Having transmigrated into a book, who would still want to be a secondary wife?

Chapter 861 1 Unusual

Lu family.

"Second sister-in-law, I'm not trying to criticize you, but since you've been caught doing something wrong, why don't you just admit it?"

We're all family. As your sister-in-law, I won't pressure you. Why do you have to make such a scene?

Lu family's eldest daughter-in-law, Gao Jingci, looked at Chu Guixue with feigned helplessness, a hint of mockery in the depths of her eyes.

So what if Chu Guixue is the daughter of a prince? She comes from a higher social class than her, but she is weak-willed and disliked by her mother-in-law. In the two and a half years since she married into the family, she has always just swallowed her anger.

Unexpectedly, she suddenly stood up this time, but given her temperament, it was only temporary. She would have to silently endure it for the sake of her child and husband.

As for going back to her parents' home... is that even possible? Doesn't Prince Gong's Mansion feel ashamed?

Hearing Gao Jingci's words, Chu Guixue was immediately furious. "Sister-in-law, I have done my best in everything over the past two years. I really can't understand what I have done to wrong you."

"You insist on causing trouble again and again. What does your missing stuff have to do with me? What makes you think I stole it?"

She was, after all, a daughter of a royal family and a member of the imperial family. She could tolerate being wronged in normal times, but now she was being falsely accused of theft!

If she tolerates this too, the news will spread tomorrow and become true!

At that time, it won't just be her reputation that will be affected; the entire royal family will be branded as having a daughter who has been raised to steal!

"Second sister-in-law, your mother-in-law trusts you the most. She has entrusted you with the management of the household and is responsible for all the expenses of the mansion."

My things were stored in the warehouse, and you always had the key. We never suspected you of embezzling them, but when I went to get them this time, they were gone.

You said... isn't it normal for me to have some doubts?"

Gao Jingci looked innocent. "Actually, I was just asking. I don't come from a high social class, and my dowry is not as much as yours, my second sister-in-law."

"To be honest, it was my fault. This thing wasn't that expensive to begin with. I shouldn't have brought it up. Oh well, just pretend I didn't say anything."

When Lu Haikuo, the eldest son of the Lu family, saw that his wife had lost something and had to apologize to Chu Guixue in a wronged manner, a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes:

“Sister-in-law, I know you come from a noble family. My wife’s dowry was not much to begin with, and she has always been very frugal with money.”

Now that the things are gone, can't I even ask a few questions? Do you have to act like you're going back to your parents' home to threaten me? Second brother, aren't you going to do anything about it?

Lu Junyi looked at his wife, then at his elder brother, his brows furrowed, seemingly deep in thought.

Just as he was about to speak, Madam Lu said, "Junyi, you should try to persuade Guixue."

Your sister-in-law is right. We are family. There's no need to make a scene over something and have to go back to your parents' home. It's not honorable if word gets out that we're talking about this.

I think Gui Xue must have accidentally used your sister-in-law's dowry. Actually, it's just a small matter; you can simply return it to your sister-in-law in silver. If word gets out, people will laugh at you.”

As she spoke, Madam Lu smiled helplessly, as if she felt that the matter was really not worth it.

Chu Guixue listened to these repeated attempts to appease them. They were the ones who had made a big fuss and pinned the blame on her, but now they were pretending it was a trivial matter, making it seem like she was holding a grudge.

compensation?

The money itself isn't a big deal, but if she really loses it, wouldn't that mean admitting that she actually stole her sister-in-law's dowry?

Once I admit to this, they will definitely use it to criticize me behind my back, and I will never be able to hold my head up high again.

"Husband, do you think so too?"

Chu Guixue looked at Lu Junyi with red eyes, a deep despair flashing in them.

She agreed to the marriage because she felt that Lu Junyi was sincere towards her and was moved by his kindness.

She thought that as long as her husband treated her well, even if her mother-in-law was a bit difficult to get along with, she could still make the most of her time by putting in the effort.

But now that so much time has passed, her expectations have gradually shattered. She was constantly scolded for not being able to conceive, and now that she has a child, they've changed their methods.

If things continue like this, she'll truly see the end of her life in the blink of an eye.

She didn't want to live like this anymore!

Lu Junyi clenched his fists. "Enough!"

The sudden roar startled Chu Guixue, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in her eyes, and she made a decision in her heart.

In the end, she had chosen the wrong person, and since that was the case, she didn't want to stay in the Lu family anymore.

She could bear to suffer herself, but she didn't want her daughter to suffer as well.

She had heard them say behind her back that she was useless, that she had been married for almost three years and had been unable to conceive, and that she had only given birth to a girl.

If she leaves now, at least her child won't suffer any injustice.

A hint of smugness flashed in Madam Lu's eyes as she met Gao Jingci's gaze, and the two exchanged a smile.

"Second sister-in-law, look how angry you've made our second brother! It's just a small matter. He's been out all day and just wants to rest, but you insist on making a big fuss about it."

What good does it do to have the mansion constantly in chaos?

Gao Jingci spoke up happily, saying that Chu Guixue was really foolish. Knowing that her second brother was filial, she still had to make such a scene, and in the end, she was the one who embarrassed herself!

I'm talking about you!

Lu Junyi glared fiercely at Gao Jingci with a cold face.

Gao Jingci was stunned, disbelief flashing in her eyes. "Me? Second brother, are you out of your mind?"

"Sister-in-law, what exactly has my wife done to offend you? Just because she comes from a high-ranking family, you're jealous of her and keep causing trouble. Is that really necessary?"

“You…” Gao Jingci’s eyes widened, unable to believe that her usually friendly and easy-going uncle would accuse her like this.

"Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about? How can you bully your sister-in-law like this?" Lu Haikuo said angrily.

"I only said a couple of words, and that's considered bullying my sister-in-law? Then I'd like to ask, for the past two years, you've been causing trouble for my wife at every turn, why don't you feel even a little bit guilty?"

Lu Junyi's face turned ashen. "Do you really think I'm stupid? I went to great lengths to get this marriage arranged!"

Gui Xue is kind and good-natured. She always swallows her grievances and keeps them from me. If I hadn't noticed something was wrong and had someone investigate, I wouldn't have known you were bullying her like this behind her back!

"Who are you trying to fool with your hypocritical act, sister-in-law? You keep saying it's just some worthless trinkets, but if you really think these things are worthless, why are you calling everyone out of the house so late at night?"