The cousin's family is extremely wealthy; she deserves to be a concubine.

“The Xin family is a den of wolves. My mother-in-law not only made me do all the housework, but also made me serve her like a maid, washing her feet and face. Even at night, she would make me go and warm her bed first.”

She only let me go back to reunite with my husband after she felt the temperature on the bed was comfortable.

Having found an outlet for their emotions, there was no need to hold back what followed.

"Not only that, she also has her eye on my dowry. Today's homecoming gift was too meager, so I said something."

My mother-in-law then told me to use my own money to buy it again.

But I have no money. Besides a few sets of clothes, I don't even have a spare vase in my room.

The gold and silver in my dowry were locked away in my mother-in-law's room the very first day I married into the Xin family..."

This behavior completely shattered the worldview of the young ladies of the Marquis's mansion, and the warm pavilion fell into complete silence for a moment.

Even He Zhiying did not expect that He Zhihuan would suffer all kinds of hardships in just two or three days after getting married.

She originally thought that He Zhihuan's tiredness was simply due to being too intimate with her husband.

As a widow, Xin's mother couldn't bear to see her only son, whom she had raised single-handedly, fall into the arms of another woman.

She then exercised her rights as a mother-in-law and set stricter rules, which is why He Zhihuan looked a little pale today.

how do you know...

As the eldest sister, she was the first to stand up and object, saying, "The Xin family must give an explanation for this matter."

Since Xin's mother asked you to help her wash her feet and do laundry, we shouldn't interfere too much out of filial piety.

But dowry is a woman's means of securing her place in her husband's family. Unless we ourselves are willing to contribute to support them, no one else can touch it.

Everyone nodded and turned to look at He Zhihuan, hoping she would say something.

At this moment, He Zhihuan was only focused on crying.

Looking at his second sister, who was known for her intelligence, He San felt utterly unfamiliar with her.

She still persisted in asking the question that had been bothering her, "What was my second brother-in-law's attitude?"

He Zhihuan shook his head, and everyone knew that he was either an accomplice or a peacemaker.

He San frowned. "This is a difficult matter."

If things don't go well, the second sister will suffer the loss.

The matter was accomplished, but it affected the relationship between my second sister and brother-in-law.

Sigh, that's why we women really need to be careful when choosing a husband, otherwise we'll suffer endless losses and misery.

He Si sighed and slowly said, "Second Sister is the first daughter of our second branch to get married. I will ask Second Brother to inform Second Sister's husband about this matter first."

Let's first sound out my second brother-in-law's attitude, and then see if we should ask an elder in the family to intervene. What do you think?

He Zhihuan finally nodded slightly. The reason she had spoken up today, disregarding her pride, was to get her family to back her up.

She doesn't expect to get all of the dowry back, but she should at least keep most of the valuable items.

After sending a maid to deliver a message to He Zhilang in the front courtyard, He Zhihuan washed her face with the maid's help, and the warm pavilion was finally filled with laughter again.

He Ba stared at Hua Sirong and said, "Previously, those servants in the manor were gossiping and saying that Cousin Rong had bad luck."

But compared to my second older sister today, I think my cousin Rong's life is truly blessed.

She can't even compare to the young lady of the Marquis's mansion.

He Wu secretly tugged at He Ba. Little Ba used to like hiding behind her, like a doormat.

Since Jin Yaoyao left the Marquis's mansion, the old lady has been paying extra attention to Xiao Ba these days, and even Jin Shi has been subtly and overtly reprimanded by the old lady for several days.

In the third branch of the family, at least on the surface, no one dared to mistreat Xiao Ba anymore.

Xiao Ba now looks like she's been completely transformed.

This was originally a good thing, but what Xiao Ba said today was extremely inappropriate.

Upon hearing this, He Zhihuan glanced at Hua Sirong's enviable face, and his jealousy intensified.

She had already decided in her heart not to envy or be jealous of other people's appearance.

But as soon as she saw Hua Sirong, she couldn't help herself and couldn't control her heart.

He Zhiying used to look down on Hua Sirong, and even slapped her because Hua Sirong helped her with her makeup.

Looking back now, I realize how ridiculous I was.

She looked at Xiao Ba and said seriously, "Cousin Rong did have a hard life before, but a person's life won't be hard forever."

My cousin Rong deserves the life she has now.

As far as I know, my cousin Rong's husband was arranged by Master Jiang, who was saved by Rong's own father at the cost of his life, which led to this fortunate union.

"If Eighth Sister envies Cousin Rong's good fortune, she should go back and ask Third Uncle if he is willing to risk his life to save someone, hoping for good fortune that will benefit his descendants?"

He Ba finally changed his expression. He was so rebuked by He Zhiying that he dared not speak. He shrank behind He Wu and put on a wronged look as if he had been bullied.

In the past, when Jin Yaoyao was in the mansion, if He Ba acted like this, the older sisters would only think that their younger sister was being bullied badly.

But today, with so many people present, everyone has their own judgment on who is right and who is wrong, so naturally no one can see He Ba's grievances.

Today, Hua Sirong truly looked at He Zhiying with new respect.

Before He Zhiying got married, she actually had a pretty good reputation.

After she got married, her reputation in the Marquis's mansion was such that everyone who mentioned her would shake their heads.

But who would have thought that she would be able to articulate such a profound truth today?

It is evident that married life, whether pleasant or unpleasant, can enable a person to grow rapidly.

Some people get worse.

Some people, however, become better.

Thinking of this, Hua Sirong looked at He Zhiying with a hint of admiration.

As for the incident where He Zhiying slapped Hua Sirong earlier, Hua Sirong has completely let it go.

It's always easier to befriend someone who's willing to take action right in front of you than someone who lurks in the shadows, waiting to stab you in the back.

He Zhiying added, "Besides, we all make our own lives. Who in this world has an easy life?"

"Look at me. When I first got married, I was full of complaints. But look at me now. Aren't I more comfortable than when I was still at home?"

He San looked at He Zhiying with bright eyes, "Big sister, please teach us younger ones some experience."

He Si teased He San, "That's right, your wedding will be the next one in our mansion."

There were no elders in the warm room, and He San wasn't ashamed at all. "I don't believe you don't want to hear it?"

Pshaw! Of course I want to hear it.

Didn't you see everyone's ears sticking out? Even He Zhihuan's sobs were much quieter.

He Zhiying fiddled with her sleeves a couple of times, then parted her lips slightly, "Actually, there's only one secret: walk other people's paths and leave them with nowhere to walk!"

Everyone was completely confused and eagerly awaited He Zhiying's next words.