The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 21

Xie Yunchu suppressed her emotions and pulled her out of her arms, “You’re so old, but you’re still like a child,” she reproached her but her eyes were full of doting. It was said that an eldest sister was like a mother, and Yunshuang was also particularly dependent on Xie Yunchu, calling her sister in a tender voice.

They first stepped forward to pay their respects to the old lady, then the young masters said hello and left, and the female family members moved into the house to talk.

Concubine Lu also followed in.

After Xie Yunchu’s mother left, it was Concubine Lu who took care of all the affairs in the backyard and managed the family’s food, clothing and expenses. She did not have the title of mistress, but she was the mistress in reality.

On the other hand, concubines were not allowed to enter the upper rooms of the main courtyard at will, but Concubine Lu had free access in the Xie family.

Just as she was about to step in, Xie Yunchu suddenly turned around and smiled at her, asking, “By the way, Auntie, have you prepared my place?”

Concubine Lu was stunned for a moment, then immediately retracted her legs, with a gentle and demure smile on her face. There was nothing wrong with her behavior. “I’ll go and clean it up right away.”

In the eyes of the Xie family, the Eldest Daughter married well and lived a glorious life. Xie Yunchu never told anyone about the hardships she had gone through. Every time she returned home, everyone gathered around her. The Xie family was not large and there were not as many rules as in the royal palace, so the family was very happy.

Lunch was served in the old lady’s main room. After the meal, the old lady dismissed everyone and took Xie Yunchu to the inner room to rest. In passing, she mentioned the matter of Concubine Lu’s promotion to the legal wife.

“She has worked hard for the Xie family over the years and has been very attentive to your father. She has also been very considerate to me. Your father’s intention is to make her the legitimate wife of the family tree in public at this birthday banquet,” the old lady asked Xie Yunchu, “Do you have any objection?”

Xie Yunchu sneered in her heart. “I will listen to my grandmother and father’s arrangements on this matter.”

The old lady nodded and said no more. She turned to ask about Xie Yunchu’s situation in the Wang family. Xie Yunchu didn’t want to make her worry, so she said yes to everything.

The old lady didn’t believe it, and said bluntly, “Let’s not talk about anything else. Your mother-in-law is a very confused person. She agreed to let you come back and stay for a few days this time. You must have put a lot of thought into it, right?”

Then she glanced at her belly.

“No movement yet?” The old lady was an experienced person and knew that intrigue was commonplace among the wealthy families. With a son, she could gain a firm foothold and was not afraid of difficulties from her mother-in-law.

Xie Yunchu’s face was a little hot, “The granddaughter plans to take care of herself first, there’s no rush for the baby.”

The old lady glared at her and said, “You are so stupid. I see that you look much better. Your husband is going to go south soon. If you don’t get pregnant at this critical moment, when will you get pregnant? Wait for him to bring back a concubine from Jiangnan to comfort you?”

The old lady never beat around the bush when she spoke.

“Right now, you two are very affectionate with each other. Once you separate, even the deepest feelings will fade. Hurry and get pregnant while there are still three months left.” The old lady’s words pierced her heart.

In her previous life, she never complained in front of anyone. Wang Shuhuai looked gentle and modest, and everyone thought that they had a good relationship.

She had deep feelings for Wang Shuhuai, but Wang Shuhuai treated her with “cold respect”.

Xie Yunchu responded calmly, “You’re right, it’s time to get pregnant.”

The previous night, the couple lay together. Wang Shuhuai was indifferent, and Xie Yunchu had no interest in anything either. She could no longer cling to him like she did before. If Wang Shuhuai did not take the initiative, it was still unknown when the child would come.

The old lady was old and soon became weak. Xie Yunchu helped her lie down.

Aunt Li was still sitting in the west room drinking tea, apparently waiting for her. She caught a glimpse of her, smiling somewhat resentfully.

“Will you really see Lu become the wife?”

The only person in the Xie family who disliked Concubine Lu was the aunt in front of her. Li thought highly of herself and was disdainful of being a sister-in-law to Lu, who was born a concubine. She often instigated the old lady to stop Xie Hui from becoming the legal wife.

Xie Yunchu spoke for Concubine Lu without leaving any trace, “Aunt has given birth to a pair of children for father. Her hard work over the past ten years is obvious to all. When we arrange for my sister to get married in the future, she should be given a more glorious family background.”

In her previous life, Xie Yunxiu did not return to the capital until Lu was confirmed as the legitimate wife of the Xie family so that she could travel around the capital as the legitimate daughter of the Xie family.

After she ruined Xie Yunxiu’s future, she didn’t know how she could stay in Jiangzhou.

Aunt Li still felt uncomfortable and sighed in boredom for a long while, “Now that you say that, what can I do? In fact, someone came to me not long ago and wanted to find a good marriage for your father. Unfortunately, your father is tightly controlled by Concubine Lu, and he won’t listen to the words others say.”

These words revealed the truth.

Xie Yunchu agreed with that, but pretended to say, “Aunt, outsiders need to get used to each other when they come in, and you and my aunt are old acquaintances. Isn’t it better for everyone to live in peace?”

In the evening, Xie Hui returned home and heard that Xie Yunchu had returned, so he came to the old lady’s yard to have dinner.

The old lady looked at him without any extra expression on her face. She just pointed at Xie Yunchu and said to him, “Your eldest daughter is back and is preparing a birthday party for you.”

Xie Hui’s eyes fell on Xie Yunchu’s face. Looking at the face that looked very similar to Qiao’s, he was slightly distracted, but soon changed his expression to a kind one. “It’s good that you’re back. It’s not a birthday party, so there’s no need to make a big fuss.”

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xie Yunchu stood up and sat down next to Xie Hui. While looking at Concubine Lu who was busy running around, she glanced at everyone, “Everyone, I came back home early because I have an idea.”

Everyone looked over.

Xie Yunchu looked at Concubine Lu and smiled sincerely. “Father wants to make Aunt his wife. That’s a great joyous event. I agree with it. Not only do I agree, I think we should hold a formal family banquet before the birthday banquet. First, we should open the ancestral hall and list the family tree for Concubine Lu. Then, Concubine Lu can host the birthday banquet as the mistress. This is more appropriate.”