She had a clear understanding in her heart.
In this family, her father-in-law was somewhat sensible, although ultimately a bit selfish, favoring those who shared the Xie surname. But on major matters, he managed to be quite thoughtful.
Don't think she was unaware; during her confinement after giving birth, what Xie Changgen claimed his mother insisted on keeping for her was actually demanded by her father-in-law. It was only because of the fear of her father-in-law that her mother-in-law would bring her food without any discount.
Yet on several occasions, after her mother-in-law brought the food, Jiabao and Jiabao's wealth would follow in, pitifully staring at the bowl salivating. Her mother-in-law would then grumble about how the children were gluttonous and it was time for them to grow, implying that it wouldn't be a big deal for an adult to eat less.
Beneath her words was the desire for her to voluntarily offer to share some of her portion with the two of them.