Chapter 20 Sister-in-law, why are you dressed so unfashionably today…
Lu Lin went outside, then thought for a moment and called a servant to go in and check, thinking that perhaps she needed help.
Shen Rong really couldn't handle it all by herself. She had put on the clothes, but she also needed to change her hairstyle; her fashionable curly hair had to be styled up.
The servants looked at her with some difficulty, thinking that the young mistress would probably refuse.
"Come on, do you want to wear jewelry, like hairpins?" Her eyes lit up.
Chuntao presented a jewelry box: "Young Madam, which one would you like to wear?"
Shen Rong's eyes widened in disbelief. Wealth and luxury were dazzling. How much was this worth? It was hers in her room, right? Could she take it with her?
She swallowed greedily.
It took Shen Rong almost an hour to change her clothes. During that time, someone from the main house came to check on the situation. Seeing that the couple had woken up, they told Lu Lin that the elders of the clan had arrived and asked him to go there as soon as possible.
In the past, he would have gone there alone, but he was worried about Shen Rong now.
With a creak, the door opened, and Shen Rong carefully stepped out, turning around to show him.
"Is it pretty?" She touched the embroidery on her clothes and the jewelry in her hair, her face beaming with joy.
If I had a phone, I'd definitely take a beautiful picture and post it on WeChat Moments to show off, the kind that gets tons of likes.
"Don't you find it heavy?" Isn't your outfit a bit too bright? It's quite unlike her usual aloof and cool demeanor.
She reached out and skillfully took his arm, lowering her voice to say, "It's just heavy, that's why I only wore this little bit."
She wished she could wear the entire jewelry box on her head.
"These gems are all real, right? They belong to me, don't they?" He looked like he was blinded by greed.
Her eyes darted around, and it was obvious what she was up to. Was she really that desperate for money?
"This is the betrothal gift from your mother, but didn't you dislike it before?"
These words made Shen Rong stiffen; she had been careless.
"The doctor said that there are some changes after pregnancy. Some people's tastes change. For me, my aesthetic sense has changed. Now I think it looks good." The more she spoke, the more determined her eyes became, making others feel guilty for saying those doubtful things.
Lu Lin's lips twitched, but he managed to suppress it.
The main house was bustling with activity. The Lu family was a large clan with many members. Mr. Lu and the elders were in the front yard, while the women were having fun in the back yard.
Everyone was surprised to see the couple arrive together, and the scene fell silent for a moment.
An elderly lady next to Lu's mother spoke first: "I almost didn't recognize your eldest son's wife after she was dressed up like this. I would have thought you had a different daughter-in-law."
What do you mean by that? Did she offend someone?
Shen Rong looked at Lu Lin with some doubt.
"You offended this great-aunt before."
Oh, so it really is someone I don't get along with. Shen Rong smiled awkwardly.
Madam Lu beckoned to Shen Rong: "Come over here quickly so that your great-aunt can see clearly, lest she say she made a mistake next time because her old eyes are failing."
Lu's mother is not someone to be trifled with. Regardless of your status as an elder, her daughter-in-law is the most important person in her heart now. She absolutely cannot let her daughter-in-law suffer any grievances. What if she upsets the baby in her belly?
Shen Rong paid no heed to these undercurrents, smiling as brightly as a flower, and greeted her great-aunt without any reservations.
Heartless or shameless.
"Mom, do I look good in this? Lu Lin was staring at me like a head-on."
As soon as he said this, everyone around looked over and began to scrutinize Lu Lin.
Is it true or false?
Fortunately, Lu Lin always had a cold face, so no one could tell his emotions.
Lu's mother also looked at her son jokingly, knowing that her daughter-in-law was definitely exaggerating, but it was a good thing that she was willing to show off their affection in front of everyone.
The son's brow twitched, and Lu's mother knew it was because his patience had run out. Just then, Lu You came to call for someone on behalf of his father, so she readily let Lu Lin leave.
Mother Lu then called over another person and introduced, "This is your brother and sister-in-law. You came back for their wedding, do you remember? They were supposed to be returning to their parents' home today, but they postponed it by a day so you could come back."
She remembers... my ass.
But she still forced herself to say, "Of course I remember, sister-in-law. I'm so sorry to have kept you from going back to your parents' home."
Jiang Yufen smiled shyly: "Sister-in-law, you flatter me. Tianyou hasn't seen my brother for a long time either. My family is away for a day or two, so it won't matter."
"Mom! Release my two sisters-in-law right now, we want to play cards!" Lu Xuan rushed over. She was only fifteen years old and looked a lot like Lu Lin.
Shen Rong felt she couldn't be mistaken. Lu Lin had mentioned her, saying that her younger sister was the most mischievous and intelligent, with excellent observation skills.
Therefore, this sister-in-law is her primary target for guarding.
She and Shen Rong had a good relationship before, and she was probably the person in the Lu family who understood Shen Rong the most.
"Sister-in-law, why are you dressed so unfashionably today?" Lu Xuan took her arm, and Shen Rong felt a chill run down her spine.
Mother Lu scolded coldly, "How can you talk like that? Your sister-in-law looks so good in her clothes. You're the only one who can't speak properly. Don't you wear clothes yourself? Your mother wears them, your second sister-in-law wears them, who in the family doesn't wear clothes?"
Lu Xuan stuck out her tongue: "My sister-in-law has never worn these before? She said they were too old-fashioned and she didn't like them, which I find a little strange."
Shen Rong laughed awkwardly. "Very well, you've offended a lot of people for me." She gritted her teeth and said, "Thank you!"
"Sister-in-law, let's go play cards." She then pulled her second sister-in-law along.
Shen Rong looked at Lu's mother.
"Let's go," Lu's mother smiled at her.
There was another person at the table, wearing a long dress and with exquisite makeup, but there was something strange about the look in her eyes.
Lu Xuan introduced, "This is my cousin Yuan. There are four of us at the table. Sister-in-law, you know how to play, right?"
Shen Rong nodded to Yuan Yuan, then sat down and reached for the cards, saying modestly, "Just a little bit."
It's been so long since I've played, my hands are itching to play. I wonder if the way we play here is the same as in later generations?
Lu Xuan didn't understand what she said: "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?" It didn't sound like English either.
She then realized, "It's from the south. I just repeated something to someone, meaning I only know a little bit."
She actually spoke broken Cantonese, looking guilty. She couldn't bring her modern habits with her; she had to be careful not to give herself away.
Jiang Yufen was a kind and understanding girl. She really thought that Shen Rong didn't know how to do it, so she carefully explained the rules to her. Shen Rong listened and thought, "This is simple!"
It's much simpler than modern mahjong! You're guaranteed to win!
After playing a few rounds and figuring out the rules, Shen Rong perked up and rolled up his sleeves: "Everyone be careful, I'm serious now."
Lu Xuan had just won some money from her and was still savoring it: "Sister-in-law, you should be careful. If you lose too much, you mustn't tell your brother."
Shen Rong gave her a half-smile: "You're not allowed to cry if you lose."
Lu Xuan raised her chin and snorted. Although she had only been learning for a short time, no one in the family could rival her.
When it was time to eat, Lu's mother noticed that her beloved daughter was pouting and looked miserable. After asking her, she learned that she had lost money gambling.
"So who won?"
Lu Xuan pointed at Chen Rong: "Sister-in-law, she won by herself!"
If you make a mistake, remember to tell her not to cry, and forget to tell her not to tattle. Add that next time.
"Good luck, good luck!" Shen Rong chuckled, a hint of pride in his voice.
Lu Lin glanced at her, then reassured the younger sister, "I'll make up for whatever you lost later."
Lu Xuan immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, big brother."
Lu's mother flicked her nose, mocking her for being a sore loser.
Lu Xuan snorted: "My sister-in-law lied to me. She said she only knew a little bit. I was careless. I'll play again tomorrow. I'm sure I can win."
Lu's father coughed once, and Lu Xuan fell silent.
Playing cards occasionally is fine for leisure, but if someone becomes addicted to it, he will definitely teach them a lesson. His father hates gamblers the most.
Today is a good day, and Lu's mother didn't want her husband to spoil everyone's fun. Besides, what's wrong with family members playing cards?
She interrupted Lu's father before he could speak, saying, "That won't do. Your sister-in-law is going back to her parents' home to pay New Year's respects tomorrow. Who's going to play with you? Besides, you'll lose no matter what you do. Let me teach you a trick: you can't play cards with someone who's pregnant. Are you giving them money as a gift?"
There's such a saying!
Everyone's eyes were drawn to Shen Rong's belly; the twins that Madam Lu mentioned could only be Shen Rong's.
Everyone turned to look at them. Jiang Yufen looked on with envy, Yuan Yuan glanced at Lu Lin with a complicated expression, and only Lu Xuan didn't understand what was going on.
After Lu's mother whispered a few words, she jumped up with joy: "Really? I'm going to be an aunt!"
Mr. Lu coughed again. What kind of behavior is this for a girl? But his beard twitched, and he seemed happy.
Shen Rong reached out and tugged at Lu Lin's sleeve, signaling him to say something quickly, as she couldn't bear the attention of everyone around her.
"Are you going to eat or not? The food's getting cold." Lu Lin said with a stern face, as if this happy occasion had nothing to do with him.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu glared at him in unison. What kind of attitude was that!
Shen Rong secretly breathed a sigh of relief; the artillery fire had shifted.
"Sister-in-law, congratulations!" Jiang Yufen whispered to Shen Rong.
"Thank you." Shen Rong blushed; making such a big fuss about being pregnant was a bit scary.
After dinner, Lu's father called Lu Lin to the study, but Shen Rong didn't wait for him and went to sleep first.
She didn't know how long it had been before she heard a noise.
"Let me apply the medicine for you." She yawned and sat up in bed.
"No need." Lu Lin frowned.
What's wrong now? Why the grumpy face? Did I get scolded?
Shen Rong wanted to laugh but held back. Now was the time to curry favor and curry favor with powerful figures, so she couldn't laugh.
"I'm going to the Shen family tomorrow..." she quickly changed her mind, "to my parents' home, applying some medicine will help the wound heal faster."
Applying medicine is such a comforting and heartwarming thing to do. It's a must. Maybe if he thinks about this scene more often in the future, he'll soften his heart towards her a little.
He needs to see her in a new light; she is now a kind, understanding, gentle, and considerate wife!
When it comes to caring for your husband, you must be meticulous in doing so.
She stripped Lu Lin of his clothes, exposing his back, and gently applied medicine to him in a tender tone.
Lu Lin sighed. Actually, she didn't need to act so hard. She was tired, and so was he.
"If I hadn't rushed over in time today, your injury would definitely be much worse, wouldn't it?"
Lu Lin turned to look at her, saw through her intentions, and nodded, waiting for her to continue.
Shen Rong was somewhat at a loss, but thinking of the chaotic scene tomorrow, she still forced herself to continue, "Well, I guess I saved you once, so shouldn't you repay the kindness?"
She grabbed his hand, her eyes filled with grievance and pleading, "Please save me tomorrow too."
Lu Lin withdrew his hand: "How can we save him?"
Shen Rong wiped her eyes, her eyes reddening, making her look even more pitiful.
"You don't know, I'm sick..."
...Lu Lin fell silent, unsure whether he should respond.
"You've noticed that I tend to forget things when I'm nervous, haven't you?" Shen Rong pulled his hand back, as if afraid he would run away.
“My dad will definitely scold me tomorrow, and he might even hit me. I’m so nervous. What if I forget again? What if they all apologize? Wouldn’t that make them even angrier and sadder? I don’t want to hurt them.”
Lu Lin: "Then what do you want?"
Shen Rong smiled at him, then pulled his arm into her bosom, as if to say that he had no chance of escaping.
"I've thought it over. I'm just going to have to make you suffer a little. Please don't leave me and remind me in time."
A simple farewell speaks of love as deep as the sea.
Lu Lin chuckled. So, she made a scene in the middle of the night just to wait for him here?
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