My Princess Holds Superpowers

Chapter 50: 50 bad-tempered wives are unreasonable

“Right, how could I know if I’m out here selling eggs and neither my little sister nor Wenqing tell me anything!” Ye Gaosheng also couldn’t help defending himself for a bit.

“That’s why I say you’re a fool. You wouldn’t even know if you were being sold. Even your little sister and Wenqing, those two kids, can pull the wool over your eyes,” He’s wife said with cutting irony.

Ye Gaosheng himself didn’t even know what he had done to offend He’s wife this time, seeing how her words were all laced with thorns.

Ye Gaosheng touched his nose innocently and then just stood there, ready to be scolded.

He had already run away once, and if he ran away again, he suspected that even his little sister wouldn’t be able to save him later, hence his intuition told him it was better to stay put and take it.

Seeing that Ye Gaosheng was behaving, He’s wife finally got to the point, “Fourth, you’re not young anymore, and it’s time to take a wife. It’s our fault for not being able to provide a dowry, which is why we haven’t arranged a match for you. But no matter what, finding a wife for you is your parents’ responsibility, not your little sister’s.”

“Mom, I’m not in a hurry.” Ye Gaosheng knew all too well the family’s circumstances, and having a simple mind, he didn’t dwell on unnecessary fantasies, so he didn’t blame anyone for the family’s inability to afford a wife.

“Whether you’re in a hurry or not, we can’t put off the matter of getting you a wife any longer. Before, our family had no money, so it was left unsaid, but today your little sister has made money. She said she’s willing to give it to you, but remember this: your sister giving you money is an act of kindness. You must remember this favor and take good care of her later on,” He’s wife continued.

“Mom, look at what you’re saying. Whether there’s money or not, she’s still my sister, no matter what happens. If I’m not going to take care of her, who else would I take care of!” Ye Gaosheng was already deeply affectionate towards Ye Jiu under He’s wife’s influence, and upon hearing her words, his feelings toward Ye Jiu surged to the extent that he wished he could give his heart and soul.

“As long as you understand, that’s good. Now, if there’s nothing else, you can go. I’ll find time tomorrow to go out and arrange your marriage sooner rather than later,” He’s wife said dismissively as she shooed him away.

After Ye Gaosheng left, Ye Jiu finally said to He’s wife, “Mom, I wasn’t planning on revealing the matter of the silver I earned, why did you tell Fourth Brother everything?”

He’s wife stiffened her face, “Why not say it? After taking so much silver, you got the short end of the stick; people must remember your kindness, or else what was the loss for?”

Ye Lao Han felt uncomfortable, “Look at you, it’s all family here, why make such a clear distinction, talking about who’s losing out? If the Ye Family does well, our daughter, once she leaves for her husband’s family, will stand firm, right?”

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“Pah, you aren’t ashamed of those words!” He’s wife immediately retorted, her eyes tearfully red which saddened Ye Jiu briefly, but it was only a moment before the domineering old lady regained her annoying demeanor, turning to urge Ye Jiu, “Girl, don’t listen to your dad’s nonsense. Your mom will save up a sizeable dowry for you, so you can stand firm in your husband’s family. As long as you have money, you won’t be afraid of anyone bullying you.”

“You… you darned unreasonable woman!” Ye Lao Han couldn’t bear to hear He’s wife’s words and simply stood up, turned his back, and left.

The daughter had said the fifty taels of silver were for him to spend. Ten taels for the young son’s marriage should be more than enough; he would have to think carefully about how to use the rest.