Sure enough, they guessed correctly. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had only been here for two days before Xichun's aunt, whom she had never met, returned home.

"Daughter-in-law Chang Jin, daughter-in-law Chang Feng, this is your aunt. The whole family is out of town. This is a rare visit. You must have a good talk with her." Lu Qiuqin and Xichun were waiting on the old lady. They said they were waiting, but in fact they were. Maid, their main thing is companionship.

"Hello, aunt. I have heard of my aunt a long time ago, but this is the first time I have met her. It was us juniors who were supposed to go to see our aunt. How can we let our aunt come to see us." The two of them faced this newly acquainted aunt. salute.

"Haha, third sister-in-law is really lucky to have two such good daughters-in-law, and both sons are promising. I can't even envy them." The aunt smiled and held the hands of the two nieces-in-law, as if they had just met. It's a very close relationship.

"Sister, I'm joking. I heard that your children are also pretty good. It's a pity that I didn't have a daughter. Fortunately, I have two filial daughters-in-law. Otherwise, I would be envious of you."

Mrs. Fu also said this with a dry smile.

A few people were chatting at the old lady's place. Today, the eldest aunt and the second aunt can have some free time and hide away for a while. There are still so many things to deal with at home, and the old lady is too busy to deal with them.

"Mom, I think this time my aunt came back to please Changfeng's wife. It seems that we are not the masters of the family." The daughter-in-law of the eldest aunt's house felt a little unbalanced. This aunt used to only stay with them, but now she is here. I rushed to please Changfeng's wife, but she, the eldest daughter-in-law, didn't get any attention.

"She really thought that if she said a few nice words, Chen Xichun would agree to her. Who is Chen Xichun? He was someone who even dared not give face to the old lady. You see, it will only be counterproductive. Since your third uncle The family has become successful, and everyone wants to curry favor with them, but what benefits have they given me? I am so happy just being a little scribe, I am really a fool."

The eldest aunt felt unhappy, thinking about the behavior of the fifth younger brother and sister's family. Ever since her son became a scribe in Fucheng, she dared to look down on them. Those who didn't know it thought he had become a high official.

"But the third aunt's family does have the upper hand now. If everyone else takes advantage, then what good will come to our family? I think it's better to let the father-in-law talk to the old lady and let the third aunt go. Tell cousin Changfeng about it, and also make arrangements for your husband?"

"You think I don't want to, but when we bullied the third room and the third room so much, don't think that the third room is fooled. What happened to your second uncle and the others last time? They were not hiding at home in despair. This time they need to be treated well. Plan, fortunately they will stay here for a while, just wait, we must let them give our family some benefits."

The eldest aunt didn't know what she was planning, but she felt relieved when she saw that her mother-in-law had an idea.

Xichun found that the maids and women in the yard were very active these days. Even a few cousins-in-law came to chat with her. They were all flattering to Xichun in their words and did not mention any requests they had. Just getting close to her.

"These are the specialties of our Danzhou. Auntie has nothing to offer, so don't dislike it, you two." Auntie took two brocade boxes and opened them. Inside were two jade bracelets. There is indeed jade produced in Danzhou. , but when their aunt brought it over, they felt it was too valuable.

"Sister, this thing of yours is too valuable. How can they accept it? Take it back quickly and keep it for your granddaughter-in-law in the future." Madam Fu saw such a big deal and refused on behalf of Lu Qiuqin and Xichun. "This is expensive in no way. It's not expensive at all. They are all local specialties. As an aunt, I didn't give any greeting gifts at first. Now I am embarrassed to see my two nephews-in-law. This is what being an aunt means. I’d like to give you some thoughts.”

"Aunt, this thing is indeed valuable. We really can't accept it. My husband-in-law told me at the beginning that he had a hard time getting to where he is today. He needs to be careful in his words and deeds. As long as it involves valuable items, he will be careful. You can't accept it unless he agrees to it. Otherwise, even if you are a relative, you are afraid that someone will sue you and you won't be able to explain it. Auntie, please don't embarrass me. I just want to reassure your nephew."

Such a bracelet, Xichun estimated, would be sold for several hundred taels outside. But seriously speaking, my uncle was from an ordinary family. Even if he became the county magistrate, the total of nearly 1000 taels would not be small money. Xichun was afraid of giving it away like this. It was hot to hold, so I used Fu Changfeng as an excuse.

"Yes, eldest sister, Changfeng has finally arrived in the capital. The people in the capital are keeping a close eye on her. If there is a mistake, I am afraid that I will be an official today and a criminal tomorrow. We all know that you are an aunt. It’s for the benefit of my nephew, but those who don’t know, I’m afraid they’ll have to make up some story about what you want to do with Changfeng, so how can you stop others from talking?”

Mrs. Fu certainly knew the impact her behavior would have on her son. The more expensive the gift, the greater the help, so she was naturally unwilling.

"There is such a thing. I am just a woman. Your uncle is the one who decides everything outside. I really didn't know it would be like this. It's just my wish as an aunt. But if it really embarrasses Changfeng, Then I’ll send you something suitable another day.”

When she heard this, she knew that the gift could not be given today. They also directly refused to do things for her family. Aunt Fu's face looked a little ugly.

The old lady woke up at the right time: "You are all still here, what are you talking about?"

"Mom, I didn't say anything. I just talked to my third brother, sister, and several nieces and nephews. You're awake, but you want some water?" Aunt Fu asked someone to put the box away and walked to the old lady to relieve the embarrassment just now.

"Well, you all go back and rest, and I'll talk to your aunt."

After the three people left, the old lady said: "You are too anxious. Their family is really a stone in the pit. They don't eat hard and soft. If it weren't for Changfeng who has some talent now, I really don't want to see him at all." They are just here to cause trouble."

"Mom, don't say this in front of them. The third brother was still minding you and the eldest brother before. The second brother refused to let him move his mother into the ancestral tomb. If you ask me, it is the location of an ancestral tomb. That’s all, you shouldn’t have been so stiff with them in the first place, and now you can’t even say nice things to them.”

"Who knew that Wen Tiantian could still be so lucky? Look at what kind of wife their family got. A peasant girl who can't bear her father can be married into her. Now even I have to fawn over. If I had known, I might as well have taken your daughter. If we get married, can they still give our family this face now?"

"Mom, what are you talking about? Juan'er is already my mother, how can a girl's family catch up?" Aunt Fu actually felt a little regretful in her heart. Her elder brother mentioned it at first, but they themselves did not agree. Now she regrets it. What is the use?


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