Su Xiu was extremely excited. "Big Sister, are you really putting me in charge of the household budget?" It was a big deal. Many women had to live under the thumbs of their mothers-in-law after marriage. Divorce was one of the only ways they could regain autonomy or control over things like their household's finances.
Su Xiu trusted her eldest sister, for she was the head of their family and could do as she said.
"Yes!" Su Wen nodded. She hesitated but quickly braced herself, saying, "You'll need to improve your cooking. Use your head more and clarify anything you are unsure of with me."
Initially, Su Wen feared Su Xiu would be angry if she spoke too bluntly. She did not expect her to be so motivated instead.
"I will, I definitely will." Although she had already decided to find a live-in son-in-law at home like her eldest sister, learning to cook well would always serve her in good stead.
