Facing the dim room, she fell into contemplation. The information in her mind was very useful, preventing her from acting like an idiot. She thought for a long time, feeling she still needed to understand some things, such as the country’s history and Qin Yuhang’s family – he seemed to strongly dislike this marriage.
The next day, she awoke near noon. A new bride rising so late was not allowed in ancient times – why hadn’t anyone woken her? Ye Hui grew anxious. What would the Qin family think? Would her in-laws scold her for having no manners?
Having arrived in such a good family was a result of her past life’s virtues; she didn’t want to be driven away.
As the new daughter-in-law approached, Ye Hui was overwhelmed by the pungent powdery scent emanating from Madam Qin, causing her nostrils to itch and suppressing the urge to sneeze. Kneeling on the prepared cushion, she accepted the tea cup from the servant and, just like in historical dramas, lowered her head and raised the cup above her head.
Madam Qin took the cup and pretended to take a sip: “Now that you’ve entered our Qin family’s door, you must follow our family rules. I heard you woke up very late today. As a wife, not attending to your husband when he rises is already a moral failing. Your Ye family’s upbringing is lacking! In the future, you must diligently serve morning and evening, come to Zhen Chun Hall to receive guidance, and let your mother-in-law teach you how to be a good daughter-in-law.”
“Wife understands and is willing to listen to mother-in-law’s teachings,” Ye Hui pretended to be well-behaved, while inwardly despising her. She had not seen her mother-in-law care much for her own husband. Master Qin had left early for the shop, while his wife was sleeping soundly with her concubine.
“Today is your first mistake, so I’ll let it go, but you must still be punished.Yu Hang received many gifts from friends yesterday. You should offer some to me,” Madam Qin’s eyes revealed a greedy expression. Her son was good-natured and made friends on the surface, but the gifts he received truly made her envious.
