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

If they went out looking like this, who knows what kind of gossip would spread about their Duke's mansion.

Does she even understand what it means to be a Crown Prince's Consort?

He didn't even have a decent piece of jewelry or headwear when he went out.

That's ridiculous.

"Mother-in-law, it's one thing to be biased, but why are you nitpicking? So what if your daughter-in-law is dressed simply?"

Su Zhirou's face turned even uglier.

She used to dress more simply in the Marquis's mansion, and no one said anything then, did they?

Why are there so many rules now that we've come to the Duke's mansion?

Su Zhirou's expression darkened instantly as her gaze swept past Su Yingxue, who was adorned with jewels.

Could it be because of this slut that she makes him look good?

This wretched woman's jewelry and headdress, just by looking at them, must be worth at least a hundred gold pieces.

That bitch doesn't deserve such good things!

"Oh, little sister, you are indeed dressed rather shabbily. If you go out in this, I'm afraid the Duke's mansion will become the laughing stock of the whole capital," Su Yingxue mocked.

"Unlike my elder sister, who has a vast fortune, my younger sister is supposed to be frugal in managing the household. How can she be as extravagant as my elder sister?" Su Zhirou put on the airs of a matriarch and looked at Su Yingxue with a cold gaze.

Su Yingxue smiled and said, "Sister is right. Under your management, the Duke's mansion has become increasingly impoverished, which is quite remarkable."

"you!"

Su Zhirou was furious and wanted to say something more, but Madam Wei said displeasedly, "What your sister said is true. Since you are the manager of the Duke's mansion, how come you've managed it so poorly after only a few days in charge? I heard that the servants' monthly wages have been delayed again and again, and they were only reluctantly paid when it was absolutely necessary? Is this your attitude as the manager?"

"If word gets out about this, what will become of the Duke's mansion's reputation?!"

"Mother-in-law, this was an accident. Your daughter-in-law was sick, which is why the monthly allowance was delayed."

Su Zhirou tried to defend herself, but she couldn't very well say that she was penniless because she had been extorted by that bitch Su Yingxue.

Next month is almost here, and she doesn't have much dowry money left. She needs to hurry back to her aunt to get some more.

This can also relieve the pressure next month.

Thinking of this, Su Zhirou finally felt a little better.

"You're sick? Are all the maids and servants around you sick? I've managed this household for over twenty years, and no matter the weather or my own illness, I've never shortchanged the servants on their monthly wages."

"These servants were all raised by their parents to earn a living in this household. They're already exhausted from serving others every day, and when it's time to pay their monthly wages, you're still dragging your feet. Don't you have any conscience?!"

Seeing how annoyed Wei was, Su Yingxue raised her eyebrows slightly.

Surprisingly, her mother-in-law was quite kind.

"It's Mother's fault, daughter-in-law knows she was wrong..."

Su Zhirou never expected that a few lackeys would subject Wei Shi to such a severe scolding.

That money all came out of her own pocket.

Thinking about it now still makes me cringe.

This woman knows nothing and yet she's pointing fingers at me.

That old hag, once her plan succeeds, she'll definitely not let that old geezer get away with it.

"It's good that you admit your mistake. If this happens again, I won't let you off so easily!"

Wei waved his hand: "If you have nothing else to do, you can leave. I'm getting annoyed by you."

I don't know why, but my upright and honorable son married such a shameful woman.

Just looking at it gives me a headache.

They have absolutely no brains.

Even things at home are a mess.

"Mother-in-law...you haven't answered my question yet. Why can my sister come, but I can't?"

Currently, Xie Huaiyun is the only son in the family, and she is Xie Huaiyun's lawfully wedded wife. Logically, Wei Shi should be close to her.

Why are you so close to this slut?

Anyone who didn't know better would think she only had one daughter-in-law.

"If you can get the young master to go to your room during the day, I will naturally seek you out in private as well."

Lady Wei said with dissatisfaction: "After all, you've been in the household for over a month. When you first came, you angered the young master to the point of vomiting blood. Now, the young master hasn't even glanced at you, let alone consummated the marriage."

"Don't think I'm too senile to see these things."

"If you prove yourself, then so be it. But if you don't, then you don't need to worry about this household anymore! I have more than one daughter-in-law!"

When Wei thought about how she had handed over the key to the household to Su Zhirou, she felt distressed.

Now he deeply regrets it.

Looking back now, I realize that the unassuming person in front of me was the real master of housekeeping and management.

I heard that Su Yingxue has been in charge of accounting and management since she was a child. Although she has a bad reputation, she managed to turn a small shop into a successful business and expand it throughout the entire Beiming region in just one year.

Now, every shop there is making a fortune every day.

The original store in Beijing has become the largest clothing store in the city.

Not only that, they also had business dealings with the imperial palace, and every year they would send special fabrics as tribute to the nobles in the palace.

Incomparably luxurious.

Looking back now, I realize that such a daughter-in-law was truly wonderful.

They were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, a hundred times richer than noble families like theirs.

"My daughter-in-law knows she was wrong, please forgive her, mother-in-law..."

Su Zhirou's eyes flashed with displeasure. Yet another person comparing her to this bitch.

That's absolutely disgusting!

She was seething with hatred inside, but her outward appearance remained impeccable.

"Alright, get down there now."

Wei Shi really didn't want to waste words with her, so she waved her hand dismissively.

Su Zhirou gritted her teeth: "Then the daughter-in-law will step down."

After saying that, he glanced reluctantly at Su Yingxue, who was calm and composed beside him. At that time, Su Yingxue was still sipping her tea, looking quite happy.

She was furious and turned to leave in a huff.

Only then did Wei Shi turn her gaze to Su Yingxue, who was sipping tea to the side: "And you, did you remember what I just said to you?"

"Focus more on the Crown Prince. In my eyes, you and she are the same."

"I will love all your grandchildren equally, and they will all be able to inherit the position of heir apparent."

"I've got it."

Su Yingxue met the expectant gaze of the Commandant and remained silent for a moment: "Mother-in-law, do you know? The young master... is impotent."

"What?" Wei's expression changed instantly: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Her son is upright and honest, how could he be impotent?

"It's true."

"My daughter-in-law tried, but he didn't react at all. He must have some hidden illness, otherwise, how come he hasn't even had a concubine all these years?"

Su Yingxue said with a serious expression, "Actually, I agree with my mother-in-law's idea, but the young master also needs to cooperate, right?"

Seeing that Lady Wei's face had turned pale, Su Yingxue added, "Don't worry, if the Crown Prince really can't have sex, we can adopt a son from a collateral branch, and that will be the same."

"How can that be? Our Duke's mansion's century-old foundation was all built by your father-in-law, sword and spear!"

"We must not let the collateral branches benefit!"

Wei Shi panicked instantly and exhaled a breath of stale air: "Don't tell anyone about this yet. I will find him a doctor specializing in this field and he will definitely be cured."

"Just wait and see, and you will bring forth many descendants for the Duke's mansion."

"Yes!" Su Yingxue replied respectfully.

If Wei really has a solution, she can accept it.

After all, given her past life as a foundation, she still really liked Xie Huaiyun.