Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 1391: Stupid

Chapter 1391: Chapter 1391: Stupid

Zhou Shuren spat out a melon seed shell, "The Emperor will not let the various tribes know about the fake pregnancy, instead, he will pin this fake child on the Grassland Tribe."

Zhulan, "...such scheming."

Zhou Shuren sighed, "Our Emperor is even more calculating than the Retired Emperor."

Zhulan thought to herself, it’s not just being calculating, the Emperor’s schemes are interlocked within one another, while the Grassland Tribe is still smug and completely unaware of the Emperor’s machinations, by the time they realize it, they probably won’t even have a bone left.

Zhou Shuren’s mouth was a bit dry from eating melon seeds, and it wasn’t until after drinking two cups of water that he felt more comfortable. Looking at the melon seed shells, he thought of his youngest son, who at home very much loved to compete with him for melon seeds.

Zhou Shuren, "That brat, who knows where he has wandered off to now."

"The last letter said he was almost at Ji Province, judging by the time, he should have arrived in Ji Province."

"Ah, Ji Province, a plentiful province."

Zhulan smiled, "Having arrived in Ji Province, who knows what special products Chang Zhong will buy to bring back to us."

Zhou Shuren was also quite looking forward to it, as every time, the interesting little trinkets that came back with the letters showed his son had really put a lot of thought into selecting gifts for them, humph humph, it shows that the brat is filial.

In the ancestral land of the Gu family clan, Zhou Yushuang already knew that there would be no good food, and with a blank expression, she looked at the two girls in front of her.

Today, her mother-in-law did not come; her mother-in-law had returned in glory and had gotten over her grudge, so she did not wish to see any member of the Gu family clan. Today, she came with Aunt Ding instead.

Although her husband had been adopted elsewhere, it didn’t look too good to make a fuss when returning for ancestral rites; her husband’s stance was to turn a blind eye unless things went too far, but, heh.

Lady Ding, the wife of Gu Zhuomin, wanted to speak up, but then reconsidered that Zhou Yushuang would be encountering the issue sooner or later. Lady Ding swallowed the words she was about to say, acting as if she didn’t hear what Gu San’s wife had said.

As Gu Liufeng had not been adopted away, Gu San was truly the legitimate third uncle, it’s a pity Liufeng had been adopted away.

Seeing that Zhou Yushuang did not speak, Gu San’s wife, Lady Tian, continued, "How about it? What do you think of what your aunt has said? We’re all well aware of each other’s backgrounds here, so you can rest assured, right?"

Lady Tian had her own calculative thoughts; Liufeng had always been distanced from them. If Liufeng’s household could add a woman who sided with them, future sons might benefit from the relation.

One of these two maids had the surname Tian, a distant relative from her own maternal family, and the other was a distant relative of her sister-in-law; both maids’ families were under their control, so there was no worry about them disobeying.

Zhou Yushuang took in everyone’s reactions, casually lifted the bowl in her hand, and then let it drop, breaking on the floor. She took a handkerchief from the maid behind her and meticulously wiped her fingertips, a smile on her face, "How filthy."

After saying that, Zhou Yushuang stood up. To say even one more word would make her vomit from disgust. She nodded towards Aunt Ding, and then turned and left.

The sound of Zhou Yushuang breaking the bowl passed through the screen to the men’s side, Zhou Yushuang’s words weren’t heard clearly because of the distance. However, Liufeng, who was familiar with his wife, knew she was really furious.

Liufeng stood up, Gu Zhuomin looked at his cousins with a smirk, as if amused, ha, they really think they can treat Miss Zhou of the Zhou family like one of their accustomed daughters-in-law.

Zhou Yushuang, with her maids and old lady, walked over, her face was all cold, "No good banquets, let’s go back."

Liufeng, holding his wife’s hand, asked, "Did you get hurt?"

"No, I just felt it was dirty, so I smashed it. Let’s go."

Liufeng turned to his eldest uncle and said, "Elder uncle, we shall take our leave first."

Gu Zhuomin glanced at his cousins with faces turning both green and pale, feeling reassured inside, "Alright."

Yu Lu didn’t bother taking another look at any member of the Gu family. She felt it was an eyesore. She thought that getting her hands dirty would just stain them, she outright ignored them. Miss Zhou of the Zhou family was full of confidence. She wouldn’t hold back.

After the young couple left, Gu San slammed the table in anger, "She lacks any virtue of a wife, showing no respect to her elders. What a sight."

With a smile that did not reach his eyes, Gu Zhuomin said, "Cousin, I’ll pass your words on to the Grand Master of Writing, rest assured I won’t miss a single word."

Gu San’s fire was instantly extinguished, but he still muttered stubbornly, "Disrespectful to elders."

Gu Zhuomin sneered, "Why do you think the Zhou family chose Liufeng? Are you not aware? How should I describe you? Stupid, always have been. You lose your heads at the sight of any benefit. Tsk, so stupid it’s unbearable to watch."

Knowing that Liufeng obtained his degree, Gu Zhuomin was aware that the Gu family clan would not remain calm and had guessed that they would cling to Liufeng desperately. Never did he imagine they would come up with the worst idea.

The Zhou family is known for being petty and protective of their own. He had felt it distinctly over the years, especially during his time traveling overseas with Zhou Changyi. Liufeng, as a father-in-law, is absolutely ruthless; he dared say that if Liufeng really mistreated Zhou Yushuang, the consequences would be dire.

Gu San’s face changed repeatedly, and he couldn’t help but mutter, "I don’t believe Liufeng won’t have any grudges being pressured by his in-laws."

Gu Zhuomin’s tone was filled with sarcasm, "What Liufeng has more of than you, is a conscience."

Yushuang and Liufeng returned to their small courtyard. Holding her husband’s hand, Yushuang said, "My decision to take you away directly was not to disrespect you."

Liufeng raised his hand to cover his wife’s lips, "I know, wife was trying to solve future troubles once and for all, for my sake."

If it weren’t for him, his wife, being clever, had many ways to disgust the Gu family. Instead, she chose the most domineering one.

Yushuang pulled her husband’s hand away, "In the future, if people say you’re afraid of your wife, will you feel uncomfortable?"

"No, I very much like my wife’s dominance today."

It wasn’t a lie. His wife, being the eldest granddaughter and the eldest daughter of the second wife, had always considered every aspect in her actions. This was his first time seeing his wife being so domineering, and he found her exceptionally beautiful.

Yushuang’s cheeks reddened under her husband’s gaze, "You look at me every day, haven’t you had enough?"

Liufeng didn’t let go of his wife’s hand, his mouth curling into a smile, "No, my wife is so beautiful I could never get enough in a lifetime."

The old lady and the maids inside the house snickered and went out, causing Yushuang’s face to turn even redder.

The next day, the palace sent a lot of things to the Zhou residence, including fine furs, fresh meats, and some precious herbs unique to the grasslands.

Zhulan sent the Female Officer away and arranged the gifts for Lin Xi and Zeze; two-thirds of the remaining were for her and Zhou Shuren.

Lady Li clicked her tongue in wonder, "It’s not a holiday or anything, why did the palace send so many things over?"

Touching the furs, Su Xuan commented, "These furs have been collected and stored, how could the palace suddenly take out so many at once?"

Zhao’s also puzzled, for when she was preparing her daughter’s dowry, she could not find such fine furs anywhere in the market. Look at this pure white fox fur; it’s so precious you don’t want to let go.

Zhulan stated, "These must have been brought by the Grassland Tribe envoys who came to the capital."

Not only did the Emperor not give anything to the Grassland Tribe, but he also received a hefty tribute. It’s improbable he’d be so generous as to give so much to the Zhou residence without reason.

Zhulan signaled Qing Xue to instruct Steward Ding to send people to find out if the palace sent gifts to any other families.

After hearing her mother-in-law’s words, Lady Li said, "The Grassland Tribe is clearly wealthy, why do they still come to the capital to beg for food and fodder?"

Without explaining, Zhulan smiled and said, "There are quite a few furs. I’ll pick a few and distribute the rest to the ladies of the family. You mustn’t be jealous."

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