my Yuan family are all devoted lovers. They care more about their wives than their offspring."
Upon hearing this, Yuan's eldest sister-in-law suddenly burst into tears. What was she thinking?
Why did she have that thought before?
Why should she give up her man to someone else?
"Your older brother is still waiting outside. Do you want to see him now?"
Yuan Zhao asked.
This time, Yuan's eldest sister-in-law didn't say anything, but Yuan Zhao already knew her answer.
Yuan Zhao walked outside and whispered a few words to Wen Feng. A moment later, Yuan Gu hurriedly came in.
He could hear suppressed sobs coming from outside the door. A pang of heartache appeared in Yuan Gu's eyes. He was about to go in when Yuan Zhao stopped him:
"Brother, the problem with sister-in-law is the child."
Yuan Gu was taken aback for a moment, then nodded:
"I see."
After saying that, Yuan Gu went inside.
Yuan Zhao did not go in with her. She knew that only her eldest brother could truly resolve her sister-in-law's inner conflict.
Let the two of them have a proper talk.
Suddenly remembering something, she asked:
"Where is your third young lady?"
She came today to resolve this problem.
That day, the third young lady had indeed shared a bed with her eldest brother. Although nothing had actually happened, the Wang family was not going to let it go so easily.
Yuan Zhao's eyes sharpened. She had some ideas, but she would have to meet this third young lady first.
The servants in the courtyard were all Madam Wang's people. Knowing how much Madam Wang valued this Miss Yuan, they did not refuse and took Yuan Zhao directly to Miss Wang's third courtyard.
Miss Wang's courtyard couldn't compare to her sister-in-law's. The Wang family had many concubine daughters, and she was just one of them. The courtyard was small, but it was decorated quite exquisitely.
However, there were very few servants in the courtyard, and the maids around Madam Wang did not look too happy when they saw them.
Miss Wang's expression was somewhat complicated when she saw Yuan Zhao.
These days, she's had a hard time. Madam Yuan thinks it's because of her schemes against Yuan Gu, and she's been giving her a hard time lately.
In less than a month, she was already exhausted and could hardly bear it. When she saw Yuan Zhao, she didn't give him a pleasant look, but she still maintained her composure on the surface.
Yuan Zhao had been observing Miss Yuan San, and naturally he could see the displeasure in her eyes.
She spoke directly:
"Third Miss, I've come today to ask you if you'd be willing to join my General's Mansion."
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