When his second wife brought up the topic, Xun Yu's expression turned sour. This was his original plan, and besides, his family had always had many cases of polyandry or polygamy, which was determined by the male-to-female ratio at the time.

Because of their deep-rooted patriotism, the good men of the Xun family have participated in many national defense wars throughout history. After each war, they would quietly retreat to the places they were supposed to protect, just like An Yi back then, keeping to their duty and doing their job as secret guards.

Because of this, the number of men in the Xun family dwindled, so the clan adopted a polygamous system in hopes of increasing the family's population, especially the number of men.

As society gradually developed, the Xun family found that fewer and fewer women were willing to marry into the mountains. With no other option, Xun Yu made the decision to practice polyandry again, but he regretted it after his youngest son's accident.

Yang Chunqin: "Wives of gay men? Who told you that? That's not common in our country now."

Yang Chunqin had discussed this issue with Xu Xialian when Xu Xialian was staying at Old Xu's house, so she was quite familiar with the truth of the matter.

Although this was the initial plan, and Xun Qifu and Xun Qigui both thought so, Xu Xialian actually only married Xun Qigui. Moreover, Xu Xialian was inwardly opposed to the idea of ​​being a wife of a gay man.

Yang Chunqin, a Party member who was accepting the new policies, felt it was her responsibility to solve this problem.

Therefore, she is not allowing this statement to be made now.

Second wife: "It's not a secret, why can't we talk about it? The parties involved have already done it, we're just stating a fact. Besides, a few months ago his youngest was injured and stayed in our Xujia Village, and Xia Lian has been taking care of him. Everyone in Xujia Village knows that."

Yang Chunqin's face darkened instantly. She looked at Old Man Xu from the second branch of the family and said, "Second Uncle, is that what you think too? Before, when you didn't know the situation of the Xun family, no one blamed you for making wild guesses. But now that you're here, you should know very well, right? Xia Lian is the only woman in the family. If she doesn't take care of her, who will? Should her father-in-law take care of her? Life in the mountains is already difficult enough. If it were easy, we wouldn't have come to you to borrow money. Qi Gui has to earn money to support the family, so it's even less likely that he can take care of her. The two children are still young, so it's impossible for him to do so either. Just because of this, you're ruining their reputation. What kind of awareness do you have? Besides, you already severed ties back then. What right do you have to bring up the issue of supplementary betrothal gifts today?"

Old Xu, the second son, was furious. He glanced at his wife, who immediately started throwing a tantrum, "Xu Xialian came from my womb! We gave birth to her and raised her to support us in our old age. It's only right that she helps out the family. She lives a life of luxury at her husband's house while her parents suffer. Doesn't she fear being struck by lightning? If she doesn't give us money and meat today, we're not leaving!"

Xun Yu frowned, but he didn't speak. The key to this matter was Xu Xialian's opinion. If she couldn't stand up for herself, then the Xun family would have to take further measures. However, Xun Yu still hoped that Xu Xialian could handle this matter herself. After all, she was the mother of the next family head, and many things in the family still required her to make decisions.

Old Master Xu was furious. Although he had severed ties with the second branch of the Xu family, they were still members of the Xu family, and it was the Xu family that had lost face.

Grandpa Xu: "What! Are you the law? You can just cut ties whenever you want, how can you be so shameless? 'Protecting her in her old age,' how did you even come up with that idea? Where were you when she was suffering? Chunqin, don't bother trying to reason with them. Reason is for reasonable people. Everyone in Xujia Village knows about this breakup. If you keep causing trouble here, we'll call the police. I don't believe the law can't protect law-abiding citizens like us."

Knowing that Old Master Xu was capable of such a thing, the second wife dared not say anything more.

At this moment, Xun Yu immediately said, "Although we have severed ties and will not have any further contact, our Xun family is grateful to you for giving birth to Xia Lian. This child is truly excellent; she is capable both at home and outside, and she has given birth to children for our Xun family, raising them very well. My wife passed away early, and for the past ten years, the family has relied entirely on her. Gui! Go and prepare two rabbits for them to take with them when they go back. Our Xun family is known for its politeness and respect for etiquette; we cannot allow others to speak ill of us behind our backs."

Xun Qigui immediately left after hearing this.

Xu Xinning looked at Mu Jingheng and smiled.

No wonder Mu Jingheng said that with three elders around, the second branch of the Xu family wouldn't gain much advantage, especially since Old Madam Xu hasn't said a word yet!

The old master of the Xun family was a remarkable man. He spoke with a smile and a gentle tone, but his words were never to be outdone.

Xu Xialian originally wanted to speak, but her uncle stood up for her. Besides gratitude, she was even more moved. She felt that her uncle and aunt were more like her biological parents.

At this moment, Xu Xialian suddenly envied Xu Mingyang. Like her, he had suffered in the second wife's family since childhood. In the end, he became the child of the first wife's family and returned to the first wife's family. Everything was back on track. Now he was doing the job he liked and living the life he wanted.

For a fleeting moment, Xu Xialian even longed to be a child of the first wife.

But now she doesn't think that way anymore. Although she wasn't her uncle and aunt's child, they treated her no differently than their own children.

Comrade Xu Mingyang, whom Xu Xialian envied, had just returned from a mission, soaking wet. He had just picked up his toiletries to take a shower when a comrade called out, "Xu Mingyang, Xu Mingyang, someone is looking for you!"

The newcomer had a lewd smile on his face, making faces and giving Xu Mingyang a chill.

Xu Mingyang rubbed his buzz cut, unable to imagine who else would come looking for him.

Xu Mingyang: "Who is it?"

Comrade: "It was a woman, a pretty woman."

Xu Mingyang's comrade nudged him with his elbow and asked curiously, "Who is this woman? Is she your girlfriend? But seriously, you're not getting any younger. Kids your age are already dating, why aren't you married yet? Seriously, you don't have any problems with that, do you?"

Xu Mingyang raised his foot and kicked without any mercy, "Get lost!"

His comrade cleverly dodged, then said sarcastically, "You're already going through menopause before you've even tasted a woman's flavor. Xu Mingyang, you're so pathetic."

His comrade finished speaking and ran away.

Xu Mingyang had no choice but to go back to his dormitory to change his wet clothes and go see who was looking for him.