Chapter 1010: 1008: Family Scandals Should Not Be Spread

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Chapter 1010: Chapter 1008: Family Scandals Should Not Be Spread Just didn’t expect that, despite his repeated reminders yesterday, Wang Yongzhen still turned a deaf ear. What can be done? This is his own mother! Mutou could only bow his head and apologize, and try to cover for Wang Yongzhen: “Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, my mother is just confused—” Wang Yonggui nearly jumped up: “Confused? I don’t think she’s confused at all! She’s very clever! All the Silver should be spent on her own family, and we are outsiders, the one lying underground is a dead person, how could they deserve to use your Sun Family’s Silver—” The three Wang Yongfu brothers looked displeased, but Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu seemed very calm, as they had long known what kind of person Wang Yongzhen was, so why be angry? They’ve done what they could, there definitely won’t be any more. Anyway, no matter how much Wang Yongzhen makes a fuss, she couldn’t take advantage of her own household, and the more uproar she causes, others would only say she is cold-hearted, not worthy of being with Wang Laozhu. Mutou’s face immediately turned white, and if this got out, they feared they’d be criticized for a lifetime and wouldn’t be able to stay in Qilidun. Everyone knew, the reason Wang Yongzhen and Mutou could stay here was because of Wang Laozhu. But Wang Laozhu had just been gone for a hundred days. This daughter, who received so many benefits from Wang Laozhu, is unwilling to offer even a bowl of meat; if this news spreads, they would be pierced by people’s fingers like a broken backbone. Suddenly his knees softened, and he knelt in front of everyone: “Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, I know my mother’s actions were muddled, but she did it all for me! My mother just wants to save money for me to get married, that’s why she’s like this. She’s just stingy, not unfilial! From Grandpa’s passing to today, my mother hasn’t had any meat, not even an Egg!” Wang Yonggui sneered: “Is that filial? It’s stinginess! If Eggs were free, do you think she wouldn’t eat them? Don’t think just because we don’t speak out usually, you can treat us like fools!” Wang Yongfu was also unhappy, but upon seeing someone coming from afar, he immediately whispered to stop him: “Laosan, stop talking! Someone’s coming!” There’s always this saying that family scandals shouldn’t be spread. Naturally, such matters shouldn’t be seen by outsiders; otherwise, if it spreads, the Wang Family would be laughed at again. Because of this, everyone barely restrained their expressions, paid respects to Wang Laozhu, and after the offering, waited for the incense to burn out, leaving a little of each offering, and taking the rest home. Especially offerings from longevity elders, said to be blessed by the ancestors’ spirit, which can be shared with clansmen after taking them home. Seeing the incense was almost burnt out, everyone left a bit of the offerings they brought, then took the rest into the food boxes, went home to sort and share them, and deliver to families with good relations in the clan. Because Wang Yongzhen’s offerings were really unpresentable, originally after the event, brothers and sisters often gathered for a meal, but now everyone lost the mood, carried their food boxes dejectedly, and went home. Even Wang Yongzhen knew better than to cause more trouble, obediently pulling Mutou back to the courtyard. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they ran into Lady Lin: “Oh, look at that face! What, got another scolding again? Serves you right! Heartless creature, how many benefits did you get from my late father-in-law? Silver and grain, countless. And the result? Once he’s gone, still relying on him for a place to stay, yet forgot all about him! Can’t even bear to buy a bundle for burning paper on the seventh day, just a wailing faker! My late father-in-law must have been blind to like you and Wang Family’s Second Child, those ungrateful wolves!” After being divorced, Lady Lin was constantly pointed at whenever she stepped out. She eventually couldn’t be bothered to go out anymore, as long as there was food and drink, life was comfortable enough. When in a bad mood, she cussed Wang Yongfu and Jindou in her courtyard, feeling better after venting it out. Otherwise, she’d find reasons to argue with Wang Yongzhen. She also knew today was Wang Laozhu’s hundredth day since passing, and heard what Mutou reminded Wang Yongzhen yesterday. Yet early in the morning, she sneaked to the kitchen to peek, almost laughing out loud when seeing this: Wang Yongzhen agreed to Mutou perfectly, but only prepared one bun and a bowl of stir-fried amaranth stalks. Thinking about Wang Yongzhen going to the tomb, she imagined the few brothers of Wang Family jumping in anger, covering her mouth and laughing on the bed for half a day. Once Wang Yongzhen and the others left, she waited in the courtyard for their return. Sure enough, judging by their looks, they were definitely scolded, making Lady Lin feel pleased, and she waved dismissively, ready to return to the house. Wang Yongzhen felt somewhat guilty towards the Wang Family, but towards Lady Lin, someone kicked out by her big brother yet shamelessly living in the Wang Family Old House, she had no fear, “What kind of thing are you? Just a shameless, promiscuous woman kicked out by my big brother; when you go out, people spit at you and curse your spine, and you have the nerve to speak to me? Do you not go pee in your reflection to see if you’re worthy?” Lady Lin hated being called promiscuous the most, screamed and pounced forward, giving Wang Yongzhen a slap. Wang Yongzhen refused to show weakness, both were big-boned, farming women. Though they were weaker now for various reasons, they were evenly matched and soon rolled into a tussle. Mutou didn’t expect the two to fight after a few exchanges of words, and stood aside, unable to intervene... Meanwhile, Old Granny Zhang went back to the Wang Family Courtyard, instructed Lady Jiang and Liu Xiaoqiao to repack the brought-back offerings and have the brothers take them to the Clan Leader and families with good relations in the clan. Then, she returned to the house to change her clothes, as they no longer needed to be so cautious, afraid of unwelcome visits to others. She grabbed a couple of snacks, exchanged some pleasantries, and left. Wang Yongzhu didn’t mind. Old Granny Zhang had the run of Qilidun before, and after being away for a few months, naturally wanted to catch up with a few close sisters upon returning. So she only sent Gu Yu to accompany her and let her go. Having just returned for a few days, she only tidied up the courtyard here; Song Chongjin’s small courtyard hadn’t been looked after yet. This courtyard housed quite a few people, especially after their return; even without considering outsiders, the brothers and their children often came to the back courtyard to visit. She didn’t mind, but it disturbed Song Chongjin’s studying. Seeing as they had nothing to do, the two went to clean Song Chongjin’s courtyard. This courtyard’s key was given to Wang Yongping at the time, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard needed care too. Wang Yongping was a diligent person. Since it was his brother-in-law’s place, he naturally took extra care, watering it every few days. The plants thrived, and he casually pulled out any weeds, sweeping the ground clean. The house had also been opened for ventilation and roughly cleaned the other day. Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin had discussed using this courtyard as a study for Song Chongjin, while they stayed over at the other place at night. So they tidied up two rooms, one as a study and the other as a living room, where Wang Yongzhu could do some needlework or read. The two rooms were connected, separated by a half-wall, with a thin curtain hanging on the other side. Behind the curtain, any noise they made could be seen by each other.

Chapter 1010: 1008: Family Scandals Should Not Be Spread

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