Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 721 - 350 Godmother_2

Chapter 721: Chapter 350 Godmother_2

Liang Jinyu was brought up by our old ancestors, straightforward, and didn’t like to beat around the bush.

If it had been a moment earlier, she would not have treated Lady Lin this way. Having heard Sister Huang’s words just now, her heart was filled with rage, and she no longer had any desire to save face for Maternal Aunt Qin and Lady Lin.

Lady Lin’s face turned beet red as she said with tears in her eyes, "I, I, didn’t mean..."

Maternal Aunt Qin also hurriedly explained, "The eldest miss has misunderstood, the third grandmother was just..."

Liang Jinyu scoffed, "I am speaking with my master, when did it become your turn to interject, Auntie?" Then, addressing Lady Cui, she said, "Mother, how did you use to teach me? A minor wife is nothing but a plaything, shown a little face when one is in a good mood and sent away when not."

Maternal Aunt Qin, frightened, quickly knelt down before Lady Cui, and Lady Lin stood up as well.

Liang Jinyu went on, "Please, third sister-in-law, take a seat. Why stand up while I am talking to Auntie? In the future, consult with my third brother on any matter, and don’t get swayed by those with ulterior motives making a fuss."

Liang Jinyu said this, partly because she genuinely did not believe Liang Jinchen would have such intentions; Liang Jinchen was clever and had been doted on by their mother as her own child. In addition, if Liang Jinchen indeed harbored those thoughts, while she wanted to admonish him, she also did not wish for him to become completely estranged from his siblings and mother, nor did she want to ruin their relationship for good.

Lady Cui chided, "You girl, what’s the matter with you?" Seeing her daughter pout in anger, she then said to Lady Lin and Maternal Aunt Qin, "You both go back first, I’ll talk with Yuyu."

As Lady Lin and Maternal Aunt Qin reached the door, Liang Jinyu added, "My mother may be very upset right now, but we are not fools. Some thoughts are better kept to oneself; do not covet what you cannot have and lose your dignity in your old age."

Maternal Aunt Qin paused for a moment before walking out.

Lady Cui pointed at a dish of delicate pastries on the kang table and said, "Yuyu, try these; your eldest sister-in-law had them sent over. We can talk slowly about whatever is on your mind. Girls of good families shouldn’t be so irate."

Even though Qian Yixiu couldn’t leave her quarters, she would send pastries to pay respect to her elders every now and then.

Liang Jinyu nodded, then looked at Lady Cui’s ear and smiled, "Those pearl earrings were given by my eldest sister-in-law, weren’t they? They are quite unique."

Lady Cui touched her ear and smiled, "Yes. Though your eldest sister-in-law comes from the countryside, she has quite a knack for dressing up. She has given me a few small gifts, all of which are very unique, and I like them."

Liang Jinyu laughed, "Mother, you should stop mentioning how my eldest sister-in-law comes from the countryside. She has royal blood in her veins, and she is a County Master, a status even higher than your daughter’s."

Lady Cui opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to say that centuries ago, her maternal family wouldn’t even spare a glance for the Emperor’s princesses, let alone his distant relatives. Recalling that her maternal family had been wiped out by the Emperor, she promptly shut her mouth.

Liang Jinyu, aware of Lady Cui’s thoughts, then gently hugged her arm and quietly recounted what Lady Zhang had said at the Wanshou Hall to the old ancestors.

Lady Cui’s face turned crimson with anger, and she cursed through clenched teeth, "That Lady Zhang, too heartless, cruel and thick-skinned, wishing she could trample me to death and take away all of the old ancestor’s private savings. What’s wrong with giving my son a maid? I did it out of love for my son. Acting as if everyone was like her, selfish and jealous. I heard she even drugged the concubines of her second uncle."

Liang Jinyu replied, "Let’s not dwell on whether my second aunt is jealous or not; that’s their household’s concern. Let’s just talk about the relationship between you and my second aunt. My second uncle and my father are blood brothers born from the same mother, yet the wives are still scheming against each other, trying to undercut one another. Why do you trust Maternal Aunt Qin and my third sister-in-law so much? Mother, have you ever thought about whether their actions might be for personal gain and could harm my eldest brother and sister-in-law? At the very least, Maternal Aunt Qin encouraging you at this time to find a concubine for my eldest brother suggests she has ulterior motives."

Lady Qin said defensively, "What’s wrong with preparing a concubine for my son? That’s how it’s done in other households."

Liang Jinyu responded, "But the Liang family is different from the others; our old ancestors and grandfather never liked such practices. By doing this, you not only displease the elders but also give my second and third aunts a reason to attack you. Besides, my eldest brother and sister-in-law don’t like it; my sister-in-law dislikes it even more. Why go out of your way to offend people?"

With her face flushed with anger, Lady Cui saId, "I really am getting kicked while I’m down. Now, even giving a maid to my son has become an offense to my daughter-in-law."

She stressed the words "daughter-in-law" heavily.

Liang Jinyu helplessly said, "I misspoke, mother. It’s not about offending but causing discord between you and your daughter-in-law. Mother, consider my sister-in-law’s family; they don’t have concubines, and the couple is very loving. Particularly Princess Zhenyue and General Qian, whose relationship is the envy of many and has even been lauded by scholars as a match made in heaven. Grandfather said more than once that the Qian family was virtuous and that they maintained a clear family tradition. Perhaps the old ancestors and grandfather saw something they liked in their family when choosing my sister-in-law."