Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Making a Mountain Out of a Molehill

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Su Wenyue delivered the medicinal plaster to Mrs. Yang and likewise gave the wine to Previous Man Han, who had a specific fondness for it. Ever since she had entered the house, her father-in-law had had his eye on the jar of wine in her hand. Su Wenyue observed this earlier; in actual fact, her father-in-law was fairly a lovable outdated man who often didn’t intrude with family issues, but at essential moments, he was capable of see issues clearly and act accordingly.

“Father, this wine is brewed with a novel secret recipe from the Su Household, and it tastes fairly completely different from the wines bought outdoors. I introduced a jar of it particularly so that you can attempt.”

Previous Man Han obtained the wine with pleasure corresponding to receiving some treasure. The Su Household’s wine was recognized for its popularity, and he had lengthy heard of it. Nonetheless, the value was certainly not low-cost. A single jar would value greater than a dozen taels of silver, and that wasn’t even the costliest one. In his lifetime, he had by no means had that a lot silver to spare for such costly wine. He hadn’t anticipated that by advantage of his daughter-in-law, he would really get to style it: “It certain is nice that Fourth little one married a daughter-in-law who is aware of precisely what I like.”

The presents for the father-in-law and mother-in-law have been delivered individually, together with what she promised to present to every of her nieces and nephews, mixed with the subsidy promised to Xiao Xi for her six-month keep on the Han Household. She offered these on the eating desk earlier than the meal, in entrance of everybody, first handing over the six taels of silver to mother-in-law Mrs. Yang, on the month-to-month price of 1 tael, which was agreed to cowl Xiao Xi’s half-year bills on the Han Household.

Mrs. Yang, holding the silver, thought she had been too impulsive earlier and had forgotten to remind her fourth son’s spouse to not be so beneficiant with cash. The second daughter-in-law, though not talkative, was acceptable. Nonetheless, each the eldest daughter-in-law and the third daughter-in-law weren’t of excellent character, and even when they obtained any advantages, they may not bear in mind them.

“Fourth daughter-in-law, you’ve taken out an excessive amount of silver. Xiao Xi, as a younger lady, doesn’t want one tael of silver a month. Our entire household put collectively doesn’t even use that a lot in a month. Here’s what we’ll do: you simply give 200 cash a month for Xiao Xi’s board, which makes one tael of silver and 200 copper cash for half a yr.” No matter the advantages from the Su Household, and even for the sake of her youngest son, Mrs. Yang couldn’t permit her fourth son’s spouse to take such a loss, insisting on returning the surplus silver to Su Wenyue.

Mrs. Liu, upon seeing Su Wenyue agree to present one tael of silver for Xiao Xi’s board and lodging, was delighted, considering this might enhance their household’s meals. However earlier than she might get too excited, she heard the mother-in-law say such disappointing phrases, really returning the silver that was at hand, which induced her appreciable misery.

“Mom, for the reason that fourth daughter-in-law gave it to you, why not simply preserve it? Who complains about having an excessive amount of cash? Moreover, the fourth daughter-in-law’s household is rich. This little bit of silver means nothing to her, and it may well actually assist to enhance our household’s meals. Day-after-day we work the fields and with such plain meals, the place will we get the power to work?” Mrs. Liu’s simple nature was evident. Involved that Su Wenyue would possibly actually take again the silver, she spoke in haste, not even caring when her husband glared at her a number of instances.

“What are you speaking about, lady! You’ll make us a laughingstock. Even when the youthful sister-in-law’s household is rich, there’s no purpose for her to make use of her dowry to subsidize the family bills. If phrase obtained out, would now we have any face left?” Han Hu scolded and glared severely at Mrs. Liu, his eyes filled with warning. This spouse of his, who had no sense of propriety, was boldly profiting from others’ kindness when the youthful sister-in-law had already accomplished a lot to assist take care of the youngsters. It was pure greed.

Mrs. Wang, listening to Han Hu’s phrases, thought to herself that the large brother was each priggish and silly. If he spoke up for Su Wenyue in entrance of everybody, it could profit everybody if she gave extra silver. Nonetheless, she had been out of favor with the parents-in-law just lately and knew that if she spoke out, it may not have any impact and would possibly even invite scolding from the partial mother-in-law. So, she nudged Han Lin sitting subsequent to her, who understood his spouse’s intent.

“Huge brother, you’re being too harsh. We aren’t forcing the fourth daughter-in-law to present us something; it was her personal voluntary resolution. Moreover, we’re all one household; there’s no have to be so strict about it. Given how rich the fourth daughter-in-law’s household is, they gained’t thoughts this small quantity. Don’t make a giant deal out of nothing.” Han Lin stated as he adopted his spouse’s stance.

“And sister-in-law was proper. We work onerous within the fields daily and are exhausted. We are able to’t eat such bland meals on a regular basis. It’s not simply that we are able to’t really feel full, however the fourth daughter-in-law can’t both. At her mom’s house, even when it wasn’t delicacies from land and sea, it was definitely meat and fish. It will be a disgrace if we starved her on the Han Household. If she’s prepared to spend the silver to enhance the meals, that’s a superb factor! Certainly Fourth Youthful Brother should even be involved for his spouse.

Han Lin teased Han Yu together with his phrases, making extra of the scenario than it was. Han Yu by no means had a lot affection for his off-key third brother and ignored Han Lin’s feedback, however he didn’t object both. Enhancing the household’s meals would certainly be good. His spouse couldn’t proceed like this perpetually, as she had already misplaced a major quantity of weight in only a few days, her initially comfortable and rounded chin turning into sharper. If it continued like this, she couldn’t endure it. As for the silver meant to subsidize the household, he naturally deliberate to earn it again and return it to his spouse. His huge brother was proper; even when his spouse’s household was rich, it didn’t justify her utilizing her dowry to subsidize family bills.

“Third Youngster, shut your mouth! Out of all of you, it’s you and your spouse who work the slowest within the fields, all the time skiving off, as if I don’t know! And now you will have the gall to say such issues—I’m embarrassed for you. A grown man with no ambition. For those who can’t evaluate to Fourth Brother, at the least study out of your eldest and second brothers. At the least they work diligently. You’re all the time so inconsistent.” Mrs. Yang scolded.

“Mom, you simply favor these three. Am I not the son you bore? For those who dislike me a lot, why did you even have me! All I would like is to eat one thing good; why does that provoke a lot criticism from you!” Han Lin by no means discovered the that means of filial piety. His phrases angered Mrs. Yang to the purpose of chest ache. She had a number of good sons; why was this one so hopeless? Whom did he take after?

“Shut your mouth, Third Youngster! For those who dare to talk to your mom like that once more, I’ll break your legs! You don’t even perceive probably the most primary guidelines!” Previous Man Han exploded in anger. Han Lin didn’t proceed to behave foolishly. He was nonetheless afraid of his father, having been overwhelmed by the outdated man greater than as soon as. Whereas Mrs. Yang was strict with him, it was principally verbal; she hardly ever took severe motion. Nonetheless, Previous Man Han was completely different. He was often hands-off, however when he acted, it was a correct beating.

Seeing Han Lin subdued by Previous Man Han, Su Wenyue felt a surge of satisfaction. On this household, it was Han Lin and his spouse, Mrs. Wang, whom she disliked probably the most. This couple had nothing however dangerous intentions. In her earlier life, she had been deceived by Mrs. Wang, and it’s seemingly that Han Lin had been concerned behind the scenes. As for the silver she provided to the household, Su Wenyue didn’t take it again. She was effectively conscious of the family’s bills, and certainly, giving one tael a month was fairly beneficiant, however she did so hoping to enhance their meals..