Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Conflict, Plus Economic Hardship

The mother-in-law retorted, "You asked for wild honey. Why are you so peevish, daughter-in-law? Kasturi Lal cannot go to his daughter's house empty-handed and betray the family tradition," emphasizing that she would not go empty-handed.

She firmly stated that she would not rush property management or calculations while she was alive, demonstrating her firm control over property rights and family authority.

A difference of opinion arose between the workers, who wanted to unload the harvested grains, and the mother-in-law, who wanted to check the accounts.

Balwinder said, "Munshi Ji will be waiting there with the ledger open for three hours. Only then can the grains be unloaded, and only then can we eat. If we unload the grains now, we can eat sooner," urging them to unload due to hunger.

He then pointed out, "Income is decreasing, but expenses are increasing every day," and meticulously recorded the details, having them verified by the mistress.