The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1045 - 879: Junior Sister_2

Madam Dong exchanged pleasantries with Daohua for a moment and, seeing her daughter-in-law standing there foolishly, smiled and playfully scolded her with a glance before quickly introducing her to Daohua, "Yiyi, this is your Big Brother Dong’s wife."

Liu Xiaoman, scolded by her mother-in-law with a glance, immediately came to her senses, feeling a bit awkward as she curtsied to Daohua, "I’ve seen the Crown Princess."

Daohua hurried forward to help her up, "Sister-in-law, please don’t be like this. Yuanyao and I are like sisters, and Big Brother Dong is practically my brother. If you don’t mind, just call me your younger sister-in-law."

Liu Xiaoman, seeing how easy-going Daohua was, immediately nodded with a smile, "Younger sister-in-law!"

Madam Dong saw Liu Xiaoman actually started calling her younger sister-in-law directly, finding it both amusing and exasperating.

Daohua also ’hehe’ laughed, looking at Madam Dong, "Indeed, she’s your daughter-in-law, Madam, with such a forthright nature."

Madam Dong glanced at Liu Xiaoman with a smile, "Your sister-in-law, well, she’s a straightforward person. Yiyi, you must be very understanding with her."

Daohua, "Madam, please don’t say that. I, for one, like people who are straightforward. Those who are all twists and turns inside, they’re the ones who give me a headache."

Liu Xiaoman nodded in agreement, and with a silly smile said upon seeing Daohua look over, "Younger sister-in-law, you’re really beautiful, even more so than my husband."

"The first time I saw my husband, I was... amazed, as if he were a heavenly being, thinking that no one in the world could be better-looking than him. Now, I see I was wrong."

Daohua was momentarily stunned, and then burst into laughter. Seeing the infatuated look in Liu Xiaoman’s eyes, she suddenly realized, Big Brother Dong’s wife was a beauty aficionado!

Madam Dong felt a little weary of her daughter-in-law’s bluntness in speaking whatever came to mind, but seeing Daohua didn’t mind at all, and even seemed quite happy about it, she didn’t stop her daughter-in-law.

Daohua noticed a slight bulge in Liu Xiaoman’s belly and smiled as she asked, "Sister-in-law, are you expecting?"

Both Madam Dong and Liu Xiaoman laughed and nodded their heads.

Daohua immediately smiled, "Congratulations, Madam, congratulations, sister-in-law. Come, let’s go inside and talk; it’s quite cold outside, we can’t let my great-nephew catch a chill."

Hearing this, the smile in Madam Dong’s eyes deepened, and she, along with her daughter-in-law, followed Daohua inside.

Once inside, Daohua mentioned that Dong Yuanyao was also pregnant.

Madam Dong was moved to tears upon hearing this. Her biggest concern had always been her daughter, always worried that the Sun family might mistreat her. Now that her daughter was expecting, she would have someone to rely on in the Sun family.

While they were talking, the maids brought in tea and refreshments.

Liu Xiaoman eyed the exquisitely delicate pastries on the porcelain tray and gulped. Although her father was a Hundred Household Officer, their home was not wealthy, and she had never eaten such good-looking pastries before.

Hearing Daohua tell her to try them, Liu Xiaoman unceremoniously picked up a piece of pea cake and started eating. The soft and delicious pea cake melted in her mouth, and her eyes immediately narrowed with delight, "Delicious!" After saying this, she turned to Daohua, "Younger sister-in-law, where does your family buy these pastries? I will buy some on my way home for my husband to try."

Upon hearing this, Daohua ’pfft’ laughed out loud, looking at Madam Dong, "Madam, your sister-in-law really adores Big Brother Dong."

Madam Dong also couldn’t help but laugh, but seeing her daughter-in-law so fond of her son, she was very pleased.

Liu Xiaoman blushed slightly embarrassed, "Not just for my husband, but also for my grandparents; the whole family can enjoy them together."

Daohua smiled, "The pastries are made in the residence. If sister-in-law likes them, I will instruct a maid to pack some for you to take home later." freēnovelkiss.com

Liu Xiaoman quickly shook her head, "No need, younger sister-in-law, I couldn’t impose."

Daohua explained with a smile, "My mentor also has a sweet tooth, and the residence prepares several types every day; it’s really no trouble."

Madam Dong knew that a few pastries meant nothing to the Xiao Residence and did not refuse, but she did have her daughter-in-law thank Yiyi.

The Dong family had fallen on hard times, and the Xiao Residence was willing to support and take extra care of them, partly because they valued her son’s abilities and also because of the past relationship.

Affection is something that diminishes with use, especially when the two families are in an unequal position. They had to be clear about their own status and could never take the kindness of the Xiao Residence for granted.

Otherwise, that would be cutting off one’s own future prospects.

Daohua had the Dong Madam and daughter-in-law stay at the Xiao Residence for lunch, and they chatted about other topics after the meal.

In the mid-afternoon, Dong Madam got up to take her leave.

Daohua escorted her to the door, "Auntie and sister-in-law, please come often, and also convey my regards to Grandpa and Grandma, as well as Uncle."

Dong Madam and Liu Xiaoman had walked over, so Daohua arranged for a carriage to take them back.

Inside the carriage, Liu Xiaoman, looking at a box of pastries, happily said to Dong Madam, "Mother, sister-in-law is really nice. I was so nervous before coming, afraid that she would be like those arrogant wives of the Commanders I have met before."

"It turns out that people who are good-looking have great personalities, just like my husband, and just like sister-in-law."

Hearing her daughter-in-law’s comments, Dong Madam found it somewhat amusing, yet she did not deliberately correct her. Clearly, her daughter-in-law’s straightforward nature was very much to Yiyi’s liking.

Liu Xiaoman continued to prattle on.

"Sister-in-law’s home is so impressive, even the maids walk without making a sound, and there are so many flowers in the rooms that I’ve never seen before."

"Before, I thought the Commander’s house was nice, but compared to sister-in-law’s, it’s just no match."

Listening to Liu Xiaoman calling her sister-in-law over and over again, Dong Madam was quite speechless, wondering if anyone would think they were truly sisters-in-law.

She really didn’t know what to say about her daughter-in-law’s overly familiar nature.

In the evening when Dong Yuanxuan came home, Liu Xiaoman presented him with a plate of red date cakes as if seeking praise, "Husband, please try this. These red date cakes are delicious, they were specially prepared by sister-in-law for me, saying that pregnant women should eat more."

Dong Yuanxuan was startled for a moment, "Sister-in-law?"

Liu Xiaoman nodded her head, "Yes, it’s the wife of Lord Xiao." She then, with a smile, recounted her visit to the Xiao Residence with Dong Madam.

"Sister-in-law is really pretty, even more than you, husband."

Dong Yuanxuan couldn’t help but laugh. His wife was obsessed with looks, something he had known for a long time; she was captivated by his own face. He jokingly asked, "What, have you taken a liking to sister-in-law?"

Liu Xiaoman quickly shook her head, "I still like my husband the most, but that doesn’t stop me from liking sister-in-law."

Dong Yuanxuan did not correct his wife, understanding that Sister Yan was not one to feign politeness. If his wife had not caught her eye, she would not have shown such warmth.

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"Today, Aunt Dong brought her daughter-in-law to our residence. Did you know about Big Brother Dong’s remarriage?"

Xiao Yeyang lay comfortably on the bed, while Daohua stood by the bed giving him a vigorous massage.

These past few days, he had been running between the Border Army and the Guard, urging the soldiers and military households to train, and it had worn him out.

Fortunately, Daohua’s massage skills were quite good, relieving much of the fatigue in his body.

"I heard some of it."

Even though Dong Yuanxuan used to be his study companion, Xiao Yeyang still sent the Jinling Guard to investigate his affairs in Xiliang before deciding to reuse him.

Xiao Yeyang briefly mentioned the illness of Granny Dong and how Liu Xiaoman had used ginseng to save her.

After listening, Daohua nodded, "Big Brother Dong’s wife seems quite alright."