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

Chapter 704 Be a dutiful uncle-in-law

“Since you want to go to Shengjing, why don’t you just tell your mother-in-law? I’ve been watching closely, and I don’t think your mother-in-law is that kind of unreasonable person.”

While sewing shoe soles, Liu Yue'e's mother, Zhao, asked.

Liu Yue'e raised her head and said, "I dare not. You don't know, of my three daughters-in-law, she has the most complaints about me."

Zhao thought to herself that it was true. If Liu Yue'e weren't her daughter, she would definitely be a troublemaker. It's just that she's been disciplined by her husband's family over the years and doesn't dare to cause trouble anymore. If her mother-in-law were any weak, she would definitely tear the family apart.

Zhao glanced at Liu Yue'e and said, "Don't pretend in front of your mother. Tell me the truth, do you really want to go to Shengjing, or are you reluctant to leave Jufulai?"

When Liu Yue'e saw Zhao ask her something, she hesitated for a long time before saying, "I want to go to Shengjing, but I'm afraid that if I leave, I will lose my status in Jufulai."

She has made significant contributions to Jufulai over the past three years.

She managed the shop assistants, while Gu Baishuang managed the purchasing. The two worked together perfectly, though not flawlessly.

Liu Yue'e thought that the majority of the peach blossom dessert was destined to be peach blossom-themed, and with Chen Su-fen now back in the spotlight, the smaller portion would probably be Chen Su-fen's.

Then she must hold on tightly to Jufulai.

Now she is caught in a dilemma, wanting to go to Shengjing but also afraid that her power in Jufulai will be taken away.

That's why they say no one knows a daughter better than her mother; Zhao knew her daughter's intentions were impure.

Her worry wasn't that her mother-in-law wouldn't agree to let her go to Shengjing; her worry was that she wanted to go to Shengjing but also wanted to retain her position at Jufulai.

Zhao said, "You can't have your cake and eat it too. Which is more important, Dashu or Jufulai? I think you should go to Shengjing and reunite with Dashu first. They say husband and wife are one. Whatever Dashu earns, you'll have half of it if you don't lift a finger. Once Dashu has his own fortune, will you still be thinking about your mother-in-law?"

"You'd better not ask your mother-in-law how to divide the Jufulai (a type of dessert). Your mother-in-law isn't old yet. Whether your sister-in-law or you win the Jufulai, it's ultimately up to your mother-in-law. Look at Sufen, she doesn't fight or grab. Even three years after giving birth, your mother-in-law still saved the peach blossom dessert that was rightfully hers for her. If you ask me, don't think about anything else. Just behave yourself and don't cause trouble. Your mother-in-law won't treat you unfairly."

Liu Yue'e thought for a moment and said, "I worked at Jufulai for three years, and now I'm going to Shengjing, I'm not willing to give up."

Zhao said, “Da Shu isn’t just sitting around doing nothing. Last time, your mother-in-law revealed that the border trading companies would be handed over to Da Shu. Don’t you always complain that your mother-in-law is controlling you? You go to Shengjing first, and then go to the border with Da Shu. The two of you can manage the border trading companies. Isn’t that better than Jufulai? Don’t just keep your eyes on your own little plot of land.”

Liu Yue'e rolled her eyes, grabbed a handful of melon seeds, gritted her teeth and said, "I understand, Mother. I'll go back now. I'll tell Mother-in-law that I'm going to Shengjing. Once I've established myself in Shengjing, I'll bring you and Father over to enjoy a life of luxury."

Zhao smiled. She hadn't thought about going to Shengjing to enjoy a life of luxury; she just wanted her daughter and son-in-law to live a good life.

Liu Yue'e arrived at the weaving workshop, took a deep breath, and told Tong Huaqiong about her idea of ​​going to Shengjing to meet with Gu Dashu.

Tong Huaqiong wasn't as difficult to talk to as Liu Yue'e had thought, and this time she readily agreed.

She was also afraid that Gu Dashu might be tricked and go, so sending Liu Yue'e would largely prevent that.

Liu Yue'e happily packed her bags overnight, wanting Yaozu to go with her.

The main purpose was to let Yaozu and Gu Jingzhe and Lu Zhaozhao spend more time together.

After all, if their son wants to pursue a career in government, he will inevitably need help, and the people who will help him will naturally be Gu Jingzhe and Lu Zhaoyang.

Taking advantage of the fact that Gu Jingzhe and Lu Zhaozhao didn't have children, Yaozu spent a lot of time around them and developed feelings for them, so he would help Yaozu more in the future.

That was exactly what Liu Yue'e was planning.

But Yaozu absolutely refused to go to Shengjing. He couldn't bear to part with Tong Huaqiong, Man'er, Xiaolong, Duo'er, and other playmates.

Enraged, Liu Yue'e gave Yaozu a hard slap on the buttocks. Yaozu opened his mouth and howled, which frightened Liu Yue'e so much that she covered his mouth and called him "Little Ancestor".

She dared not let Yaozu go with her again, fearing that Yaozu would make too much of a fuss and her mother-in-law would get angry and change her mind, not even allowing her to go anymore.

Upon learning that Gu Jingzhe was going to Shengjing, the clan chief wanted to hold a farewell ceremony for him, but Gu Jingzhe refused. Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu were quite disapproving of Lu Zhaozhao going to Shengjing with Gu Jingzhe.

They felt that Lu Zhaozhao's trip to Shengjing to meet Gu Jingzhe would make her so infatuated with women that she wouldn't be able to study or take exams. They thought Lu Zhaozhao should stay at home and serve her elders.

Whose wife goes out with her husband right after getting married?

However, they only dared to discuss this in private, and would never dare to say it in public.

They were afraid that Gu Jingzhe would get angry if he heard this and cut ties with them, since they wanted to use Gu Jingzhe's fame to get around the village.

Gu Jingzhe quickly set a departure date.

Just a few days before Gu Honglian's wedding.

Old Master Gu meant that he hoped Gu Jingzhe would wait until Gu Honglian got married before going to Shengjing.

During this time, Fan Tong was running to the Gu family's old house as fast as he could, afraid that the marriage he had finally secured would slip away.

Every time he arrived, he would secretly inquire about Gu Jingzhe.

Grandpa Gu realized that Fan Tong hadn't come for Gu Honglian at all, but for Gu Jingzhe.

Grandpa Gu didn't expose him; it was better if he targeted his grandson, after all, this grandson was very capable. As long as Gu Jingzhe was around, even if he didn't concern himself with Gu Honglian's affairs, his name alone could suppress Fan Tong.

Therefore, Old Master Gu wanted Gu Jingzhe to oversee Gu Honglian's marriage and ideally send Gu Honglian to the Fan family.

Grandpa Gu approached Gu Jingzhe privately once, but Gu Jingzhe refused.

Although Gu Jingzhe refused the request to send Gu Honglian to her marriage, he did not completely ignore Gu Honglian's marriage arrangements.

Before leaving, Gu Jingzhe encountered Fan Tong, who came to deliver holiday gifts to the Gu family. Gu Jingzhe used a combination of sticks and dates to confuse Fan Tong, leaving him completely bewildered.

Fan Tong swore to Gu Jingzhe that he would be devoted to Gu Honglian for the rest of his life.

Gu Jingzhe then said earnestly that would be best. From now on, you will be my uncle-in-law. We are family, so we don't need to be formal. As long as my aunt is not wronged, everything is negotiable.

Fan Tong was overjoyed, taking these words as a promise from Gu Jingzhe.

Feeling grateful that the marriage was a good match, the jealousy that had once been directed at Gu Jingzhe for passing the imperial examination at such a young age and being able to go to Shengjing vanished completely.

Fan Tong prayed to all the gods and Buddhas, hoping that Gu Jingzhe would surely pass the imperial examination in Shengjing this time.

Only when Gu Jingzhe recovers can he benefit from the situation.

Gu Jingzhe gave Fan Tong a pure and innocent smile.

In reality, Gu Jingzhe meant that he hoped Fan Tong would behave himself as his uncle-in-law and stop having any unrealistic ideas.

Fan Tong then went to see Gu Honglian privately and told her about Gu Jingzhe's promise.

Gu Honglian thought to herself that this was probably her sister-in-law's idea; otherwise, given Gu Jingzhe's temperament, she wouldn't have cared about it.

Her sister-in-law still cares about her.

How much dowry did your sister-in-law give you?

Gu Honglian inadvertently raised her head.

Fan Tong couldn't hold it in any longer.