Chapter 111 Asking for Instructions from the Parents-in-Law
Wang knew that what her son said was right and she had no energy to argue.
Qin Xiaochen wasn't the type to hold onto an opponent's flaws, especially since this was his own mother. As long as she didn't truly threaten the family's interests, he wasn't unwilling to be a filial son. So, he tried his best to persuade her.
"This time, it's because my eldest sister's wedding is approaching, and Grandmother is willing to let me take you back home to save the reputation of our eldest branch. Just be a good Madam Qin from now on. With a son around, you'll always be respected. Why bother with such nonsense?"
"But that wild girl,"
Noticing the suspicious look on her son's face, Wang could only change her words unhappily.
"That girl coming out will be a hindrance to you."
"No problem."
Qin Xiaochen lowered his head and straightened his sleeves which had just been accidentally wet by the rain, his voice clear and calm.
"If the presence of a girl like that can hinder my future, then wouldn't my upbringing as the legitimate heir of an aristocratic family be a complete waste? Mother's worries are pointless. I'll just live a peaceful life from now on."
He didn't want to say anything more. At least his mother would calm down and stop provoking his uncle. He would handle the rest of the issues himself.
Wang was silent for a long time. The rain outside the car was getting heavier, and the sound of beads hitting the roof was annoying her. She could only silently pick up the Buddhist beads from her son, close her eyes and continue to play them.
"knew."
Perhaps being a clay or wooden sculpture in the Qin family without fighting or competing is her destiny in this life.
It was almost noon when Jiang's mother and the others returned home. Spring rains were frequent and frequent, with intermittent drizzles.
The old lady was worried that her daughter-in-law would catch a cold and shock the fetus, so she hurriedly arranged for Xu to go back to the house and lie down to rest. Now the pregnant daughter-in-law was the most valuable person in the Jiang family, and everyone else had to give way.
So the old lady didn't care about anything else and wanted to drag her daughter-in-law to the inner courtyard to take care of the pregnancy. Faced with her elderly mother-in-law who suddenly became angry, Xu Shi stubbornly held on to the door and refused to let go.
"Please be patient, mother. I have something to ask you two elders!"
"What do you want to do?!"
Xu wanted to stand up straight and salute respectfully, but the old lady grabbed her arm.
"You're already so pregnant, why are you being polite? There's no one else at home, so just tell me what you want to say. Don't burden my little grandson! What's going on? Did those two girls get into trouble outside again?"
Although the words are son-in-law-centric, the heart is considerate of the daughter-in-law. Those who care naturally know how to be grateful.
"Thank you for your tolerance and kindness towards your daughter-in-law, but it has nothing to do with you sisters. It's my family's business."
When the old lady heard her daughter-in-law mention her parents' home, she blinked uncomfortably a few times and racked her brains to think of words to comfort her, fearing that her daughter-in-law would worry too much and hurt the baby in her belly.
"Daughter-in-law, what's the old saying? When people live in this world, how much they eat, how much they drink, how big they grow, and how long they walk are all predetermined.
Although my in-laws passed away a little early, doesn't the old saying still apply? Die early and enjoy happiness sooner, so you don't have to endure the pain like us.
When we go down there, we will definitely not have the same reputation as your parents, brothers and sisters who left their jobs and moved on. We may even have to ask them to look after our Jiang family. Then..."
"Look at you, old woman, what are you talking about?"
The old man's wife's comforting words were not pleasant to hear, so he had to interrupt her quickly.
"What's the point of enjoying happiness or suffering? If your daughter-in-law wants to do something for her parents' home, just let her do it. Why are you saying so many useless things?"
"Bah, what's the use of what you say? I can't even keep track of the vegetable garden behind my house, and you just like to butt in. You don't understand what I'm saying, do you? If you don't understand, just stay away and don't rush to join in the fun!"
After scolding the old man, the old lady turned back to look at her daughter-in-law and reorganized her words.
"What I want to say is, while we're still alive, we should do all the necessary rituals and burn all the paper money for them. That's all we can do. Don't think too much about the rest, okay?
Those who enjoy the good life have already gone to enjoy it, but we who suffer, don’t we have to continue to suffer? When we go down, we can be reunited with our family again, right?
It's really hard for this old woman. She can't read a single word, but she still has to try hard to learn how to say heartwarming words from others. Tsk.
According to the eldest girl, this is not her specialty! If you say she goes out to swear, she can go half an hour without repeating a single sentence to you, but now she is here to say something to comfort you, and her brains are about to be dug out.
"I understand what mother said. It's not about grieving for those who can't be brought back. What I want to ask you and father for permission today is to temporarily take my sister-in-law and nephew in. After they get more familiar with the capital, I'll find them a suitable place to live. Do you agree?"
"Your sister-in-law and nephew?"
This time not only was the old lady confused, but even the usually shrewd old man was at a loss for a moment.
"Didn't I hear from Suozi that none of your maternal family members are left? How come you have a nephew now?"
Old Man Jiang didn't mean any harm by what he said. He was just worried that there might be someone with bad intentions who would deliberately take advantage of some loopholes.
Xu knew her father-in-law's character. After all, it was already a new dynasty, and there was nothing in her family affairs that could not be mentioned openly, so she gave a general account of the whole story.
Especially how the widowed sister-in-law escaped with fear while pregnant, and how she raised the only son of the Xu family with great difficulty. When talking about the sad parts, Xu burst into tears several times.
But the old couple of the Jiang family were heartbroken.
"Oh my goodness! Don't cry! We're just letting your sister-in-law and nephew live in our house first. Stay, stay, stay! Anyway, your head of the family isn't home, so don't worry about any bad reputation getting out. I, an old woman, have made the final decision and agreed! Stop crying, and be careful of my little grandson!"
Not only did the old lady spit it out herself, she also elbowed the old man next to her.
"You old man, you're so blind, how come you don't have any sense at all? Can't you see that your daughter-in-law is waiting for you to say something? Hurry up and say something, how long do you want her to cry?"
"Squeak, bah, no, Daddy agreed too. Daughter-in-law, stop crying! This is so harmful to your health. Where are your sister-in-law and nephew? Daddy will drive over and pick them up himself, okay?"
The old patriarch of the Jiang family nodded, and only then did Xu wipe away her tears and smile with relief.
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