Chapter 169 Getting Along
Chen Shuyao presented her mother-in-law with a pair of shoes again, and the other party also prepared a generous gift for her like the old lady.
Wang came from the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion. Her dowry was generous back then. She had been in charge of the Duke's Mansion's finances for so many years, so naturally she had a lot of good things.
Fortunately, Chen Shuyao had four maids to help carry things, and Dong Qing, after being reminded by the prince, actually brought a basket with her, which contained gifts for her master to honor her elders.
When you go back, it is just right for placing return gifts.
After paying respects to the mother-in-law, it was the turn of the Second Master Xiao and Chen. The Second Master was a good-tempered man, and Chen was generous this time and actually took out a complete set of ruby head ornaments.
She said, "Auntie is really happy for you. You are a good child. Thanks to you for raising Heng'er all these years, my sister can finally rest in peace."
Chen Shuyao looked at Chen in front of her and thought about the time when she first came to live with her relatives. In fact, she did not hold high hopes when she came, so she could not say she was disappointed. "Thanks to aunt, Shuyao and my brother have a place to stay. We are always grateful to you."
The old lady smiled slightly when she saw this. When Chen came to marry, her dowry was not rich to begin with, and she had already married off two daughters. This set of ruby head ornaments was the one she had given as a reward, but she actually gave it to Chen Shuyao.
Seeing that the people in front of her were so generous, Liu thought of the pair of Hetian jade bracelets in her arms, and quietly bought a pair of earrings.
After serving tea to Liu and Mr. Xiao San, it was the turn of the second son Xiao Jinrong. The former second cousin became the second brother.
Chen Shuyao was wearing a crimson dress, a color even brighter than the crabapple blossoms, but Xiao Jinrong didn't dare to look closely. Instead, he tried to keep his tone calm and said, "Sister-in-law! Congratulations on your marriage to my eldest brother."
Chen Shuyao also gave a pair of shoes, but they were not made by herself.
Zhou Shuhe and Shen Shuyao are of the same generation. She was originally married first, but now she has to respectfully call the other party "eld sister-in-law", and once she gets married, she will be the legitimate wife of the prince.
Looking at the woman in front of her who had outstanding looks and had long been recognized by everyone in the Xiao family, she couldn't help but look at her husband.
Xiao Jinwen sat upright, even the bend of his legs was no different from usual. When he saw her looking at him, he even smiled.
Zhou Shuhe knew that Chen Shuyao had lived in the Chengguo Mansion for more than three years before returning to the Shen family, but she had never heard her husband mention her.
She knew that everyone would have some impression of such a stunning woman at first sight.
Outsiders said that the prince married his eldest sister-in-law to keep his past engagement, but Zhou Shuhe had doubts in her heart. Could it be that the two of them had fallen in love with each other before at the Duke's Mansion?
A woman who can attract a talented man like Prince Xiao will definitely attract other men as well.
So……
Where is his husband?
"Fourth sister-in-law!" Chen Shuyao called again. Zhou Shuhe finally withdrew her gaze from her husband and immediately smiled and said, "Look at me! I was distracted for a moment. I hope you don't mind, sister-in-law!"
She glanced at the prince, but saw that his brows were deeply furrowed, as if he was unhappy.
Zhou Shuhe was startled when she heard Xiao Jinrong, who was sitting in the same row with them, say, "Fourth brother's wife and fourth brother are deeply in love. I, the eldest sister-in-law, will not be offended by you."
His joke broke the awkwardness and everyone in the room started laughing.
Chen Shuyao naturally didn't say anything. After the two exchanged gifts, they came to Xiao Jinli. The fifth son of the Xiao family was now seventeen years old and no longer the boy who ate a mouthful of biscuit crumbs. Seeing Chen Shuyao, he stood up respectfully and called out, "Sister-in-law!"
Chen Shuyao also smiled and said, “Fifth brother!”
She saw the man taking a sip of the tea in his hand. Even though it was so hot, he still forced himself to drink it, which made her couldn't help but feel a little happy.
It seems that it is really difficult to change a person's temperament!
After Xiao Jinli, it was the fourth sister Xiao Jintong. She was still a little shy in front of everyone, but her expression was happy.
As for peers younger than herself, Chen Shuyao gave her and Xiao Jinli a red seal each.
At this point, the tea-serving process is truly over.
The second master Xiao, the third master Xiao, and the three brothers Xiao Jinrong in the house all said goodbye to the old lady consciously.
The prince stood at the door for a while and then disappeared.
Chen Shuyao was very familiar with Songhetang, but she did not have the kind of restraint that ordinary people would have after getting married.
But after all, she has become a new daughter-in-law from a cousin, so she must be more diligent.
At this moment, she was either helping the old lady crack walnuts or helping Wang to add tea.
Chen and Liu were watching from the side, and they picked out some nice words to say, praising their eldest sister-in-law for being so lucky to have a daughter-in-law like Chen Shuyao.
Wang was also really happy in her heart. She had been really worried about her eldest son before. He was so old and still not married. Could it be that her Mo'er had some problem?
She was mainly worried that Xiao Mo had a preference for someone else, and thinking about what the maid who helped Yan Yutang change his bedding last night had said, she felt really relieved.
Zhou Shuhe touched her belly. She was already three months pregnant and was safe for the moment, so she went over to help.
Chen Shuyao gave the job of cracking walnuts to her, and sat next to Wang to listen to him instruct the maid.
Perhaps she slept too late the previous night and began to feel sleepy while sitting. When Wang saw this, she immediately asked the maid to accompany the new daughter-in-law back to Yan Yu Hall.
Chen Shuyao had no choice but to agree.
The master and servants left Songhe Hall. Qiaowei and Huixiang held the gifts they had received in return and were happy for their master.
Is there any new daughter-in-law in this world who is better than the master?
Look! Not only does he not set rules or embarrass his daughter-in-law, but he is also worried that she will be tired.
Chen Shuyao returned to Yan Yutang and lay down, but when she was half asleep, she felt like something was holding her and she couldn't get away.
She unconsciously kicked the man, who uttered a cry of pain, and then she was hit on the buttocks as well.
Shen Shuyao was completely awake. When she opened her eyes, she saw the prince holding her foot.
In front of her were bright red curtains and brocade quilts. She just came to her senses and realized that this was not the Mingxiu Courtyard of the Chen Mansion, but the Yanyu Hall of the Chengguo Mansion, and she had already gotten married yesterday.
The sunlight outside was shining through the window sill onto the footstool in front of the bed, making the bedroom bright.
Chen Shuyao's face flushed red, and she struggled with her foot, "You...what are you doing!"
Xiao Mo's fingers slid across the sole of his foot, causing a slight itch. He said, "Let me see which foot kicked him."
Chen Shuyao muttered, "How would I know..."
Who knew you would go to bed in broad daylight!
Xiao Mo looked at it and said in a hoarse voice: "Are you still tired now?"
Chen Shuyao choked, and just looking at those eyes, she instantly felt something was wrong, and nodded hurriedly: "My waist hurts, my whole body hurts..."
She acted pitifully, with tears in her eyes.
Xiao Mo stretched out his hand and pinched the foot, but he wrapped her in his arms. Seeing that Chen Shuyao was still struggling, he said, "Rest for a while, and get up for dinner later."
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