The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 3

Xie Yunchu’s consciousness was groggy, and she slowly closed her eyes. She was afraid that she would not be able to wait for him…

The last ray of afterglow fell on the screen window of the moon-shaped door, like the last ray of light in her life. In that beam of light, Xie Yunxiu’s smug smile was brightly reflected. A flash of lightning flashed through Xie Yunchu’s mind. All the grievances and unwillingness turned into a touch of hostility. She almost grabbed Xie Yunxiu’s outstretched hands without thinking, and let them pinch her neck, harder and harder… Her eyes stared straight upwards, and she let out a desperate cry, “Someone, help me…”

The last scene before her eyes was Xie Yunxiu’s eyes wide open in horror. There seemed to be scattered light and shadows, and there seemed to be waves of voices. She couldn’t see clearly, nor could she distinguish anything. She was tired and exhausted. She had done everything she could, and the result was not what she could predict. She just wanted to take a break, a good break, and never be a stepping stone for others again.

I’ll never serve anyone again.

Xie Yunchu slept so deeply that it felt as if a huge rock was hanging under her head, forcing her to be unable to lift her head.

In a daze, she heard someone calling her, or even pushing her.

She raised her eyelids vaguely and saw Chun Qi’s shadow swaying.

“Madam, please wake up quickly, the master is back.”

Is he back?

Xie Yunchu shuddered suddenly. She couldn’t help but want to question him in person. She wasn’t dead yet, but he was already thinking about remarrying. She didn’t know where she got the strength from. Xie Yunchu didn’t care about her messy clothes. She sat up and stared at the door with cold eyes.

Soon, the spring curtain was lifted by someone, floating light surged, and a tall and upright figure came in.

Xie Yunchu no longer pretended to be virtuous or respectable. With a layer of frost on her cheeks, she sneered, “You’re finally back!” There was obvious sarcasm in her tone.

The figure behind the curtain stopped.

Xie Yunchu cast her gaze over there, and when she saw the young handsome face clearly, her expression suddenly changed.

The east side room of Chunjing Hall was brightly lit. A man with deep eyes, broad shoulders, long legs, and a handsome figure stood there. The bright palace lanterns were reflected on his handsome, perfect face without any flaws. His expression was as gentle and calm as ever, yet there was a hint of nobility in it that no one could dare to overlook.

It was clearly the same face, but for some reason, Xie Yunchu felt something strange. He was wearing a moon-white straight gown with a piece of Hetian jade tied around his waist with a dark blue palace belt. He was already handsome, and with that outfit, he looked even more noble and peerless. Could it be that he deliberately dressed younger in order to please her? Xie Yunchu was so angry that she blurted out, “I sent you the message this morning. Why did you come just now?”

The tone was even more aggressive than before. When she was still struggling, half dead, he could take the time to dress up like a peacock. Xie Yunchu was filled with resentment.

Wang Shuhuai was slightly surprised to see that his wife’s eyes were red, but she was stubborn and refused to shed a tear. He had no idea that she had sent the news to the yamen, let alone that she was so anxious. That was completely different from her usual gentleness and generosity. But his astonishment was only fleeting, and his eyes quickly returned to normal.

One month after the wedding, Xie Yunchu became pregnant. Since then, he had moved back to the study, and it had been more than a year now. Getting married and having children were the top priorities. Wang Shuhuai did not think there was anything wrong with temporary separation. After giving birth to the child, Xie Yunchu suffered from postpartum hemorrhage and was quite weak. Wang Shuhuai did not think of staying in the backyard until he came to visit his mother in the evening. His mother sternly asked him to resume his relationship with his wife, saying that she had rested for half a year and could continue to have children.

Wang Shuhuai then realized that the child was already half a year old. Only then did he return to Chunjing Hall. But as soon as he came in, he was confronted with Xie Yunchu’s complaints and even accusations of grievance. Continuing the family line was the eldest grandson’s responsibility and was also the key for Xie Yunchu to gain a foothold in the Duke’s Mansion. Her anxiety and complaints were understandable.

Wang Shuhuai walked slowly up to the platform, his expression calm and his tone gentle, “Sorry, I’m late.”

The tall and straight figure stood on the platform, his face pure and clean, untainted by dust, his demeanor upright, handsome, and graceful. But these words did not reduce Xie Yunchu’s anger in the slightest. On the contrary, his overly calm expression made her feel sick. She endured the pain and asked in a firm tone, “Do you know what Madam is planning?”

Wang Shuhuai paused slightly, put his hands behind his back, and his expression was somewhat intriguing. His mother’s words flashed through his mind, “Your grandfather is old, and you are the grandson of the eldest branch. The position of the head of the family must fall to our second branch no matter what. Last time Xie was pregnant, your grandfather didn’t show it on his face, but he was looking forward to it in his heart. In the end, you had a daughter. Now, while you are still young, you must give birth to a legitimate son as soon as possible, so as to reassure your grandfather…”

How could a legitimate grandson handle the mess in the Duke’s Mansion? His mother and Mrs.Xie were still too shallow-minded. Wang Shuhuai had no intention of arguing with his wife and mother, so he nodded calmly.

“I already know.” His face still showed the calmness that showed everything was under control.

Xie Yunchu was furious. How could he talk about remarrying so lightly in front of his dying wife? Xie Yunchu pressed her eyebrows deeply and almost couldn’t breathe. No, that was not right, she was wrong. This was the Wang Shuhuai she knew. No matter when or where, he could always calmly and sharply weigh the pros and cons and make the best choice. Xie Yunxiu was the aunt of the two children. She was gentle, generous, well-behaved, and close to everyone in the mansion. She also had an outstanding family background and appearance. She was the perfect choice for him to be his wife.

They clapped their hands in celebration, but no one asked her what she thought.