When Granny Yang mentioned divorcing Qiu, Qiu dared not resist, knowing that she did not have a high status in the family.

Although she felt wronged, she could only swallow her anger.

However, when she thought of her son who was about to take the autumn imperial examination, a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart. If her son could pass the exam, then perhaps her life would be a little easier.

Seeing the change in Qiu's expression, Granny Yang sneered disdainfully, "What, you still want to make trouble? Let me tell you, even if you don't agree to this marriage, it doesn't matter. As long as you can come up with 1,200 taels of silver, I will help Pearl cancel this marriage."

After saying that, she looked at Qiu Shi triumphantly, wondering how she would respond.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Shi gave a bitter smile.

She knew perfectly well that if she had 1,200 taels of silver, would she need to suffer such humiliation here? This old woman was utterly despicable, actually using silver to humiliate her.

Qiu sighed helplessly, "Mother, aren't you making things difficult for me? Where would I get so much money!"

Qiu's voice carried a hint of despair and helplessness. The thought of her daughter marrying a sickly man made her heart ache.

Granny Yang sneered dismissively, "Hmph, if you don't have money, then shut up! Since you're incompetent, just follow my arrangements. Pearl's marriage is related to the future of our Xiao family; how can we allow you to ruin it at will?"

After saying that, she turned and left the room, leaving Qiu Shi alone, silently shedding tears.

After a while, Qiu dragged her tired body back to her room.

In the courtyard

Upon seeing Shen Yunsheng and her sister-in-law, Granny Yang felt a surge of displeasure and disgust, and couldn't help but let out a cold snort. She found these two wretched girls utterly unpleasant to look at, especially that Shen Yunsheng, who had dared to extort a full fifteen taels of silver from her!

Thinking about this incident made Granny Yang grit her teeth in anger, wishing she could rush up and teach them a lesson. But she suppressed her rage, knowing that things were going well and she couldn't afford to lash out directly.

"Jingchuan's wife, I have a basin of dirty clothes in my room. Could you take it and wash it for me?" Granny Yang said to Shen Yunsheng, trying to suppress her anger and feigning calmness.

However, Shen Yunsheng was no longer as easily manipulated as the original owner of the body. She refused without hesitation: "I'm busy right now. You should go find someone else."

Upon hearing this, Granny Yang's eyes widened in anger, and she almost fainted.

Previously, Shen Yunsheng would help her wash her clothes, but now that they have separated, she can't even ask Shen Yunsheng to help her wash her clothes anymore.

Shen Yunsheng looked coldly at Granny Yang. The division of the family meant that the family relationship had changed. This old woman was really pretending to be ignorant when she knew the truth.

Granny Yang looked at Xiao Wanqing, who immediately said, "Grandma, don't look at me, I don't have time either."

When Granny Yang saw her eldest son come out of the east wing, she sighed casually, "Alas! When people get old, they become useless. They even despise their own granddaughter."

A cold smile crept across Shen Yunsheng's lips as he thought to himself, "Is this old viper up to something again?"

Although morally they had separated their households, Granny Yang was still an elder, and it seemed reasonable for them, as the younger generation, to help her wash a piece of clothing, but she just didn't want to serve her.

Granny Yang glanced at her eldest son, then deliberately feigned weakness, "Wenjing, I'm not feeling well today, could you help me with the laundry?"

When her father-in-law appeared, Shen Yunsheng immediately understood what Yang Pozi was up to.

Seeing that his mother's request was not unreasonable, Xiao Wenjing smiled and replied, "Okay, Mother, bring out everything that needs washing, and I'll call Jingchuan's family to help you wash it."

However, Shen Yunsheng smiled and refused, "Father, I don't have time to wash these things."

Shen Yunsheng sneered. Even if the person ordering her around was the Emperor himself, she still wouldn't do such a thing.

Taking advantage of the situation, Granny Yang said, "Fine, I'll wash it myself. How dare I ask Jingchuan's wife for help now?"

Shen Yunsheng was a little impatient. "Grandma, you are quite self-aware. Although I am your granddaughter-in-law, I have no obligation to serve you. When people get along, they should respect each other and not take other people's kindness for granted."

Granny Yang trembled with rage. Her old face turned red, and she glared at Shen Yunsheng with her triangular eyes, gritting her teeth: "You little slut! It's one thing for you not to wash, but you even dare to criticize me in front of your father! You've really gone too far!"

After saying that, Granny Yang raised her hand to strike Yun Sheng, but was stopped by Xiao Wenjing.

"Mother, don't be angry. Jingchuan's daughter is just being unreasonable. Please don't take it to heart." Xiao Wenjing said helplessly. Her daughter-in-law used to be quite obedient, but ever since she recovered her health, she's become a completely different person, not even respecting her elders.

"Hmph, ignorant? I think she did it on purpose. How can you treat your elders like that?" Granny Yang snorted coldly, glaring fiercely at Shen Yunsheng. She couldn't wait for her eldest son to vent her anger.

Xiao Wenjing was caught in a dilemma. He had long witnessed how formidable his daughter-in-law was; if she was provoked, she would not give face to anyone.

Even his usually strong-willed mother fell for his daughter-in-law's tricks, so how could he dare to offend her easily?

"Wenjing, you're too weak. You can't even control your daughter-in-law. You're a disgrace to the Xiao family." The eldest son didn't say anything, and Granny Yang continued to curse.

"Mom! It's just washing some clothes. Your son will wash them for you, so please don't be angry anymore." Xiao Wenjing was also a little annoyed with his mother. There were so many people in the family, yet she specifically targeted his daughter-in-law. It was as if she was asking for trouble.

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