Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Yinyin followed Yu Miaoqi for less than half a cup of tea's time before arriving at the main house of the Zhan residence.

The maids and servants guarding the gate lifted the curtain, and the group knowingly went inside. Old Master Zhan and his wife were sitting at the head of the table, watching them with smiles.

Yin Yin glanced at them curiously, then lowered her eyes and quietly followed behind Yu Miaoqi, watching them put on a show of a long-awaited reunion.

The old lady held Yu Miaoqi's hand, tears streaming down her face: "Now that the eldest son's wife has returned, and Zheng'er is about to marry a good woman, the whole family is living in harmony. Even if I go to the underworld in the future, I will have the face to see the eldest son."

Seeing this scene, Old Master Zhan's eyes also glistened with tears: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

In the past, Yu Miaoqi might have been willing to put on an act with them, but now, looking at her hand being held by the old lady, Yu Miaoqi showed little excitement. She simply said coldly, "It's kind of you, sir and madam, to remember your beloved husband."

The two elders of the Zhan family paused, unable to continue their conversation in the same emotional state they had just been in.

The second master's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward, saying, "Sister-in-law, what are you saying? My elder brother is our parents' eldest son, and he has been their precious treasure since childhood. How could they not care about him?"

“Second brother is right,” Yu Miaoqi said, pulling her hand away from the old lady’s. “But if our beloved could speak from the underworld, I wonder if he would be grateful for our parents’ concern, or if he would plead with the King of Hell to send some people down to keep him company.”

Upon hearing this, many people in the hall changed their expressions, but Zhan Zheng glanced at Yin Yin without making it obvious.

Noticing Zhan Zheng's gaze, Yin Yin didn't even flinch.

In fact, Zhan Zheng didn't make a mistake in choosing someone. Yu Miaoqi has completely lost her previous dignified and smooth demeanor, and she does have some connection with Yin Yin.

In the drama, Yu Miaoqi returns to the capital from Yingzhou and is suddenly thrown into the big mess of being a housekeeper. Although these are things she used to manage, more than ten years have passed, and people's hearts are easily changed. Suddenly taking over, and with other families making trouble for her, plus taking advantage of Yu Miaoqi's perfectionist nature and unwillingness to cause trouble for Zhan Zheng, they showed off their power to her several times.

Although Zhan Zheng, who knew the situation, managed to deal with them twice, these people still occasionally came out to annoy people. They didn't cause any major trouble, but they were always involved in minor issues. It was difficult to separate the family, and they still had to support the whole family.

To avoid these occasional arguments, Yin Yin directly advised Yu Miao Qi that she didn't have to be perfect in every aspect, and even more so, to avoid internal strife.

There's a saying that goes, "It's better to go crazy and hurt others than to waste your own energy internally."

They're trying to trip us up and annoy us, so you should let them know from the beginning that you're not someone to mess with. That way, when they try to trip us up, you can turn the tables on them and trap them instead.

As long as Zhan Zheng rises step by step, the mansion will appear glamorous and acceptable from the outside. What can the old master and old lady really do to Yu Miaoqi? No matter how much they care about the other branches of the family, they still have to prioritize the family. Isn't this the strategy they have always adhered to?

If they can't treat everyone equally and insist on changing their methods to favor the other wives, that's simple. Yu Miaoqi can hold her deceased husband's memorial tablet and cry. Let's see if these parents, who used to be proud of their eldest son, feel guilty for turning a blind eye to the other wives' actions against the orphan and widow after his death!

“Eldest daughter-in-law,” Old Master Zhan said, “there are gods watching over us; some things you can’t just say carelessly.”

"Nonsense?" Yu Miaoqi was no longer afraid of her father-in-law and immediately scoffed, "Back then, our family almost died on the way back to Yingzhou, and a few years ago, Zheng'er almost lost his life on the way back to the capital. Am I talking nonsense, or are some people hiding something?"

"However, my father once said something quite right: 'There are gods watching over us.' If it weren't for the protection of the gods, how could our family have made it safely to Yingzhou and returned to the capital in peace?"

"The gods protected my family, and now I'm just waiting for them to bring the wicked to their doom!"

Upon hearing this, many people in the main hall showed some fear.

The old man and his wife didn't look too good either.

"Eldest daughter-in-law," the old lady said with a stern face, "don't spread alarmist rumors!"

"Alarmist?" Yu Miaoqi's smile deepened, clearly enjoying the freedom of speech she was having. "I don't understand what you're saying, Mother-in-law. I'm just stating the facts. How is that alarmist?"

Yu Miaoqi sighed deliberately, took Yinyin's hand, and said to Zhan Zheng, "You're just spouting nonsense and making alarmist claims. It's clear you wish our whole family were mute. Zheng'er, hurry up and pack your things and leave this mansion. I'm terrified. I'm afraid that one day I'll fall ill in this mansion and won't be able to speak. And with the lack of medicine, I'll truly become a mute forever, lying in the ground, cold and desolate!"

"Your father appeared to me in a dream the other day and said that his heart is cold!"

"Eldest daughter-in-law!" Old Master Zhan stood up, before he could say anything.

Zhan Zheng stepped forward and supported Yu Miaoqi on the other side, ignoring him completely, and turned to leave.

Old Master Zhan's face twitched, and he forced a kind expression: "What are you doing? We're home now, who can stop you from speaking?"

"Your old courtyard and the eldest brother's old courtyard have all been cleaned up, just waiting for you, the masters, to move in. If you leave, won't it be empty for a while?"

"Yes," the old lady said, her face pale, but her voice softened again. "Before you were here, the second son's wife was in charge of managing the household. Now that you, as the eldest sister-in-law, are back, the whole family is counting on you!"

The second wife's hand trembled. She wanted to say something, but the old lady's stern gaze forced her back. She could only lower her head, revealing a sharp hatred.

“That won’t be necessary,” Yu Miaoqi said. “Without unity among the people, how can there be any family to manage?”

The old lady's lips tightened, but the old master's expression softened upon hearing this: "Since you're in charge, eldest daughter-in-law, everything will be done according to your rules. Even if my servants commit crimes, you can send them away as you see fit."

“What you’re saying isn’t right, sir,” Yu Miaoqi still refused to accept it. “Even if the servants in the house are carefree, what kind of things could they possibly do?”

The old man made the final decision: "You are the eldest sister-in-law, and an eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. Whatever you say, others will naturally have no choice but to obey."

Seeing that she didn't mention turning away again, but also didn't give a direct answer, the old man finally shifted his attention to Yin Yin, whom he had been ignoring.

"This must be Yinyin. You've grown into a young lady now, and this is the first time your grandfather has met you. This is a gift your grandfather prepared for you. From now on, you will live with your sisters in Qixia Garden behind the main courtyard, okay?"