stingy landlady

Chapter 226 Why Do Women Make Things Difficult for Each Other (2)

Zhao pursed her lips and said:

"Mom! Why didn't my third sister-in-law think of a way to make money? Have you forgotten that her family is still selling boxed lunches to earn money? They just don't take her with them!"

Oh! By the way! My third sister-in-law also had her eye on my eldest brother's fast food shop in town! She didn't succeed, though. If she had, you'd see if she'd still be the same person she is now!

They'd be so arrogant! Mother, do you remember how ostentatious my third sister-in-law was when she first got married? Everything she ate, wore, and used was better than ours! She might not say it, but she definitely looked down on us! You could tell just by looking at her!

The old lady lowered her head in thought, and after a moment said to Zhao:

"Although the weather is getting warmer, September is still too young. Too much wind isn't good for her; after all, she's a human being! I wonder when the third brother will be back."

"Alright, alright! Go and call Jiuyue, have her hold the baby and stay in my room for a while!"

Zhao raised an eyebrow and said with a slight smile:

"Mother's heart is the softest! I always knew Mother was the kindest person. She's even soft-hearted towards a concubine. I've known Jiu Yue for so long, and she's always been quite amiable. Anyway, I don't hold any grudges against her. I'll call her over now!"

Upon entering the old lady's room in September, she knelt down before her and said in a humble voice:

"Thank you for your mercy, Madam! Thank you for your kindness, Second Madam!"

The old lady waved her hand, signaling September to stand up first, before slowly and deliberately saying:

"September! Put the child on the kang! He's been out in the wind for so long, and he's still so young. Don't let him catch a cold!"

Normally, it's not my place to interfere in the affairs of my third son's family. But this is for the sake of the child; he's so young, and he's still my grandson no matter what!

Zhao continued:

"Yes! Mother is right! September, it's not that I, as your sister-in-law, am laughing at you. I also don't want to interfere in your affairs. If I let you into my room, my third sister-in-law would hate me to death!"

"September! Your status will always be inferior to your mistress's. You have to be tolerant and yield when necessary. After all, she's the lawfully wedded wife!"

In September, she nodded repeatedly, agreeing with their repeated advice. When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!

When Qian heard that Zhao had summoned Jiuyue to the old lady's room, she naturally dared not go there to cause trouble. However, she harbored deep resentment towards Zhao and the old lady in her heart.

When Wang Yifei got home, he learned that Jiuyue was with the old lady, so he went straight over to pay his respects to her.

“Mother! How about you and the child stay on the north kang for the next few days? Guizhi and I have already agreed that once she finishes building the nursery and finds someone to look after the child, September will take the child to work!”

"Once we've made some money, I'll give you all some money as a token of our respect in September!"

September was also clever. Upon hearing Wang Yifei say this, she poured out about one or two taels of silver from her purse and handed it to Wang Yifei.

"My lord! This is my monthly allowance from a while ago. The child is still young and we don't need it for now! Please give it to the old lady as our filial piety money!"

Wang Yifei took it, turned around, and placed it in the old lady's hands. He smiled and said:

"Mother! You see, September is quite thoughtful! Please take this money; I'm entrusting September to you for the time being!"

The old lady looked at the loose silver coins in her hand and sighed.

"Sigh! Children are all a burden! Alright, alright! Then stay here for now! Your room is really too small! You can move back after Qian leaves!"

In September, while the old lady was out of the house, she told Wang Yifei about how she had gone to the toilet and the child had almost suffocated. Enraged, Wang Yifei was about to confront Qian Shi when September held him back, tearfully recounting:

"Sanlang! This is baseless, and only Sanlang believes me! But if Sanlang really goes to see the madam, I will become the one who sows discord."

Sanlang! I know you're in a difficult position, but I'm worried about the young master. What will become of him?

Wang Yifei calmed down. This matter was truly without any evidence, based solely on September's one-sided account. The Qian family would definitely deny it to the death!

The struggle between wives and concubines has existed since ancient times, and there's nothing I can do about it! Wang Yifei gently hugged Jiu Yue and comforted her:

"September! I'm sorry to have to make you suffer! When I make money in the future, we'll build a big house so that you and the children can have their own room!"

In September, all she could do was nod in agreement. If she were a concubine in a wealthy family, she might have her own room. But in this middle-class household, how could a concubine possibly have her own separate room?

She's just like duckweed, drifting with the tide. A woman becomes strong when she becomes a mother; it doesn't matter if she doesn't give birth in September, and it doesn't matter where she lives. But after having a son, she naturally has to make plans for him.

"My lord! I will work to earn some money from now on, I only ask that you allow me to spend the money I earn on our child. I will be eternally grateful! I am willing to serve you like a slave!"

Wang Yifei stole a kiss, but since they were in the old lady's room, he didn't dare to do anything inappropriate.

"In September, I won't let you work like a slave. If we have the chance to be alone together sometime, that will be my way of repaying you! Hahaha!"

In September, she nodded shyly in agreement.

Dazhu went to the fields to check on his wheat harvest, while Guizhi stayed in the house quietly thinking about how to run a nursery in Huanghua Village.

To build a spacious house, dozens of cribs needed to be ordered. Guizhi tried hard to recall what cribs looked like in modern society. Oh! Guizhi patted her head; those were heated rooms.

But the nursery built in Huanghua Village can't be too cold. The children are all too young and have weak immune systems. It's really inconvenient everywhere without electricity.

Heating a kang (a traditional heated brick bed)? The temperature difference between the head and foot of the kang is quite large; how can I balance it? Too much heat and the head is scalding hot; too little and the foot is cold! Sigh! What a dilemma!

Just as she was worrying, she suddenly heard a commotion outside. Disturbed, Guizhi went out to investigate.

A crowd had gathered in the courtyard, and cries for help could be heard coming from inside.

Guizhi shouted sternly:

"What's going on? What are you all doing gathered here? Don't you have anything better to do?"

The crowd dispersed, and Guizhi then saw Aunt Lan clutching her stomach and collapsing to the ground. She could only hear Aunt Lan sobbing and groaning softly.

"What's wrong with Aunt Lan? Why hasn't anyone gone to find a doctor? Why hasn't anyone helped Aunt Lan into the house?"

Guizhi found it strange that so many people were watching Aunt Lan fall to the ground. Are people these days so cold-blooded?

The second and third concubines exchanged a glance, and the second concubine said seductively:

"Oh! Third Miss! This concubine is pregnant! Who dares to touch her! If people say we deliberately knocked her down, we won't be able to explain ourselves no matter how many mouths we have!"

Third Aunt echoed:

"Exactly! She just got touched and fell to the ground, what else could she be trying to do if not extortion!"