Chen Yuezhi lifted the carriage curtain and glared at Jiang Pan, "Just talk business, why bring this up? Honestly, in the two years since Su shi married into the family, she hasn't done anything wrong. She's just unlucky to have such a family. You mustn't say such things again, it would be too upsetting if she heard them!"
Jiang Wan felt her mother was a rare and good mother-in-law!
In the half year since she transmigrated, she had witnessed the lives of many families. How many mothers-in-law were like her mother?
Her sister-in-law was also a fortunate woman. After marrying into the Jiang family, her parents-in-law had never given her a cold shoulder, and the family members were all easy to get along with. Which of the young wives in the village didn't envy her?
She wondered what her sister-in-law's attitude was now. She really hoped she wouldn't disappoint the Jiang family.
After the Jiang family's carriage exited the west city gate, they encountered Su Qing.
At this moment, Su Qing was carrying a bag of grain on his shoulder, humming a tune, looking quite pleased with himself.
Upon seeing the Jiang family, Su Qing's expression froze on his face.
Er Lang, completely unaware of what was happening, greeted him, "Big brother, are you going into the city to buy grain? Why didn't you take the carriage?"
Su Qing was stunned, "I... I... I'm used to walking, where are you all going?"
Jiang Pan looked at him with a half-smile, "Wan Wan insisted on finding Su shi, so we plan to have her stay with you for a couple of days."
Su Qing's face turned pale with fright, "This... this might not be convenient... We only have that one shed, there's no room to sleep. Besides, with so many boys in my family, it's not... not appropriate for Wan Wan, a young lady."
Jiang Pan smiled, "Boys and girls are not supposed to sit together after the age of seven. Wan Wan is only five, it's fine. Cousin, would you like a ride?"
Su Qing dared not get on, and quickly declined, "No, no, it's not far, I'll just walk."
Jiang Pan tugged at the corner of his mouth, "Alright then."
With a flick of the whip, the carriage sped towards Su's shed.
Su Qing was so scared he felt unwell. The carriage had already been sold. What would happen if the Jiang family went there and didn't see the carriage?
Chen Yuezhi glanced back at Su Qing from the carriage window and couldn't help but spit.
Da Lang asked confusedly, "Mother, what's wrong?"
Chen Yuezhi really wanted to scold him, but considering it wasn't his fault, and she had just defended Su shi, scolding Da Lang would seem unreasonable. So, she could only suppress her anger.
The carriage soon arrived at Su's residence.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Jiang Wan jumped out and shouted loudly, "Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law!"
Hearing the sound, Su shi hurried out of the shed, "Father, Mother, Wan Wan? Why are you here?"
Jiang Pan was annoyed with Su shi and didn't want to talk to her.
Chen Yuezhi said, "Wan Wan missed you and insisted on coming to see you."
Jiang Wan jumped down from the carriage and ran to Su shi, taking her hand, "Sister-in-law, I want to be with you, can I stay with you?"
Su shi was a little surprised. Jiang Wan didn't usually like to stick to her so much. However, she liked Jiang Wan, so she patted her head, "Little girl, it's a small place here, be careful not to get squeezed."
She was also afraid that the Su family would bully her sister-in-law.
Jiang Wan shook her head, "I'm not afraid, sister-in-law, please let me stay."
Chen Yuezhi also said, "I don't know what's gotten into this child, she insisted on seeing you. It's busy at home anyway, why don't you let her stay here with you for a couple of days?"
With her mother-in-law's word, Su shi couldn't refuse any longer, so she nodded, "Alright then, I'll take good care of Wan Wan."
Chen Yuezhi nodded, "It's getting late, we'll be going back. By the way, where is our carriage? Make sure you keep an eye on it tonight, it's a mixed crowd by the city walls, don't let it get lost!"
Su shi was a little surprised, "Our carriage wasn't driven back?"
Da Lang nodded, "Your sister-in-law said you were going to the temple tomorrow and it would be inconvenient without a carriage, so she asked me to leave it here. By the way, where is the carriage? Where is it tied up?"
Tian shi's heart tightened, and she quickly came forward, "Oh, I had the child's father take it to graze, it should be back soon."
Chen Yuezhi smiled, "Is that so? Then when we met your nephew on the road just now, why didn't we see him driving the carriage?"
Tian shi's expression stiffened, and she gave a dry laugh, "Then he must have tied the carriage somewhere else. Cousin-in-law, don't worry, we will definitely take good care of your horse."
Chen Yuezhi looked at her, "Since you say so, I'll take your word for it. If the horse loses even a bit of weight, I'll charge you for the fodder."
Tian shi laughed it off, "Cousin-in-law, you're quite the joker."
Chen Yuezhi said with a serious face, "I'm not joking, I'm serious. That horse cost us fifty taels of silver, it's very precious. You must look after it carefully. If it gets lost, you'll have to compensate us at full price!"
Tian shi couldn't laugh anymore, "Cousin, what are you doing? We're family, why are we talking like strangers?"
Chen Yuezhi snorted, "Even close brothers settle their accounts clearly. What's more, the Jiang family and the Su family are not considered family by any means. Niece-in-law, don't you agree?"
Tian shi's face looked extremely unpleasant.
Su shi, not understanding, felt Chen Yuezhi's attitude was rather unusual, "Mother, what's wrong?"
Chen Yuezhi looked back at her, "It's nothing, A'luo. You must remember that you are now a member of the Jiang family. No matter what happens, you must remember this."
Su shi thought of what she had promised the Su family and felt guilty. She didn't dare to look at Chen Yuezhi, and only said softly, "Mother, I know, I will definitely not do anything that betrays the Jiang family."
Chen Yuezhi didn't want to make things difficult for her, "It's good that you know. Alright, we're leaving. If you can't stand staying here, just drive the carriage home yourself."
A moment later, the Jiang family's carriage disappeared from sight.
Jiang Wan tugged at Su shi's hand, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'm here."
Su shi lowered her head and looked at Jiang Wan, feeling a sudden pang of sadness.
She was in a dilemma now, caught between her in-laws and her own family, completely unsure of what to do.
In her anxiety, she felt a tightening in her stomach, causing her to groan in pain.
Jiang Wan quickly channeled some of her special ability to her, to ease the discomfort.
"Sister-in-law, what's wrong? Is your stomach bothering you? Shall I help you inside to sit down?"
Su shi also feared something was wrong with her stomach, so she nodded.
The sisters-in-law entered the shed. Su mother's expression turned unpleasant as soon as she saw Jiang Wan, "Why are you here?"
Jiang Wan smiled with a face full of innocent radiance, "I missed my sister-in-law, so I came. Aunt Su, why are your eyes so swollen? Did someone beat you?"
Su mother's heart constricted with anger.
She had lost money and had been crying all day, so of course her eyes were swollen!
This little fool from the Jiang family was truly unlikable!
Just as she was about to scold Jiang Wan, Su shi stepped in front of her, "Mother, Wan Wan is young and doesn't know any better. Besides, it was Wan Wan who saved Madam Cheng and Young Master Cheng. The Cheng family likes her very much, and she has more influence than I do."
Upon hearing this, Su mother quickly swallowed her harsh words and forced a smile, "Wan Wan? Are you tired? Come to your Auntie, Auntie will give you candy."