Life is like drinking water; only the person drinking knows whether it's hot or cold.

After everyone chattered for a while, they all turned their attention back to Zhao Fangzhi.

Zhao Qinghe knew that she had to take the lead today.

"Fangzhi, what are your plans? Why don't you tell me?"

Whichever decision you make, I and the rest of the Zhao clan will support you.

Zhao Qinghe's voice was firm, and her gaze toward Zhao Fangzhi was full of affirmation.

Zhao Fangzhi lowered her head and thought for a moment.

"Before today, I hadn't thought too much about it. I just wanted to get by as long as I could. At least Zai Zai's dad was doing alright."

Although he never said anything good about me, he did protect me from being beaten. He just blocked her attacks every time that old woman tried to hit me.

But now that I think about it, why, why did that old woman hit me? Why was Zizai being abused?

They're all the same people, all married into their wives' families, so why are they being divided into different classes?

Their in-laws weren't any high-class or wealthy families; they were all from humble backgrounds. There was no question of who was more noble than whom.

When I married into the family, I brought my own dowry. Which of the other wives in their family brought their own dowry?

This is because they take advantage of my good temper, and also because they've been eyeing my dowry and haven't gotten their hands on it, so they're always trying to torment me.

Today, I suspect they're trying to take advantage of my trip back to my parents' home for a family feast to manipulate me.

Maybe she thinks I'm in a hurry to go back to my parents' home, and that I'll agree to any request she makes.

If you step outside that family and think about it, including Xiao Bao's dad, there isn't a single good person among them.

He was like a mute in front of his parents, not saying a single word on my behalf.

Even if he takes the beating for me, he deserves it.

I was never beaten by my parents when I was at my parents' home, so why should I be beaten by his mother after I got married?

What does it mean to become part of their family after marrying into their family?

I grew up eating my parents' food, and when I came to their house, I also did chores. How did that make me eat their food? ..."

Zhao Fangzhi rambled on and on, venting her resentment, but she didn't get to the point.

Zhao Qinghe and her group of girlfriends just listened.

Qionghua was really anxious. "Zhizhi, why don't you tell me your thoughts? Do you want to separate and live separately, or get a divorce?"

Zhao Fangzhi was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and pondered again.

"Although Zizai's father is a scoundrel, if I get a divorce, my in-laws might not let me take Zizai with me."

If his father remarries, then my son will have grown up in a very difficult environment.

Perhaps it's better to continue living like this. Separating the family might be the best solution.

Sometimes I even dream that I've severed ties with that family, and it makes me laugh myself awake.

Having received Zhao Fangzhi's confirmation, everyone felt more at ease.

Wait until everyone has finished eating, then consult with the elders for advice.

These women were certainly noisy and disruptive, and capable of grabbing weapons and fighting when necessary, but in terms of physical strength, they were ultimately much weaker than the men.

Zhao Qinghe could wipe out a village by herself, and a simple packet of medicine powder could solve the problem, but that was ultimately not the right way.

After the banquet, Huang Dagui and his wife approached Zhao Fangzhi and asked if she wanted to come back to the village with them. Zhao Fangzhi refused, saying she would go back with her family later.

Da Gui's wife was shrewd; she immediately realized that the Zhao family had probably angered the Yue family. The Yue family was likely in for a show.

She grabbed the silly-looking man and hurried away.

"You fool, Zhao has clearly made a plan, and she probably doesn't intend to tolerate this anymore. Let's hurry home and have Mother prepare the ladder so we can watch the show."