Chapter 193: A Growing Resentment

u was shocked. She looked at him in disbelief. Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, she thought of Gu Xiuming. Her own son, even if he was incompetent and lacked virtue, couldn't inherit the title...Meng Jin Yu was truly curious and asked cautiously, "Mother, what kind of evil spirit is it that is so powerful, haunting you every night"

Mrs. Sun seemed to be guilty, her heart beating faster every time she heard such words. Her eyes were filled with anger as she glared at her daughter and said in a stern voice, “What are you asking about these things for A young lady like yourself shouldn't concern herself with them. Your mother will handle it.”

When Meng Jinyu saw her mother's displeased face and unwilling expression, she didn't dare to ask any further. She had asked about this two or three times before, but each time her mother remained evasive. Even when her father inquired, her mother just vaguely said it was a female ghost, probably too eerie and frightening for her to elaborate.

Sun directly changed the subject: "Ayue, can you really not continue to be friends with Princess Jingning"

Speaking of this, Meng Jin Yu felt extremely wronged: "Now Princess Jingning has become friends with the elder sister, and she doesn't even want to see me. The elder sister is already the mistress of Houfu, and she actually still tries to steal my friends."

Sun shi frowned, her hatred for her stepdaughter deepening. She narrowed her eyes, sighing with regret and instructing, "Since the princess doesn't want to see you, don't go forward and annoy her. But when you're outside, you must speak well of Meng Jin yao, you can't say a bad word about her."

Meng Jinyu frowned, her face full of astonishment: "Mother, she didn't even give me a good look. Should I still speak well of her"

Sun shi watched her daughter like this, she was so incompetent, not as calm and collected as Meng Jin yao that little shrew. Her head ached even more. She gently advised, "Ayu, you'll be coming of age next year, and your marriage hasn't been settled yet. If you let people see that you and your sister have a good relationship outside, your marriage prospects will also improve."

Meng Jinyu suddenly realized, and then unwillingly nodded her head: "Mother, daughter understands."

"Sun continued, earnestly to Ah Yu: 'When you marry a good family and support it well, Xing will be your own brother. He's promising, so he'll help you in the future. When our Yongchang Bo Mansion returns to its former glory, what does that Meng Jinyang girl amount to'"

As for the illegitimate son Meng Chengzhang, she never thought an illegitimate child could amount to much, even if he had some talent, it couldn't be used by them. Meng Chengzhang and Meng Jin yao were the same kind of people.

However, it's not impossible to tie her down. As the stepmother, she would also be in charge of Meng Chengzhang's marriage. Her niece is the same age as Meng Chengzhang and is also thirteen this year. If Meng Chengzhang shows some promise, she could marry him off to her niece. If he's not promising, she could find him a wife from a humble family. A daughter-in-law like that would be easier to control.

Meng Jinyu's heart skipped a beat, but after a long silence, her expression dimmed. She whispered, "Then she must also feel that she isn't as lucky as Meng Jin Yao, marrying a marquis or a young master to become a marquise in the future."

Master Sun scoffed and said, "Lord Gu has a hidden illness and cannot consummate his marriage with her, nor can she bear children. A woman without children is like a hen that does not lay eggs—a misfortune. Our Ayu is blessed; she will surely enjoy prosperity and have many descendants in the future."

Meng Jinyu, upon hearing this, felt the knot of distress in her heart loosen. She was certain that her husband would definitely not be stingy. When she had children, she would need to show her face more often in front of Meng Jin Yao. Just thinking about how Meng Jin Yao would be downcast and heartbroken without a child filled her with joy.

Sun said, "Alright, you should go back first. Mother needs to rest for a while."

Meng Jin nodded: "Then mother, have a good rest."

After Meng Jinyu left, Sun shi sighed lightly and said wistfully, "Ah Yu's disposition is too simple, her cunning and scheming aren't even half as good as Meng Jin yao's. I wonder if she will suffer when she gets married."

Grandma Qiao comforted her: “Madam, the second daughter is actually quite clever, she just doesn’t like the eldest daughter, that’s why she didn’t think too much about it.”

Sun shi thought about it for a moment and felt that it was also true, so she didn't continue the topic. She instructed: " Qiao mama, you can prepare some calming incense for me again. The previous incense wasn't very effective, and I still woke up in the middle of the night."

If possible, she wished someone would knock her out every night so that she could sleep until dawn. That way, she wouldn't be woken up by the ghost in the middle of the night.

Grandma Qiao's eyes flickered, and she replied respectfully, "Then the maidservant will add some calming herbs to it. The old madam felt very good after using them before."

Mr. Sun replied, "Well,"

Grandma Qiao saw that her mistress trusted her immensely, and she felt a twinge of guilt. But she had already betrayed her mistress, the arrow was launched and there was no going back. From now on, she could only be loyal to the young lady, or else the young lady wouldn't let her off.

"Although, she still had to appear loyal and worried for her master on the surface. She persuaded, “Madam, I think the second young lady is right. Shouldn't you find another master back As long as that filth is dealt with, you can rest easy afterwards.”

Sun shook her head: "Lady Du has been dead for so long, would I still be afraid of her ghost I'm fine, in a few days I'll go to the temple to get an exorcism talisman blessed by a monk."

Grandma Qiao remained silent. They all said that they hadn't done anything wrong in their lives, and they weren't afraid of ghosts knocking at the door in the middle of the night. If Madam hadn't plotted against the eldest son, she wouldn't be afraid of Aunt Du's ghost.

Fortunately, she hadn't been involved in this matter that year. It was another maid who had taken part. Even if she had completed the task, the eldest daughter wouldn't have let her go. That maid also got married, and since the mistress felt that the handle shouldn't be in the hands of those who left the house, she indirectly took the maid's life during childbirth, resulting in two deaths.

In a short while, Meng Dong came in from outside.

Seeing her husband's face was troubled, Sun quickly walked over and sat beside him. She wore a dark expression, as if waiting for her to ask questions.

Meng Dong had sat there for a while, but hadn't heard her express any concern for him. He felt something was amiss, but couldn't bear it any longer and spoke first: "Madam, do you know what that rebellious daughter of mine, Ayao, gave me for my birthday And how did Gu Jingxi treat me"

Sun shi followed up by asking, "I didn't sleep well last night, and I was so busy today that my head still aches. I don't have time to look at the gift list. What did Ayo bring Gu Jingxi is your son-in-law after all. How could he act toward you in front of guests"

She first told him about her current situation, then inquired about other matters. It was all just to make sure that when her husband heard it, he would show some concern for her. As long as he said a few caring words, she could even pretend that the argument they had over a beautiful concubine she sold earlier never happened.

She fell silent, then turned her head and looked expectantly at her husband.ed with anger as he said in a low tone, "Don't blame me for being heartless. Xiao Er's current state is also due to your indulgence and protection. If you had told me about the situation back then, p...