Cao Qiu looked at Gu'er, who had stood up, then at the large basin of clothes. She was certain Gu'er wasn't joking.
'I'll wash my son's clothes, but that old hag's? Hmph!' Cao Qiu snorted.
"So young and already so lazy. What's wrong with a little work? Shouldn't a young person do some chores? I've doted on you for nothing. Hurry up and wash them. We need to get back to the city."
Cao Qiu decided not to stoop to Gu'er's level. She had to get back to the city; otherwise, who knew what that daughter-in-law of hers would be up to. She had to go back and keep an eye on her.
"Why are you giving us all this stuff? It's not like we have none at home. We don't want it. Keep it for yourself. If you bring it home, your older brother won't get any. That greedy sister-in-law of yours will eat it all. Just leave it here. And don't you dare give any to Gu'er. She's an outsider, you hear me?"
