After the eldest sister-in-law of a fishing family became a widow, her disabled younger brother-in-l

Chapter 51 What must be paid for always comes to pass.

Seeing the reactions of the two people, Jiang Yuyue's expression became somewhat troubled.

“If this money were my own, that would be fine. Now that I’ve married into the Xie family, we’re family. It’s fine for family members to help each other out. But this money is definitely not mine.”

Jiang Yuyue sighed, "Four thousand taels of silver is no small sum. My family isn't wealthy, and my younger brother isn't married yet, so there are many expenses at home. If we don't repay it, I'm afraid we won't be able to explain ourselves..."

“If my family makes a scene over this, won’t all the neighbors know that the Xie family is making their daughter-in-law use her family’s money to subsidize her husband’s family…”

Upon hearing this, Madam Xie's expression darkened even further.

Everyone knows that only the most incompetent men would covet their wives' dowry. Although the Xie family has done this kind of thing many times, they can't just openly display their shameful deeds and make themselves a laughing stock.

"Of course it must be repaid."

Madam Xie immediately changed the subject, "But our family has so many shops, it can't be resolved in just a few words. Let me think about it some more and I'll give you an answer in a few days."

Seeing that Madam Xie said this, Jiang Yuyue felt reassured.

This family is obsessed with saving face, and they suffer for it. They will eventually compromise on anything that involves saving face.

Madam Xie, however, was getting anxious, her palms sweating profusely.

The Xie family's businesses have always been in the hands of Old Madam Xie. She and the second branch of the family have put a lot of effort into these businesses, just waiting for the old lady to pass away so that they could take control of them. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuyue suddenly appeared and tried to snatch the businesses away.

Her mother-in-law is still alive and well, how can she let her daughter-in-law take charge of the household?!

But Madam Xie was in a hurry to return, and the old lady had spoken first, so she couldn't utter a word.

Seeing that the farce was over, Madam Xie was still concerned about Jiang Yuyue's belly, so she said, "Yue'er and Jinglan must be tired from their journey back from the capital. Go and rest first. I will have the maids clean your courtyard later."

"Thank you grandma."

"Thank you grandma."

Jiang Yuyue and Xie Jinglan both stood up and bowed, then used this excuse to leave the place, before turning a corner and heading out.

Jiang Yuyue couldn't help but laugh out loud when she thought of the interesting expressions on the Xie family's faces just now.

"Miss, you can still laugh?"

Xiao Liu was still heartbroken over the four thousand taels of silver. "Even if we're not short of money, you shouldn't waste it on something like this. Have you forgotten about Xie Jinbo...?"

"Shh!"

Jiang Yuyue immediately made a gesture and lowered her voice, saying, "This is the Xie family home, be careful, the walls may be overheard!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu immediately fell silent.

As they reached the fork in the road, Jiang Yuyue and Xie Jinglan's courtyards were at opposite ends. Although there was no one else around, Jiang Yuyue still went through the motions, giving him a slight bow.

"My courtyard is just ahead, so I'll take my leave now. Third brother, you should also go back and rest well. If there's anything missing in the courtyard or if the servants aren't attentive enough, just send Jixiang to let me know."

Jiang Yuyue's appearance is completely different from before she entered the Xie family mansion.

Xie Jinglan glanced at her briefly, his eyes full of meaning, and after a single utterance, the two went their separate ways.

Most of the people in the front hall had left, but Madam Xie remained there.

Seeing that no one was around, she took the handkerchief and went to the old lady.

"Mother! No! We absolutely cannot hand over the Xie family's shop to Jiang Yuyue!" She said bitterly. "Now that Yun Qi is gone, although she is carrying the Xie family's child, she is still so young and beautiful. She doesn't seem like the kind of person who can settle down and live a peaceful life!"

"She might stay obediently in the Xie family while she's pregnant, but once the child is born, if this widow finds a lover and runs away, wouldn't our Xie family's legacy just go down the drain?!"

Although Madam Xie was old, she knew the ins and outs of these houses better than anyone else. Although the First Madam had some selfish motives in saying this, it was not without reason.

"I understand everything you said."

Madam Xie sighed, "But she just said that the four thousand taels of silver is her family's property. If we don't return it, won't we be the ones being talked about behind our backs?"

"The second branch of the family is already ruined, and they certainly can't come up with four thousand taels of silver to repay the debt. If we don't give her the shop, and things really get out of hand, where will we put our faces?"

The thought that all these troubles were caused by Xie Jinbo only fueled Madam Xie's hatred for the second branch of the family.

Just a few days ago, the second wife deliberately boasted about her son in front of her, intentionally rubbing salt into her wounds. Now, her daughter-in-law is going to take the shop away from her too...

"That's all."

Madam Xie had a headache whenever these matters were mentioned. "This matter is still undecided. Let's talk about it again in a few days. I'm tired today, so you may leave."

Although she wanted to offer some further advice, Madam Xie had no choice but to refrain from speaking after hearing these words.

"Then Mother, please go and rest."

……

Back in her long-missed courtyard, Jiang Yuyue lay down comfortably.

It was Xie Yunqi's place before, so it wasn't too bad. The maids sent by Old Madam Xie were cleaning inside and out, and everyone was smiling at her. It was a world of difference from the attitude when she left.

"That's really strange."

Seeing how attentive the maids and servants were, Xiao Liu couldn't help but ask, "Miss, were these maids always this kind to us?"

"Of course there is none."

Jiang Yuyue looked around, her mind clear as day; these servants all treated people differently based on their status.

In the past, knowing that the First Madam and Xie Yunqi looked down on her, the servants' attitude towards her was also not good. Now, they are only treating her this way because they see that she has money and can make decisions.

"Have you kept our banknotes safe?" Jiang Yuyue asked Xiao Liu in a low voice.

Now that she's back in the Xie family, things are different from when she was outside. They say it's hard to guard against thieves within the family, and she can't let these heartless bastards steal her money while she's still in the Xie family.

"Yes, yes." Xiao Liu hurriedly opened her personal bundle and took out a large stack of silver notes. "I've kept all these things safe."

After checking the quantity and confirming it was correct, Jiang Yuyue stuffed the silver notes into her bundle and said to Xiao Liu,

“These things absolutely cannot be left in this house. Go out later and find a bank to deposit all these banknotes.”

"it is good!"

Xiao Liu nodded solemnly, and just as she put the silver notes into her bundle, she heard a woman's soft laughter coming from the doorway.