Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 354 - 190: 3 Girls

Gu Chengyu thought, she’s still his own mother, it shouldn’t be likely that she would abuse her, maybe she just makes her do more work.

He never imagined that after seeing Sanya today, he’d realize all the talk about tigers not eating their cubs was just that—talk.

Sanya used to look quite fair-skinned, but now her skin looked dark and yellow, and she wore a cotton outfit. It should have been her mother’s old clothes, altered to fit her, but it was ill-fitting, with several places damaged.

The second household had long started wearing silk and satin, yet Sanya was still picking through He’s old clothes to wear.

The Gu Family was living quite comfortably now, and even the second branch could get about a thousand taels of silver in dividends each year, so why was the daughter dressed so poorly? It was comparable to the days when the Gu family barely had anything to eat or drink.

Gu Chengyu was shocked, she is still their biological daughter, isn’t she? Even if she’s not as treasured as the sons, she shouldn’t be treated so harshly!

The little girl felt a bit nervous under Gu Chengyu’s scrutiny, her hands twisting unconsciously.

Gu Chengyu noticed her hands were rough, like those of women who had done labor for many years, lacking the delicate touch of a young girl. How could a perfectly good little girl become like this in just a few months?

"Grandpa, Grandma, Little Uncle, Aunt." Gu Mei called out, but her voice was like that of a mosquito.

How much mistreatment had she suffered at home to become so timid? He was speechless towards his second brother and sister-in-law, did they really look down on their daughter so much?

"Hmm, your father just left, have you eaten? There are still some dishes, have a bowl!" Mr. Gu instructed Nanny Li, who was tidying up, to serve a bowl of food for Gu Mei, not even checking if she had eaten, just placing it on the table.

"Not yet!" The response was barely audible.

"Eat up, eat more!" Mr. Gu sighed, the second couple had lost their conscience. She’s still their daughter, and they can’t even spare her food?

Gu Chengyu noticed Gu Mei sat carefully at the table and started eating.

He looked at Gu Wan, very puzzled, it seemed like this wasn’t the first time this had happened, right? Gu Mei was timid but not shy about eating.

Gu Wan nodded at him but said nothing more. She blinked, signaling for Gu Chengyu to talk later.

Gu Mei finished eating quickly and hurried back to the west wing.

"Dad! What’s going on with Sanya? Why has she become so thin?" Gu Chengyu was very curious, the family was doing well, so why was his niece living so harshly?

"Isn’t it your great second brother and sister-in-law? Sanya used to live in the main house and her life was not bad. Who knew, your sister-in-law is lazy and greedy, and your second brother was strict in the past few months, rarely allowing her to go back to her family. Since she couldn’t go back, she targeted Sanya, making her serve her, cooking, washing clothes, and tidying up the house."

Mrs. Lv didn’t have much impression of the original Sanya, it seemed like the main house always took care of her. If it wasn’t for He claiming Sanya back, they might not have even remembered her.

"Your second brother and his wife didn’t treat Sanya well, often not giving her food. Your older brother and sister-in-law couldn’t stand it and wanted to take Sanya back to the main house to eat and drink, but your sister-in-law refused. She even said, this is the girl from the second branch, and the main house full of girls still wants to pick from others. It angered your sister-in-law so much that she didn’t bring it up anymore."

Mr. Gu explained the rest to Gu Chengyu.

Gu Chengyu rubbed his forehead, the elder sister-in-law only bore one son, which is her deep pain.

The second sister-in-law always pokes at her pain, how could the elder sister-in-law not be angry! Sanya always belongs to the second branch, her mother doesn’t cherish her, so the elder sister-in-law wouldn’t care either.

The main problem is that his second sister-in-law is a troublemaker, causing dissension without reason, and no one wants to get involved.

"Sanya was often starving, we didn’t know before! One time, she prepared to wash clothes outside, walked to the courtyard gate but felt stomach pain from hunger, only then did we realize, she’s been hungry often."

Gu Wan told him how both they and the main house often gave Sanya food.

Finally, she said with a strange look, "Xiao Bao! The jewelry you bought for the nieces, the second sister-in-law took all of Sanya’s, and I even saw her wearing them!"

Gu Wan was immensely grateful that her parents treated her well and for having a little brother who cared greatly for her.

Gu Chengyu was really astounded by He’s shamelessness, he bought the dowries for his nieces, how could that kind of woman wear them? He’s planning to find an opportunity to take back the jewelry.

As for Sanya, it’s a bit troublesome, her parents control her, how can others interfere? The poor little girl, it’s time to think of a solution, help her if he can!

"Dad! Is my house finished being built?" He was just back from the village and surrounded by clansmen, then brought back home by Mr. Gu and hadn’t yet seen the village house. However, with his designs, the house should be built the way he likes it.

"Almost, it’s late now, you should rest first and check it out tomorrow!"

Gu Chengyu thought that since he’s already returned, there’s no rush. Then, he asked Ming Mo to unload the items from the carriage, so Mrs. Lv and Gu Wan could see if they needed anything more.

"Little Uncle!" Gu Chengyu had just left the main house, preparing to return to his room but was stopped by Er Ya, with Si Ya following behind.

Er Ya had already grown into a graceful young lady, and even Si Ya, who was a little bean sprout before, was now seven years old.

"Congratulations to Fourth Uncle for passing the scholar exam." Er Ya and Si Ya gave their greetings to Gu Chengyu, smiling and congratulating him before handing over an item.

Gu Chengyu was a bit surprised, taking a look, it was a pocket.

"This pocket was embroidered by Si Ya, with Jade Ornaments I bought in town. The ornaments aren’t of any renowned quality, just look a bit special, Little Uncle, please don’t dislike it."

Si Ya was a bit shy, this was taught by an embroideress her mother hired for the family, her mother said that a woman must learn some skills to stand on her own in her husband’s family. It took her several months of learning to make this one pocket and she planned to give it to Little Uncle.

Originally, she didn’t have the courage to bring it out, as Aunt’s embroidery was far more exquisite, but Er Ya told her it’s the thought that counts, whether Little Uncle wears it or not is his choice, so she gave it.

Er Ya was a bit embarrassed, Little Uncle always brought back things that girls like, such as jewelry, fabrics, and some novel items, every time he left.

They didn’t like Grandma, but Little Uncle treated them well. This was the first time they gave Little Uncle a gift in return, they always wanted to give him something before, but feared he’d disdain it.

Their elder sister told them before her marriage, that Little Uncle was a good person, treating everyone in the family well, and was often accommodating even to the second uncle.

As girls, they will rely on their family when they marry, and Little Uncle is the most promising in the family, valuing relationships and righteousness. As long as they don’t do anything excessive, Little Uncle will surely help.

Their elder sister was silent but wise. What she said couldn’t be wrong, and they trusted her.

The nieces have received many benefits from Little Uncle since childhood. She understands her parents, although her father seems honest, in his heart, the eldest brother is still more important. Their mother might feel sorry for them, but when it involves the eldest brother, they are pushed aside just the same.