The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 43
Xie Yunchu followed Xiao Youran and the others out of the palace. Seeing that it was still early, Xiao Youran suggested that they take a rest in the teahouse opposite the yamen area.
“The crystal pork chops here are pretty good. Let’s just have dinner here before going back.”
Shen Yi agreed, and Jiang Fan had no objection, so they bboth glanced at Xie Yunchu at the same time.
Xie Yunchu spread her hands, saying, “The household chores have been handed over to my third sister-in-law, and my mother-in-law has been taken care of by my fourth sister-in-law. The child has a wet nurse and Mama Lin. I’m free, so I’ll host you tonight and have a drink with you.”
The three friends were immediately delighted.
“You should have done this a long time ago. It’s tiring to serve a whole family by yourself, but no one will appreciate your kindness.”
“That’s right.”Â
When the topic of household affairs came up, the young ladies started talking at once and venting their daily dissatisfaction.
The dishes came one after another, and Xiao Youran generously filled everyone’s glasses with wine.
“My mother nags me all the time, saying that my mother-in-law is of noble status and is a Princess in the court, I can’t neglect her. I have been serving her every day for more than two years. On one hand, she despises my husband for not making progress and blames me for not educating my husband, making me a bad person, while she tries to please her son, making me look like a nobody.”
Jiang Fan laughed, saying, “You are always so impetuous and you look capable, but in fact, you do everything and you suffer all the losses.”
Shen Yi was also full of grievances. “After all, your husband is the only son your parents-in-law have, and they just nag you a few times. But it’s different in my family. My parents-in-law only care about the older ones, and don’t care about the younger ones at all. Any title and honor must be earned by my husband himself, and he even risks his life for it.” Shen Yi felt sorry for her husband, and her eyes turned red as she spoke.
Jiang Fan’s parents-in-law were considerate and the couple loved each other. There was nothing much to say, but she said, “How can you know my suffering? My husband’s family is fine, but my parents’ family always asks me for money and forces me to raise that useless brother.”
Everyone looked at each other, and every family had its own problems. In the end, everyone looked at Xie Yunchu.
“Chu’er has the best marriage among us. Chu’er, how does it feel to marry a man as bright as jade?”
Xie Yunchu had already drunk two glasses of wine, and now her eyes were hazy. She stared at them blankly, trying to recall Wang Shuhuai.
If she had to describe him, he was like a sundial that had stood for years, doing what he was supposed to do every day, without any emotions, at least he had never given her any emotions, and she didn’t know what he was thinking deep in his heart. As a couple in two lifetimes, they could only talk to each other in private a few times.
Take that day for example, she was made a laughing stock, but he didn’t care about her feelings.
“It has no taste,” she said truthfully.
There were sounds of conversation coming from the stairs outside the corridor. A group of men in fancy clothes came over. The leader was still in his official uniform, and it was obvious that he was forced to come here to drink.
“You have done a great job. I have to host you tonight no matter what.”
“Yunzhi, Yunzhi. It’s more than just a meritorious service. Starting tomorrow, your name, Wang Yunzhi, will spread all over the world. You have dampened the morale of Prince Jing’an and caused Western Chu to lose their horses. This battle can defeat thousands of troops. The soldiers at the border will all remember your kindness.”
(Id1nim note: Yunzhi means sun shadow)
The man with beautiful eyebrows and eyes stood tall and graceful, “This is my duty, brothers, please don’t flatter me anymore.”
“Today is Shu Huai’s birthday, so I’ll be the host.”
A group of people walked up the stairs with resounding footsteps, and loud laughter and noise ensued.
In the private room, the three young ladies burst into laughter when they heard Xie Yunchu saying that about Wang Shuhuai. “You are destined to be a lady of a Grand Master for the rest of your life.”
Xie Yunchu smiled but said nothing. She had been the wife of a Grand Master in her previous life. She was busy entertaining guests, but it was not very interesting. What she felt more regretful before her death was that she had never drank with her good friends, never had a satisfying romantic time, and never had anyone tuck her quilt gently by her pillow.
“What’s the point of living like that? I would rather exchange him for a loving husband.”Â
Shen Yi pointed at her tipsy face and smiled, “Why, doesn’t your Shu Huai love you enough?”Â
When Xie Yunchu shook her head, everyone laughed.Â
“Shu Huai is very career-oriented, I’m afraid he doesn’t know how to love others. Not only does he not know how to love others, but he also expects you to be a good wife.”Â
She didn’t want to be a good wife. A blush gradually crept up Xie Yunchu’s delicate eyebrows and eyes. She suddenly smiled, holding the wine cup in a coquettish manner. “It doesn’t matter. I’ll just get divorced.”
The room was full of bright lights, and the colorful lights poured down, but they could not melt the thin layer of frost on Wang Shuhuai’s brows. He keenly caught a familiar voice in the sea of people.
“It doesn’t matter. I’ll just get a divorce.”
It was Xie Yunchu’s usual clear one. Wang Shuhuai’s first reaction was that he had heard it wrong. He listened carefully and confirmed that it was Xie Yunchu’s voice. He frowned, feeling unhappy. It was so late, and she had not returned home but was drunk. That was the first time that Wang Shuhuai felt unhappy with his wife. Following several colleagues forward, the shopkeeper led the group into the east wing, which was only separated from the west wing where Xie Yunchu was located by a corridor with carved windows.
The teahouse was filled with people, drums, music, and singing. Leading the group was Xiao Youran’s husband, the Prince of the Princess Mansion. Master Zhu had many friends in the capital and was well-connected in all walks of life. He asked everyone to take a seat and began to prepare wine and food.Â
Wang Shuhuai was a martial artist with sharp hearing. He soon heard the incessant laughter coming from next door. That was very different from Xie Yunchu’s usual style. Wang Shuhuai was not very reassured as he did not want his wife to do anything out of line.
She never did that. Before he sat down, he said calmly, “I’ll go wash my hands first.”
He was the first to leave the room and walk along the corridor to the back corridor, slowing down his pace and listening carefully to the movements inside.
“What’s wrong with me? I don’t care.”
“If he wants to control me, I can leave him and find another one.”
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