The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 55

When Xie Yunchu heard that he wanted to stay overnight, she was stunned at first. In their two lifetimes, that was the first time that Wang Shuhuai took the initiative to ask to stay overnight.

Why should she give it to him if he wanted it?

Did he think he could change the rules whenever he wanted?

No matter what Wang Shuhuai’s purpose was, he would not get what he wanted.

Xie Yunchu slowly approached Wang Shuhuai, waving a Suzhou embroidered beauty fan. She knew Wang Shuhuai’s weakness, so she said shyly, “Second Young Master, I am not feeling well and cannot serve you. Why don’t you wait until the 15th?”

Wang Shuhuai was a gentleman of integrity and had never made a fool of himself in this matter. When he proposed to let him stay overnight, he was half serious and half testing her. He didn’t mean to do that kind of thing with her.

But when the words came out of Xie Yunchu’s mouth, he couldn’t control himself, as if he was unsatisfied.

Wang Shuhuai controlled his temper, stood up gracefully, and looked at Xie Yunchu with his handsome eyes. “Then Madam, have a good rest.”

Wang Shuhuai left in anger.

Xie Yunchu watched him leave and told the wet nurse to take Sister Ke away, then she fell on the bed with her legs spread out. As for what Wang Shuhuai thought, she didn’t care.

It turned out that this was what it felt like to have no heart.

The next day, Xie Yunchu first went to the upper room to pay her respects, and then went to look for her aunt, Wang Yining.

The Third Madam set up morning tea in the glazed hall to entertain Wang Yining, and Xie Yunchu went straight over.

Xie Yunchu knew that Wang Yining had carried her own child over, so she brought a bowl of pumpkin porridge that was prepared for Sister Ke. When she went in, Wang Yining was holding her little daughter and coaxing her to eat some tofu paste.

The two-year-old girl was pretty, with black eyes and a big smile. She was a very lovely child.

The Third Madam went to the meeting room next door to do the housework and asked everyone to sit down and drink tea first. As soon as Xie Yunchu sat down, the Fourth Madam and the Second Madam, Jiang, came over. Everyone greeted each other, chatted with each other, and sat down.

When the Fourth Madam saw Wang Yining’s little daughter, she took her and held her in her arms. “Thank God, such a beautiful girl was born from your belly. In our Wang family, only Sister Ke can compare with her.”

The other grandmothers, Madam Miao and Madam Dou Keling, who had children, smiled reluctantly.

Wang Yining smiled and said indifferently, motioning the Mama to hold the child, “Fourth sister-in-law is a kind-hearted person. She praises everyone’s child she sees. My Xing is not as smart as Ke.”

Xie Yunchu glared at her, saying, “The child is so smart, and you’re still not satisfied?”

Wang Yining pulled her aside and said, “Our Xing played with your Ke all night last night. The two children got along very well. When your Ke saw her, she couldn’t take her eyes off her.”

Xie Yunchu looked apologetic, saying, “My relatives insisted on going to watch the dragon boat race yesterday, so I was delayed on the way. I am sorry for being late.”

Although Wang Yining was a generation older than Xie Yunchu, she was only a few years older than her. She did not act like an elder in front of Xie Yunchu.

“What’s the matter? We didn’t wait for you. Can’t I let the children play without you?”

Then they talked about the headband.

Xie Yunchu asked, “When do you want it?”

Wang Yining leaned back and said lazily, “No hurry, I’m going to stay here for a few days before going back.”

“Okay, I’ve seen it. It will take about two or three days.”

Wang Yining laughed again, saying, “Oh, I asked five or six people about this job, and no one was as calm and composed as you.”

Xie Yunchu felt a bit embarrassed.

The third girl, Wang Shuyi, who was sitting in the south, looked over. “Second sister-in-law, you said earlier that you would embroider a double-sided purse for me. When can it be done?”

Xie Yunchu turned her head and glanced at her. When had she ever said such a thing? Wang Shuyi was always like that, saying that what she wanted was what others wanted to give.

She was about to start a conversation when Wang Yining frowned. “It’s just a purse. Why do you need to embroider it on both sides? Besides, you are a young girl. Why don’t you learn it yourself instead of asking for other people’s things all day long?”

With Wang Yining’s intervention, Xie Yunchu remained silent.

Wang Yining was the elder, and the younger generations had to accept whatever she said.

Wang Shuyi suddenly felt aggrieved, tears welling up in her eyes.

She glanced at her mother, Jiang, hoping that her mother would stand up for her.

Madam Jiang wanted to save face after all, so she helped her daughter by saying, “Fifth Sister is so straightforward; she teaches anyone a lesson if she catches them.” Then she said to Xie Yunchu, “It’s just a purse; you can make one for your sister while you embroider for your aunt.”

Wang Yining was very unhappy when she heard this. “Sister-in-law, you have never touched a needle and thread before, so you don’t know the pain of sewing. Is it a matter of money? Look at Chu’er; she has been married for two years and has no time to spare.”

“I begged her for help, feeling extremely guilty. But you borrowed my autumn wind and made me worry for nothing. If Chu’er gets tired later, Huai’er will definitely find fault with me.”

Jiang really wanted to say that Xie Yunchu had become lazy recently, but when she thought back to the Xie Yunchu of the past, there was really nothing to say. Everyone in the house could see it, so Jiang had no way to refute it.

She tried to save face by saying, “Oh, I was just nagging you a little. If you don’t want to embroider, then don’t do it.”

How could Jiang possibly win an argument against Wang Yining? She was the only person who could argue with the Eldest Princess.

Seeing that the situation was not right, the Fourth Madam immediately acted as a peacemaker and quickly pulled Wang Yining, who was sitting next to her, to ask, “When I entered the palace on the second day of the Chinese New Year, I vaguely heard the Empress mention that Mother was planning to ask for the title of Princess for you. Is that true?”

Hearing her words, everyone looked at Wang Yining with envy.

The Eldest Princess and the Duke were strict with their four sons, but they doted on Wang Yining.

Wang Yining’s smile was faint. She said with a dull look, “Mother did mention it, but it’s up to Uncle Emperor to make the decision.”

That was just a matter of the Eldest Princess’s words.

The title that others dreamed of was easily obtainable by Wang Yining, and even the always calm Fourth Madam had to envy her.