Mrs. Xue really felt like she was going to lose her mind these past few days; the first Madam and the others would slack off whenever they could, and everyone bullied her alone.
Like now, she was kicked out again to fetch water and gather firewood. Any task that was a bit tiring or tough was left to her.
She wanted to establish a good relationship with Shu Yu. Over these past few days, she had watched helplessly as Shu Yu easily carried water back, saw their surplus of food each day, and noticed their increasingly hearty spirits.
Mrs. Xue didn't want to wait for the men of the Shu family to arrive before she could enjoy the good life; she wanted to enjoy it now.
That's why she wanted to stop Shu Yu and try once again to soften their relationship.
"Ayue, you can be so kind to Madam Hou, so why can't you show some forbearance towards me based on our past affection? After all, I am your mother. Compared to others, my relationship with you is the most intimate."
