"I was just the one who raised him. You are his biological mother. You never thought about the hurt he might feel. Why should I care?"
"You deliberately ssed him up just to spite , didn’t you?" Ji Yunhuan looked at her second sister-in-law, feeling a tight pain in her chest.
Sotis, in her dreams, she could still recall the year she and Qi Cheng got married. That year, her second sister-in-law was not as malicious as she was now. To Ji Yunhuan, she was a kind and amiable presence. But now...
When those mories surfaced, all that was left for her was hatred and deep, lingering pain.
"Facts proved that you were angered by as well, weren’t you?" The second sister-in-law gave Ji Yunhuan a smug glance. "Also, why didn’t Qi Cheng co with you today? Aren’t you two inseparable? Or is it that he’s jealous of Bai Liyan and ignoring you?"
"..." Thinking of Qi Cheng’s reaction last night and looking at her second sister-in-law’s expression now, Ji Yunhuan suddenly realized sothing. "You manipulated him against ?"
"So what if I did?" Her second sister-in-law did not deny it. "You and Bai Liyan have been ambiguously involved for so long. Do you think Qi Cheng genuinely wouldn’t care? Just as n in this world don’t like won without children, they also dislike their won having relations with other n."
"It’s not what you think between Bai Liyan and !" Ji Yunhuan said.
"So what? The point is whether Qi Cheng believes it. Looking at you now, he seems to have believed it." The second sister-in-law let out a contemptuous laugh.
Ji Yunhuan looked at her mocking expression and also managed a smile. "Second sister-in-law, last night I dread again of the ti when I just married Qi Cheng, just ca to the Qi Family. Back then, whenever there was a problem at ho, you and second brother would help ."
"..." Ji Yunhuan’s words made her second sister-in-law’s expression pause for a mont. Clearly, she also rembered those tis when their relationship wasn’t as dire as it was now. But now, recalling those monts seed aningless.
Ji Yunhuan continued, "But now, standing here, watching you gloat over my misfortune, I realize how laughable those dreams were."
"..."
Her second sister-in-law said nothing. Ji Yunhuan turned and walked out. In the yard, her elder sister-in-law was standing there talking to Leilei. Seeing Ji Yunhuan, her gaze lingered on her for a few seconds.
"Go call your aunt over. I have sothing to discuss with her." The elder sister-in-law said.
Leilei nodded and quickly ran to Ji Yunhuan. "Aunt."
"..." Usually, seeing Leilei, no matter how sad she felt, Ji Yunhuan would still smile. But now, she couldn’t even force a fake smile. She looked at Leilei without speaking.
Leilei looked at Ji Yunhuan with concern. "Are you hurt?"
"A minor wound, it’s nothing."
"My mom has sothing to tell you." Ji Yunhuan was stunned for a mont. Her elder sister-in-law was already walking towards the wisteria trellis.
Leilei took Ji Yunhuan’s hand. "Let’s go over together."
When they reached the trellis, the elder sister-in-law had already had tea prepared.
The hanging vines made the place look serene and beautiful.
"Sit." The elder sister-in-law said.
Ji Yunhuan sat down a bit startled. She couldn’t understand why her elder sister-in-law would invite her for tea. Didn’t she dislike her earlier?
Looking at Ji Yunhuan, her elder sister-in-law said, "I’ve heard about your recent troubles with Shi Xuan. I can’t help much but at least I can offer you a cup of tea."
Ji Yunhuan asked the question in her mind, "Didn’t you dislike before, elder sister-in-law?"
"Did I? When?" Her elder sister-in-law asked with confusion.
Ji Yunhuan felt embarrassed. Was it not true? "When Lin Xiang said all those things in front of you, did you forget?"
That day she wanted to explain but was refused by her elder sister-in-law.
On hearing Ji Yunhuan’s words, her elder sister-in-law couldn’t help but laugh. "I was in a bad mood then. I didn’t let you explain because I thought it unnecessary. I can’t say I understand Lin Xiang, but I have a rough idea about her. I know you don’t get along with her and wouldn’t believe her biased words. That day I was just in a bad mood, and my attitude made you misunderstand."
"As long as you’re not mad at , elder sister-in-law." This matter had depressed Ji Yunhuan for a long ti. But her elder sister-in-law’s consistent attitude left her unsure of what to say.
"Later, I wanted to explain to you but couldn’t find the right mont. Just..." The elder sister-in-law looked at Ji Yunhuan. "Since when did you start caring so much about others’ opinions?"
"I don’t want to leave too many enemies in this family. I love Qi Cheng. He’s done a lot for , so naturally, I hope we can get along well in this family." If her relationship with his family remained strained, she feared she might give up one day.
Her elder sister-in-law said, "I can’t help with your issue with Shi Xuan, but there’s one thing I can tell you. She didn’t stage the incident where she was drugged."
Ji Yunhuan’s confusion showed in her eyes. She had always thought her second sister-in-law was behind it.
Her elder sister-in-law said, "Shi Xuan isn’t foolish. Though she might sche against you, she’d never joke with her own reputation. Besides, second brother wasn’t even in City A that day. If it weren’t for Qi Ling, sothing could have really happened to her."
Since her second sister-in-law was sent in, the elder sister-in-law knew very well what she had been like then.
Hearing her elder sister-in-law’s words, Ji Yunhuan started to understand. "So, you believe soone is out to harm her?"
"You need to investigate that yourself." The elder sister-in-law sighed. "Lately, mom has also been unhappy. The atmosphere in this family was once harmonious. Now, coming back, it feels nothing like ho. I don’t want you to fight with Shi Xuan any longer. Don’t let anger blind you and give others an opportunity."
Ji Yunhuan was moved by her elder sister-in-law’s words. She realized it was because her elder sister-in-law believed she wasn’t behind the incident that she was sharing this.
"Thank you for believing in ," Ji Yunhuan said.
Looking at her, her elder sister-in-law said, "Shi Xuan used to say you and I were alike. I just think that things I wouldn’t do, you wouldn’t stoop to either."
Ji Yunhuan couldn’t help but smile. Her elder sister-in-law was a mber of this family. Her trust was an encouragent to Ji Yunhuan.
Returning ho, Ji Yunhuan had soone investigate the night her second sister-in-law was drugged.
Although her elder sister-in-law didn’t give her much advice, the information provided was imnsely helpful.
At least she wasn’t suspecting her second sister-in-law anymore but would seriously look into what happened to her. Once the perpetrator was found, wouldn’t that prove her innocence?
Ji Yunhuan also discovered that her second sister-in-law genuinely hated her. Otherwise, after making her lose trust, why would she continue seeking revenge?
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