Xu went out to wash clothes, and Zhou Xingcai went to the slope to pick pig grass. Only Zhou Hongzhi and Chunxiao were left in the yard. Yan Dahe saw a stool in the yard and sat down on it, and asked his parents to let them sit.
"Why are you sitting here?" Zhou rolled her eyes at him. "Why do you come here to sit when you can't sit at home? Your sister doesn't even know what's going on." After she said that, she was about to go into the house to take a look when she saw Chunxiao coming out.
"Chunxiao, why are you up? Are you okay?" Seeing her come out, Zhou quickly pulled a stool and found a sunny spot for her to sit down. She looked at the empty yard again and asked, "Where are your parents-in-law and Zhou Hongzhi? They're not here today, are they?"
"Husband!" Chun Xiao knew Zhou Hongzhi was at home and shouted towards the house, "My parents are here, go find them."
Zhou Hongzhi came out of the house reluctantly, bowed to the old couple of the Yan family, and went out.
"What's his attitude? What's wrong? My brother-in-law can't see. He's a scholar, but his upbringing has been thrown to the wind." Yan Dahe was indignant.
Yan Bingfa also noticed that his son-in-law's attitude was not right. "Chunxiao, did you talk to your son-in-law yesterday? What did they say?"
Zhou also looked at her.
Chunxiao then told him about how Zhou Hongzhi had made his wife a concubine yesterday, and also about why she wanted a divorce and money.
"This Zhou family is so shameless and goes too far."
"I think Chunxiao is right. Dad, Chunxiao must leave here. It's better for this heartless family to get rid of them as soon as possible. Five taels of silver is too little. Ten taels is the minimum."
Zhou looked at Chunxiao and said, "Have you thought it through? Do you really want to divorce?" A divorced country woman would be no different from a widow. She would inevitably be criticized when she returned to the village.
"Dad, Mom, I've thought it through. Instead of working like a slave for their family, I'd rather go back to my own family and work like a slave. I won't get any advantage over others.
Zhou's sadness was so intense that she couldn't help but laugh at what she said. "You're so heartless! Who wants you to be treated like a slave?" She looked at Yan Bingfa, "What do you think?"
"Now that she's made such a fuss, what else can we do? If she goes back, her parents-in-law won't like her anymore. So we'll just divorce. Getting some money to support ourselves is the most important thing right now."
"I think Dahe is right. Chunxiao is still too soft-hearted. Five taels of silver can only last two years at most. We must demand at least ten taels of silver. If we don't let them cut some meat, they will probably think we are easy to bully."
"We can't let the Zhou family get away with this. They were supporting scholars back then. Chunxiao didn't ask for any dowry when she married into the family. She just fed them and gave them drinks. They're just living off their wealth. What's wrong with being a scholar? If you're capable, take the imperial examination and show off."
"That's right, Dad, Mom, Dahe and I have the same idea. We can't let the Zhou family get away with it. We have to get the money back, and we have to tell them about the immoral things they did."
"That's enough, you two." Yan Bingfa was displeased. "You think this divorce is such a glorious thing? Their family is embarrassed, so how can your sister end up well? If they give the money to anyone today, don't make a fuss. If they don't give it to anyone, that's another matter. Just stay out of trouble, you two."
"Dad, we can't be afraid of trouble. If we don't teach them a lesson, they will really think we are soft persimmons."
"Dahe, shut up." Zhou also spoke, "Your father is right. Although we are right, it concerns Chunxiao's reputation. We can't tolerate it but we have to endure it. As long as her reputation is there, she can still find a husband in the future. If her reputation is gone, your sister will..." Having said this, Zhou couldn't continue.
"Mom, don't be sad." Chunxiao patted Zhou's back.
"Oh!" Yan Bingfa sighed helplessly.
Several people were talking in the yard when Zhou Xingcai came back. Seeing the Yan family in the yard, he put the basket on the ground and said, "My dear, my dear, Chunxiao wanted a divorce last night, and my family agreed. You can take her back."
Zhou looked at Zhou Xingcai and snorted coldly, "Have you forgotten something? My daughter's living expenses haven't been paid yet, where do you want us to take her?"
When it comes to money, Zhou Xingcai gets angry. "Why, Chunxiao is being rude and asking us for money, so you old people are also being rude to her? What kind of woman would beg her husband's family for money after she gets divorced?"
"My sister has done nothing wrong, so why are you talking about divorcing her? Your Zhou family is so arrogant. We are talking about a divorce. It is only natural to ask for some money to support yourself after a divorce."
Zhou Xingcai saw that Yan Bingfa remained silent, but it was the Yan family's youngest son who spoke up. "The Yan family is really well-educated. When the elders are silent, the younger ones rush to speak. No wonder they raised a scoundrel like Chunxiao."
Seeing that he was still putting on airs at this time, Chunxiao really didn't want to stay in the Zhou family any longer.
"Zhou Xingcai, since you say that, then today we are bound to have a falling out. The upbringing of my own son and daughter is clear to everyone, and you can't slander her by saying she's uneducated and unruly. Since she can't live in your house anymore, I'll take her back. I won't let you waste her in vain. But you also have to give her what she deserves. There's no reason for her to work for your family for four years in vain and then come home penniless."
"Don't act like an elder. We're here to seek justice for our sister. If you don't give us an explanation today, I'll show you, the Zhou family, what true lack of education means."
"Why, do you still want to beat people up? This is Zhoujia Village."
"We won't resort to violence unless it's absolutely necessary," Yan Dashan snorted. "We told you yesterday that if you won't listen, we'll find someone who can. My sister Chunxiao is too kind-hearted. She only asked for five taels of silver from you. We just figured it out. Once she leaves, we'll have to rely on that money to make a living. Five taels isn't enough. We need at least ten."
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