The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 374 Asking Mother for Guidance

As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Tingwan noticed many servants looking at her in astonishment, their gazes even more respectful than before.

In other mansions, the power to manage the household is the greatest recognition a daughter-in-law can receive. But in the Duke of Shun's mansion, even if a daughter-in-law is capable of managing the household, she still needs the approval of her mother-in-law to hold the key to the library.

This key was passed down from the first matriarch of the Wei family, but not every matriarch can obtain it.

There are cases where the daughter-in-law is skipped over the granddaughter-in-law.

There are cases where the wife skips the eldest son's wife and is given to the second son's wife.

Some daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law did not receive any of the gifts. In their disappointment, they temporarily entrusted the gifts to their eldest son. Before his death, he left three questions for his descendants. Only if any of the new wives answered the questions correctly could the gifts be given.

Each matriarch had a different standard for giving out keys.

Ning Suchan got the key because of her inherent qualities; she never makes mistakes and can handle things on her own.

And the young mistress...

No one knew what the mistress's criteria were.

The young mistress hasn't even learned how to be a housekeeper yet!
However, Granny Ru, who was by Ning Suchan's side, knew everything.

It's about character.

Perfect in goodness and purity, yet not confused. With a mind as clear as a mirror, it points out the essentials.

They are meticulous yet fearless, and quick to learn anything.

The most important thing.

From the moment she entered, the stagnant water in the Wei family's house, which had been dormant for many years, gradually came alive. The thick green algae was gradually eaten away by the fish, revealing the clear water surface.

The water rippled gently, creating waves.

The greenery is lush and vibrant, bursting with life.

Yu Tingwan forced herself to agree.

Ning Suchan stood up and handed her a carved, antique, and elegant key: "Then stay here and study hard."

Yu Tingwan gripped her fists tightly, feeling the weight on her shoulders grow heavier, but she didn't panic.

It took her mother-in-law three years to get the key, but she got it in less than six months.

Ah!
Her excellence cannot be hidden.

Can……

She frowned: "Mother-in-law, where are you going?"

Yu Tingwan: "Aren't you going to keep it to teach me?"

"Such a large library should at least be handled with a bit of panic, given how unreliable I am!"

Yu Tingwan suddenly remembered something: "Daughter-in-law saw the jade ruyi with a handle in your room last time and liked it. When will you give it to me?"

Ning Suchan ignored her the whole time.

She paused slightly upon hearing this.

"The Yu family!"

"Haven't you taken enough things from my place?"

I always have to be shameless.

Touching the potted plants in her room.

"Did your mother-in-law cut this herself? Her craftsmanship is excellent. Your daughter-in-law is too clumsy to cut it like this. Why don't you give it to me as a reward?"

Touching the light in her room.

"—This is the gilded bronze phoenix lamp inlaid with gemstones? It's so beautiful, I wonder how the patterns on it were carved. Daughter-in-law, why don't you take it back and study it?"

"I just moved one back yesterday, but the new lamp looks even better today. Maybe..."

She didn't say she wanted to switch back.

Instead, they struggled with the decision.

Determined.

"Daughter-in-law, you've gone to so much trouble, could you please carry it again?"

I'll take them all.

Touching the bottles and jars in her room.

"My mother-in-law's lipstick looks so beautiful today, daughter-in-law..."

Given the value of these items, would the Yu family lack them?

They even brought out the golden recliner!

Even if she refused to give it to them, as long as she made a statement, the Gu family would eagerly send it over within half an incense stick's time!

These days, Princess Jiashan's carriage would always stop briefly at the gate. But since she didn't come, Ning Suchan pretended not to know and ignored it.

Therefore! The Yu family is just looking for trouble!

They're just asking for trouble!

But Ning Suchan also knew that her emotions were being manipulated little by little.

From the very beginning, it was cold and hard.

"—How dare you! You have no manners! Who gave you permission to touch me! Aren't you going to admit your mistake?!"

From the subsequent denigration.

"It's just a worthless trinket, is it worth your shamelessness? Your vision is too narrow."

Then there's the one who has no temper.

"Take it if you want, so you won't complain later that I, your mother-in-law, have mistreated you." Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she angrily scolded him like a normal person.

"I want this and that, Yu! You've come to buy supplies, haven't you!"

At this moment, Yu Tingwan wasn't afraid at all, and said boldly, "I think..."

She was very sincere: "We can have more."

Ning Suchan: ...

"What daughter-in-law is like you..."

Yu Tingwan, outside, added gently, "Both."

The old woman's shoulders trembled as she tried to suppress her laughter.

Ning Suchan: ...

She couldn't be bothered to argue with her: "If anything happens to the book, you'll be held responsible!"

Yu Tingwan replied respectfully, "Yes."

next moment.

"what about me."

"If my daughter-in-law gets tired..."

Ning Suchan: ...

Can you get tired?
Who has as much energy as you?

Ning Suchan stroked the jade thumb ring on her fingertip, no longer listening to her nagging, and walked away.

The old woman then stepped forward with a smile: "This old servant will stay and give the young mistress some pointers."

She was holding a thick booklet in her hands.

It stretches out, and you can't see the end of it.

"These are all the books in the library."

"Don't panic. In recent years, Madam has had her servants make rue, which is very effective at preventing moisture and insects. She has also used some other methods. I took a quick look yesterday, and all the books are well preserved."

"However, this old servant specially brought over a tattered book to teach you how to handle this."

Yu Tingwan looked over and saw that the pages of the book were stuck together and as hard as bricks.

Truly, without someone like Granny, this family would fall apart.

Ning Suchan returned to the main courtyard and continued copying Buddhist scriptures.

She needs no servants; she prefers quiet and is patient. When her hand gets tired from writing, she stops to rest for a while before continuing.

time flies.

As dusk settled, the light of twilight spilled onto the bluestone slabs, shimmering like shattered gold.

The wind blew a corner of the Xuan paper in Ning Suchan's arms.

She had walked the road to the ancestral hall countless times.

The ancestral hall is solemn, quiet, and serene, bearing witness to the rise and fall of the Shun Guo Duke's Mansion. Portraits of ancestors from past generations hang on the four walls. Fresh snacks and fruits are laid out on the incense table.

As soon as she entered, she saw Wei Zhao kneeling in front of Wei Fengxing's memorial tablet.

Incense smoke rose gently from the incense burner.

I don't know when he arrived.

Wei Zhao: "Mother is here."

Ning Suchan frowned.

It was cold, and Gui Zhi wasn't feeling well.

but.

She put down the Buddhist scriptures, lit incense, frowned and said coldly, "It is disrespectful to only come to pay respects to our ancestors now that you have returned home! It is unfilial of you not to come and offer incense to your father and inform him of your safe return."

She didn't look at Wei Zhao again.

"Anyone who didn't know better would think that there was boiling molten lava under the ancestral hall, and it would scald you."

"You have disappointed your mother in this matter. Once you are feeling better, go and accept your punishment."

In the past, Wei Zhao would have dared not utter a word except to apologize.

But now.

“My son did indeed think that he would never dare to set foot in this place in his life.”

Wei Zhao kowtowed to the memorial tablet and then stood up.

Even Ning Suchan was taken aback.

"Your body..."

Wei Zhao: "A year ago, my son came back once while he was stationed on the border."

He closed his eyes.

"On your birthday."

Ning Suchan suddenly looked at him as if she had just thought of something.

"Can……"

His voice was hoarse, and he couldn't speak.

Finally, he bowed deeply to her, saying, "I have offended you, Mother. Please enlighten me."