Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 73 Second Sister-in-law
"Little sister, you've gotten so thin. You don't look like a girl from our village at all. You look more like a girl from the city."

"Look at your brother-in-law's demeanor, and his official position! Little sister, you're incredibly lucky to have married such a capable man. No wonder you looked down on my brother."

Gu Yunyi frowned; Xu's second sister-in-law's words were truly unpleasant to hear.

The eldest sister-in-law of the Xu family retorted, "How can you talk like that? You're ruining your brother's reputation. What a good sister you are!"

The second sister-in-law of the Xu family was already used to this and said, "Sister-in-law, you're wrong about that."

"What, does Second Sister-in-law think I'm easy to bully? Why are you being sarcastic? Or have you forgotten something? Do you need me to help you remember?" Xu Qingmeng said, stepping forward a few paces.

"Ahem, well, this pastry is really delicious." He reached out, grabbed a piece, and popped it into his mouth.

Xu Qingmeng rubbed her temples. This second sister-in-law was really something; instead of caring about her own daughter, she was here…
They sang along to one opera after another.

Xu Qingmeng could only look at Gu Yunyi awkwardly.

Gu Yunyi squeezed her hand, and just as she was about to struggle, he gently leaned closer and said, "It's okay, you are you! I can tell the difference."

Xu Qingmeng: ······
“Speaking of which, since the Xu family hasn’t split up, all three families should receive the gifts from this sister-in-law’s family, including our second branch, right?” said the second sister-in-law of the Xu family.

"Second brother's wife, Dad hasn't come back yet, what right do you have to speak?" Sister-in-law Xu said angrily, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Xu's second sister-in-law, seemingly unfazed, turned to Gu Yunyi and said, "Yunyi, don't you think so?"

Gu Yunyi smiled gently, his good temper twitching. Just as he was about to speak, Xu Qingmeng said directly, "Second sister-in-law, do you think that now that I'm married, or do you think I'm too easy to talk to? Do you think I can't make decisions about the Xu family anymore? I can give whatever I buy to whomever I want. You'd better not cause any trouble, or I can have my second brother divorce you and send you back to your parents' home anytime."

Upon hearing this, Xu's second sister-in-law's face immediately turned ugly.

She opened her mouth as if to refute, but seeing Xu Qingmeng's expression of keeping her word, she swallowed her words back.

How could she have become so smug and forgotten that her sister-in-law was no pushover in the past?

Gu Yunyi spoke up promptly, "Second sister-in-law, these are snacks for my nephew, and this bundle was bought by Xinting, who asked us to bring it back for you on the way."

"What? This girl has money? Why doesn't she take it back? What is she buying? She's just wasting money."

Second Sister-in-law Xu was very dissatisfied, but she still quickly accepted it. Then Gu Yunyi handed over two boxes of pastries. Not caring about offending her sister-in-law, her face changed: "Little sister, isn't that unfair of you? So many things, and you only give your second sister-in-law this little bit? What are you going to do with the rest? Give them all to your eldest sister-in-law or your third sister-in-law? They are all sisters-in-law. Our Xinting is still working hard in your family."

Just as Xu's eldest sister-in-law was about to argue with her, Xu Qingmeng gave her a look, signaling her to mind her own business.

Xu Qingmeng looked at her gently: "Second sister-in-law, the rest is for my father to nourish his body, and of course, there's also some for my eldest sister-in-law to show my respect. After all, it was my eldest sister-in-law who raised me. You and my eldest sister-in-law entered the family one after the other, what have you done? As for my niece Xinting, she's just an ordinary helper in the Gu family. The Gu family does give her money, but my second brother said that it's all saved for her dowry, so it has nothing to do with you, lest you take it home and use it to support your own family, right? Also, if you really care about her, I'll send her back tomorrow. And as for the things I bought, you can give them to whomever you want. Is there anything else you want to say?"

As soon as Xu Qingmeng said this, Xu's second sister-in-law said awkwardly, "Well... that's not necessary. That's not what I meant. Anyway, I know you all dislike me, so I won't get in your way. I'll go back to my room first."

After saying that, Sister-in-law Xu left with some snacks and a bundle.

As soon as the person left, Xu's eldest sister-in-law said angrily, "Your second sister-in-law is such a headache."

"Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law has always been like this for so many years, we're used to it. She's only acting this way now that she sees I've changed. Please don't be angry." Knowing that Sister-in-law Xu felt embarrassed in front of the guests, she comforted her.

Sister-in-law Xu: "Yunyi, right? I'm so sorry, I made you laugh." Gu Yunyi chuckled: "No, sister-in-law, my second sister-in-law's personality is... quite lively."

Not long after, Old Man Xu returned as well.

When Xu Yongfu and his three sons returned, the house was bustling with activity once again.

My third sister-in-law has reportedly gone to town to buy things and is probably not back until lunchtime.

Xujia Village is not a large town. It is actually located at the foot of the mountain, but it is in a different direction from Quan County, so Xu Qingmeng and her group had an inconvenient carriage route.

But it's still very close from the village.

Old Man Xu was overjoyed to see his daughter and son-in-law arrive.

Xu Yongfu smiled broadly, his eyes narrowing into slits. He held Xu Qingmeng's hand and looked her up and down. "My dear daughter, I've been waiting for you to come back. You look so thin. Have you been wronged?"

Xu Qingmeng felt a warmth in her heart and replied with a smile, "Father, don't worry, it's nothing. He's probably just busy with things at the shop."

Gu Yunyi nodded in agreement, "Father-in-law, Mengniang is as comfortable in the Gu family as she is in her own home. I will definitely take good care of her."

Xu Yongfu nodded in satisfaction. "That's good, that's good."

I was in a rush last time and had to come back quickly, so I didn't get to talk much with my son-in-law. This time, I'm determined to have a proper chat with him.

Seeing that it was almost lunchtime, Sister-in-law Xu got up to cook.

Upon seeing this, Xu Qingmeng quickly got up to help.

Xu Yongfu said, "Nannan, sit down and don't tire yourself out. Let your sister-in-law go. Xinwan, go help your mother with the fire."

"Ai."

Xu Qingmeng smiled and said, "It's no trouble, Father. My cooking skills are pretty good. You tasted my cooking last time, but my sister-in-law hasn't had any yet."

Thinking of the food his younger sister had cooked last time, Xu's second brother swallowed hard without even realizing it.

Ever since Xu Yongfu ate there, he would have loved to go to his daughter's house for meals every day, if it weren't so far away.

Seeing his son looking at him, the old man had no choice but to give in.

The eldest sister-in-law also went from being the head cook to doing odd jobs.

Xu Qing took out the ingredients she had brought that morning. When she saw the beef, pork, and a string of pig lungs, Xin Wan, who was tending the fire, stared wide-eyed. Her sister-in-law kept saying that it was too expensive and that she shouldn't bring these things next time, since they were too much to eat. But she turned around and went outside to kill a chicken.

Xu Qingmeng knew that her sister-in-law was still somewhat concerned about saving face. After all, this was the first time her brother-in-law had come to visit, and they had brought all the main dishes themselves. They were afraid of being looked down upon, and they were also afraid that it would be embarrassing for Xu Qingmeng to invite them. That's why they were willing to kill the precious hen that laid eggs.

(End of this chapter)