The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 328 Willing to integrate into this family

Seeing Zhao's panicked expression, Liu Yue'e realized that she had once again let her guard down.

Fortunately, I was sitting in my mother's kitchen, not at the bustling village entrance.

Liu Yue'e concealed her fierce expression and whispered to Zhao Shi, "Mother, I know. Xiaolong is my brother-in-law's illegitimate son."

Liu Yue'e was secretly pleased when Xiaolong became the illegitimate son of the first wife.

The eldest son and his wife have such a saintly reputation in the village that, compared to the eldest son, her and Gu Dashu's reputation has not been completely reversed to this day.

Gu Dahan's reputation has collapsed, but as long as it doesn't affect Peach Blossom Desserts, Liu Yue'e is happy.

Moreover, admitting that Xiaolong was Gu Dahan's illegitimate son averted the calamity that would have beheaded the Gu family.

But Liu Yue'e was unhappy after Tong Huaqiong officially acknowledged Xiaolong as her boyfriend.

Now that Chen Su-fen is pregnant, along with Xiao Long and Man'er, the first wife's family has three children.

Given the mother-in-law's current temperament, the three children of the eldest son's family will eventually take away most of the Gu family's assets.

No matter how noble Xiaolong's original birth was, he is now like a phoenix fallen into a chicken coop, worse than a chicken, and he has no chance to turn his life around. He can only be the son of the Gu family.

Apart from the eldest son's family, none of the Gu family members would benefit from taking in Xiaolong.

Now that he has become the son of the Gu family, Yaozu's position as the eldest grandson will be challenged.

Originally, the mother-in-law intended to compensate the eldest son's family. Now, Chen Sufeng has put on a show for the safety of the whole family, and Gu Dahan has been branded as a heartless and hypocritical person in order to extricate the Gu family.

The sacrifice was considerable.

Needless to say, the sacrifice of the eldest son's wife will definitely be compensated by Tong Huaqiong.

In this way, their second wife would have no advantage whatsoever.

These past few days, Liu Yue'e has been having heart attacks whenever she thinks about this. She finds Xiaolong displeasing no matter how she looks at him, and even the pregnant Chen Sufen annoys her.

So today, while her mother-in-law was at the clan chief's house, she took the opportunity to visit her parents' home and vent her frustrations.

She was so busy complaining that she forgot that if Xiaolong's identity were exposed, it would bring utter disaster to the Gu and Liu families.

Seeing that Liu Yue'e had taken her words to heart, Zhao said with a burning gaze, "I've spoiled you so much that you don't know how to speak properly. Just remember two things: first, don't ask who owns the Peach Blossom Dessert in the future, and don't try to fight for it; second, Xiaolong is your brother-in-law's child, and you have to stick to that claim no matter where you go."

Especially the second point: no matter who in the village has any doubts, as long as the Gu family sticks to their story, no one else will dare to say anything.

Liu Yue'e lifted the pot lid and helped Zhao Shi pick up the steamed buns outside. She looked up and said, "Mother, Xiaolong is the eldest son of the main wife. I would never say that, even if you beat me to death."

As for whether or not there should be a dispute over the family property, it's not up to Mother to decide.

Liu Yue'e was thinking of taking some time to go to the prefectural city again, or sending a message to Gu Dashu to come home, as she also wanted to get pregnant and have another child.

It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, my mother-in-law won't mistreat me anyway.

"There's one more thing I need to tell you: don't be rude to Xiaolong. As long as people live, who knows, the world might change someday."

After thinking about it, Zhao couldn't help but suggest that Liu Yue'e treat Xiaolong better.

She knew her daughter's tendency to treat people differently based on their status all too well.

Now they complain that Xiaolong is taking up too many of the Gu family's grandsons' spots, but what will happen to their daughter when Xiaolong rises to power?

It is said that children who grow up in conflict are most likely to hold grudges.

She didn't expect Liu Yue'e to treat Xiaolong well under the guise of being his aunt; she just wanted him to be ignored, uncaring, and free from cold words.

Liu Yue'e said, "I understand. From now on, I'll treat it like a table and chair in my home."

A phoenix that falls into a chicken coop has a very slim chance of becoming a phoenix again.

As long as it's acceptable on the surface.

"Alright, go back now. Otherwise, if you stay at home too long, your mother-in-law will be afraid you'll talk nonsense and won't let you out anymore, not even to the town."

Zhao handed Liu Yue'e a basket of steamed buns, not intending to keep her for lunch, and urged her to go home.

As Gu Dahan and his sister Gu Taohua set the food on the table, Liu Yue'e returned home carrying a basket of steamed buns.

Tong Huaqiong asked in surprise, "Aren't you eating at your parents' house?"

Liu Yue'e said with a smile, "I thought you like freshly steamed buns, so I came back as soon as they were ready." Tong Huaqiong said, "You're so thoughtful."

She knew in her heart that Zhao must have said something to Liu Yue'e.

Zhao was very upright, and Tong Huaqiong was not worried at all that Zhao would sow discord between Liu Yue'e and her family.

Man'er, Xiaolong, Yaozu, and Tuantuan sat at the table waiting for dinner to be served.

Chen Sufeng sat next to Man'er, and Gu Dahan placed a cushion under Chen Sufeng's waist.

"Laifu, dinner's ready," Tong Huaqiong called out to Su Chengmin.

Su Chengmin threw away the corn in his hand, and in a daze, he felt that Tong Huaqiong was calling the lapdog kept at her home in Shengjing.

Gu Jingzhe helped Su Chengmin wash his hands and then helped him to the dining table.

Su Chengmin sat down at the dining table.

The steaming hot buns in front of him emitted a wheat aroma, and the large bowl of chicken soup exuded a meaty fragrance, making Su Chengmin unable to help but swallow his saliva.

This was the first time he had felt hungry and had an appetite since waking up.

Tong Huaqiong moved the chicken soup closer to Su Chengmin and said, "This is your sick meal."

Su Chengmin thanked him and asked, "Can I eat the steamed bun?"

Tong Huaqiong said, "Eat if you want."

You need to eat to have energy, and you need to eat to recover.

She even needs Su Chengmin to do chores for her.

Gu Dahan served Chen Sufeng a light side dish and soup.

Only Chen Sufen and Su Chengmin at the entire dinner table received "sick person's meal".

Although Su Chengmin came from a noble family.

But from a young age, he followed his uncle to the border to gain experience, went to the battlefield and guarded the border, and became one with the soldiers on the border.

Because his uncle came from a poor family, he wasn't picky about food, so Su Chengmin ate communal meals with his uncle and the soldiers.

Tong Huaqiong served food to Man'er, Xiaolong, and Yaozu, while Chen Sufen, despite being pregnant, gently removed fish bones from Xiaolong's plate.

Gu Taohua and Liu Yue'e were both talkative, and the two sisters-in-law chatted and laughed, enlivening the atmosphere of the meal.

Su Chengmin felt the long-lost family life and his appetite grew even more.

Su Chengmin ate one steamed bun, and when he took the second one, Gu Taohua glared at him and said, "You're so weak now, yet you can still eat so much. When you get better, won't you eat our family out of house and home?"

Gu Jingzhe gently scolded Gu Taohua, "Eating an extra steamed bun isn't a big deal. It's not like our family can't afford it."

Gu Jingzhe felt that his younger sister was being unreasonable. The Gu family had risked being beheaded to bring her into their home to be cared for, so it was really unnecessary for her to fuss over a few steamed buns or bowls of rice.

It would be unwise to squander the great kindness one has shown to Xiaolong and Su Chengmin over such trivial matters.

Su Chengmin ignored Gu Taohua's nitpicking and picked up the steamed bun to eat by himself.

He realized in the last couple of days that Gu Taohua was the type who had a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

“What Peach Blossom said makes sense. I worked so hard to build this family business, and I can’t let outsiders eat me out of house and home. I remember every single steamed bun and bowl of rice. Laifu, you better get better soon and work for my family to pay off our debts.”

When Tong Huaqiong, the mother, heard Gu Jingzhe scolding Gu Taohua, she began to side with Gu Taohua.

Su Chengmin was deeply grateful to Tong Huaqiong for saving his life.

He's now a dead man in Shengjing, and the only place he can stay is the Gu family.

He was willing to work for Aunt Tong.

He is willing to integrate into this family.

“I’ll listen to Aunt Tong and do more work once I get better. I can drive the cart, chop wood, farm, feed the pigs, or even work as a waiter in the shop.”

Su Chengmin took another steamed bun and, under Gu Taohua's watchful gaze, began to list the chores he could do.