The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

But what can she do? Since her father passed away seven years ago, her identity as the eldest daughter of the marquisate has only been a good name. Now her mother's family is weak, her mother-in-law dislikes her, and she has no say in this huge prime minister's residence.

As for both Qiao and Yu, their maternal families were powerful official families. If she broke off relations with them, life would be even more difficult for her maternal families.

Thinking of this, Duan Jingyi suppressed the anger in her heart, looked at the two smug faces, and said in a stern tone.

"Our family is not small and insignificant. You two sisters-in-law should remember your status and not gossip like the gossipmongers out there."

"Let's forget about today's matter. As the eldest sister-in-law, I can't help but forgive you. In the future, I hope my two younger sisters will think more before speaking. Don't offend others without realizing it. It would be bad if it brings trouble to the family."

Duan Jingyi has been taught by everyone after all. Although she has no say in the mansion, not everyone can offend her.

Old Madam Huang's face was not in a good mood. She thought that those who came from small families were not presentable and were not as good as the noble ladies in the past. She scolded them casually and sent them away.

Later, it was announced that Qiao and Yu had spoken out and were immediately confined to their homes.

It turned out that she had her eyes on the other two noble ladies with good backgrounds, but their concubines felt that they were harming them, so they secretly arranged marriages for them with the master.

Let them be. She has done her best to raise these illegitimate sons and daughters according to the rules of the society.

Some people don't appreciate it, and she won't try to pave the way for them.

Old Madam Huang kept Duan Jingyi here. She had just seen that her eldest daughter-in-law's maternal family was from a noble family after all, so her upbringing was impeccable. She did not lose her dignity even when being bullied by her two younger sisters-in-law.

Unlike those things that are not worthy of being shown on the table, a poor person who suddenly becomes rich, no matter how powerful he is, is just a villain.

Thinking of power, Mrs. Huang's eyes fell silent.

The Marquis' Mansion, oh no, now it's the Earl's Mansion has finally fallen into decline. No matter how respectable this eldest daughter-in-law is, it will be of no help to Tongge'er's career.

What's more, she hasn't even given birth to a son in all these years. She is really useless, said Old Mrs. Huang, with her eyes drooping and a stern face scolding.

"You just heard it, and it's all over the place now. Some of the things are really unpleasant. Your mother was also ill a while ago, and I don't know how she's recovering now. Take the children back tomorrow to visit her, and also take me to say hello to Madam Hou."

Duan Jingyi's face turned pale. Her mother-in-law's words were like two invisible slaps in her face. What did she mean by "unpleasant"? What did her family affairs have to do with outsiders? Those who spread the message were really bored.

She also said that she would take her children back to visit her mother. Her mother fainted a few days ago and she was anxious to go back to visit her, but her mother-in-law did not allow her. Now that there were rumors, she asked her to go home.

Duan Jingyi trembled and dared not refute, so she could only retreat respectfully. After returning to the courtyard, Duan Jingyi threw herself on the bed and cried bitterly.

These days, her mother-in-law has been pushing her hard, blaming her in words and deeds for not giving birth to a son, and hinting at arranging for her husband to take a concubine.

How could she not be anxious? Jingtong was 34 years old this year and still had no son. She felt sorry for him, but she was unwilling to share her husband with others.

Fortunately, her husband values ​​ethics and only wants a legitimate son, otherwise her life would be even more difficult.

This won't do. Duan Jingyi bit her lip tightly. She would go back tomorrow and ask her mother for a solution. She didn't know if the magic was real. If it was, would she...

Duan Jingyi instructed her personal maid Lanxiang

"Go wait in the front yard. When the master comes back from work, invite him over and tell him I cooked for him myself tonight and invite him to dine with me."

Seeing her master so sad, Lanxiang was also very anxious for her. When she heard the order, Lanxiang quickly agreed and went to the front yard to wait early.

Duan Jingyi wiped away her tears, changed into light clothes, tidied her appearance and went to the small kitchen.

Now her first priority is to win over her husband's heart. The small kitchen has all the dishes prepared, and she only needs to put in some effort.

As soon as Huang Jingtong got home, he saw his wife's maid looking around at the hanging flower gate, and he felt puzzled.

When the maid Lanxiang saw the master coming back, she sent the little maid back to pass on the message, and greeted Huang Jingtong, repeating what Duan Jingyi said in the morning. Huang Jingtong went to Qinxinyuan where his wife was without changing his clothes.

When Duan Jingyi heard from the maid that the master had returned home, she immediately ordered someone to prepare dinner and waited at the gate of the courtyard.

Huang Jingtong saw his wife waiting at the door, and quickly stepped forward to hold Duan Jingyi's hand, pretending to scold her.

"It's cold outside, why don't you wait for me inside? It's well ventilated here. Look at your hands, they're freezing cold."

Duan Jingyi listened to her husband's distressed tone, and her heart was sweet. She said softly, "It's only a few steps away. I just want to see you soon."

Huang Jingtong felt very distressed. On the way here, he heard from Lanxiang what happened during the morning greetings. His two younger siblings were so restless.

Thinking about whose power they relied on, Huang Jingtong felt a little resentful towards his father, who favored his concubine over his wife. His mother and he had suffered a lot over the years, and now even his wife had to please others.

It was precisely because Huang Jingtong had suffered the pain of being favored as a concubine's son that he attached great importance to the legitimate son and would not feel at ease until he had a legitimate son.

Huang Jingtong's face was a little gloomy, but he still comforted his wife.

"You've been wronged today, so don't worry about what they say. It's not their turn to make the decisions in this family, not now, and certainly not in the future."

Duan Jingyi knew what he meant and felt bitter. She wondered when these days would end.

But fortunately, when it comes to the dispute between legitimate and illegitimate children, her mother-in-law always stands on her side. After all, she only has Jingtong as her legitimate son.

After serving her husband dinner properly, Duan Jingyi started to talk about business.

Duan Jingyi frowned slightly, raised her eyes slightly, and her eyes moved with the unique grace of a beautiful woman.

Huang Jingtong was a little moved when he saw this. He gently hugged Duan Jingyi in his arms and stroked her hair with his fingers.

Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Duan Jingyi softened her voice.

"My mother-in-law asked me to take the children back to visit my mother tomorrow. I thought about how my mother fainted a few days ago and I didn't take care of her. I didn't even go back."

Duan Jingyi saw Huang Jingtong's expression change and continued:

"I'm going back tomorrow and I want to stay a few days longer. My youngest sister's departure must have been a huge blow to my mother, so it's a good opportunity for me to stay home and comfort her. She's getting old, and I'm afraid we'll have less and less time to see each other in the future."

Duan Jingyi felt a little uneasy after she finished speaking. Although her mother-in-law asked her to go back to her parents' home, she didn't say how many days she could stay. This kind of thing should be asked for her mother-in-law's permission, but according to her mother-in-law's attitude, she would definitely not allow it. Duan Jingyi could only think about Huang Jingtong.

Huang Jingtong recalled that his mother-in-law had fainted before, and Jingyi cried and wanted to go back to visit her, but his mother did not agree. Huang Jingtong strongly disapproved of this.

As children, we should take care of everything ourselves. When the elders are sick, it is our responsibility as younger generations to serve them.

At that time, his mother refused resolutely, but as a son, he could not contradict his mother, let alone disobey her orders, so he had wronged his wife last time.

This time his wife begged him, and he couldn't refuse, so he agreed and said he would go tell his mother tomorrow. Thinking of his mother's attitude, Huang Jingtong felt a headache.

When Duan Jingyi saw that Huang Jingtong agreed, she immediately stood up and happily asked the servants to pack up the things, and also asked her two daughters to do the same.

I believe that when I go back tomorrow, my mother will be in a much better mood after seeing the two children. At the same time, I sent someone to the Earl's Mansion to communicate.

Huang Jingtong had originally been worried about how to tell his mother tomorrow, but seeing his wife so happy, he stopped thinking about it. Jingyi was going to be home tomorrow anyway, so was his mother going to call her back?

Duan Jingyi didn't care what Huang Jingtong was thinking. Even if her mother-in-law said something to her later, that was a matter for the future. She had already had enough.

It was with great difficulty that she was able to go back this time. She hadn't been back to see her mother for nearly a year and didn't know how she was doing now.