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

Chapter 392 Sister-in-law

Gu Honglian arrived at Tong Huaqiong's doorstep.

They happened to run into Gu Dahan, who was returning from walking his horse.

This foal, named Sai Xue, which we bought in the fall, has grown into a large horse after a whole winter of careful feeding.

It was pure white, with a beautiful tail that swayed gently.

Gu Honglian did not recognize Gu Dahan and raised her hand to knock on the door.

"Is this my aunt?" Gu Dahan asked as he stepped forward.

Gu Honglian looked Gu Dahan up and down, but she still didn't recognize him.

Gu Dahan grinned and said, "Auntie, I am Dahan."

Gu Honglian's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. This was her eldest nephew?
It's completely different from what she remembered.

My nephew used to look dark and thin, just a skeleton with no flesh on his face.

My eldest nephew, now standing before me, is tall and strong, fair-skinned, with a fuller face. His shoes and socks, though simple, are clean and, more importantly, without a single patch.

My sister-in-law's family is so well-off that even my nephew can afford to dress well.
Gu Honglian said bluntly, "Da Han, you've changed so much."

Gu Dahan said with a smile, "It's normal that my aunt doesn't recognize me when she sees me after so long since she hasn't come back."

Gu Honglian pointed to the horse in Gu Dahan's hand and asked, "Where did this horse come from?"

She didn't believe the horse belonged to her sister-in-law.

How much does it cost to buy a fine horse?

Even when my second brother was at his richest, all he owned was a donkey cart.

My sister-in-law was dirt poor just two years ago, how could she possibly afford a horse in just over a year?

Gu Dahan stroked Sai Xue's sideburns and said, "This is a horse that our family bought."

Gu Honglian looked incredulous.

"Where's my sister-in-law?"

Gu Honglian followed Gu Dahan into the courtyard and asked.

Gu Dahan said, "Mother should be reading inside."

Tong Huaqiong often had people buy books from Pingchuan County and Fucheng, and she loved to browse through books in her spare time.

My family is used to it.

Gu Honglian frowned when she heard Tong Huaqiong reading.

My sister-in-law returned from the prefectural city but didn't go to the old house; instead, she hid at home reading books, which is truly against the virtues of a woman.

"My little aunt is here."

Gu Honglian heard someone calling her and looked up to see two people standing under the eaves of the main house: a pregnant woman and a slightly plump, sweet, fair-skinned girl of about the same age as her.

She knew the latter; it was her niece, Gu Taohua.

She couldn't tell who was standing next to Gu Taohua.

"Peach Blossom, why have you gotten so thin?" Gu Tao Hua wanted to roll her eyes as soon as Gu Honglian spoke.

She doesn't like her aunt.

Her aunt always tries to take things from her.

My aunt is not good-looking herself, but she always complains that she is fat.

Gu Taohua looked Gu Honglian up and down and said, "Auntie, what brings you here?"

Gu Honglian rolled her eyes and said, "Why can't I come?"

Gu Honglian felt extremely uncomfortable.

She always mocked Gu Taohua for being as thin as a stone block when she was little, and deliberately wore pretty clothes to spite her niece.

My niece has grown taller and thinner. She has fair skin, an oval face, and big, bright eyes. She wears a pink dress and, just like her name suggests, is a peach blossom blooming in spring.

And her slightly plump figure does not detract from her beauty at all; on the contrary, it adds to her vitality.

Gu Taohua, who used to be mocked to tears by her, has suddenly become so beautiful.

On the other hand, Gu Honglian herself, although she does not admit that she is not good-looking, can tell her true appearance from the eyes of outsiders.

She knew her sister-in-law's family was coming back today, so she specially changed into a new outfit. Now, compared to what Gu Taohua was wearing, her new clothes looked too plain and rustic. Gu Honglian was furious at being outshone by Gu Taohua.

Gu Taohua touched her face; there was nothing there. Why was her aunt staring at her so intently, as if she wanted to bore two holes in her skin?

Knowing that her aunt and sister-in-law didn't get along, and seeing that the two were about to start arguing for no reason, Chen Sufen said to Gu Honglian, "Why is Aunt here at mealtime? Is something wrong?"

These words made Gu Honglian furious.

What do you mean she came at mealtime? She can come to her older brother and sister-in-law's house whenever she wants.

Wait a minute, this person calls her "little aunt," which doesn't sound like Liu Yue'e. Could it be Chen Sufeng?

Gu Honglian then asked, "Are you Da Han's wife?"

Chen Sufeng nodded and said with a smile, "My aunt has been away from home for so long that she doesn't even remember me."

Gu Honglian stared at Chen Sufen as if she were looking at an unknown creature.

Is this still the timid and humble niece-in-law I remember?

The fabric she was wearing was no less luxurious than that of Gu Taohua.

Gu Honglian was even angrier. Her sister-in-law had given such good material to Chen Sufeng but not to her. And she had even helped her sister-in-law bully Chen Sufeng back then.

Gu Honglian stepped onto the veranda and asked, "Where is my sister-in-law? Where is she?"

Chen Sufeng and Gu Taohua didn't stop her. Gu Honglian lifted the curtain and went into the main room as if she knew the way well. The warmth inside made her feel so comfortable that she wanted to scream.

Although it's spring now, it snowed yesterday, and it's been as cold as winter these past two days.

Especially since the old house had been uninhabited for many years, it was even colder, and she couldn't sleep at night because of the cold.

Gu Honglian glanced around and froze when she saw the soft couch in the center.

A brightly dressed woman was sitting on a soft couch, reading a book and eating snacks.

The woman was dressed in a magenta dress, and her feet were adorned with exquisite embroidered shoes.

The rouge, lipstick, and face powder made her face look quite radiant and elegant.

Her hair was tied up with a pearl hairpin, and as she turned her head, the luster of the pearl flowed like ripples on water.

Is this woman her sister-in-law?
Tong Huaqiong's appearance is completely different from the sister-in-law in Gu Honglian's memory.

While Gu Honglian was sizing up Tong Huaqiong, Tong Huaqiong was also sizing her up.

This is her sister-in-law.

She was the girl who betrayed Tong Dajiao in her previous life, making Tong Dajiao deliberately forget her.

My sister-in-law is about the same age as Gu Taohua, with a long face, narrow eyes, and thin lips.

Although Tong Huaqiong didn't want to judge people by their appearance, her sister-in-law's looks were really rather harsh.

Tong Huaqiong heard what she was saying outside just now, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was a bit mean.

Gu Jingzhe, who was sitting next to Tong Huaqiong, stood up and respectfully called her "Little Aunt".

Gu Honglian didn't even glance at her nephew.

"Is it Honglian?" Tong Huaqiong put the book in her hand on the small table next to her, took a sip of tea, and asked casually.

Gu Honglian snapped out of her daze and called out, "Sister-in-law!"

His voice contained complaints, grievances, and resentment.

Well, the whole family was waiting for my sister-in-law to come over, but she was leisurely reading a book in her own house.

The eldest sister-in-law is now living a life of luxury, while the second wife, who went bankrupt, is left to suffer.

Gu Honglian waited for Tong Huaqiong to pull her over to sit down and hold her in her arms with concern.

Gu Honglian waited for a while but was disappointed; Tong Huaqiong showed her no affection whatsoever.

"Sister-in-law," Gu Honglian said, raising her voice in a wronged tone.

Tong Huaqiong pointed to the chair next to her and said, "Sit down."

Then, looking surprised, he asked, "When did you arrive? Why didn't you send a message before you went back home? Where are you staying now?"

Gu Honglian was so angry she wanted to roll her eyes.

My sister-in-law did it on purpose, didn't she? Now the whole village knows that their family is back. Ruinian just came to see Gu Jingzhe. She doesn't believe that my sister-in-law doesn't know.