SFS Chapter 194 Incorporated into the Household?
Chapter 194 Incorporated into the Household?
Seeing that Jin Shi dared to shout so loudly in front of her elders, Mu Xin Nuan shook her head inwardly. This second aunt was really used to being arrogant and domineering! Did she really think that this was still their time in office?
Who would like a daughter-in-law who repeatedly speaks rudely in front of elders?
Thinking this, Mu Xin Nuan glanced in the direction of the old lady and saw that her expression was unpredictable, shifting between light and dark. It wasn't hard to tell that the old lady was also quite angry.
Not long after, Mu Chang'an and Mu Changping returned one after the other.
When Mu Changping entered the room and saw that Yang Shi was also there, he was stunned for a moment and blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
When Yang saw him return, her eyes reddened, but she only shook her head and said nothing.
Mu Xinyi, on the other hand, ran up to Mu Changping, grabbed his hand, and shook it repeatedly, "Father, Father, that woman bullied me and Mother. She even brought a lot of people to our house, saying she wanted to give Mother a potion to prevent her baby from being born."
Mu Changping was taken aback again. He looked at Yang Shi with some suspicion and nodded to him. His gaze then slid down to her not-so-prominent lower abdomen.
"You, you're pregnant again?"
Madam Yang nodded, "My lord, it's all my fault. If I had been more careful when I sought medical help, perhaps the news wouldn't have leaked out, and then Madam wouldn't have found out. It's all my fault."
As she spoke, tears streamed down her face like rain, a sight that broke one's heart.
"Mu Changping! How could you do this to me? You, you actually kept a mistress outside? You clearly don't want to live a good life with me anymore! What have I done to wrong you? I gave you a son, and I've helped you in every way I could. Now you're trying to kick me to the curb?"
Mu Changping felt a little weak. Whenever he faced the arrogant Jin family, he always felt as if a big stone was pressing on his chest, making him feel like he was about to suffocate.
Madam Yang quickly curtsied to Madam Jin and said, "I truly did not know that you were Madam today. Since I started serving Master, I have never seen your face. If it weren't for the worry about the child in my womb, the servants would never have been disrespectful to you. Please forgive me, Madam."
"Bah! Stop pretending! You're nothing but a vixen, how dare you interrupt? Who do you think you are? Just a slut! Let me tell you, as long as I'm alive, you'll never set foot in the Mu family!"
Madam Yang shrank back in fright and lowered her head, saying, "Madam, I have never dared to hope for anything that does not belong to me. You are Madam, and I have never thought of being your enemy. It is just that today's matter is a misunderstanding. Moreover, I had no intention of coming to the mansion to upset you. Please forgive me."
After seeing the comparison between the Jin family and the Yang family, everyone present felt that what the Yang family said was true!
With such a formidable tigress at home, what woman would be so foolish as to offer herself up as a mistress? It would be better to be a mistress outside the home; at least she would live a more comfortable life and wouldn't have to live in constant fear.
Regardless of the circumstances, Jin was the mistress of the second wife's household, and this was supposed to be a matter for women in the inner quarters. However, unexpectedly, it caused such a big commotion.
"Changping, tell me yourself, what are you planning to do? And this girl, is she yours?"
After the old master finished asking his questions, Jin glared at Mu Changping as if she would tear him apart if he said yes, if he said he wanted to bring this Yang woman into the mansion.
How could Mu Changping not know what Jin was thinking?
But seeing his only daughter right there, looking at him with longing eyes, and seeing Yang's weak and helpless appearance, he wished he could immediately hug her and comfort her.
Not to mention that Yang is currently pregnant with his child.
“Father, Xinyi is indeed my flesh and blood. Madam Yang entrusted her to you before her death because her father fell into misfortune and she knew me. Now, Madam Yang has no relatives or friends outside. If I cannot take her in, wouldn't she be left to wander the streets? How can I face her father? I beg you, Father, to make the decision.”
Mu Changping's words were all directed at the old master, but what wasn't a reminder to Jin Shi that he couldn't be a heartless and ungrateful person?
The old man didn't speak, but the old lady nodded. "Now that the child is so grown up, it's time to bring him into the family. You are an official, so if your wife wasn't by your side, it would be understandable if you bought a house in another place. But your wife has been with you all these years, how can you keep it a secret from her? If outsiders didn't know, they would think you married some kind of fierce tigress."
Upon hearing this, Ms. Jin felt a tightness in her chest!
The old lady was clearly mocking her on purpose! She was reminding her that it was perfectly normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines, and that she, as the legal wife, couldn't even tolerate her husband taking concubines. This showed that her heart and mind were truly lacking!
Mu Changping knew that his mother was speaking up for him, so he quickly nodded in agreement and looked at Jin Shi apologetically, "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have kept it from you, Madam. Now that you've met, why don't you decide to bring her into the mansion as a concubine?"
Jin was furious but had nowhere to vent her anger. Moreover, every word the mother and daughter uttered was a reminder of her duties as a wife, and now that they were doing it in front of her elders, what could she do?
“Mother, it’s not that your daughter-in-law can’t tolerate her, it’s just that we’ve only just returned to the capital, and the previous arrangements for the west wing have been made properly. Perhaps we could wait a few more days, and then your daughter-in-law could have the courtyard tidied up and rearranged.”
"Yes, my daughter-in-law is generous and sensible. Let's do it that way." The old lady started praising her again.
Jin was inwardly dissatisfied, but she couldn't show it on her face, otherwise it would be disrespectful to her elders! However, when she turned her head, she saw that Li and Mu Xinnuan were still there. This time, they would have a good laugh at the second branch of the family!
Why is it that Li Shi can marry a husband who doesn't take concubines, while I can't? Think back to when Li Shi married into the family, how loving they were! Even after the old lady forced Song Shi into the family, Mu Chang'an always only cared about Li Shi!
Now that the Song family is gone, Mu Chang'an is only keeping Li as his wife. How can this not make people envious?