Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Liu Yun really didn't want to talk to Xu Yulan, but she didn't dare to offend her completely, since Xu Yulan's family was Gu Kaiping's maternal family.

If those old guys from the Xu family come looking for trouble, they'll be at a natural disadvantage.

So although she has been treating Xu Yulan coldly these days, she hasn't dared to go too far.

"Nothing's wrong, I was just thinking about some things that were bothering me. How come you've taken care of all those things in your backyard, Second Sister-in-law?"

"Sigh, there's nothing I can do. I'm just destined to be a busybody. I don't have a maid to serve me, so I can only try to train Fan Meibao."

"Sister-in-law, I think your yard is a bit too quiet. Why don't you find yourself some company?"

Having been in this courtyard for so long, I know that the plaque of the Gu family mansion hanging outside is just for show. The people serving inside only do their jobs, and they can't be ordered around except for my father-in-law.

Forget about the maids; there are only a few women working in the whole courtyard. When her sister-in-law mentioned what happened in her courtyard, she couldn't help but retort sarcastically.

"Then there's no need for your sister-in-law to worry about it. Our place is relatively quiet, without so many trivial matters, so we don't need another person to serve us."

However, Aunt Fan is still Aunt Xu's own daughter. Even if you don't care about her, don't go too far, or you'll damage their relationship."

Xu Yulan said, "What kind of relationship do I have with them? But I must remind you, sister-in-law, that you are now in charge of this courtyard, so you should pay more attention."

That woman surnamed Xu takes her daughter out every day dressed in flamboyant clothes; I hope she doesn't do anything to disgrace the family.

I don't have a daughter, so I'm not afraid of being implicated. But An Tong is different. I can't let her get involved. People who don't know any better might think that women who value family are restless and unfaithful.

Liu Yun took a deep breath. There are only a few people in the family, yet they cause so much trouble. Before you raided their house, you could still manage things.

Now she has neither manpower nor money, so her position as housekeeper is merely nominal, and she even faces the risk of being blamed for something.

"Then what do you suggest? Do you think I can stop them from leaving?" Xu Shuanghong can suppress her with just her identity, and her father-in-law hasn't said anything, which means he's tacitly approving. How can she jump out and become the villain?

"As the head of the household, you can instruct the gatekeeper not to let anyone in or out."

Xu Yulan also knew that she couldn't let Xu Shuanghong and her daughter find a new backer, otherwise, it would be hard to say who would be in charge of their two households.

Xu Shuanghong and her daughter now place their greatest hopes on Fan Meilin. She would like Fan Meilin to become the first wife, but unfortunately, he doesn't want Gu Kaiping, that middle-aged man.

"My sister-in-law is so capable, why don't you take over the household and give the orders?" Liu Yun sneered. Did she really think she liked taking on this mess?
The so-called "head of the household" simply means telling the housekeeper how many people are eating at home today, or what small items are needed, or what to eat today.

However, you can't make any more requests, and you don't dare to, because even if you do, they won't listen to you.

"Sister-in-law, you're joking. You've always been the one managing the household." If she didn't understand at first, now that she's lived here for a while, she knows perfectly well that the real family keeper is just putting on a show.

“We have to give you a chance,” Liu Yun said to herself, and made her own decision at that moment. “Don’t say that I, as the eldest sister-in-law, have the right to love. I’ll talk to Dad later. We can’t treat you second branch too badly. We still have to give you the opportunities you deserve.”

After Liu Yun finished speaking, she turned to leave, but was stopped again. "Sister-in-law, you haven't said what's bothering you yet. Did you go to the Third Prince's residence earlier? Is there any good news about my niece?"

Although my niece is only a concubine, and her child is only the Third Prince's son, he is still a grandson of the Emperor. Our family can benefit from this honor. Please share any good news so we can share in the joy.

Liu Yun could easily hear the sarcasm in her words. Her daughter was a concubine, but so what? Could the royal family be treated the same?

"Oh, sister-in-law, what do you mean by that? Are you insulting your own family?"

Don't forget, we're all in this together now. If Tong'er suffers, how do you think you'll fare well?

"I didn't say anything. After all, our Gu family used all its resources to send Gu Antong to enjoy wealth and luxury. She should repay us in some way, otherwise she would be too ungrateful."

She left home with such a large dowry, only to see this family eating meager rations here…

"I had no idea that things were so difficult at home, leaving you to eat meager rations." Gu Baijiang finished his work and was about to go to the study to see if his simple-minded son had figured things out when he overheard this whole drama.

He knew that since things had become difficult at home, people's hearts had fallen apart, but what he heard and saw was another matter entirely.

“Father-in-law,” the two sisters-in-law immediately bowed in greeting.

Xu Yulan chuckled awkwardly, "Father-in-law, you misunderstand. We were just talking and got a little carried away. But perhaps we could improve our meals a bit, since my husband is injured and needs to recuperate."

"He deserves it." He did the dirty work; how could he not know his own strength? Given the current situation at home, he wouldn't waste money on medical treatment.

"When you get back, tell your second son not to stay in bed all day. His wounds have probably healed by now. If he can't even bear a little pain, how can he accomplish anything in the future?"

“Father-in-law, you’re wronging me. My husband’s wound is indeed quite serious. Right now, Aunt Fan and I are taking care of him. He needs to recover properly, otherwise he’ll suffer when he gets old.”

Xu Yulan wasn't feeling sorry for Gu Kaichen. If he wanted to pretend to be sick, he could pretend to be sick; it was better than him causing trouble outside again.

She has now figured it out: her husband is unreliable, so she wants to rely on her son.

Her son had already whispered to her that he would be taking the provincial examination next time, and she was waiting for him to earn her an imperial title.

"Stop lying in bed all day, whining without reason. Back in Lingnan, didn't you also learn to farm? I think that open space in the back garden is quite nice. It's about two acres cleared out. You two can plant some vegetables there, which will save some money on groceries."

"No, is our family really that poor?" Xu Yulan didn't believe it. Although they were just an ordinary family now, and her father-in-law said that he had given all the money to the Third Prince, it was impossible that he didn't keep some money to himself.

They might not be taking it out now because they have some concerns, but the Third Prince gave them such a large courtyard, so he must have secretly given them money to supplement their household expenses. They really don't need to live such a miserable life.

"Use your brains to think, and use your eyes to see," Gu Baijiang was truly disappointed in his two daughters-in-law. The family was already on the verge of collapse, yet they were still playing cat and mouse. (End of Chapter)