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Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 61: Mother-in-law Makes Things Difficult for the New Daughter-in-law
Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Mother-in-law Makes Things Difficult for the New Daughter-in-law
Tushere asked, "Miss, these days, Madam Guan has been neither warm nor cold to you. She said she’s exempting you from morning and evening greetings, but she’s actually giving you the cold shoulder. That meeting gift, she still hasn’t given it to you—do you still want to see her?"
Shang Ruyi sighed and said, "It’s not uncommon for a mother-in-law to make things difficult for a new daughter-in-law, but as the younger generation, I must know what I should do."
As she spoke, she softly added, "What you just said, don’t ever say it again in the future."
Tushere immediately nodded, "Understood, my lady."
In the midst of their conversation, the two had already reached the East Courtyard.
Because Guan Yunmu needed peace and quiet for recovery, the East Courtyard was not only secluded, but there were also only a few attendants. The garden was clean and tidy, but unlike most duchesses who enjoyed nurturing flowers and plants, her garden had almost no living things except for a single maple tree. Even in the height of summer, stepping inside gave one a sense of chill.
The door was tightly closed, with only a sliver of a window open.
Since there was no one at the door and no one to announce their arrival, Shang Ruyi did not dare to enter rashly and stopped at the courtyard gate.
Just as she hesitated, there was a creak, and the door was pushed open. A middle-aged maid came out, beaming, "Young Madam."
This person was Jinyun, the maid Guan Yunmu brought with her as a dowry. She had been with Guan Yunmu all these years and remained unmarried. Although her authority wasn’t as great as Aunt Hui’s, she was the most trusted by the Duchess, and the younger members of the household all called her Aunt Yun.
Upon seeing her, Shang Ruyi immediately said, "Aunt Yun."
Jinyun didn’t interact much with her, but whenever they met, she was always polite, and she smiled, "What can I do for you, Young Madam?"
"I came to pay respects to Mother."
"Please excuse me, Young Madam, Madam just took her medicine and has gone to rest."
"Oh..."
Shang Ruyi looked at the sun and did not ask further. She took the box from Tushere and handed it to Jinyun, smiling, "Then I’ll trouble Aunt Yun to pass these snacks to Mother. They’re not anything special—just something I saw while strolling past the Wan Family Fruit Shop today."
Jinyun smiled, "Young Madam, you’re very thoughtful."
She glanced at the box and said, "It’s just that Madam has a delicate stomach and doesn’t eat much from outside. Young Madam should take this back."
Shang Ruyi calmly said, "I heard from Second Brother the other day that Mother often likes eating Xianglai Inn’s tea accompaniments, so I tried some myself. Most of these snacks are made with hawthorn, poria, and honey, which are meant to aid digestion. If Mother likes them, I’ll get them again; if not, I won’t buy them anymore."
"..."
Upon hearing this, a faint expression of surprise appeared on Jinyun’s face.
But she quickly composed herself, took the box with both hands, and smiled, "Young Madam, with such a filial heart, Madam will surely be pleased to know."
Shang Ruyi said, "Then I won’t disturb Mother from her rest any longer."
With that, she nodded and turned to leave.
Jinyun watched the silhouettes of the master and servant disappear beyond the courtyard gate before carrying the box back into the house. Once inside, the supposedly resting Guan Yunmu was actually leaning in her chair, reading a book.
Seeing her enter, she said, "Why did you spend so long chattering?"
Jinyun walked over, placed the box in front of her, and smiled, "Madam, this new daughter-in-law of yours is not someone easy to dismiss."
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