I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 342 Comforting Qu Yin

Before Xiao Siyue even entered Qu Yin's room, she smelled a strong, pungent odor of Chinese medicine.

"Young Miss." Qu Yin's maidservant immediately bowed to Xiao Siyue when she entered.

"Sister-in-law."

The person in bed was nothing like her previous gentle and energetic self. In just one month, she had become incredibly haggard, which startled Xiao Siyue.

"Ahem, Yue'er is back." Qu Yin forced an extremely ugly smile.

“Sister-in-law.” Xiao Siyue walked to the bedside, her heart heavy with sorrow. She and her sister-in-law had been together for nearly ten years and had a very good relationship. Seeing Qu Yin in this state, she felt extremely sad.

"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, it's our family that has caused you so much suffering." Xiao Siyue wanted to apologize to Qu Yin, but she didn't know what to say. Now that the concubine had been taken back, what was the use of apologizing?

"Yue'er, this isn't anyone's fault. Ever since I married into this family, everyone from my grandparents and in-laws to my uncles and aunts has been incredibly kind to me. My younger siblings also respect and love me as their sister-in-law. I understand all of this and I remember it all." Qu Yin shook her head, stopping Xiao Siyue from speaking. She wasn't one to make trouble unnecessarily and wouldn't involve the rest of the Xiao family.

“Sister-in-law, but…” Xiao Siyue wanted to say that her brother had betrayed her and broken his promise.

"Yue'er, perhaps your brother and I are just not meant to be, and we can't grow old together." Qu Yin's eyes were filled with tears, and she was in great pain. She had always believed that she and Xiao Siqi were in love and could grow old together, but it turned out that it was all just her fantasy.

She and Xiao Siqi had been married for nearly ten years and had always been a loving couple. She always felt that she was the happiest person in the world, with understanding elders, a loving husband, and two lovely and well-behaved children. But it turns out that all of this would eventually disappear.

Xiao Siyue couldn't comment on their relationship, but having lived in the 21st century, the idea of ​​monogamous marriage had long been ingrained in her mind. Therefore, she believed that Xiao Siqi's taking a concubine was an act of infidelity and deserved punishment.

"Sister-in-law, it's all my brother's fault. Don't punish yourself for his mistakes. You can punish him however you want, but you must take care of your health."

"Yue'er, don't worry, sister-in-law is just having trouble accepting it right now. I won't punish myself with my health." Qu Yin was deeply moved by Xiao Siyue's unconditional support. How could she ignore her own health and stay heartbroken? She still had two children and other people who loved her.

Xiao Siyue saw a hint of determination flash in Qu Yin's eyes and knew that perhaps her sister-in-law would no longer love her brother. She wondered if her brother would regret it.

"I'm relieved that you think that way, sister-in-law. Health is the most important thing. It's my brother who's blind and doesn't know how to cherish you." Xiao Siyue didn't sympathize with Xiao Siqi. He deserved it all. How could she bear to hurt such a good sister-in-law? Was that concubine really necessary?

Xiao Siyue talked with Qu Yin for a while, hoping that her sister-in-law could recover her health.

"Sister-in-law, please rest well. Don't worry, we will always be on your side." Xiao Siyue made this promise to Xiao Siyue before leaving.

"Yue'er, I'll go with you. I haven't visited Grandpa and Grandma yet when they come back." Qu Yin said, trying to get out of bed.

Xiao Siyue quickly stopped her: "Sister-in-law, don't get out of bed. You're not fully recovered yet, so just rest. Grandpa and Grandma understand."

"I'm fine." Qu Yin still tried to struggle to get out of bed.

"Hey, Xiaoyin, don't stay in bed, Grandma's here to see you." Old Mrs. Xiao came in from outside the door and heard the conversation between the two sisters-in-law. She immediately came over and hugged Qu Yin with heartache.

"Grandma." Qu Yin was hugged by Old Lady Xiao, and instantly felt wronged, tears streaming down her face.

"Waaah, Grandma, you're finally back."

"Xiao Yin, it's all my fault, Grandma. I haven't raised my grandson well." Old Mrs. Xiao was also in tears. This was her first granddaughter-in-law, and she had always treated her like her own granddaughter. Now, seeing Qu Yin so sad, she felt extremely guilty.

"Grandma, it's not Grandma's fault, it's not Grandma's fault." Qu Yin sniffed and shook her head.

With such an understanding granddaughter-in-law, how could that foolish boy Siqi be so confused? She saw that concubine; she looked like a prostitute. What on earth did Siqi see in her?

"Xiao Yin, stop crying, or you'll hurt your eyes." Old Mrs. Xiao took out a handkerchief and wiped away Qu Yin's tears, looking at Qu Yin with affection.

The deed is done, and there's nothing Old Lady Xiao can do. Besides, she still doesn't know what happened, and Xiao Siqi is still unconscious. But no matter what, it's all Xiao Siqi's fault, and she won't favor him just because he's her grandson.

"Yes, Grandma, don't cry either." Qu Yin nodded.

Aunt Xiao, who followed her in, felt ashamed to face her daughter-in-law. How could she have given birth to such a muddle-headed son?

Looking at her daughter-in-law's pale face, she felt even more guilty.

"Xiao Yin, whatever punishment you want to give Si Qi, we won't have any objections. Even if you make him leave with nothing, it's no problem." Old Mrs. Xiao's words were undoubtedly an assurance to Qu Yin, telling her not to have any reservations. They would not show any favoritism to Xiao Si Qi just because he was the eldest grandson of the Xiao family.

“Yes, yes, Xiaoyin, your mother won’t have any objections either,” Aunt Xiao quickly chimed in.

"Thank you, Grandma. Thank you, Mom." Qu Yin looked at the two of them with emotion.

"No need to thank me, no need to thank me." Aunt Xiao quickly waved her hand, as this was simply what they should do.

"Grandma, Mother, I won't punish her. Since Siqi has already taken a concubine, she should be aware of her place as a concubine, behave herself, and absolutely not do anything to harm my child. Otherwise, I will never let her off the hook." Qu Yin said to the two of them. Her child was her bottom line. If that concubine dared to have any improper thoughts, she would not hesitate to use any means necessary.

As the legal wife, she had the right to dispose of the concubines.

"She wouldn't dare! If she dares to lay a hand on Chenchen and his brother, I won't let her off the hook even if you don't have to deal with her, Xiaoyin." Aunt Xiao's expression immediately changed upon hearing this. It was already magnanimous of her to allow Xiao Siqi to bring his concubine back.

If she dares to harm her grandson again, she'll tear that concubine apart.

“Yes, your mother is right. If she doesn’t behave, don’t worry about dealing with her. We won’t interfere. But if Siqi dares to interfere, see if I don’t beat him up.” Old Mrs. Xiao’s eyes were sharp.

Seeing the attitudes of the two, Qu Yin felt reassured.

Although none of the men in the Xiao family had ever had concubines, she had heard many stories of wives and concubines fighting over each other from others, and she was afraid that it would affect her children.