Mrs. Zhang was still okay, but Mrs. Han, feeling guilty, didn't dare to look at Su Yunjin at all.
She was afraid that Su Yunjin would reveal their plan to throw her out to feed the wolves.
Just as Mrs. Han and Mrs. Zhang were feeling extremely guilty, to their surprise, they saw Su Yunjin push aside the quilt and try to get out of bed, "Mother, Elder Sister-in-law and Fourth Brother's wife are right, how can I, as a daughter-in-law, trouble you to cook porridge for me?"
Su Yunjin had no proof regarding the matter of Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han wanting to throw her out. She estimated that even if she spoke of it, it wouldn't be very effective. Su Yunjin always avoided doing things that were pointless, and in the current situation, pretending to be weak seemed much more useful.
Su Yunjin could tell that Mrs. An's concern for her didn't seem fake.
Pretending to be weak would definitely evoke her mother-in-law's sympathy and protection!
Watching Su Yunjin attempting to get out of bed, Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han were puzzled about her intentions. Why had this Mrs. Su suddenly become so agreeable? Suddenly, Su Yunjin swayed and seemed about to fall weakly to the floor.
This unexpected spectacle caught both Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han off guard. Mrs. An hurried to help Su Yunjin, "Third daughter-in-law, lie down quickly. What are you doing up with your body still so weak?"
Su Yunjin didn't speak, but weakly turned her gaze towards Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han, "Mother, Elder Sister-in-law and Fourth Brother's wife, they..."
Su Yunjin didn't finish her sentence, but her implication was clear – it was because of Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han that she got up and almost fell weakly.
Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han exchanged glances, both displaying innocent expressions.
Mrs. Zhang hastily tried to clear her own name, "Mother, don't look at us. Third brother's wife's fainting had nothing to do with us."
"Right, it wasn't us who caused Third Sister-in-law to faint. I and Elder Sister-in-law haven't done anything!" Mrs. Han also quickly distanced herself.
While helping the weak Su Yunjin to lie down again, Mrs. An scolded Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han, "If not you, then who? Would the third daughter-in-law have gotten up from her sickbed if it weren't for your meddling?"
Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han remained silent, but inwardly they cursed Su Yunjin relentlessly. This woman seemed weak but might have been setting a trap for them from the beginning.
They were just waiting for the two of them to walk into it!
Mrs. An continued to rebuke, "It's always you two who love to gossip and stir up trouble, always causing mischief!"
"Mother, Elder Sister-in-law and I are just looking out for you. Where is it ever seen that the mother-in-law should serve the daughter-in-law? In our Gu family's village, there's never been such a custom," Mrs. Zhang argued discontentedly.
After tucking Su Yunjin in, Mrs. An turned back to look at the eldest and youngest daughter-in-law, "Enough, I know you're thinking of my well-being. So, since you're both reluctant for me to personally cook porridge for the third daughter-in-law, you two sisters-in-law can do it!"
What?
They were to cook porridge for that Mrs. Su?
Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Han nearly vomited blood in anger, "Mother, why? Why should we have to cook porridge for Third Sister-in-law?"
Neither Mrs. Zhang nor Mrs. Han was happy with the idea.
Pointing at Su Yunjin, they said, "Mother, isn't Third Sister-in-law awake? She's awake; if she wants porridge, she can cook it herself. We certainly won't serve her."
"Now that the third daughter-in-law is weak, what can she cook? Didn't you see her nearly faint when she just got up? You two will go and cook!"
Mrs. Zhang was unwilling, "Mother, I..."
"Elder daughter-in-law, what's the matter? Do you want to see me go and cook?"