The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Ms. Liu Junior’s sister-in-law felt that no matter how good a marital relationship could be, men were all the same; they would be enchanted the moment they saw a beauty. She thought of her younger sister back home who hasn’t found a husband yet. If she could be sent here, even if she couldn’t become the main wife, serving as a concubine would still be good. The clothing worn by the servants just now were all better than what these people were wearing.

Thus, Ms. Liu Junior’s sister-in-law spoke up, "Second sister, you’ve seen the younger sister from my maternal home. She’s smooth and fair-skinned, just rather choosy. She hasn’t found a suitable husband’s family yet. What do you think about sending her to the Ye Family"

"Not possible!" Ms. Liu Junior didn’t even think before shaking her head. Joking aside, she had witnessed Xiaxia’s ferocity. Sending a concubine to her husband? Was she not wishing for trouble?

"Why not? You’re her aunt. If you talk to her, wouldn’t that be just right? Which government official doesn’t take concubines? If they’re going to take one, why not her? If they took in my sister, we would be related by marriage and in the future, we could work together to serve the Old Master, keeping other little vixens away from him. Wouldn’t that be perfect?" Ms. Liu Junior’s sister-in-law imagined.

However, Ms. Liu Junior felt like her sister-in-law was blinded by flour, totally mesmerized by wealth.

"That’s also not going to happen! An aunt sending a niece to be a concubine? The very idea is too shameful to speak of. Besides, my mother-in-law and husband would never agree to this. We can’t even let them know about this. If they found out, even I would suffer. Since when do we not cherish our niece but instead actively seek to make her a concubine for someone else? Don’t ever bring this up again, sister-in-law."

Ms. Liu Junior knew she couldn’t even speak of it. How would the two families be able to get along in the future? She was aware that the carpentry work at home was something Xiaxia did with her own husband. To put it plainly, the family’s finances were all thanks to Xiaxia’s efforts.

If she went with this matter, they could forget about getting any more work.

Seeing her continuous refusal, Ms. Liu Junior’s sister-in-law became somewhat displeased and was about to say something when Ms. Liu Junior’s mother interrupted.

"Enough of this talk," she said. "Your sister has a flat face and a waist like a bucket, not to mention her skin isn’t fair and smooth. How can she compare to Dayong’s niece? And you want to send her to be someone’s concubine? Just look at those two maids from before. They’re prettier than your sister. Don’t bring shame upon us by sending her there. High standards, indeed. Being picky and choosy about marriage proposals; to be honest, it would be good enough if she could get married at all. You better have a serious talk with your mother later and not miss any opportunity."

When Ms. Liu Junior’s mother heard that this might affect her own daughter, she was having none of it. She had finally settled a good marriage for her daughter, and she would not allow any unrelated and unsuitable individuals to ruin that. She was merciless in belittling her daughter-in-law’s sister.

Angered, Ms. Liu Junior’s sister-in-law wanted to start quarreling on the spot but was silenced by the stern gaze of her mother-in-law.

"It’s getting late; we shouldn’t overstay our welcome," Ms. Liu Junior’s mother said once her daughter-in-law had quieted down. "Seeing that your mother-in-law is a decent person, I can rest assured now."

Upon hearing this, Ms. Liu Junior didn’t say much and showed her family out, but as they left, she secretly gave her mother some money.

Her family was poor, and there was nothing she could do about it. She couldn’t help in any other way, so she could only secretly contribute a bit. All this money was her own private savings.

Her mother, delighted to receive the money, led the group back home.

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"The New Year’s goods we sent to the Capital City also set off early and should have arrived by now."