The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

Old Madam Zhou had a tense face and glanced at Xue Jinhua indifferently, as if she didn't see her. Then she said to Wang as if nothing had happened, "Your eldest daughter-in-law is quite good. At least she knows how to say hello, but she doesn't know how to show respect to her elders."

Then, she said sarcastically, "You are so kindhearted that you don't even keep anyone to serve you. As a daughter-in-law... you are born to serve your mother-in-law. Why are you acting so arrogantly here?"

These words were like a sharp sword, hitting Wang's heart directly. She immediately became excited and said in a confessional tone: "How dare I! My eldest daughter-in-law is in charge of all the big and small things in the family. She is really busy... and can't spare time."

Wang's explanation sounded like she was defending herself, but in fact it seemed like she was acquiescing to Mrs. Zhou's accusation.

After listening to this, the expression on Mrs. Zhou's face became even more disdainful and indifferent. She sneered and said, "Filial piety is the most important virtue. This has been the truth since ancient times. What could be more important than respecting your mother-in-law at home?" Her voice was cold, as if it had no emotion at all.

When Wang heard this, her eyes suddenly turned red and tears welled up in her eyes. She said in a sobbing voice, "My sister has said that I am a miserable person..." Her tone was full of helplessness and sadness, which made people feel sympathy for her.

However, Old Mrs. Zhou was not moved by Wang's words. Instead, she became even angrier. She was so angry that her face turned red. She pointed at Xue Jinhua and said angrily: "My niece-in-law, is this how you treat your mother-in-law on a daily basis? This is too outrageous!" Her voice was full of majesty and reproach, which made people feel a chill.

Xue Jinhua lowered her head slightly, and did not directly respond to her question, but asked softly: "Aunt has traveled thousands of miles to come to Kyoto from afar. I wonder if Madam Sanshan has come with you?"

Old Mrs. Zhou's face instantly froze like frost, because the Madam Sanshan that Xue Jinhua mentioned was none other than her own mother-in-law.

"I was young and ignorant, and I thought that working day and night for the Zhao family was my greatest contribution to the family. I took good care of the family's food, clothing, shelter and transportation, and I thought I had fulfilled my filial duty. However, I never thought that in my aunt's eyes, filial piety meant serving her closely. If Madam Sanshan were here, I would really like to ask my aunt to set an example for us younger generations, and let us know what kind of behavior is considered true filial piety, so that we can learn more."

Xue Jinhua sneered inwardly. She had long heard about Old Madam Zhou's hypocrisy and selfishness.

In her previous life, she had heard about Old Lady Zhou's many bad deeds, and now it seemed that her reputation was well-deserved.

It would be bad enough if she was just lazy and gluttonous, but she also often abused her mother-in-law... She was well-known for this in the local area. Such behavior made the local people disgusted and despised her.

Such a person actually had the nerve to talk to me about filial piety? It was simply ridiculous.

When the unbearable past was brought up in this way, Mrs. Zhou's face turned extremely ugly, sometimes blue, sometimes white, just like a chameleon.

"The journey is long, and my mother-in-law is old and can't stand the hassle. Besides, I'm here to visit my sister, so she naturally won't come with me." Old Mrs. Zhou changed the subject, but her eyes were always fixed on Xue Jinhua, as if she wanted to find a flaw in her.

"It's you, my niece-in-law. Your aunt has been here for such a long time, but you haven't come over to pay your respects?" Old Mrs. Zhou looked at Xue Jinhua with a haughty face, dissatisfaction and criticism flashing in her eyes.

"Oh, but I forgot that your adoptive parents are just a merchant family. I'm afraid they haven't taught you these rules. However, no matter what, things will be different after you marry into the Zhao family. First of all, you have to respect your elders." There was a hint of instruction in Mrs. Zhou's tone, as if she was teaching Xue Jinhua how to behave.

However, for Xue Jinhua, this shameless aunt still wants others to respect her? This is simply a fantasy.

Xue Jinhua sneered in her heart, but still pretended to be surprised and said, "I used to think that since my aunt was not from a merchant family, she must know more than I do. Now it seems that she is just so-so." Her voice was full of sarcasm and disdain, which made people look at her sideways.

"What do you mean?" Old Mrs. Zhou also heard something wrong in the words, and she was immediately furious. "Is this how you usually treat your elders?" She stared at Xue Jinhua with her eyes wide open, and the fat on her face was trembling with anger.

Xue Jinhua smiled slightly, with a sly look in her eyes, "Is this how you treat a lady of imperial title?" Xue Jinhua sneered and refuted without any hesitation, "Aunt has probably been away from home for too long and still doesn't know. Although the Zhao family has fallen, I, Xue Jinhua, am still a lady of imperial title. Not only do I not need to greet you when I see you outside, even my mother-in-law and uncle have to greet me when they see me."

Old Mrs. Zhou was so angry that she was shaking all over. She gritted her teeth and said, "You..."

However, Xue Jinhua was not moved at all.

"Since Auntie is here to see you, please entertain her. I am very busy with household affairs and I am afraid I don't have time to entertain you. If there is nothing important, please don't look for me."

After saying that, Xue Jinhua turned around and left, leaving her aunt standing there in a daze, looking angry and embarrassed.

Old lady Zhou always relied on her status as an elder to bully the younger generations, but the new brides were too shy and no one usually bothered to argue with her.

But she never expected that Xue Jinhua would not give her any face at all.

Old Madam Zhou couldn't vent her anger, so she looked at her sister and said, "Does she bully you like this every day? Doesn't she take you seriously at all?"

Wang pursed her lips and replied a little aggrievedly, "If I don't provoke her on weekdays, she never seems to be so disrespectful to me."

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhou couldn't help but frown, with a tone of reproach and dissatisfaction: "Oh! My dear sister, I have never seen a mother-in-law who is as cowardly as you."

She felt that as a mother-in-law, Wang should have more authority and dignity, instead of being despised and treated so despised by her daughter-in-law.

What do you mean by not provoking? Will they not bully you? This is nonsense! It is only natural for the mother-in-law to ask her daughter-in-law to do something. Why are there so many excuses?

Although Wang was a little embarrassed, she still said with a red face: "What can I do? Jiang's family background is strong, and the second son takes good care of her. If I provoke her, I will only be asking for trouble!"

As for Xue Jinhua, I don't know why, she used to be very obedient, but now her temperament has changed drastically. Maybe it's because of her relationship with Yuxuan, coupled with her status as a royal lady, I really can't do anything about her! "

"Her status as an imperial edict is only for external use. At home, you are still her mother-in-law. Although she is the housekeeper, she is still a woman. Haven't you ever thought of using other methods to deal with her?" Old Mrs. Zhou narrowed her eyes, revealing a hint of sinisterness.

Wang was confused when she heard this. She frowned and said with a bitter face, "My dear sister, I really have no way to deal with her. That's why I asked someone to send you a letter, asking you to come and help me think of a solution."

Old Mrs. Zhou thought of Xue Jinhua whom she had just met. She was wearing a gorgeous silk dress, exuding a noble aura and grace. When she thought of this, she became so angry that her teeth itched, and the jealousy in her heart became stronger.

"No matter how capable she is, she is just relying on the Zhao family's assets to gain influence. What is there for her to be proud of?" Old Mrs. Zhou said gritting her teeth, anger flashing in her eyes.

She hated Xue Jinhua's arrogant attitude the most, as if she didn't take anyone seriously. She secretly swore in her heart that she must teach Xue Jinhua a lesson and let her know how powerful she is.

"You hold the Zhao family's assets firmly in your hands and control the family's money. How can she not submit to you? When the time comes, let's see if she dares to be so arrogant again!" Old Mrs. Zhou said with a sneer, with a cunning look in her eyes.

Clothing, food, daily necessities, which one can be separated from money?

Speaking of this, Wang was like a balloon that had been punctured, feeling even more guilty. She stammered, "Sister, you don't know that the Zhao family's assets have long been lost. The Zhao family can still maintain its appearance now, all thanks to Xue Jinhua's hard work using her dowry to support it."

Even if there is still a little bit of property left, the money earned is not enough to cover the daily expenses of the mansion.

Her food, clothing and other expenses are all firmly in the hands of others, so how can she have the courage to confront them head-on?

However, Mrs. Zhou didn't care. "She's married into the Zhao family, so what's the difference? She's the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family now, so her dowry is naturally part of the Zhao family's property. Why don't you use your brain and put her dowry in your name?"

Such brazen and shameless words made Wang's face turn red like a ripe apple in an instant.

He is coveting his daughter-in-law's dowry and even trying to take it for himself. If this gets out, won't he be criticized?

"What? Don't you want to?" Old Mrs. Zhou looked at her sister's expression and understood everything clearly.

My sister has been as timid as a mouse since she was young, so it's no wonder that she is bullied by a daughter-in-law from a merchant family.

"Sister, do you really want Xue Jinhua to bully you for the rest of your life?"

"Sister, what are you talking about? Of course I don't want to. You don't know that Xue Jinhua is no longer the same as before. She is very powerful now. She is also a lady of noble status. How can we take her dowry for ourselves?"

"Don't worry about this, just listen to me."