Chapter 470 Helping Younger Brother (3)_1
Lady Jin shared the same thoughts as Old Lady Jin, or else she wouldn’t have found Lin Siyu for Li Chang. However, regarding today’s incident, she still couldn’t help feeling that her mother was in the wrong; after all, Lady Hong was the legitimate wife of her elder brother, and without the legitimate wife’s consent, having a mother-in-law cram someone into her son’s chambers would be scandalous if it got out—wouldn’t it make them the laughingstock of others?
Yet, seeing the frustrated and hurt look on the old lady’s face, Lady Jin pondered for a long while before deciding not to bring up the matter. Instead, she chose a few amusing stories to share, hoping to cheer her up.
The household had been in turmoil for so long that everyone was exhausted, probably except for Eldest Jin Family, Jin Xufa, who, upon returning to his room, dove straight into his study, occupied with his collection of inkstones.
Lady Hong felt both resentful and relieved, as she watched her husband’s behavior. It was relieving that at least his mind wasn’t preoccupied with other matters, unlike the second brother, who had so many women in his courtyard, leaving Lady Ruan to deal with those concubines as if she were fighting a battle every day.
But what frustrated her was precisely this: her husband’s disinterest in women was one thing, but he also cared nothing for the family assets! With her, a woman, and Yukyuk, a young girl, having to be at the forefront every day, no wonder Yukyuk had become as cold and distant from others as she was now.
As she was reflecting, Jin Yuyu entered, lifting the curtain, "Mother, I have something to discuss with you."
Knowing how her daughter had been wronged today, Lady Hong, with a pained expression, pulled her close and spoke softly, "Mother knows, you’ve been wronged today; it’s because your father and I failed to protect you."