Chapter 61 The Mother-in-Law Makes Things Difficult for the New Daughter-in-Law
Tushe'er said, "Miss, these past few days, the official's wife has been lukewarm towards you. She said she'd exempted you from your morning and evening greetings, but really she's just keeping you at arm's length. She still hasn't given you the gift you were supposed to give her—are you still going to see her?"
Shang Ruyi sighed and said, "It's not uncommon for mothers-in-law to make things difficult for new daughters-in-law, but as a junior, I need to know what I should do."
Then she whispered, "You're not allowed to say those things again."
Tushe'er nodded immediately: "This servant understands."
As they spoke, the two of them had already arrived at the East Courtyard.
Because Guan Yunmu needed to recuperate, her East Courtyard was not only secluded, but also had few servants. The garden was kept very clean, but unlike most dukes' wives who liked to grow flowers and plants, her garden had almost no living things except for a maple tree. Even in the height of summer, it gave people a cool and serene feeling as soon as they entered.
The door was tightly shut, with only the window slightly ajar.
Because there was no one at the gate and no one informed them, Shang Ruyi dared not enter rashly and stopped at the gate of the courtyard.
Just as she was hesitating, she heard a creak and the door was pushed open. A middle-aged maid came out and said with a smile, "Young Madam."
This person is Jin Yun, Guan Yunmu's dowry maid. She has been by Guan Yunmu's side all these years and has never married. Although her power is not as great as Aunt Hui's, she is the most trusted person of the Duchess, and the younger generation in the family all call her Aunt Yun.
Upon seeing her, Shang Ruyi immediately said, "Aunt Yun."
Jin Yun didn't have much contact with her, but whenever they met, she was always polite, smiling and asking, "Is there anything I can help you with, Madam?"
"I want to come and pay my respects to my mother."
"Please forgive me, young mistress. Madam has just taken her medicine and is resting."
"oh……"
Shang Ruyi glanced at the sun, asked no more questions, and took the box from Tu She'er's hand, handing it to Jin Yun with a smile, saying, "Then please trouble Aunt Yun to give these pastries to Mother. They're nothing special; I just saw them when I passed by Wanjia Fruit and Snack Shop while shopping today."
Jin Yun smiled and said, "Young Madam, you are very kind."
She looked down at the box and said, "However, Madam has a weak stomach and doesn't eat much food from outside. Young Madam, you should take it back."
Shang Ruyi said unhurriedly, "I know. The other day, my second brother told me that Mother often likes to eat the tea snacks from Xianglaiju. I tried them myself. Most of those three snacks are made with hawthorn, poria cocos, and honey. So, I specially bought these kinds of fruits, which are all good for the spleen and stomach. If Mother likes them, I will buy them again in the future. If she doesn't like them, I won't dare to buy them again."
"..."
After hearing these words, Jin Yun showed a hint of surprise on her face.
However, she immediately composed herself, took the box with both hands, and smiled, "Since the young mistress is so filial, the madam will surely be happy to know."
Shang Ruyi said, "Then I won't disturb Mother's rest."
He nodded and turned to leave.
Jin Yun watched the figures of the master and servant disappear outside the courtyard gate before turning back to her room with the box in her hands. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Guan Yunmu, who should have been resting, sitting back in his chair, holding a book and reading.
Seeing her come in, he said, "Why have you been rambling on for so long?"
Jin Yun walked over and placed the box in front of her, smiling as she said, "Madam, your new daughter-in-law is not someone to be easily appeased."
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