Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 896 - 885: The Time-Traveler Protagonist’s Biased Grandmother

Leaving Third Aunt’s side, Yang Xiudan went over to Eldest Aunt and used the same tactic, saying, "Eldest Aunt, the plum blossom embroidery on your clothes is really beautiful."

"Really?" Ji Qiuyan laughed heartily, "Kids just have sweet mouths. This was embroidered by your cousin. Although her technique is still a bit immature, it’s already quite good."

"My eldest cousin embroidered this?" Yang Xiudan was truly surprised this time. If she remembered correctly, her eldest cousin was just over eight, not even nine yet, and her embroidery was already this good?

"Yes, your eldest cousin is a filial child. She even said she wants to embroider a headband for her grandmother. Didn’t your grandmother tell you yesterday to play outside less? You can always learn from your cousin instead," Ji Qiuyan said enthusiastically.

But Yang Xiudan secretly curled her lips. Being good at embroidery was indeed impressive, but she didn’t want to waste her life on this. When she made money, how many embroidery women couldn’t she hire?

Embroidery not only strains the eyes but also the neck and cervical spine. She wouldn’t do something so thankless.

"Eldest Aunt, my cousin is truly amazing. I think it’s really beautiful. But it seems like Third Aunt..." she said hesitantly.

"What did your Third Aunt say?" Ji Qiuyan frowned and asked.

"Third Aunt seems to have little regard for my eldest cousin. She said no matter how good she is at embroidery, what’s the use? Just like a young lady hidden away, she’ll still end up marrying a rural man. She said my eldest cousin is just wasting her effort."

"Did she really say that?" Ji Qiuyan was furious. What she cared most about in her life were her two children. Shuchen was a boy, destined with a promising future through education. But Xiu Fen was a girl, born into their family. In Ji Qiuyan’s eyes, her daughter was perfect, no less than any of the young ladies from the county.

Moreover, her daughter was well-behaved and beautiful. She couldn’t bear to let her daughter do hard or dirty work under the sun. She just wanted to groom her daughter to marry into a good family in the future.

These past years, Xiu Fen had not let down her upbringing. In every aspect, she was excellent. Who would have thought her Third Aunt would praise her in public but say such things behind her back!

"Eldest Aunt, I think Third Aunt is wrong. My eldest cousin is so beautiful and virtuous that she’ll undoubtedly marry into a wealthy family and have maids at her service one day."

Ji Qiuyan was pleased by Yang Xiudan’s flattery, yet a grudge against Zhou Qing lingered in her heart.

"But if my cousin marries into a wealthy family, there’ll certainly be a large dowry, right? I’m a bit worried..." Yang Xiudan said, looking troubled.

"What are you worried about? Go ahead and tell your Eldest Aunt." Ji Qiuyan wondered why the niece she usually found displeasing was hitting all the right notes today. Seeing her frown, Ji Qiuyan couldn’t resist asking eagerly.

"I’m a bit worried that when my cousin marries, the dowry will be squandered by my Third Uncle."

"He wouldn’t dare! Does he even have that right?" Ji Qiuyan raised her eyebrows, almost ready to lash out.

"But in this family, Grandmother has the final say, and she decides on both big and small matters. Grandmother dotes on Third Uncle the most. It’s always like this. Once Third Uncle speaks, Grandmother beams with joy. Who knows, the money with Grandmother might already be given to Third Uncle. Otherwise, how does he have the money to enjoy life every day?" Yang Xiudan feigned innocence and said.

"Who taught you to say that?" Ji Qiuyan suddenly asked, staring at her intently.

Yang Xiudan’s heart skipped a beat. Oh no, I’ve said too much. This doesn’t sound like something a six or seven-year-old girl would say.

"Nobody taught me. It’s just what I think. Da Niu’s family told me their family is like that when dividing the family property. All the good things were given to his Eldest Uncle’s family. Da Niu’s grandmother favored his Eldest Uncle the most. Our family’s grandmother favors Third Uncle the most. In the future, when the family property is divided, won’t it all go to Third Uncle?" She feigned innocence and said.

Ji Qiuyan dismissed her doubts about Yang Xiudan. After all, she’s just a child. How could she understand so much? Her younger sister-in-law, being so timid, wouldn’t teach her such things either. It must be because she saw Da Niu’s family and felt the same way.

But even though it’s the careless remark of a child, there’s some truth in it. Logically, their house is the main branch and should inherit the family estate in the future, but the Old Lady favors the third son the most. Perhaps she really will be biased in the future.

Not to mention the matter of splitting the family property. There’s only this house and a few acres of land that’s worth anything in the family. No matter how biased the Old Lady is, their main house can’t get less. What she’s afraid of is that Xiu Fen’s dowry might really be withheld to support the third son’s family.

She had cultivated her daughter so carefully; why should it benefit the lazy third son?

"Eldest Aunt, is my eldest brother going to become a top scorer in the future?" Yang Xiudan, seeing how much her Eldest Aunt valued her children, asked again with a twinkle in her eye.

"Of course. Your eldest brother is smart and will have great achievements in the future." Speaking of her son, Ji Qiuyan felt immensely proud. But then she noticed Yang Xiudan’s worried expression, "What’s wrong? Aren’t you happy if your eldest brother becomes a top scorer?"

"No, no, if my eldest brother becomes a top scorer, I’d be thrilled. I’m just worried." She said anxiously.

"Worried about what? Is it about your Third Uncle again?"

"Yes." Yang Xiudan nodded vigorously, "Third Uncle is so unreliable. I’m afraid if he gets into trouble in the future, it might affect my eldest brother. Eldest Aunt, I heard that the imperial examination requires a guarantor. If any family members have committed crimes, it might be hard to find someone to vouch for you."

"Is that true?" Ji Qiuyan was thoroughly alarmed.

"I don’t know. I think I heard someone say it while playing at the village chief’s house." Yang Xiudan shook her head, "My eldest brother is so smart. It would be a pity if he’s implicated because of Third Uncle!"

After Yang Xiudan left, Ji Qiuyan couldn’t focus on anything else throughout the day. Her mind was filled with the possible consequences her third brother-in-law might have on her two children. So when she went to bed, she brought it up with her husband.

"It’s been so many years since our father passed away. Why hasn’t mother divided the family yet?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Mother’s still here. Why divide the family? Isn’t it good for the whole family to be together and dutifully respect her?" Yang Yuhui rebuked.

"I didn’t say not to respect mother. I’m just worried about Shuchen and Xiu Fen, aren’t I?" Saying this, she exaggerated what Yang Xiudan had told her earlier in the day, "I know you brothers have a good relationship, but we must also think about our two children!"

After listening, Yang Yuhui couldn’t sleep either. He knew his brother well. He was spoiled by their mother. Even though he’s now with Yuhe, who knows how many days he’ll stick with it?

Even if he doesn’t get into trouble, what if those bad friends he hangs around with outside pull him into something? After a few drinks, who knows what he might do?

It’s fine if he supports his brother, but his son and daughter shouldn’t be dragged down by him.

So he turned around, saying in a muffled voice, "Let’s talk about it later. I’m worried it will make Mother sad."

"You just keep avoiding it." Ji Qiuyan pinched him angrily and turned her back on him in defiance.