Chapter 1354: 1351 Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationship

Chapter 1354: Chapter 1351 Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationship

“We have time,” Chu Jin had already calculated in his heart, planning to get up earlier.

Chu Lin did not say anything more.

With a plan in mind, Chu Jin directly said, “Grandfather, grandmother, I will go rest first.”

“Go ahead.” Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen’s impression of him had truly changed during the journey, especially after encountering several troubles that Chu Jin had resolved very smoothly. The elderly were of age, and they felt weary from the journey; having Chu Jin there had made things much more comfortable for them.

Therefore, Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen did not intend to restrict Chu Jin, only requiring him to consult with them before making any major decisions.

After Chu Jin left.

Madam Liu and the two family helpers talked some more about matters in the capital, noting that the hour was getting late, Madam Liu straightforwardly issued a command for everyone to go rest.

But before they left, she asked Madam Wang to stay behind.

Chu Qingxiang left the quickest, her eyebrows tightly knitted. Having heard about affairs in the capital, she felt an increasing sense of disparity between her and Third Aunt’s family.

Feeling upset in her heart and to avoid another argument, she naturally left swiftly.

After Madam Wang stayed behind, she looked at Madam Liu apprehensively and asked, “Mother, is there something you wanted to ask me by having me stay?”

“It’s about your issue with Qingxiang before.” Madam Liu took a sip of tea; she had not asked earlier not because she did not want to know, but because she did not want to bring up the matter in front of the younger generation, embarrassing Chu Qingxiang, and setting a bad example for the others to follow.

Such private matters can be discussed in private.

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang felt wronged, “Mother, I really hold no dissatisfaction towards Qingxiang. I barely see her a few times throughout the year, and besides, what reason would I, an outsider and married daughter, have to raise my voice against her?”

“It’s not about your attitude towards her,” Madam Liu saw Madam Wang’s sincere urgency and didn’t know whether to be happy about her honesty or sad that she was so transparent, “I’m asking about Qingxiang’s situation with her husband’s family.”

Madam Wang sighed in relief upon hearing this, “Mother, I really don’t know much about the Song family, but I’m aware that Qingxiang is famously ambitious.”

“Oh? How so?” Madam Liu actually already had her suspicions.

“I heard this from others, you know there are some gossipy women in the village, and they come to me to chatter when they have business in the county.”

“They say that ever since Song Lu failed his exams last year, Qingxiang gritted her teeth and insisted he continues his studies; she even stopped him from teaching at the school and sent him to the Prefectural City to study. She used to accompany him there, but after May, her mother-in-law broke her leg while working, so she called her back to care for her. It’s been over two months now, and they haven’t let her return.”

“The situation aside, Madam Huang has been telling everyone that Qingxiang is excessively pushing her son and doesn’t allow him to come back to see his parents.”

Madam Liu’s expression was unchanged, “Madam Zhang wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing, right?”

“Of course she’s involved, but as you know, after so much that has happened in the Song family, they’ve always held grievances against Qingxiang. Whatever the elder sister-in-law says doesn’t make a difference. Madam Huang keeps pressing the issue of filial piety on us.”

“Madam Huang is sharp-witted too. She doesn’t abuse Qingxiang, but she enjoys speaking ill of her. Tell me, how are we to manage this when even the elder sister-in-law is at a loss? She can only give Qingxiang silver to make her life a little better.”

After hearing this, Madam Liu felt somewhat disappointed, “Having received the silver, Qingxiang hasn’t thought of ways to establish a good relationship with the Song family?”

The Song family was poor; were she managing well, a little kindness could buy loyalty and save a lot of trouble. Liu had watched Qingxiang grow up; how could she let her life come to this.