Chapter 17: A Unique Red Spot in the Green Grove

When she heard the term "thief-like eyebrows and mouse-like eyes," Liu Shimai was slightly surprised.

Liu Fuyun looked really good. In the eyes of her father-in-law, did he actually think she had thief-like eyebrows and mouse-like eyes?

Then Liang Wei said, "Now that something has happened on your side, I heard you even got beaten? Your brothers are all very worried. They said they want to go to the prime minister's mansion to support you. It was your uncle and aunt who persuaded them that if Shimai didn't want to come to our house, it would be embarrassing if we went over there. So, we all stayed at home waiting for you to come!"

Liu Shimai finally understood why the gatekeeper was so excited to see her. It turns out the whole family was waiting for her.

But were they afraid that she, with her proud temperament, would look down on them, so they could only wait for her to ask for help, not daring to extend a helping hand, for fear of her disdain?

At this moment, Liu Shimai felt a bit emotional.

"Father, please don't say that. Recognizing so many people all at once, I think Shimai might be overwhelmed. Let's let her take a break and talk more, and eventually, she will recognize everyone."

The one who spoke was Aunt Wang.

As the head of the family, she could hold her own in any situation, with an air of grace and dignity befitting a lady of noble birth.

Of course, the other aunts were not weak either.

Aunt Wang looked at Shimai, dressed in a plain dress and hairpin, and asked an important question, "Shimai, what grievances have you suffered at home? Tell your uncles one by one. You are a fragile girl who can't handle the wolves and tigers alone, but our Liang family has plenty of sons!"

Liu Shimai looked at the group of brothers, feeling as if she were being scrutinized by tigers!

No worthy sons, no daughters, she felt like the only unique one among the green leaves, cherished in the palm of their hands.

This was a feeling she had never experienced in her two lifetimes!

She suppressed the surging excitement in her chest and smiled faintly, saying, "Shimai came to visit today without knowing there were so many elders at home, and brought only a small gift. Please forgive me!"

At this moment, she felt like she had intentionally dressed in patched clothes in order to appear pitiable. She felt a bit crafty!

She had originally intended that after so many years of not visiting, she would come to the Liang family seeking help in her time of need, dressing deliberately modestly to evoke sympathy in order to achieve her goals.

But when facing this group of passionate relatives, she felt truly embarrassed!

"Luckily, you brought a gift to your grandfather's house. Why did you bring a gift?" Liang Wei waved his hand and said, "Listen to me, our girl is visiting home for the first time. Everyone should give her a gift when they meet her, understand?"

Everyone laughed and said, "Understood, understood!"

Someone even said, "We've prepared in advance!"

Aunt Wang smiled and said, "Shimai returning home is a good thing, but we guess you have something you want to discuss with your grandfather?"

They made seeking help sound so dignified, making Liu Shimai lose face.

When she reached this point, Liu Shimai felt that if she continued to play any tricks, she would really let down these sincere people. She lowered her eyelids and showed a look of embarrassment, saying, "Shimai hasn't visited the elders for many years and has caused you to worry. I feel ashamed. The reason I came today is to get straight to the point."

"You can speak freely. No need to be so polite!" Liang Wei was waiting for her to speak!

Liu Shimai smiled at him and said, "I haven't been very attentive to household matters before, but now that I've been given a marriage, I have to prepare my dowry. That's when I remembered my mother's dowry."

She glanced around, and seeing her looking embarrassed, Aunt Wang took over, "Could it be that your mother's dowry was taken by that bunch of wolves in the Liu family?"

Then she sighed and said to Liang Wei, "Father, Shimai was a great candidate for the prince's wife, and suddenly such a thing happened... It's probably a plot, right? How could our Liang family's granddaughter be bullied like this? A girl about to get married has to think about her own dowry. What kind of family is this surnamed Liu?"