The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 531 - 541 Going to the Jie Family

Chapter 531: Chapter 541 Going to the Jie Family

"Poison!" Gu Youyou stated bluntly.

Lin Qianqing swallowed hard.

It is said that doctors save lives, but my cousin is somewhat special; she is also a poison doctor, not only saving lives but also harming them.

And when it comes to making poisons herself, her expression is unpredictable, showing great composure.

I can’t discuss this topic with her; I’m not cut out to be a doctor, so I won’t learn these things from her either.

"I can’t come tomorrow, Qinyun is having her coming-of-age ceremony, and I have to go."

"Qinyun?" Gu Youyou found the name somewhat familiar.

"Yes, Xie Qinyun. I introduced her to you last time we went to see the plum blossoms. She’s the daughter of Zuo Zongzheng, the youngest legitimate daughter of Jie Family, and the only daughter. She had the closest relationship with me when we were in school."

"Jie Family’s official!" Gu Youyou murmured, recalling what Jin Zijin had mentioned to her the day before yesterday about the internal affairs of Jie Family’s residence.

Lin Qianqing loves to gossip about the internal affairs of officials’ households; discussing these things with her couldn’t be more appropriate.

As Gu Youyou casually pounded the herbs, she asked nonchalantly, "I also want to join the excitement; would it be appropriate if I went?"

Lin Qianqing, of course, was eager to bring Gu Youyou along.

"Quite appropriate, naturally! I was indeed hoping to invite you, cousin, to accompany me, but I thought you were too busy, so I didn’t mention it."

"I can’t be busy all the time; I need to rest too," Gu Youyou said with a sheepish smile.

"Exactly, that’s the right approach."

Gu Youyou, appearing to have reservations, asked, "Then tell me, are there any taboos when visiting their home?"

Finally, the conversation was steered to the crux of the matter.

"What taboos could there be? It’s similar to our family. Just follow me; I am very familiar with their home. However..." Lin Qianqing suddenly hesitated, looking somewhat troubled.

"What’s wrong?" Gu Youyou sensed that this was what she was eager to hear.

"Oh, their family!" Lin Qianqing sighed, lowering her voice, "Remember this when you go: the second sister-in-law who comes out of their house is not the legitimate wife of her second brother but a mere mistress. That woman is no good. If she addresses you, don’t respond; I’ll deal with her. If you encounter her alone, just keep your distance."

Gu Youyou nodded, then said, "We are going to celebrate Miss Qinyun’s coming-of-age ceremony; we’re not there to deal with her. But from what you said, it seems we might actually run into her?"

"That shameless woman," Lin Qianqing spat, continuing, "You’re unaware; the Jie Family ancestors had a rule that a man should take only one wife, without any concubines. After the passing of Zuo Zongzheng’s wife and the wife of the eldest son of Jie Family, they didn’t remarry. Yet, that shameless woman somehow bewitched the second young master of Jie Family, breaking the family rule and getting herself married into the family as a mistress.

It would be one thing if she just married in, but she’s always undermining her sister-in-law, causing her to be confined by the second young master of Jie Family for years. With only these two women presiding over the household, and her sister-in-law confined, naturally, she receives the guests. Hmph, the less you want to see her, the more she thrusts herself into people’s presence. She’s just a mistress; how could we, legitimate daughters, demean ourselves to approach her? Now it’s gotten out of hand. I heard she’s overseeing Qinyun’s coming-of-age ceremony, and many legitimate daughters who initially intended to attend are now reluctant, much to Qinyun’s chagrin!"

Gu Youyou earnestly listened while mashing the medicinal juice, seeming to discern something and softly chuckled as she poured out the concoction.

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