The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Chapter 232 Open the skylight and tell the truth

Shen Yan responded with a gentle smile: "Thank you for your concern and reminder, auntie."

However, Zhu's brows gradually furrowed. She was puzzled, why did Shen Yan remain indifferent when she had said so many caring words?

According to common sense, shouldn't the other party be grateful and pour out his or her grievances at this time to win more sympathy?

She narrowed her eyes and observed Shen Yan carefully. She was wearing a long dress, standing tall and graceful. Her beautiful face was now less sharp and more gentle and dignified, with a bit of ladylike demeanor. Her temperament was subtly similar to Lin Ge'er, especially her eyes, which seemed to hide a hint of indifference even when she was smiling.

It's only been a few days, why does it feel like Shen Yan has completely changed?

"Since the matter has been resolved, I'll go back first." Song Lan seemed to not want to listen to his mother's nagging anymore. He nodded to Yi Ge'er with a somewhat gloomy look on his face.

"Mom, let's go home."

Zhu still had doubts in her mind and was unwilling to leave.

"Yan Yan, Auntie is thinking about starting a business of embroidered handkerchiefs these days. You are from the city and have a lot of experience. Can you teach me when you have time?"

Shen Yan replied softly: "Aunt, I'm afraid I can't help you with this. There are so many things to do at home. Every day before dawn, my mother and my husband have to go to the fields to work. I have to take care of the housework, wash clothes and cook, and I have to find time to cut grass for the pigs. Because the debt I owed due to my momentary confusion has not been paid off, how can I have the face to be idle."

"You may not know that although my husband's classmates helped us tide over the difficulties temporarily, they also emphasized that we must repay the debt within three months, otherwise our house and land will be taken away. My husband comes home from work every day and has to stay up late to copy books. It hurts me to see it."

After hearing this, Song Lan opened his mouth slightly, and unconsciously clenched the silver coins in his hand tighter. He secretly vowed to find a chance to secretly send some more money to Lin Ge'er, even though the money he had was far from enough, and he might have to take on more work in private.

The more Zhu listened, the deeper her frown deepened. She vaguely felt that Shen Yan was no longer the woman who was manipulated by others.

What's going on? Why does she seem to become so smart all of a sudden?

Such a selfish person would start to feel sorry for her man?

Wait, could it be that...she and Brother Lin...are already married?

"Oh, auntie, when can you return the cart you borrowed from my family? My husband carries such heavy fodder every day that his shoulders are bleeding. I really can't bear it. You said that my uncle went to the city to find a job, so the work in the fields should be done, right?"

"How about I go over and push the cart back?"

Cart? What kind of car?

Song Lan was filled with confusion. When had his family ever had a cart? He was filled with doubts. How could there be any cart at all in this house?

Zhu's face was as gloomy as the sky covered by dark clouds. The smile she managed to squeeze out looked stiff and twisted, as if there was an unknown undercurrent hidden behind it. People couldn't help but feel suspicious as to whether her request was simply to delay or she had some other intention.

Shen Yan's eyes were gleaming with an unwavering light, a determination that could not be questioned. She was determined not to let the matter be delayed any further, and said gently but firmly: "Auntie, if there is really no urgent need at home, please push the borrowed car back first. My husband's shoulder injury has not healed yet, and his skin is almost worn out. Although he respects his elders and is not in a hurry to ask for it back, as an elder, he should always have some sympathy for the younger generation, right?"

There was a subtle harshness in her words. Although Shen Yan was never a submissive person, Zhu always managed to cover up everything with her sweet words. Since Shen Yan married into the Song family, Zhu had always played the role of a kind aunt. Today, this mask was finally ruthlessly removed, revealing the true edges and corners underneath.

Facing Shen Yan's questioning, Zhu was furious. How could she tolerate Shen Yan, who was usually gentle and well-behaved, daring to talk back to her?

"Shen Yan, what exactly do you want to do? Are you going to accuse your uncle and me of taking advantage of your family? Go ask your mother-in-law if she dares to say such disrespectful words to us!"

There was a tense atmosphere in the air. Yuanyuan was frightened by the sudden gunpowder smell and called out softly: "Sister-in-law..." Song Lan's honest face also showed anxiety. He advised: "Mom, why make such a fuss, isn't it better for everyone to be harmonious?"

Shen Yan protected the panicked Yuanyuan behind her, her eyes firm: "Yuanyuan, don't be afraid, sister-in-law tells you, we must be brave to take back what belongs to us, otherwise after a long time, others will take it for granted."

Zhu was extremely angry. She felt that she was completely misunderstood. "Listen, who do you think we are? We just borrowed a car, but it's like we're going to embezzle it!"

"Shen Yan, I once praised you for your kindness, but now it seems that I was blind. It is really unfortunate for our Song family that Brother Lin married you!"

Zhu completely abandoned her past disguise and threw her husband's advice to the wind. Her dissatisfaction with Shen Yan spread like wildfire. Those sweet words in the past were nothing but greed for the wealth in her hands. After her disguise was torn, she had no scruples anymore and all her dissatisfaction poured out like a tide.

"Shen Yan, after you married into the Song family, you failed to please your mother-in-law and husband. Who counseled and comforted you day after day? You disliked the food at home and came to my house for a meal. Who took pity on you and gave you a bowl of rice porridge? I think I am worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth. I have done so many good things for you, but now you bite me back. Where is your conscience!"

Facing Zhu's accusation, Shen Yan responded calmly: "Aunt, let's be frank. Your so-called consolation is just for my gold and silver jewelry, and to alienate the relationship between me and my mother-in-law! Every time you comfort me, it means that I need to use a gold-painted hairpin in exchange."

"That bowl of porridge was exchanged for a pearl hairpin of mine. Don't pretend to be saintly. When you took those things, your intentions were self-evident."

"As for the fact that my mother-in-law doesn't dare to argue with you, it's simply a joke. It's not that I don't dare, but I'm grateful for the little help your family has given us in the past."

"But the help you are talking about is nothing more than that before your husband took the exam, your mother-in-law borrowed two taels of silver from your family to smooth the relationship. Perhaps since then, you have been planning to take advantage of this in the future, otherwise, why would you ignore us for so many years." Every word of Shen Yan was like an ice cone piercing the heart, making people feel cold.