The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Kong’s saw Old Pei siding with her and was overjoyed. She immediately said in a gentle voice, "Wenbo and Wenlee are not the same; if he goes to Capital Jingcheng to seek marriage, as his elder sister-in-law, I could also help with the arrangements."

"He has his father and mother, what need is there for you, his sister-in-law, to meddle!" Lady Chen suddenly charged at her. If this wretch went to Capital Jingcheng, wouldn’t it ruin Dalang’s chances? If the young lady from the Official Family found out Dalang was already married and had approached her, it would definitely spoil everything.

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Kong’s face flushed red and then turned pale under Lady Chen’s berating.

Seeing Old Pei, Lady Zhu, and Pei Houli all looking over, Lady Chen pursed her lips and said in a less shrill voice, "Dalang is going to study, if you follow him, wouldn’t you just delay him!"

Previously more concerned about his grandson’s future and education, now that Pei Wenli was in his twenties without any offspring, Old Pei started to see it as important.

They say affection skips a generation, and although Lady Zhu did not favor Lady Chen, after Lady Fang’s death, she has been targeting her eldest daughter-in-law these past few years. Yet, Kong’s, this granddaughter-in-law, gentle and virtuous, literate and hard-working, never complains, and is also quite filial to the elders. Seeing her being scolded by Lady Chen to the point of red eyes and bowed head, too scared to speak more, she said, "If Dalang’s wife goes, Dalang will have someone to take care of him, and it might even lead to having an heir!"

"Father! Mother! All of us elders are at home, how can she run off to the capital to enjoy herself! That’s too unfilial!" Lady Chen was afraid that Kong’s would really go to Capital Jingcheng and ruin Pei Wenli’s plans, and also worried that if Kong’s left, all the household chores would fall on her head. These past two years, Lady Zhu had even more started to act like the old lady, always saying she was too old, and didn’t do any chores at all.

"Of all the acts of unfilial conduct, having no descendants is the worst, and Wenli has no offspring to this day. If they are constantly apart, how can his wishes be fulfilled!" Old Pei frowned.

"Not being able to bear a son, isn’t it because her womb is lacking! Dalang is currently focused on securing his future, pursuing his studies; it will definitely be a delay!" Lady Chen said adamantly, teeth clenched.