The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 51

Wang Shuhuai’s eyes grew deep.

One moment she said she wouldn’t teach the child anymore, the next moment she was calculating the dowry and betrothal gift list.

What did she mean by that?

Wang Shuhuai never cared about what Xie Yunchu did before, but he asked, “Why are you suddenly doing the accounts?”

Xie Yunchu was in high spirits, and without even looking back, she said, “I just wanted to calculate how much extra money I have on hand.”

The purchase of the land cost her 1,800 taels, and she was very short of money. When the new water gate for the canal would open next year, she planned to build a warehouse for merchants to stock up on goods and sell them. She had some vague ideas in her mind and planned to raise money.

Xie Yunchu had a plan in mind. She handed the list to Dong Ning, saying, “Put the betrothal gift in a separate list. Don’t let it be related to my dowry list.”

Although the betrothal gift was given to her, she did not want to use Wang Shuhuai’s money and intended to leave it for her children in the future.

Xie Yunchu did not avoid Wang Shuhuai, as her husband always trusted her with matters such as the warehouse accounts and never cared about what he called “details”.

Little did she know, these words confirmed her intention of divorcing him in Wang Shuhuai’s mind. His breathing was almost inaudible, and he remained quiet for a long time.

He didn’t even notice the child drooling on his collar.

It was only when Xie Yunchu heard the child’s giggles after succeeding in doing something mischievous that she looked up and saw the scene. 

Wang Shuhuai’s face was extremely calm, so Xie Yunchu smiled instead and handed him a handkerchief.

“Second Young Master, there is saliva on your chest; please wipe it off.”

Wang Shuhuai did not take it. He lowered his eyes to glance at the child, placed the child on the bed, took a sip of tea, and then slowly picked up a towel from the table to wipe the spot.

Xie Yunchu finally realized that something was off with Wang Shuhuai.

She bit the tip of her pen and smiled at Wang Shuhuai, “Have I offended the Second Young Master?”

Wang Shuhuai felt heartbroken.

“No.” He shook his head, unwilling to admit that her words made him uncomfortable. He sat upright on the edge of the bed, always with a posture as still as a mountain, looking at her sharply, with a rare sharp gaze.

“Madam, are you dissatisfied with me?”

Otherwise, why would she keep thinking about divorce?

Xie Yunchu was a little surprised. Wang Shuhuai had asked a similar question with a gentle smile before, “Madam, I am very busy with official duties. If there is anything I do wrong, you must tell me.” 

She had always felt that her husband was extremely considerate, and she was reluctant to trouble him even if she was wronged.

But at the moment, his tone and demeanor were clearly different.

“Why do you ask?”

Wang Shuhuai sneered inwardly.

Still want to pretend?

He didn’t answer.

So, Xie Yunchu began to wonder whether she was truly dissatisfied with her husband.

The words spoken at the drinking party that night flashed through her mind in fragments.

She hoped her husband would be gentle and considerate, that someone would protect her from the wind and rain, and that someone would smile at her gently.

Thinking so, Xie Yunchu sneered—how could she be so superficial?

Once people were trapped in the backyard, their world was framed by the walls of the backyard, and their thoughts and horizons became narrow. Every day, they complained about their mother-in-law being difficult, their children being naughty, their sisters-in-law being challenging, and their husbands not being caring enough.

Complaints came from disappointment.

But why should people pin their hopes on others?

Especially in the past two days, when Xie Yunchu was excited about doing business, she found that the people and things she cared about before suddenly became as small as ants.

As for Wang Shuhuai in front of her, her husband—

He was handsome and talented, able to hold his own in the government, be it as a General or a Prime Minister, and was very cautious in his private life. He never restricted or blamed her, and sometimes she might not see him for half a month, and he didn’t need her to serve him.

Where could you find such a “perfect” husband?

Now, did she need Wang Shuhuai to care about her?

No, she didn’t, as long as he did not stand in her way and didn’t waste her time. She had things she wanted to accomplish.

Her destiny was in her own hands, so she didn’t care whether others turned their backs on her or not.

“I don’t,” Xie Yunchu said with a smile, “Second Young Master, you’re good in every way. I hope that you will get promoted and make a fortune, and my child and I will also benefit from it.”

That was hypocritical and contrived.

If he hadn’t heard with his own ears that she wanted a divorce, he would have believed her.

Wang Shuhuai never showed his emotions, so Xie Yunchu didn’t think about what he would do and continued to concentrate on calculating the accounts.

Wang Shuhuai was so angry that he left. Before he left, he said, “I have something to do during the day tomorrow, so I’ll visit my father-in-law in the evening.”

Xie Yunchu sat at the desk and hummed indifferently.

Wang Shuhuai looked at her indifferent expression and turned away.

Mama Lin quietly watched Wang Shuhuai walk away, then glanced at Xie Yunchu, who was working diligently inside.

The present Xie Yunchu reminded her of the former Wang Shuhuai.

Everything went around in circles.

The next day was the Dragon Boat Festival. In the morning, Xie Yunchu went to the upper room to pay her respects as usual. Unexpectedly, the Second Madam was invited to the Glazed Hall by the Third Madam. Therefore, Xie Yunchu had to go to the Glazed Hall to pay her respects to her mother-in-law and aunt.

It was rare for Jiang not to say anything sarcastic. She just kept a calm expression and said nothing.

The Third Madam looked at her and smiled, saying, “Chu’er, your aunt is coming back today. She sent a message asking you to mend something for her. Remember to come back early.”

The Fifth Aunt was the only daughter of the Eldest Princess and the Duke, and also the youngest daughter. She was only twenty-five years old that year and had married into the Yao Duke’s mansion as the mistress of the house.