Chapter 118
Chapter 118: Chapter 118 Malicious Intent_1 Chapter 118: Chapter 118 Malicious Intent_1 As soon as Zhao Yunxiang uttered these words, Lin Yue’s countenance turned as cold as if it had been encased in ice. If before she had been somewhat considerate towards Zhao Erhu, giving Yunxiang some respect, now there was no need for that. In Lin Yue’s view, although this so-called eldest sister-in-law might indeed have good intentions toward Zhao Erhu, being blood-related siblings after all, Yunxiang’s actions were even less forgivable than the Zhao Family’s old house and the aunt’s ill-intended desire to take advantage of Lin Family’s property. At least those people from the Zhao Family’s old house and the aunt wouldn’t harbor such vicious thoughts as selling her to a brothel.
“So, it’s Eldest Sister. Initially, I heard from Erhu that Eldest Sister was a kind person. But meeting you today, I never expected you to be such a venomous woman. Not only do you not help your own brother who is injured, but the moment you step through the door, you start slandering your sister-in-law without justification. People who don’t know any better might think you’re Erhu’s enemy. Otherwise, how could you commit such a malicious act?”
“I, I didn’t…”
“What didn’t you? You want to say you were targeting me, your sister-in-law, for Erhu’s sake, and not to take advantage of visiting my home during a famine? Of course not! Elder Sister’s appetite is much bigger than those from the Zhao Family’s old house and the aunt. They don’t covet petty things like those, so instead, you use such a venomous method to throw dirt on me. As long as you kick me out, the children in the house will listen to you, and you’ll be able to take over Erhu’s property. Tsk, what a clever scheme. Erhu probably never dreamed that his dear elder sister would harbor such thoughts.”
Lin Yue said sarcastically, looking at Zhao Yunxiang, who appeared humiliated and wanted to argue. Of course, Lin Yue understood what Yunxiang’s attitude towards her was like. It was just like most hateful mothers-in-law: not fond of her as a sister-in-law and, having heard some gossip, dead set on teaching her a lesson. Yunxiang, in fact, had no other intentions. Seeing that Yunxiang was carrying a basket of eggs, Lin Yue knew that she had come to visit Zhao Erhu. Lin Yue intentionally spoke like this to let Yunxiang taste what it felt like to be falsely accused; otherwise, Yunxiang would think Lin Yue was easy to bully, which could lead to more trouble if Yunxiang became addicted to bullying her. Hence, it was absolutely essential to nip such behavior in the bud.
Since ancient times, wicked mothers-in-law have been one of the most challenging types of people to deal with. They are supposed to be family, yet sometimes they’re crueler than enemies. Although they’re full of malice and always finding fault, due to the relationship with one’s husband, you cannot treat her too much like an enemy, for it displeases the man caught in the middle and is not conducive to familial harmony.
Given the manner and tone with which Zhao Erhu usually spoke of Zhao Yunxiang, Lin Yue knew that Erhu definitely respected and was close to his elder sister Yunxiang. Perhaps their relationship was even stronger than the one she had with her husband, having not been with him for long. It was uncertain whom he would side with once he woke up.
She was also taking preemptive action. As long as she remained Zhao Erhu’s wife and Zhao Yunxiang her elder sister-in-law, she would have to interact with Yunxiang often. If she could put Yunxiang in her place now, Yunxiang would be wary of her in the future, at the very least not causing trouble openly with no reason, since Yunxiang was not her mother-in-law, only an elder sister-in-law, with arms not long enough to meddle too much. This was something for which she felt profoundly grateful; life would be unbearable with such a mother-in-law.
“Lin Family, you’re talking nonsense! I, Zhao Yunxiang, how could I be that kind of person? Even if I were to die of poverty, I would never covet my own brother’s belongings. If you don’t believe me, I dare to swear to the heavens that if I, Zhao Yunxiang, really harbored such a venomous intention, may the lightning strike me down with no peaceful death. As for you, Lin Family, you say I slandered you, but who is that old man outside? What’s he doing here?!”