My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Su Zhirou's face was covered with thick makeup, and her head was adorned with jewels. However, she had a very small frame and could not quite support the many ornaments, which made her look rather cumbersome.

In contrast, Su Yingxue, dressed in red and wearing a ruby ​​headdress, complemented each other perfectly, exuding nobility and elegance, and her overall temperament was extraordinary.

Her face was veiled in red, which only made her appear more mysterious and even exuded a sense of nobility.

A flash of jealousy crossed Su Zhirou's eyes.

I never expected that Su Yingxue could still look so beautiful even in her condition.

Her aura seemed innate, and whenever you met her, she appeared petty and unassuming, which made her seem slightly awkward.

No matter how hard she tries or how well she is raised over the years, she remains the same.

She was like an insurmountable mountain, blocking her way and obscuring all her brilliance.

Su Zhirou gritted her teeth in anger, but her face remained impassive: "I heard that you ate something wrong and now you have a rash on your face? You've just married into the family, and you're still newlyweds. What if the young master sees your face and loses his appetite?"

"Sister, you should rest well during this time. As for the young master, I will take care of him."

"Sister, please don't worry. I'm only thinking of you. Your relationship with the prince wasn't good to begin with. I heard that he even jumped out of the window to escape from you. Now that he's unwell, if something happens to him, it will be bad for your reputation."

"We sisters will have to rely on the young master in the future, so sister, please don't ruin your future because of a moment of confusion."

Su Zhirou's tone became increasingly smug, and her gaze towards Su Yingxue was that of a victor.

If it were in the past, Su Zhirou would never have said such a thing to her.

After all, Su Yingxue disliked Xie Huaiyun too much to even think about making up with him.

However, her current actions have served as a wake-up call for Su Zhirou.

The more she pretended to be fine, the more uncertain she actually felt inside.

Su Yingxue smiled slightly upon hearing this: "Little sister, you still have the mind to meddle in your older sister's business?"

She looked Su Zhirou up and down. "Sister, have you heard that my situation is not as good as yours? I, your sister, although I ate something bad, was able to comfortably recuperate in my own courtyard for a few days."

"Unlike my younger sister, who is suffering in the ancestral hall during the sweltering summer with mosquitoes at night, I, as her older sister, am deeply distressed and long to go and see her."

As Su Yingxue spoke, she looked regretful, as if she were truly a good older sister.

Su Zhirou's face flushed red with anger.

That bitch not only didn't come to see her, but she also bribed all the doctors in the city not to see her. She was in pain for three whole days, and her cheeks still hurt a little now.

But this bitch, whether intentionally or not, still treats me like this.

Su Zhirou, whose upbringing had been built up over the years, almost lost her composure and wanted to slap the person in front of her.

Granny Xu went out and bowed respectfully to the two women: "Madams, the old lady has been waiting for you inside for a long time. Please come in."

Su Zhirou glared at Su Yingxue unwillingly, then turned and went inside first.

She didn't care about etiquette or hierarchy today.

She used to be the eldest sister, but now she is the true Crown Prince's consort.

She is the greatest.

Madam Wei looked at her two daughters-in-law and frowned when she saw Su Zhirou dressed like that.

His gaze fell on Su Yingxue, and his tone softened slightly: "Sit."

After the two sat down, Wei asked again, "I heard you ate something bad? You have a rash on your face? Is it serious?"

"Replying to Mother-in-law, it's not serious, but the family doctor said I should rest for at least a month," Su Yingxue said calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

She still acts like a legitimate daughter.

Su Zhirou was dissatisfied, but ultimately remained silent.

Today is the day for the bride to return to her parents' home. If Lady Wei is looking for them, she must have something important to say, otherwise she wouldn't have asked.

All she needs to do now is wait and see.

Sure enough, seeing that Su Zhirou didn't respond, Madam Wei's expression softened a bit.

"Then you should rest well. There's no need for formalities for now. After you return home, you should recuperate properly in the courtyard."

Wei spoke softly, her tone filled with concern.

Su Yingxue nodded gently, her behavior remaining impeccable.

"I have summoned you here today to hand over the keys to the household. I am not young anymore and wish to enjoy my retirement. In addition, the passing of Xuan'er has deeply affected me, making me even less capable of managing the household."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhirou's eyes lit up.

She's the Crown Prince's wife, so shouldn't she be given the key to managing the household?

Thinking that she would be in charge of the entire Duke's mansion in the future, Su Zhirou could hardly contain her joy.

"Don't worry, Mother-in-law, your daughter-in-law will definitely manage the house keys well and won't let you worry at all!"

Her words were tinged with urgency, which displeased Lady Wei: "As the Crown Prince's consort, how can you be so unruly? A noblewoman's demeanor is one that doesn't show her emotions. If everyone were like you, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the Duke's mansion?"

These words were filled with deep dissatisfaction, and Su Zhirou's smile froze: "Your daughter-in-law will heed your teachings."

Su Yingxue smiled faintly: "Mother-in-law, please don't be offended. My second sister has always been so unruly. I suppose it's because she's still young. She'll become more mature as she gets older."

This isn't because she's too young; it's clearly because she's been raised by a stepmother and has no manners.

Wei was so angry she had a headache. "Alright, who wants these two keys?"

Su Zhirou's expression changed repeatedly. Su Yingxue's belittling of her meant she was definitely trying to steal the key from her.

But she didn't even consider what her conditions were?

She was just the widow of the second son; what right did she have to compete with her, the crown prince's wife?

If she's truly shameless, she won't hold back at all!

Just as Su Zhirou was about to make her move, Su Yingxue took a step back and pushed Su Zhirou forward.

"Mother, this is the Crown Princess, so she should be the one holding the keys to the tokens."

"I am merely the widow of the second son. I am already overjoyed that the Crown Prince has taken pity on me and allowed me to inherit the family line. How can I compete with my sister for such a thing?"

joke.

She didn't want to be a housekeeper; it was tiring and thankless.

She had a huge dowry and didn't rely on the Duke's mansion for a living.

Moreover, if she gets bogged down in the housekeeper's affairs, how will she pursue her husband?

Su Zhirou was surprised that Su Yingxue would be so modest.

Wei Shi naturally hadn't expected this either.

After all, Su Yingxue had been raised as the matriarch of the family since childhood. Although she had a bad temper, she still preferred her.

After all, Su Yingxue currently sees her as superior to this concubine's daughter in every aspect.

Wei Shi sometimes even thought that it would be nice to have a different one.

But she quickly dismissed the idea.

Although it was all a twist of fate, the youngest son was already quite pitiful, so having such an excellent wife was not bad.

It's better than this illegitimate daughter who can't be presented in public.

But since the words had already been spoken, she couldn't very well take the key back.

"Mother, your daughter-in-law agrees! Please grant me the key to the property!"

As Su Zhirou spoke, she bowed and raised her hand, as if she were reaching out to ask for it.