This was the first time that Ren Yaoqi returned to Baihe Town after her marriage. When she stepped into the Ren family's gate, many things had changed.
The eldest wife of the Ren family came out with her two daughters-in-law to welcome Ren Yaoqi, and accompanied her and Ren Yaohua to the mourning hall to burn incense for Old Master Ren.
Ren Yaoqi hadn't originally planned to stay at the Ren family for long; she just went through the motions. But as they were leaving the mourning hall, the eldest wife said, "The old lady is waiting for the third and fifth aunts. She's been so heartbroken over the old man's passing that she's been bedridden these past few days. She only felt better after hearing the two aunts were back. Third aunt, the old lady loves you the most. Although we had some unpleasantness before, there's no such thing as an overnight grudge between a grandparent and a grandchild. The old lady keeps talking about you."
Ren Yaohua glanced at Ren Yaoqi, pursed her lips, and didn't answer.
Seeing this, the eldest wife also looked at Ren Yaoqi, her attitude friendly but also with some caution that was not there before: "Third Aunt, it's still early, do you want to go see the old lady?"
Ren Yaoqi glanced at the people watching the excitement and said to Ren Yaohua, "Let's go see the old lady."
Ren Yaohua nodded, and the eldest wife breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on her face. She handed over all the matters outside to the eldest and third young wives, and then personally led the sisters Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua to the old lady's Ronghuayuan.
As soon as they entered Ronghua Courtyard, a maid came in while shouting to report to the old lady. Before Ren Yaoqi and his companions reached the main room, the curtain of the main room was lifted, and a thin woman in mourning clothes walked out.
When they met, Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua were both stunned. The woman had already walked forward to greet them.
"Third sister, fifth sister, you are back? Grandma was just asking about you." Ren Yaoyin's voice and expression were a little tired, her lips were dry, and there were some dark circles under her eyes, as if she had not had a good rest for a long time.
Ren Yaohua glanced at her, then looked away, pretending not to see her.
Ren Yaoyin seemed to have forgotten the quarrel between them and her, and she also didn't remember why she left Yanbei in the first place. Unfortunately, Ren Yaohua had a very good memory, and she was still a grudge holder.
Ren Yaoqi saw that the eldest wife looked a little anxious and nervous, so she nodded to Ren Yaoyin and said, "Fourth Miss Ren, long time no see."
Mrs. Ren's expression brightened a little, and she said to Ren Yaoyin, "Why are you meeting guests in this state? Why don't you go downstairs and clean yourself up?"
Ren Yaoyin smiled bitterly and said, "Grandma needs someone here. I can't help with things outside. I only know how to serve tea and water and keep watch at night. I didn't know that the third and fifth sisters would come today. I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and greeted, "Miss Ren Si is very filial."
Ren Yaoyin said a few more words, but Ren Yaohua ignored her from beginning to end. Ren Yaoqi was very polite, but also very distant.
Afterwards, Ren Yaoyin left to change her clothes. The eldest wife brought Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua into the main room.
When Ren Yaoqi saw Old Lady Ren, he almost couldn't recognize her. Her entire nose was covered with thick gauze, and she was lying on the bed with her eyes closed. The only facial features that could be seen clearly were her lower lip and ears.
Ren Yaohua looked at Old Madam Ren with a complicated look. She was different from Ren Yaoqi. Old Madam Ren had loved and doted on her for more than ten years. Although the deepest feelings could not withstand repeated torments, seeing Old Madam Ren so weak, Ren Yaohua could not really remain indifferent.
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