There was a fierce fight, and the Liu family was beaten by the people from the post station who were numerous and powerful, and they cried for their parents. In desperation, they reached out to the guards of the Zhenbei Palace.
"Help, sir, help—"
"Save us! The postmaster is about to kill someone—"
I didn't do anything, just played the role of a quiet, calm, and indifferent postmaster: ??? I didn't even move a finger, okay?
The guards of the Zhenbei Palace remained motionless, as steady as old dogs.
They were sent by Yu Zizhen to support Madam Zhang, so they can't confuse insiders and outsiders.
Besides, they all saw clearly that all the "thugs", including Madam Zhang, were very measured when they took action.
Although the Liu family members were beaten to the point of crying for their parents, the only injuries on their bodies were minor ones that could heal with rest.
This kind of beating really hurts, and it's really life-threatening.
The Liu family, who had nowhere to turn for help, were severely beaten until they all promised that they would never cause trouble at the post station again. Only then did the postmaster signal his wife and subordinates to stop.
When the others stopped beating, Madam Zhang also released Old Lady Liu, who she had grabbed and beaten. As soon as Old Lady Liu was free, she stretched out her legs and sat down at the door of the post station.
She sat on the ground, slapping her thigh and crying, "This is outrageous! A daughter-in-law hits her mother-in-law! Oh, God, open your eyes!"
Madam Zhang spat at her, "I was kicked out of your Liu family a long time ago. How can you act like a mother-in-law to me?"
In order to get rid of her, they even hired someone to write a divorce letter.
Old Mrs. Liu was about to throw a tantrum with her neck stiffened, but her eldest son and daughter-in-law both rushed to her side, enduring the pain.
"Mom, forget it, let's go back." Boss Liu was more sensible than his mother. Realizing that there would be no good to be gained by staying here, he immediately backed out.
Old Mrs. Liu was dragged away by the couple. Seeing this, the other members of the Liu family also hurriedly followed them home in shame.
"Bah! A bunch of heartless people!" Madam Zhang's sister-in-law jumped out unwillingly and spat fiercely at the backs of the Liu family.
Madam Zhang looked at her sister-in-law expressionlessly, "Why are you here again? Why, if I don't kill you, you'll be all itchy?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang's sister-in-law immediately put on a smile and said, "Look at what you're saying, big sister. I'm your mother's family, how could I not hope for your well-being? I just have a bad mouth, big sister, please don't take it personally. Besides, even if you don't like me, you can't dislike our parents too. Our family has always been thinking about you and your safety."
Madam Zhang scoffed, "You're thinking about me? You're thinking about my job and money, right? If it weren't for you, would I have been forced to leave the post station?"
"Oh~~~ Big sister~~~ I'm just short-sighted. I really didn't mean to hurt you." Madam Zhang's sister-in-law stretched out her tone, pretending to be coquettish with Madam Zhang, "Big sister, don't be so petty with me. Even if you don't look at me, you still have to look at your own parents and brother, right? When you and Ping'an were driven out of the Liu family, it was our parents who took you in in the end. So, this maternal family..."
"My maternal family? How can I have any maternal family now? From the day you ignored my and Ping An's life and death and ganged up on me to force me to make room for you, I no longer have any maternal family!"
"As for the few days when my parents took me in, aren't the gifts I've given them during festivals and holidays over the years worth anything less than those days when they took me in? I've already repaid you double for the little kindness I owe you!"
Mrs. Zhang's sister-in-law curled her lips in disapproval and said with a smile, "Look at what you said, elder sister. Isn't it your duty to respect your own parents?"
Madam Zhang snorted coldly, "Then isn't it only natural for my own parents to take me in for a few days?"
"But, but you are about to leave with the noble, won't you leave some money for your parents to live on in their old age, and won't you give your own brother a final helping hand?"
Madam Zhang's sister-in-law is still thinking about the wealth of Madam Zhang and her daughter, as well as Madam Zhang's job at the post station.
Madam Zhang glanced at Old Man Zhang and Old Lady Zhang, both of whom looked extremely unhappy. "Since when has it become my responsibility as a married woman to provide for my parents in their old age? I've been forced into a corner by you, your husband, and the Liu family, and had no choice but to sell myself and my daughter to a wealthy family as slaves. Don't you think about how immoral your actions are? You're actually coveting my daughter's wealth and my wealth, and my job at the post station. How dare you have the nerve to do that?"
Her sister-in-law has become the person in charge of their family since she married into it. Not to mention her henpecked brother, even her parents, as elders, have always turned a blind eye to their behavior because they dare not offend their son and daughter-in-law.
Not only did they allow Madam Zhang's sister-in-law to plot against her and spread rumors about her, but they also stood on the side of their son and daughter-in-law and tried very hard to persuade Madam Zhang to give up her job at the post station.
Because of this incident, Madam Zhang was very disappointed with her parents.
She suppressed the various emotions swirling in her heart and said, "You guys go now. I'm not qualified to transfer the work at the post station to you, and I won't give you money for free."
Mrs. Zhang's parents hesitated to speak. They knew that their actions had hurt their daughter, but they were doing it for the sake of this family and for the sake of maintaining a harmonious relationship between the siblings!
Old Mrs. Zhang wiped her tears and said, "My dear daughter, your father and I..."
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