I'm dressed up as the timid eldest daughter, and the whole family has to listen to me!

Exhausted and thirsty from her long journey, Qin Shi felt a chill run down her spine upon entering the courtyard and seeing Lin Shi and Su Congxian arguing and struggling.

These past few days she's been so busy serving Granny Liu and preparing Su Tao's dowry that she hasn't had a moment to care about Su Congxian.

She had thought that since Lin wouldn't be back for a while, she would have plenty of time to build a relationship with Su Congxian.

Who would have thought that before Su Tao was even married, Madam Lin would return so eagerly?

Thinking this through, Qin, already annoyed by Su Banxia, ​​looked Lin up and down and said sarcastically:

"Oh, so you finally decided to come back? You've been enjoying yourself at your parents' house these past few days, not having to do any of the housework, which has exhausted us all."

As soon as Lin entered the door, she was scolded by Granny Liu. Now, she had to listen to Qin's ridicule. How could she possibly endure it?

"Sister-in-law, what are you saying? If you're so capable, why don't you ask your mother-in-law to beat you up and send you back to your parents' house to rest!"

Upon hearing this, Qin put down her basket and snorted coldly.

“I don’t have your abilities to make your mother-in-law so angry. Do you know how hard it has been for my third brother to raise Qingsong all by himself while I’ve been away? I don’t know what use it is to have a wife like you.”

Lin glared at Qin.

"You are indeed useful, but unfortunately my eldest brother doesn't like you. He would rather find someone else outside than live with you. You don't need to worry about whether our third son is having a hard time."

As she spoke, Madam Lin glanced at the meek and submissive Su Congxian.

"No matter what, my third brother is devoted to me. Even though I've been away for so many days, he still only thinks about me. He's not like my eldest brother who supports other people outside!"

Upon hearing this, Qin felt a lump in her throat. She glanced at Su Congxian, wishing she could tell Lin right now that she had already been sleeping with Su Congxian. She wondered what Lin's expression would be if she found out.

When Su Congxian met Qin Shi's furious gaze, he trembled in fear, afraid that if Qin Shi were to say a few more words to Lin Shi, she would reveal the sordid things he had done with her. So he quickly grabbed Lin Shi's arm and pulled her into the house.

"Wife, you must be exhausted after walking all day. Go back to the house and rest."

As he spoke, Su Congxian turned back and waved to Qin Shi:

"Sister-in-law, you should go and do your own thing. Don't get involved in our family matters!"

After saying that, he pulled Lin into the house without looking back.

Watching the two of them walk away so sweetly, Qin clenched her fists in anger. If it weren't for Su Tao's reputation, she would have explained things clearly in front of Lin.

Now that Lin Shi has returned, Qin Shi feels increasingly uneasy.

The Qin family is currently like being roasted on a stove. Everyone else has found a good home, but she is still stuck in the same place after going around in circles.

While Qin was lost in thought, she heard Granny Liu calling from inside the house:

"Qin Shi, is that you? Hurry up and open the door for me! That brat, the third son, has locked me up!"

Upon hearing this, and recalling Lin's ashen face earlier, Qin instantly understood the situation. She quickly instructed Su Tao to move all the belongings to her room.

Only then did he retrieve the key and open the door for Granny Liu.

"Oh dear, Mother, how could you be locked up like this? That Lin family is something else. She just got back and she's already causing trouble. She's making the third son look like an unfilial son. Sigh."

Already in a fit of anger, Granny Liu lost all reason. She had intended to take advantage of Lin's return to give her a good talking-to.

Who would have thought that her own son would dare to support Lin Shi? If she didn't teach her a lesson this time, she would really think that she was old and easy to manipulate!

Thinking this, Granny Liu didn't bother asking Qin Shi for the remaining money from today's shopping. She turned around and went straight to the door of the third room, picked up the broom by the door, and began to vigorously pound on the door.

"Third brother, open the door for me. There are some things that need to be made clear. I think we can't go on without setting rules now. The Su family all thinks I'm easy to bully!"

Qin was quite pleased with the commotion caused by Granny Liu. She had no legitimate reason to cause trouble, but if she could get Granny Liu to give Lin a good beating, she would feel more at ease.

Thinking this, Qin hurriedly poured a glass of water and handed it to Granny Liu, patting her back to help her catch her breath and comforting her:

“Mom, calm down. You’re getting on in years and can’t take any more stress. If you get sick from anger, I’ll feel bad too.”

Granny Liu had been calling for a long time and was now parched. She took the water Qin offered and drank it all in one gulp, then pushed the cup back to Qin.

"You are a filial son, but unfortunately, out of all my daughters-in-law, there are very few who are truly useful."

Upon hearing Liu Pozi's words, Lin Shi, who was inside the house, glared at Su Congxian and said unhappily:

"What do you mean by your mother's words? I've been married into your Su family for so many years. I've worked hard, even if I haven't done anything great. I raised Qingsong from scratch, and no one helped me during the hardest times. What do you mean by your mother saying this at our door!"

Seeing that Lin's anger was getting out of control, Su Congxian quickly poured her a cup of tea and thoughtfully blew away the foam.

"Honey, have some tea and calm down. My mother is old and senile. I've seen all that you've done for our family. Don't worry about what she says. As long as we two live our lives well, that's all that matters."

Lin took the teacup, took a large gulp, and then slammed it down. The sound startled Su Congxian. Seeing his reaction, Lin found it amusing, but still pretended to be angry and said:

"Since your mother likes Qin Shi so much, then let her go with the eldest son's family from now on. The second branch of the family has been living a very prosperous life since they separated from the main family, so why don't we take this opportunity to separate from your parents as well!"

Upon hearing this, Su Congxian's hands trembled even more violently. He quickly sat down next to Lin Shi, put his arm around her shoulder, and said:

"Wife, you're being foolish. Qingsong is still a minor and hasn't gotten married yet. We'll be spending money in the future. If we split up the family now, wouldn't all the good stuff go to the eldest and fourth sons?"

As he spoke, Su Congxian skillfully began massaging Lin's shoulders.

"You've been back to your parents' home these past few days, so you probably don't know that when Yunhe got married, the Sun family gave her a dowry of over ten taels of silver. Now your mother is quite well-off, so you can't let your mother down at this crucial time!"

Upon hearing Su Congxian's words, Lin's eyes darted around, and she grabbed Su Congxian's hand, saying softly:

"If what you say is true, then our family must be separated!"