Harem Daily Life

Hua Yurong's eyes darkened. These relatives, to put it nicely, were related by blood; to put it bluntly, they were less than strangers. They would be the first to run away if the Hua family was in trouble, but they would swarm to take advantage of any opportunity.

When Hua Yurong arrived at the front courtyard, she saw a large group of people sitting there.

"Oh my, when Yue Rong was just a month old, I said that this child had a full forehead and was a blessed person. Sure enough, she was right. Now she has found such a good marriage. It is truly the blessing of the Hua family ancestors!" The speaker was Hua's father's aunt, whom he had not been in contact with for more than ten years.

Back then, because Hua's mother gave birth to two daughters in a row, Hua's aunt felt that the Hua family line was about to end, so she stopped associating with the Hua family. Now, in front of everyone, she praised Hua Yuerong for being blessed, which shows that she has mastered the art of changing faces.

Mother Hua said calmly, "Aunt, when you came to the full moon celebration back then, you left before the banquet was even over. If I remember correctly, right?"

Aunt Hua looked embarrassed and shut her mouth.

"Among the Hua family members, your branch is the most promising now. Hua Ming, if you become rich and powerful, don't forget us. You have to give us a hand and help the Hua family to flourish. We are all family members who are still connected even if our bones are broken. It's only truly good if everyone is doing well." Hua's father's uncle put pressure on Hua's father, trying to bind the Hua family together.

Father Hua raised an eyebrow: "Uncle, you married into the Qi family back then, and now your children all have the surname Qi. You should go and work with the Qi family to carry on the Qi family's legacy."

Hua's father opened his mouth, then turned his dark face away.

"Uncle, both of your younger sisters are getting married. You must be very busy with the weddings and the business at the same time. I'm not very good at it, but I do have some interest in doing business. How about I help you with it?"

Before Hua's father could speak, Hua Yuerong replied, "Since you are not capable, then we can take care of the Hua family's business ourselves, and there is no need for my cousin to worry about it."

Hua's cousin choked: "No, cousin, I... I do have some talent."

Hua Yuerong glanced at him and said, "Our Hua family temple is too small to support you. Cousin, you should find another job."

Seeing her husband rendered speechless by his cousin's retort, the cousin's wife quickly chimed in, "Yuerong, you'll be a princess soon. If you go out into business again, it might damage your reputation. The family business can't be neglected, can it? Your cousin is family; he'll definitely help you manage it well."

Hua Ruyan, unusually, sided with Hua Yurong, saying, "What are you saying, sister-in-law? My sister is married into the royal family and can't do business outside, but I'm still here, aren't I? I can manage the Hua family's business, so you don't need to worry about it, cousin."

Hua's father pursed his lips, ultimately refraining from revealing on the spot that his youngest daughter was not cut out for business.

Forget it, let's argue behind closed doors. Let's get rid of these uninvited guests first.

“Brother-in-law, look, Yue Rong is about to become a princess. Being a royal princess isn't easy. Without a brother to back her up, she can't stand tall. Why not take advantage of the prince's connection and arrange positions for your brothers? They don't need high ranks; a prefect, a general, a county magistrate—it's all just a matter of the prince's word. What do you think…”

Hua's mother looked at her elder brother and frowned: "Elder brother, your nephews haven't studied much and can't even read many characters. How can they become officials? Elder brother, you should listen to what you're saying. You're probably still drunk from last night and talking nonsense."

Hua's mother's brother's face instantly turned red: "You...you have this connection but you don't use it? Are you all stupid?"

The various aunts, uncles, and other relatives all came to the door today hoping to get something for nothing, but in the end they didn't get anything and were instead thoroughly annoyed by the Hua family's stubbornness.

After seeing off a group of people, neither the host nor the guests had a pleasant expression; it was a lose-lose situation.

"Please take your time, everyone. Butler, please send all the gifts to your carriages. We mustn't let anyone say that the Hua family doesn't know etiquette." Hua Yurong smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. Her outward manners were impeccable.

After everyone had gone far away, Hua Yurong helped her mother up and said, "Finally gone, a bunch of vampires."

Mother Hua smiled and said, "That's just how the world is. When you're strong, everyone fawns over you and wants a piece of your flesh. When you're weak, everyone avoids you and wishes you would fall so they could divide and devour you. In the end, who really cares about you? But luckily, your father wasn't foolish. He didn't adopt any of his relatives' children back then, so all the family property now belongs to you and your sisters."

Hua Yuerong was grateful to her parents for their hard work throughout their lives, leaving her a huge fortune. Without so much money, she probably wouldn't have the confidence to do many things.

Back in the front yard, Hua Ruyan stood under the porch, waiting for the mother and daughter. Hua Yurong wanted to go back to the back yard first, but Hua Ruyan stopped her.

"What?" Hua Yuerong asked, displeased.

"Sister, although those people were just trying to take advantage of us, I think Uncle's words make some sense."

Hua Yuerong frowned: "What's the reasoning behind this?"

These are all fallacies.

Hua Ruyan said, "Sister does need a powerful family to rely on, and I'm the only one left in that family."

Hua Yurong was speechless: "You? Ha, we'll each marry our own people and take care of ourselves. There's no need to get involved."

Hua Ruyan stomped her foot: "You still look down on me? Don't you think that if you get the prince to get Brother Zhou Chen into the court, you'll have another ally? You're such a blockhead."

Hua Yurong glanced at her mother and saw the silence in her eyes.

"Hua Ruyan, you must have been drinking last night and are just spouting nonsense, right? What is my relationship with Zhou Chen? Why would I help him? I've gained power, and it would be my kindness and righteousness not to crush him. You actually expect me to help him get an official position? Hahahaha, I think you should take some medicine to fix your brain!"

Hua Ruyan's face turned green: "Mother, look at her! How can someone not help their own people?"

Mother Hua waved her hand: "I've been bothered by those relatives all morning, and I have a terrible headache. I'm going to rest now. Yue Rong, didn't you say you were going to the shop? Hurry up and go, hurry up."

Hua Yurong smiled and helped her mother walk towards the backyard, not even bothering to give Hua Ruyan another glance.

"So annoying! I didn't do a good job on what Brother Chen asked me to do, and now he's going to be angry with me again! That Hua Yurong is really my nemesis!"

The maid sighed inwardly, wondering if she should secretly inquire where she could buy medicine to treat brain disorders and secretly buy two doses for the second young lady. This woman isn't even married yet, and she's already being led by the nose by her future husband's family, always protecting them and even eyeing her own sister. How can she possibly gain a foothold in her husband's family in the future?

Hehe, this is tough.