Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

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Shen Ruyin immediately noticed her sister-in-law's reluctance and her face showed difficulty: "This... to be honest, Mother and Sister-in-law, although I learned some housekeeping and management skills when I was at home, I am not proficient in any of these things."

"Besides, I am lazy by nature, and even the affairs in the courtyard are now managed by my third brother and my maid Rong."

"There are so many things to do in the manor, even the smallest corner of the house is something I might not be able to handle. I would appreciate it if you, my sister-in-law, could take on more of the work, or perhaps you, Mother, could help out."

Shen Ruyin said quite seriously, "You can't count on me."

In the past, we only heard about mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, or daughters-in-law fighting fiercely for the right to manage the household. But this was the first time that Madam Wang and her daughter-in-law had encountered someone offering them the right to manage the household and then pushing it away.

When her sister-in-law heard her refuse, her eyelids trembled, but she still tentatively said, "You can learn if you don't know how. After all, your sister-in-law is your third brother's legal wife. If you can't manage the household, what will happen to your own little courtyard?"

Madam Wang naturally shared the same idea.

“It’s easy,” Shen Ruyin said, bringing up what she had just said. “My maid Rong used to serve the Dowager Consort. With her around, she can manage things much better than I can do myself.”

The eldest young mistress knew about Rong Momo: "What if she's not here?"

“Well… I’ll take care of a little bit myself,” Shen Ruyin gestured with a fingernail-sized amount, “and then I’ll leave the rest to Third Brother. We should find something for Third Brother to do too.”

Having been around for a few years, Madam Wang could tell that Shen Ruyin really had no intention of getting involved in managing the household, so she asked her, "You're pushing things onto Jinchen, so what about you?"

“Of course I come to Mother’s every day to make you happy,” Shen Ruyin said. “You promised that if I flattered you and made you happy, you would reward me with some nice things.”

“Mother, you are a Lady of the Marquis. Even a little bit of money under your fingernails will be enough for my third brother and me to live comfortably after we separate from the family. Don’t you think so?”

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang was unsure whether to be angry or amused: "You little rascal, Yin, so filial to me, I bet that's what you really think."

“No, that’s not it,” Shen Ruyin smiled. “You are my mother, so it’s only natural and right for me to be filial to you.”

Madam Wang almost couldn't hold back her smile: "Then I give you gifts, that's considered benevolence, isn't it?"

Shen Ruyin nodded seriously: "Mother is right."

“You’re right. Go, go back to your own courtyard. Just looking at you gives me a headache,” Madam Wang shooed her away. “Go back and think it over carefully. We’ll talk again tomorrow.”

Shen Ruyin stood up and muttered softly, "I won't change it tomorrow either."

As she watched her leave, the smile on Madam Wang's face faded slightly.

The eldest daughter-in-law, noticing this, asked, "Mother, look, is Third Sister-in-law speaking the truth?"

“What does it matter whether it’s true or false,” said Madam Wang. “She is a clear-headed and intelligent person, and she will only benefit you.”

The eldest young mistress thought about it and agreed. After all, she still held the reins of household management firmly in her own hands, without sharing any of it. She hadn't suffered any loss, so whether her third sister-in-law was sincere or not didn't really matter.

"It's thanks to you, Mother, that I can see things so clearly. It's only when you constantly guide me that I can do things with peace of mind."

"If it were me, I might not have been able to figure it out for a long time."

Madam Wang was happy to hear her daughter-in-law's praise: "If your third sister-in-law still says she doesn't want to manage the household tomorrow, you don't need to ask anymore. Just remember, don't mistreat her when you send her things in the future."

"After all, her sister is still in the Second Prince's residence, and it's hard to say what will happen in the future."

The eldest young mistress nodded in agreement: "But I heard that in that household, the most favored concubine is still Concubine Gao."

"What does that matter?" Madam Wang said, not taking it to heart at all. "As long as that person can ascend the throne, with her qualifications, her sister will eventually rise to the position of a palace lady. Even if she is not favored, it will be enough for her to take care of her family and relatives by marriage. We will also have another way to pass on messages."

"Being out of favor isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's good to live a peaceful life and eventually become a Dowager Consort."

"What's more..."

"Besides what?" the eldest young mistress asked curiously.

Madam Wang said softly, "When the abbot examined her sister's face, he said she had a good destiny."

The eldest daughter-in-law asked, "Mother, is the abbot's face reading accurate?"

Madam Wang did not answer directly, but instead mentioned, "I asked him to match the birth charts of your third brother and his wife, and they are destined to be a harmonious and loving couple."

The eldest young mistress pondered Shen Ruyin's performance just now: "It seems to be working now, but I don't know about the future."

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Shen Ruyin returned to her room from the main courtyard, and her spirits immediately lifted.

Seeing that there were no outsiders in the room, Rong Mama brought a teacup to Shen Ruyin: "Your behavior today, although you managed to maintain your composure in front of your sister-in-law, has also offended the Second Young Mistress quite badly."

“What does it matter?” Shen Ruyin took a sip of tea. “Granny, let me have a heart-to-heart talk with you.”

"My third brother grew up under the care of his stepmother, so he naturally belongs to her side."

"Everyone says that husband and wife are one, so of course I can't ruin my relationship with my sister-in-law."

"It's not impossible for me to please both my eldest and second sisters-in-law, but that would be exhausting. What about when my fourth, fifth, and sixth sisters-in-law come into the family? Do I have to do the same for each of them?"

"Therefore, it is better to stand firmly by the mother's side from the beginning than to be unable to gain favor later."

"Anyway, I have the Zhongxin Marquis's Mansion behind me, and my third brother doesn't want to fight for anything in the mansion. He just wants us to live our lives peacefully."

Rong Momo knew that she was aware of the situation, so she stopped trying to persuade her. After all, if the master didn't get involved in power, there would be far fewer conspiracies and scheming in the mansion.

Having served the Dowager Empress before, she had seen many such things, and now she felt that it was quite good to have someone like the young mistress, who kept her side clean and tidy.

When Su Jinchen heard that she had returned, he came over from his study and overheard her words. He immediately agreed, saying, "Third sister is right. Mother and eldest brother are both extremely intelligent people. We don't have the ability to stir up trouble, so we shouldn't get involved."

"Third brother, you're eavesdropping!" Shen Ruyin said unhappily. "If you want to listen, just come in openly. I have nothing to hide from you. This eavesdropping is really scary. Will I ever be able to trust you again?"

Su Jinchen quickly explained, "I didn't eavesdrop on purpose. I just came from the study and only heard the last sentence. Even the maid who holds the curtain at your door can vouch for me!"

Shen Ruyin then let him go: "Then I'll believe you this time."

Su Jinchen smiled and walked to her side, cupped her face and kissed her: "Thank you, Yinyin."

He had been in the study, and the scent of wood and books lingered on him, which smelled quite pleasant.

Shen Ruyin put one hand on his chest and softened her voice: "Third brother, what incense did you burn in the study just now? It smells so good."

"Hmm..." Su Jinchen covered her hand, which was placed in a very nice place, and looked into her clean and bright eyes. He said in a deep voice, "It's just ordinary pine and cypress scent. Yinyin likes it, so I'll help you get some scent on your body too?"

Rong Momo and the others realized that what she was saying was inappropriate, so they quietly withdrew.

Shen Ruyin blushed, but deliberately tightened the hand that was pressed against his chest: "Third brother... what are you saying?"

"I will say whatever Yin Yin is thinking."

Su Jinchen said, and without further delay, kissed him directly.

The pleasant woody scent wafted from Su Jinchen's clothes onto Shen Ruyin, overpowering the lychee fragrance she was wearing.

But the sweet scent of lychee and incense slowly seeped into Su Jinchen's body and lingered for a long time.