Farm Tough Girl-Chapter 250 - 251 Evil Intentions_1
Chapter 250: Chapter 251: Evil Intentions_1
Chapter 250 -251: Evil Intentions_1
But watching Muniang’s condition these days, her face has thinned a circle, she has become much more haggard. She doesn’t show it much on her face, but who knows how wronged she feels inside? Mrs. Lin’s heart ached for her daughter, and even if she didn’t support her daughter’s divorce, she couldn’t bear to see her so aggrieved. After all, she’s her only precious child, isn’t she?
So, after dinner, Mrs. Lin called for Yu Ze to speak with him in private.
Her frail body was ramrod straight at that moment, and she assumed the posture of an elder. “Originally, when you married Muniang while you were out of your senses, I wasn’t happy about it in my heart, but seeing Muniang happy, I let it be.
But Muniang is struggling, managing such a large household all by herself. Back when she survived on wild vegetables during those times of hunger, she endured much suffering. I can’t bear to see her wronged even the slightest bit now. I thought that once you came to your senses, you would at least take some of the burden off her shoulders, giving her someone to lean on. But now, it seems that it’s even worse than before!”
Mrs. Lin’s tone was indignant, and the words she spoke now carried a certain forcefulness.
Yu Ze said anxiously, “Mother, I will clear up all these misunderstandings with Muniang, I know how hard it is for her, I can’t bear to see her wronged. Rest assured, Mother, since I’ve married her, I’ll be her husband for life, and her support for life. I won’t let her suffer anymore, and if anyone should suffer, it should be me.”
Mrs. Lin said sternly, “I hope you can do as you say and not contradict yourself later. I entrusted Muniang to you with confidence in your good character. But if you keep disappointing her, I won’t believe you anymore. Look at Muniang’s state now. Even when our family was so poor that the bells jingled, and people bullied us, she never looked this dejected. I don’t care what hardships you’re facing, but at the very least, you must not always wrong her. She is my only daughter, and I will not let you ruin her!”
Yu Ze spoke earnestly, “I take to heart all that you’ve said, Mother, and I will certainly not make her sad again from now on. I will do my utmost to treat her well.”
Mrs. Lin looked at Yu Ze’s serious face and forceful words, then nodded her head in satisfaction, “If you could actually do that, it would naturally be the best. Muniang is a bit stubborn and tends to dwell on things too much, intolerant of even the smallest issue. You’ll need to give her some leeway in this matter, don’t always leave her feeling uneasy.”
Listening, Yu Ze found her words to make sense. Thinking of Muniang’s stubbornness, he couldn’t help but smile bitterly to himself, wondering how he had fallen for such an unsubmissive woman. But if she wasn’t so willful and strong, how could he, who had always been cold-hearted, become so deeply ensnared?
Yu Ze let out a soft laugh, perhaps she was meant to be his fate in this lifetime, but he relished it.
Muniang was busy going through the accounts, and Yu Ze immediately squeezed in next to her.
“My lady, my clothes are torn again.”
“Then buy new ones. You didn’t even blink buying those expensive pins, but now you don’t have money for clothes?” Muniang said coldly, without lifting her head.
“…”
Undeterred, he pressed on.
“I’m a bit hungry. Haven’t you made candied haws in a long time? Maybe we—”
“Do you think I’m a kitchen maid?”
“…”
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“Tomorrow, I plan to go hunting in the mountains with Chengzi and Qiangzi. Bringing back some game for the family to eat wouldn’t be too bad.”
“What’s that to me?”
Yu Ze was taken aback.
Qingya rushed in breathlessly, “Lady, Qiao Yuanshan is here.”
Muniang frowned, “Send him away!”
Qingya said, “But he insists he is here to deliver a wedding invitation and demands to see you, Lady.”
Muniang was surprised, “A wedding invitation? My uncle is taking a concubine? Can Auntie actually bear it? Or has she been divorced already?”
Muniang’s mind raced with possibilities.
Qingya looked exasperated, “No, it’s Qiao Dalang who’s getting married. It’s just that the girl is rather unexpected, so I thought it best to inform you.”
“Who?” Muniang had a sinking feeling.
“Xia Bing.”
Muniang blinked, it turned out to be true!
“Then I’ll go out and see,” Muniang became intrigued all of a sudden; Xia Bing really wasn’t someone to underestimate, to have actually snagged Qiao Dalang, the driftwood.
Yu Ze watched Muniang leaving, seething inside. Damn, just a scumbag and a bitch getting together, and such trashy news could pique Muniang’s interest to this degree. Where the hell did he fall short compared to them?!
As soon as Qiao Yuanshan saw Muniang come out, he hurriedly approached, “Hey, Muniang, I’m glad you came out. Dalang is getting married next month. Remember to come and show your support, eh.”
Muniang saw Qiao Yuanshan’s demeanor and noted that he didn’t seem to be the least bit unhappy about his son marrying a divorcee. Instead, he appeared quite delighted.
“Oh, marrying a divorcee and Uncle is so happy about it.”
Qiao Yuanshan’s face darkened immediately, “What way is that to talk? Xia Bing is such a pitiful child. Wasn’t she forced into it? Now being cast out as a divorcee isn’t her wish. Kicked out by her husband’s family for being infertile, she’s already suffered enough. Why are you so mean-spirited, deliberately making things up about her?”
Muniang was taken aback; she really hadn’t expected Qiao Yuanshan to so calmly ‘educate’ her. She didn’t believe for a second that the Qiao family truly wanted to marry Xia Bing. Would they marry a daughter-in-law who couldn’t bear children unless she used some sort of scheme?
Snorting inwardly, Muniang nevertheless responded, “Well, congratulations to my uncle for finding such a good daughter-in-law. Perhaps this means peace and calm will come to your household.”
Qiao Yuanshan could not miss the sarcasm in Muniang’s words, but he wasn’t eager to get into a full-blown argument with her at the moment. Keeping a straight face, he said, “Dalang is getting married on the fifteenth of next month. Remember to come and show your support. After all, we’re still family. Don’t cause a scene and give the villagers the impression that you lack home training.”
There was a hint of threat in his words. Normally, the younger generation indeed should heed the older one’s lesson, but after all that had happened, the Qiao family should be well aware of Muniang’s character by now. Where did Qiao Yuanshan get the confidence to think he could suppress Muniang using his seniority?
“Family? I find that concept rather novel coming from you, Uncle. Since when have you ever treated me as family? Suddenly trying to cozy up, isn’t that a bit disingenuous?”
Muniang scoffed. Just by seeing Qiao Yuanshan standing at the door, she knew what he wanted – to fish for some silver from her. The elders at the old residence had some pride; they didn’t invite Muniang to Qiao Yuanzhen’s wedding, putting on an act of impeccable integrity.
But it was different with the eldest branch of the family. As long as there was silver to be had, why would they care about such things?
Qiao Yuanshan raised his voice sharply, “Qiao Muniang, don’t forget that Qiao blood runs through your veins. Now you’re siding with outsiders? You bring us shame by becoming someone’s mistress, and we haven’t disowned you for it. Now you put on airs of being above it all – who are you trying to impress?”
