The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 8

Madam Jiang was lazy and took a late nap every day and woke up at 3 p.m.

Her fourth daughter-in-law Xu Shiwei, holding a spittoon in her hand, stood trembling under the couch. Her fair and pretty face was about to cry because of the scolding. “Mother, I will learn from my sister-in-law…”

The maid immediately stepped forward to take over. After Jiang rinsed her mouth and drank her tea, the maid brought her a bowl of bird’s nest porridge.

At that time of year, Jiang loved to drink a bowl of bird’s nest porridge to nourish her energy and focus her mind.

Xu Shiwei looked at the bowl of bird’s nest porridge, feeling bitter in her heart. Just then she saw Xie Yunchu walking in calmly. She hurried over as if she saw a savior, “Second Sister-in-law, you are here. Mother and I have been talking about you all day. How are you? Are you okay?”

Xie Yunchu looked at Xu Shiwei calmly, then curved her lips with a smile, “Thank you for your concern, Sister-in-law.”

In her previous life, she had the best relationship with Xu Shiwei. Xu Shiwei was sweet-looking and well-behaved, and Xie Yunchu took care of her in every way. She never expected that after the news that Xie Yunxiu was about to marry into the house spread, the woman would be the first one to show goodwill to Xie Yunxiu.

As expected, she couldn’t judge a book by its cover.

Xie Yunchu first stepped forward and bowed gracefully to her mother-in-law, then took the porcelain cup from the maid, stirred it gently, and put a little on the back of her hand to test the temperature.

Xu Shiwei saw that from the side and said with concern, “Sister-in-law, go slower, don’t burn yourself.”

After Xie Yunchu adjusted the temperature, Xu Shiwei asked worriedly, “Is it ready to drink?”

It was Xie Yunchu who was doing the work, and it sounded like she was working for her.

Xie Yunchu scooped up a spoonful and handed it to Jiang.

That morning, Mama Lin asked for leave from Jiang, saying that Xie Yunchu was not feeling well and could not visit her morning and evening.

Jiang’s face changed when she heard that. She was used to being served by Xie Yunchu and couldn’t bear to be away from her for even a moment. The Third Daughter-in-law was the most stubborn and wanted to seize Xie Yunchu’s power over the household affairs. She took advantage of Xie Yunchu’s absence and went to the conference room. She hadn’t come back yet.

She could only ask her youngest daughter-in-law to serve her. 

Her youngest daughter-in-law was a stupid person. She had been scalded several times. She was sweet-mouthed and kind-hearted, but she had no ability to do any work.

With others as a comparison, when she saw Xie Yunchu, Jiang felt relieved and naturally opened her mouth, enjoying Xie Yunchu’s service.

Just when Xie Yunchu was about to put the spoonful of bird’s nest porridge into her mouth, her arm shook uncontrollably, she turned her face away and coughed lightly.

Jiang frowned.

Xie Yunchu quickly took a step back and said ashamedly, “I caught a cold last night, I’m afraid it’s not well yet, please forgive me, Mother-in-law.”

In the past, she affectionately called her “Mother”, but now she called her “Mother-in-law.”

Jiang hadn’t noticed these subtle changes yet. She didn’t really need to be fed, not to mention she had maids and mamas serving her personally. It was just that after being a daughter-in-law for many years and finally becoming a mother-in-law, she wanted to show off her power and enjoy being served.

Xie Yunchu covered her mouth and was about to move forward. At this time, Xu Shiwei said politely as usual, “Why don’t I do it? I always see my sister-in-law serving my mother, so I should learn from her.”

Xie Yunchu’s ears were almost callused from such polite words.

Xu Shiwei was like this in her previous life. Whenever she had to take care of her mother-in-law, Xu Shiwei would watch from the side. Although her hands and feet were slow, her mouth was fast, and she would say something from time to time,

“What kind of porridge did my sister-in-law prepare today? I think we should add ginseng to it.”

“Oh, my sister-in-law is really capable. She takes good care of my mother. I admire her.”

With just one sentence, she flattered her mother-in-law and flattered Xie Yunchu.

When she spoke, her face was full of naivety, she was well-behaved and sweet-mouthed, and it was really hard to guard against her.

When Xu Shiwei said this today, Xie Yunchu immediately turned around and put the bowl of porridge in her hand, looking at her with bright eyes.

“I’m not feeling well, so I’ll trouble you to take care of my mother-in-law for the next two days.”

Xu Shiwei was stunned.

Jiang glanced at Xie Yunchu. Xie Yunchu had just demonstrated it. If Xu Shiwei still couldn’t learn it well, she would be stupid.

Xu Shiwei met her mother-in-law’s scrutinizing gaze and took the porcelain cup with gritted teeth.

While Xu Shiwei was serving, Xie Yunchu was giving instructions from the side.

“Whether it’s tea or porridge, you have to test it at the base of your thumb. Tea should be 50% cool, porridge should be 60% warm… You must not burn our mother-in-law.”

“By the way, you must add ginseng to your morning porridge, so that she will have enough energy for the day.”

“Look, mother-in-law looks radiant today. It proves that the Fourth Brother’s wife pleases mother-in-law more than I do…” Xie Yunchu’s voice was mellow and pleasant to hear.

But it sounded very familiar to Xu Shiwei.

After Xie Yunchu finished speaking, she coughed a few more times.

Jiang was flattered by the word “radiant”, but then she saw Xie Yunchu coughing non-stop and was worried that she would pass her illness on to her, so she waved her hand in disdain.

“Go back and rest. Don’t come here until you are fully recovered.”

Xie Yunchu was waiting for these words and bowed gracefully, saying, “Then I’ll take my leave. My mother-in-law likes crabapples. I’ll go to the yard and pick a few and send them over.”

Xu Shiwei blinked. Want this a job she often did?

Xie Yunchu walked out of the upper room through the porch behind Ninghe Hall. Since she was bedridden in her previous life, Xie Yunchu had never left the yard. She was a little impatient. She walked through the hall and stepped onto a flat stone bridge. A warm breeze blew towards her. She took a deep breath, and the air flowed down her throat into her internal organs, emptying the turbid air that had been stagnant for a long time.

In her previous life, she lived as a dignified and virtuous wife, a virtuous and filial daughter-in-law, an amiable and respectable sister-in-law in the eyes of others, and an enviable figure in the capital.

But she didn’t live her own life.

In this life, she wanted to live differently.