Blossom in Adversity

C40. Old Matriarch Zhu.

Chapter Forty: Old Matriarch Zhu

Lin Shuang was also feeling very suffocated. Old Matriarch Zhu's daughter had always been that kind of person. With her husband protecting her before and a legitimate son by her side, no one dared to bully her.

But now that her husband was gone, although her daughter's eldest daughter had shown some power, she had quickly left for the rural estate. While it couldn't be said that she had been mistreated these days, the third branch was truly aggressive.

Even the second branch dared to speak ill of her, and the wife of first branch, as her maternal relative, added insult to injury. Now that she had the chance to stand up straight, her words were particularly powerful.

But after speaking, she felt some regret. She had been too talkative.

The Old Matriarch Zhu had been in charge of the household for a lifetime, so she understood the bitterness in this situation very well. She furrowed her brows and asked, "Did Zhi'er take the initiative to take charge of the household or was it requested by my in-law?"

"It was the eldest miss who took the initiative. On the day the household was raided and confiscated, Old Madam Hua collapsed on the spot. At that time, the household was in chaos, and no one expected the eldest miss to step forward."

"What do you think?"

"She handled it with ease."

A smile appeared on the Old Matriarch's face. "I didn't see that coming. She rarely socializes even with her maternal relatives. I thought she was just being dutiful, but it turns out she has hidden talents, unlike those who think they're the best with just a little talent."

Lin Shuang hung her head even lower.

Old Matriarch Zhu was truly happy. It was really like finding a good sprout from a bad bamboo. It wasn't that she looked down on her own daughter, but she had actually raised a tiger who knew how to bite.

She didn't know where she had gone wrong, but the result was always good. With such a capable daughter to protect her, even if the son-in-law was not around, they wouldn't suffer.

"How is Bai Lin? I have already talked to Master. Once the attention on the Hua family subsides, I will bring him to the Zhu family. Education is essential for the Hua family and cannot be neglected."

"The young master made a mistake and was sent to the rural estate by the eldest miss as punishment. He should be back in three days." Lin Shuang hesitated for a moment and continued, "I'm afraid the eldest miss won't allow him to come to the Zhu family."

Old Matriarch Zhu frowned. "This is not the time to be stubborn. Although the eldest miss did something improper, is it more important to uphold this pride than Bai Lin's future?"

"Old Matriarch Zhu misunderstood. The eldest miss is not someone who doesn't know what's good for her. Within a few days of the search, she had already invited a teacher. The family clan school is ready to continue, waiting for the teacher to arrive."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, I dare not speak falsely."

Old Matriarch Zhu nodded slightly. If that was the case, there was no need to bring Bai Lin out. Before the Hua family had any problems, their families had matched well, and there would be no problem with the grandson staying with the Zhu family.

But now, if Bai Lin came, he would be in a dependent position. This issue couldn't be resolved by just getting along with the grandson.

Zhi'er truly surprised her.