Zhou Dasheng was the first to lose his composure. He originally wanted to yell at the villagers who were pointing and gossiping, but when he saw his father and mother, he forced himself to hold back.
He was furious about this, but he couldn't take it out on his parents; it was truly frustrating.
Zhou Dashan snorted coldly and said to Yao Shi, "Stop pretending to be crazy. Let me tell you, I'm divorcing you today no matter what!"
The village chief looked at Zhou Jing'an beside him and asked with some helplessness, "Jing'an, do you have any ideas?"
Zhou Jing'an glanced at Zhou Dashan and Yao Shi, he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Originally, he wanted Ning Huan to devise a plan for Liu Feng to go to Zhou Dashan, and later she was taken as a concubine by his father, all to prevent Yao from having the energy to plot against him.
Moreover, although Liu Feng entered the Zhou family, she did so as a concubine. For Yao Shi, the principal wife, to deal with a concubine would be a piece of cake.
Moreover, Yao always made a big fuss, but Zhou Dashan was still willing to give in to her in everything. As long as Yao didn't go too far, she was still the one in charge of the Zhou family.
But now Yao has made such a fuss that Zhou Dashan is determined to divorce her. How stupid must she be to have let things get to this point?
He looked at Zhou Dashan and advised, "Father, Mother was just a little agitated today. You two should both calm down. As for the matter of divorcing her, you should reconsider."
"After all, your mother has been with you for so many years, we've suffered and worked hard together, and we've raised us siblings. Even if we haven't done anything great, we've had our share of troubles."
Zhou Jing'an was right. Zhou Dashan fell silent and lowered his head, pondering the days he had spent with Yao Shi over the years.
Just as Zhou Dashan was thinking about these things, Yao suddenly roared at Zhou Jing'an, "Shut up! If it weren't for you, you heartless beast, your father and I wouldn't have ended up like this!"
Yao felt that it was because Zhou Jing'an hadn't stopped Zhou Dashan from taking a concubine that Liu Feng dared to step on her head and even fanned the flames to get Zhou Dashan to divorce her.
She angrily cursed, "Zhou Dashun, if I had known you would grow up to be such an ingrate, I would never have let you live to this day. I would have drowned you in the pond long ago!"
"You unfilial ingrate! Your conscience has been eaten by dogs!"
Zhou Dashun was Zhou Jing'an's childhood nickname at home. According to Yao's family, a humble name makes a child easier to raise. Later, because he was going to the academy, the Zhou family patriarch specially changed Zhou Dashun's name to Zhou Jing'an.
By now, not many people in the village probably remember this nickname, but when Yao brought it up today, it immediately reminded everyone.
Even Ning Huan was taken aback. She wondered who this Zhou Dashun was. Only when she saw everyone looking at Zhou Jing'an did she realize that Zhou Dashun was calling for Zhou Jing'an.
Although everyone was discussing Zhou Jing'an's nickname, they still looked at Yao Shi in surprise, thinking that Yao Shi had probably lost her mind.
Otherwise, why would Zhou Dashan insist on divorcing her? Even his most promising son tried to persuade him, but Yao Shi exposed his past and scolded him.
Zhou Jing'an's face was ashen, his eyes were filled with anger, and a chill ran deep in his heart.
Yao has disliked him ever since he was a child. She always gives all the good things to Zhou Dasheng, Zhou Yan and Zhou Lan, and only thinks of him last.
Even regarding Zhou Jing'an's studies at the academy, Yao initially made a lot of trouble to prevent him from going.
In the end, it was the old man of the Zhou family who told her that if Zhou Jing'an went to the academy and later passed the imperial examination and became a high-ranking official, he could earn more money than if he stayed in the village to farm. Only then did Yao reluctantly agree.
But besides Yao's dislike for him, Zhou Jing'an also disliked Yao just as much. Although he knew that Yao was his mother and he should be filial to her.
But seeing Yao's actions and her usual attitude and demeanor disgusted him so much that it seemed he had never felt any affection for her.
Zhou Jing'an had also considered that he might not be Yao's child, but after inquiring with many people, he finally confirmed that he was indeed Yao's biological son.
He coldly said to Madam Yao, "Mother is right. Since you say I have no conscience, then I'll get your filial children to speak for you. But..."
Zhou Jing'an chuckled, but his tone was icy: "Why don't I see any of them coming out to help you?"
Upon hearing Zhou Jing'an's words, Yao immediately looked up at Zhou Dasheng beside her. However, Zhou Dasheng no longer wanted to pay attention to Yao. Because of his mother, he had lost all face in the village today.
How will he ever be able to go out and face people again?!
Zhou Yan wanted to say something to persuade Zhou Dashan, but Liu Shi quickly tugged at her sleeve and shook her head at Zhou Yan.
Zhou Dashan had already warned them on the day he took Liu Feng into the family that children should not meddle in their parents' affairs. If they dared to cause trouble again, they should not blame him, their father, for being rude to them.
Zhou Lan also wanted to persuade Zhou Dashan, but when she thought of how Yao had just cursed Zhou Jing'an, she felt a chill in her heart. What if Yao cursed her like that?
Seeing that her beloved eldest son and second daughter didn't even glance at her, Madam Yao felt incredibly sad.
This is the precious child she usually dotes on, indulges in everything they do, and protects at every turn. Yet, when it really matters, he didn't say a word in her defense.
She glanced at Zhou Lan, and then at Zhou Jing'an, but by this time Zhou Jing'an had long since stopped paying attention to Yao Shi and wouldn't even look at her.
While Yao was still thinking that Zhou Dashan probably wouldn't dare to divorce her, Zhou Dashan had already made up his mind to divorce his wife.
For no other reason than the scolding Yao had given Zhou Jing'an, he had made up his mind.
His third son was promising; if he became a high-ranking official in the future, his father would surely be able to enjoy a life of luxury. However, Yao Shi kept causing trouble and making things difficult for him, which caused Zhou Jing'an to become estranged from his family.
If Yao continues like this, it might really lead to Zhou Jing'an and his family completely separating. How could he then be a high-ranking official's father?
Thinking this, Zhou Dashan walked up to the village chief and said, "Village chief, I have decided to divorce Yao Shi. I would like to ask you and a few elders from the village to come with me to the ancestral hall. I will write a letter of divorce now and kick Yao Shi out of the Zhou family."
Seeing Zhou Dashan's expression, the village chief knew that the man was serious. Moreover, it was, after all, a family matter for the Zhou family. As the village chief, he was an outsider and shouldn't say too much.
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