Although the original owner's stepmother was indeed not very good, there's always someone worse, and she couldn't compare to Old Madam Jiang's ruthlessness.

The original owner was kicked out of the Jiang family's old house as soon as she was brought in. The little woman had to raise four children alone and didn't even know what her nominal husband looked like.

Who wouldn't turn evil in that situation?

It's not that Gu An'an is speaking up for the original owner, but if we're talking about the evildoers, besides the original owner, how could we forget Gu's parents who favored sons over daughters, and Old Madam Jiang as well?

Grandma Jiang is not yet fifty years old this year, and she looks very healthy with a rosy complexion.

Gu An'an looked annoyed.

As the saying goes, "After many years, a daughter-in-law finally becomes a mother-in-law."

However, the young wives who suffered greatly at the hands of their mothers-in-law often continue to make things difficult for their daughters-in-law after they become mothers-in-law themselves.

This seems like a legacy, a very bad one.

Gu An'an had pondered the reasons behind this, and frankly, it was the oppression that patriarchal society brought to women.

Once the oppressed class transforms into the oppressor class, they naturally want to act arrogantly and domineeringly, as if the daughter-in-law in front of them is the wicked mother-in-law who made things difficult for them back then. How can they be worthy of the suffering they once endured if they don't make her suffer a bit?

In ancient times, filial piety was of paramount importance.

But Gu An'an isn't from ancient times, so who cares?

She only gave this nominal mother-in-law a forced smile, saying, "If you're not feeling well, don't get angry."

Old Mrs. Jiang's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. "Third son's wife, what do you mean by that? Are you cursing me for being unwell?"

Gu An'an was very respectful of the elderly and cared for the young. She specially explained to Grandma Jiang, "You can't hear what I'm saying. It's because you have hearing problems. People of old age are like this. It's not your fault that you're not in good health, but if you lose your temper and hurt your health, you'll be the one who suffers in the end."

She was quick-witted, and with just a few words, she made Old Mrs. Jiang's face turn red with anger. "You, you scoundrel, is this how you talk to me?"

Gu An'an chuckled. "Otherwise what? Should I treat you like a respectful deity?"

She wouldn't tolerate such a bad habit.

This "go back to where you came from" attitude infuriated Old Lady Jiang.

When has she ever been treated like this?

Thinking about what her two daughters-in-law had told her, Old Mrs. Jiang's gaze toward Gu An'an grew increasingly gloomy. She was the head of the family; how could she be bullied by a junior?

If we don't teach them a lesson, how will they live their lives in the future?

Thinking of this, Grandma Jiang picked up her cane and walked straight toward Gu An'an.

This scared Bao'er so much that she cried.

Grandma is scarier than mom!

She was most afraid of her grandmother.

The little girl's cries tugged at Gu An'an's heartstrings. She immediately leaned close to Jiang Mingyi's ear and said, "If you don't want to get beaten by this old woman, listen to me."

Then, he gave a few instructions.

Jiang Mingyi looked bewildered. Could this possibly work?

But what other options are there besides this?

The young boy quickly pulled his younger brother to his side and whispered a few words in his ear.

The boy's eyes widened when he heard his brother's instructions. It was a game of great adventure, but it would be wonderful to teach the old witch a lesson.

Jiang Mingzhu, unaware of the situation, was still somewhat confused when she saw her eldest brother and third brother squat down to gather the rose hips that were drying on the ground.

What is this being done?

Grandma Jiang was also puzzled, but she didn't take it to heart at all. Those two little brats, even if they had a hundred times the courage, would they dare to lay a hand on their grandmother?

In fact, Jiang Mingyi will not take direct action.

He and his younger brother simply grabbed the coats that had been used to carry the rose hips back. At first, they held on loosely, but when Old Lady Jiang rushed over, they grabbed the coats tightly and used them as a tripwire.

Gu An'an's plan was rushed, but also very thorough.

In her rage, Old Mrs. Jiang only wanted to beat her up; she didn't care what the two children were doing.

Furthermore, everyone has blind spots. When Grandma Jiang rushed over aggressively, how could she have noticed that there was an obstacle on the ground?

Despite her exceptionally sturdy build, Grandma Jiang tripped hard and lost her balance, falling to the ground.

The key point is that there's a pile of rose hips on the ground.

This thing is covered in sharp thorns on the outside. It doesn't hurt if one or two prick you, but what if it's all of them?

Jiang's old lady's pig-like screams echoed from the courtyard, so loud that they reached the homes of other villagers in Jiangjia Village.

"This sounds like Aunt Jiang's voice?"

"You must have misheard. That old woman is very fierce. When have you ever seen her suffer a loss?"

"That's true."

Grandma Jiang was in so much pain that she was sweating profusely!

"Oh, ma'am, I told you that you're old and your health isn't good, so you shouldn't run around. Look how unsteady you are walking, did you fall? Does it hurt?"

Gu An'an was overjoyed, but her face showed concern.

Old Mrs. Jiang was furious. It was all because of that little slut's words; otherwise, how could she have fallen?

"Aren't you going to help me up?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Gu An'an hurriedly went over and clumsily helped Grandma Jiang up. Just as she was about to stand up, her legs went weak and she suddenly let go, causing Grandma Jiang to fall to the ground with a thud.

This old lady is someone who is afraid of heat but tolerant of cold. Although it is early winter now and everyone else is wearing cotton-padded clothes, she is still only wearing a single layer of clothing.

That landing felt like a thousand steel needles piercing my buttocks.

Old Mrs. Jiang's howling echoed through the courtyard once again.

Jiang Mingzhu, who was protecting Bao'er behind her, was dumbfounded. When she saw the smugness on her stepmother's face disappear quickly, she almost thought she was seeing things.

This stepmother has always been an accomplice to evil, and now she's actually punishing this old woman.

It's like the sun has risen in the west.

Jiang Lao Er's wife, who had complained to Old Madam Jiang, was still a little worried, fearing that Gu An'an would fool the old lady with her glib tongue. She was really uneasy and after sitting restlessly at home for a while, she came to Gu An'an's house.

On the way, Jiang Lao Er's wife heard the howling, and she felt a surge of joy.

With that fiery temper of hers, it would be strange if the old lady didn't skin Gu An'an alive.

The thought that the vile woman dared to scheme against her in front of her sister-in-law made Jiang Lao Er's wife quicken her pace and head towards the other courtyard.

As soon as they arrived, they saw Gu An'an wiping away tears. Jiang Lao Er's wife was overjoyed to see this and rushed over, saying, "Third brother's wife, how old are you? Why are you still crying and wiping away tears? Aren't you ashamed?"

Gu An'an really didn't expect that Jiang Lao Er's family would come at this critical moment. Hearing the voice, she grinned and revealed her little fangs... no, her little tiger teeth.

With a little force, Jiang Laotai howled again. Just then, her second daughter-in-law started nagging in her ear, and without thinking, Jiang Laotai slapped her.

Her hands were covered with thorny rose hips, and with that slap, the thorns pierced her flesh several inches deep.

Some rose hips pierced Jiang Lao Er's face. The pain came so suddenly that Jiang Lao Er had no time to react.

She felt a burning pain on her face, and her scream echoed throughout the Jiang family campus.

Jiangjia Village Howling Society has gained a new member!