You Shuanghan made special inquiries in the afternoon the day before and learned that her husband was in the study room in the front yard. She boldly sent someone to ask, but Jiang Peilin clearly said that he would accompany her back home.
As a result, when I woke up in the morning, the person was nowhere to be seen and had already left the city.
You Shuanghan's face looked ugly. She wanted to lose her temper and throw out everything at hand, but she still held it back.
Just as the maid beside her was whispering consolation, a voice of greeting came from behind. She felt happy because it was a surprise from Jiang Peilin. When she looked up, she saw her mother-in-law coming in.
The smile on her face froze.
Chu Yunli was dressed in scarlet clothes. After entering the door, she looked up and said: "Are you not happy to see me?"
How dare You Shuanghan admit this?
After she came to her senses, she hurriedly stood up to say hello: "My daughter-in-law is not unhappy, she just found out that her husband will leave the city on the day of his return home. She is just upset. Logically speaking, this happens only once in a lifetime..."
Chu Yunli interrupted her: "I will bring a gift when I come home."
You Shuanghan was interrupted and was stunned when he heard the words, not quite understanding.
Chu Yunli continued on by himself: "Pei Lin came to be wealthy, but our family's money didn't just fall from the sky. We have to find ways to earn it. It's not like he didn't come back for any reason, he just went to do business."
It seems that You Shuanghan blames him for being ignorant!
But when people come home, they always come together as a couple, and she is the only one left here. Originally, the relatives and neighbors of You's family thought that she would have a hard time after marrying because she was so high up in the Jiang family.
If Jiang Peilin doesn't accompany him back home, doesn't that prove this?
You Shuanghan thought about the criticism she would face when she went back... Even if she emphasized that her husband and wife were harmonious and loved by her elders, in the eyes of others, she would probably be a tough talker and pretend to be fat.
Chu Yunli smiled: "Looking at you like this, it feels like the sky is falling. I specially invited you early in the morning because I planned to accompany you back."
Hearing this, You Shuanghan was stunned: "Will you accompany me?"
Chu Yunli asked, "Why, are you embarrassed by me accompanying you?"
You Shuanghan felt relieved. Her mother-in-law was accompanying her with a long face. She immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, mother. But...will it trouble you too much?"
"No." Chu Yunli stood up: "Anyway, I am idle."
When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went out, the carriage was already waiting. You Shuanghan took a special look at the cart behind him that was carrying goods. It was filled with many boxes. Without asking, he knew that it was a homecoming gift.
If she had realized something, before she got married, her mother had said that people from rich families have the best reputation. No matter how dirty they are in private, they always look good on the outside.
Just like at this moment, no matter how much the Jiang family dislikes her, they still have the dignity to pick it up for her on days like returning home.
It was a happy day to return home. When You Shuanghan thought of people's envious eyes, the depression of Jiang Peilin's absence was instantly swept away. Even if the mother-in-law opposite her refused to say anything, she didn't take it seriously.
Two quarters of an hour later, the carriage suddenly stopped, and a woman in front of her asked in a low voice: "Madam, come to the Lin Mansion."
Chu Yunli opened her eyes: "Give me the gift and tell me that I won't be free and go back to my sister-in-law to catch up on old times."
The mother-in-law left in response, followed by the sound of unloading goods. You Shuanghan was dumbfounded. When she opened the curtain, she saw two coachmen carrying the box she just saw from the carriage behind and into the house.
She did not come to visit the Lin Mansion officially, but Jiang Peilin once came to see his uncle for something and brought her with him. At that time, she was waiting in the carriage outside and did not go in.
It doesn't matter. What matters is that if the carriage behind you is a gift sent to Lin's house, what about the return gift?
You Shuanghan didn't feel like asking. When the carriage started again, she hesitated for a long time, but she still felt that she should ask: "Mom, what was that..."
Chu Yunli opened her mouth and came: "Today is my natal sister-in-law's birthday. Originally, I was going back to celebrate her birthday. I thought you would come back today, so I decided to give you a gift along the way. Isn't it strange that there are so many gifts?"
"But..." You Shuanghan gritted his teeth and summoned up the courage to ask tentatively: "But it's the same gift when you return home. I think it's a welcome gift."
Chu Yunli had a puzzled look on her face: "Reciprocity between relatives is very important. It took several months between our two families' engagement and marriage. Youjia... what should I give you?" She waved her hand: "This is the disadvantage of not being in the right family.
If I give too much, it will be a burden to your family."
You Shuanghan: "..." So you won't give it away?
At this moment, she really wanted to ask the coachman to turn around and go back. Even if Jiang Peilin didn't come back with him, he didn't even receive a door-step greeting, how could he still be laughed at when he turned around?
Chu Yunli looked at her serious expression and said, "I am a person who values practicality in doing things. Just like the silver melon seeds I rewarded you that day, is it just right for you to use?"
You Shuanghan could only nod.
Speaking of which, it was all thanks to the silver melon seeds. Because no one from Jiang Peilin came back to the room that day, she couldn't go out and couldn't find a chance to exchange for pieces of silver. If it weren't for the melon seeds given by Lin Miaoqi, she wouldn't be able to reward her.
If the young lady of the Chiang family is really broke, people in the lower class will probably look down upon her even more.
"So, after much thought, I still think it's best to give you some money." Chu Yunli raised her hand: "Well, it's ten taels."
You Shuanghan looked extremely ugly.
The dignified Jiang family only spends ten taels of silver as a homecoming gift, which is too stingy.
Jiang Peilin once said that the amount of gifts given to ordinary relatives and friends at home is at least dozens of times. You Jia is the serious father-in-law of the Jiang family’s future family!
Are these ten taels sent away to beggars? Who are you looking down on?
Yes, if you give me money for free, how can this be a move between relatives?
You Shuanghan could predict that if her mother-in-law really gave her money, people would definitely say that the Jiang family was buying someone! The You family was selling their daughter!
Chu Yunli lowered her eyes. This girl had deliberately planned to marry into the Jiang family. It was hard to say how much she was a wife of the Jiang family, but she definitely wanted to take revenge on Luo Nanhua and became his sister-in-law. She could only use Jiang Peilin.
No mother-in-law would have a good look when faced with a daughter-in-law with ulterior motives. Lin Miaoqi is the same.
Chu Yunli pretended not to see the anger of the woman opposite and said plausibly: "I made this decision after careful consideration. Firstly, the gift of ten taels of silver is already a heavy burden for your family. Secondly, in exchange for a gift,
Ten taels of silver is quite a lot around your house. I didn't exchange it for a gift because I was afraid that your family wouldn't be able to cash it in after taking it..."
That seems to make sense.
You Shuanghan's voice was hard: "Does grandma know?"
Before she came in, she often heard Jiang Peilin talk about family affairs. The old lady took care of all the big things at home, while Lin Miaoqi only took care of the trivial matters.
Like the grandson's daughter-in-law returning home, if the old lady asked, she would never do this.
"I don't know." Chu Yunli waved her hand: "My mother is tired and sick, and she always complains of dizziness. It's not a trivial matter to bother her family."
She looked curious: "Are you dissatisfied?"
You Shuanghan: "..." Yes!
But this cannot be said openly. Especially after the Jiang family knew about her secret dealings with Luo Nanhua, how could she still be picky?
If the elders of the Jiang family were really annoyed, it would not be surprising if they gave her up.
Now she only regrets that she couldn't hold back that tone on the day after her wedding and ran to meet Luo Nanhua by chance. Otherwise, she would never have been so passive.
She lowered her head and pointed out: "I've never seen anyone give money as a door-to-door gift, so I don't think it's appropriate."
"I think it's quite suitable." Chu Yunli asked: "Do you want to be like other girls? Then I can ask someone to buy it. I have money to do it. I just need to wait a little."
When You Shuanghan saw that her mother-in-law on the opposite side was really ready to ask the driver to stop, she hurriedly said, "No!"
What she wants is not a gift that she hastily bought on the street. When marrying a daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, shouldn't she give her something good from the bottom of the box? For example, ancient paintings and vases from the previous dynasty?
If she returned the same gift as other girls around her, others would definitely laugh at her. You Shuanghan felt really torn for a while. She was angry with Lin Miaoqi and didn't want to prepare a gift. She told her in advance that she would use her dowry to buy one, so that she could get away with it.
It's a good thing now. At this moment, we don't have all the preparations at all, let alone Lin Miaoqi guarding the side, which is even more inconvenient.
Chu Yunli ignored her complicated mood: "I also think it's best to send money, let's go!"
As soon as You Shuanghan closed his eyes, he felt really embarrassed and didn't want to go back.
But she couldn't help it. Half an hour later, the carriage entered the street where You's house was, and everyone poked their heads out.
For this neighbor, the grand occasion of the Jiang family's wedding has just passed, and this door must be different from other homes. It is inevitable that they will take a second look.
As a result, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came in a carriage, and not even the groom was seen.
When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went in, a woman wiped her eyes and said, "My eyesight is not very good. I don't think I saw anyone taking gifts."
"It's just not there." The person who picked up the phone was surprised: "It shouldn't be!"
"Yes, it was quite lively that day. Whether it was the sedan chair or the wedding procession, including the bride's wedding dress, they were all new to us. They were not cheap at first glance. What's going on today..."
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You's family was looking forward to their daughter's return and invited many relatives. Upon hearing the knock on the door, You's mother immediately came forward with several women.
She had arranged this a long time ago. If she guessed correctly, the Jiang family would definitely let the maids bring in trays, ranging from ten to dozens. Wouldn't it be rude if no one took the gifts?
As a result, when a large number of people came forward, the other party only brought two women with them, and their hands were empty.