Chapter 42: There can only be one principal wife
Tu Suye was extremely agitated. "You knew you could have avoided the hard labor of moving bricks, but you pretended not to know and forced me to lose face in front of everyone!"
"You only told me about the other arrangements now. It seems I was the only one who knew nothing from the beginning to the end, and you..."
"Second Master!"
Yu stood up in panic and tried to stop Tu Suye, but her action was met with ruthless treatment. She was pushed to the ground with great force, looking miserable.
"You guys are all in cahoots with me! You only want to see me make a fool of myself and suffer my punishment! The elders favor the eldest son, and the younger ones betray the family! You are all a bunch of heartless people!"
The flames of his anger erupted like a violent storm. He violently shook off Tu Su Minfei's outstretched hand and wanted to leave angrily.
However, just as he took a step, the old lady who stood up resolutely slapped him in the face with a loud and crisp slap.
"Evil creature! Is this the place for you to act recklessly and wantonly?!"
The old lady didn't dare to look directly at the old man's ashen face. She stared at Tu Suye, who seemed to have lost his mind, with a dagger-like gaze, and said angrily: "You are not the only one working hard in the brick kiln; the heavy work of chopping wood and burning charcoal is not just for you!"
"You're busy running around outside, and those of us who stay at home are just sitting around doing nothing?"
"Your father is already an elderly man, yet he still has to travel through mountains and rivers carrying mud and digging pits. Min Fei's shoulders have been worn to the point of being torn. Open your eyes and take a good look. Is there anyone slacking off? You foolish person bewitched by ghosts! Dare you act wildly again? I'll see if I can peel off your skin!"
The old lady was furious. Not only did she use sharp words, she also used her body to teach her a lesson. For a while, the atmosphere was very depressing.
But even so, Tu Suye was still dissatisfied, pouting and saying nothing.
Tu Suminfei was worried that he might blurt out more embarrassing nonsense, so he hurriedly supported him and said gently, "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad must be overworked. I'll help him go back to his room to rest."
"Let me go! I..."
"father!"
Tu Suminfei's tone was solemn, the corners of his mouth slightly pressed down, and he said in a deep voice: "Grandma is right, you really need to go back to your room and rest."
"Mom, let's help dad into the house."
Xi Lanfang slowly stood up from the ground, tears in her eyes, and reached out to support him. With the help of Tu Suminfei, they finally helped the crazy Tu Suye slowly into the house.
This sudden incident instantly dissipated the only joyful atmosphere that had just existed.
The old grandfather said nothing about this farce, but just closed his eyes gently, and then asked: "Third brother, what do you think about this?"
Tu Suting immediately replied: "We all obey your will."
"Very good."
"In the next few days, you will still need to continue to go to the brick kiln to complete the remaining work. I will take the others to try two firing tests. If there is nothing else, then you can all go."
Although the old grandfather did not express his displeasure too much, Tu Suye's absurd behavior still made him feel indignant.
Tu Suting and Tu Subo helped Tu Suye into the room together, and then they dispersed and returned to their daily work.
Gu Yuexuan glanced at Tu Subo with a deep gaze, and asked with a hint of inquiry, "Has Second Uncle's personality always been so unpredictable?"
Ever since that day when she first met Tu Suye face to face in the dark prison, she could no longer remember how many times she had witnessed him lose control of his emotions.
Is he so easily broken?
The mind is too fragile.
Tu Subo exhaled deeply and explained, "I remember when my grandmother entered the Tu Su family as a second wife, my father was already a seven-year-old child and had inherited the title of Crown Prince. And my second uncle was my grandmother's eldest son."
At that time, my grandfather's full attention was focused on the eldest son left by his deceased wife, while my grandmother poured all her love and expectations into Tu Suye alone.
Having been spoiled by his grandmother since childhood, Tu Suye developed an arrogance that made him superior to others. He believed that he was not inferior to his elder brother in any aspect, and always harbored the ambition to usurp the throne of the crown prince.
However, with the birth of Tu Subo, his grandfather personally went to the palace and begged the emperor to appoint him as the prince and raise him personally, which made Tu Suye's wishful thinking for many years fall through in an instant. His character also became more tyrannical and perverse.
Overall, it is commendable that Tu Suye could tolerate it until today before being truly angered.
You know, his temperament is really hard to understand.
Gu Yuexuan was once again immersed in the Tusu family's recounting of old stories. After a brief pause, she commented in a profound tone, "The complexity of aristocratic families is truly dazzling."
She wondered in her heart why the old lady had to personally come forward to carry out the punishment today, while the elder from the Tu Su family just sat there motionless and did not interfere.
It turned out that the elder had allowed his second son to behave as he pleased and had never restrained him.
Tu Subo heard a silent sigh in her words. After a moment's silence, he asked, "What's the situation at the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion? During your time there, have you witnessed similar family secrets?"
Gu Yuexuan hadn't anticipated that beneath this usually serious face, this man also harbored a heart that was keen on gossip. She stroked her chin, feeling deeply moved. "Now that you mention it, I really remember that I shouldn't be complacent. While the Tusu family is constantly embroiled in conflict, the head of the family is quite strict in their management. From top to bottom, the three branches of the Tusu family have no concubines or maids."
In comparison, the situation in the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion was quite different.
Her biological mother was only the ninth of her father's many concubines, and there were many women of ambiguous identities in the mansion. Their existence made the Yongchang Marquis's mansion a truly chaotic place.
Tu Subo had no intention of delving into the matter, but when he saw her expression suddenly darken, he felt lost and subconsciously comforted her, "Our Tu Su family's rules clearly forbid taking concubines, so I can only have one principal wife. You don't need to worry about this."
Gu Yuexuan was still deeply immersed in the original owner's depressing memories. She was slow to react for a while before asking in confusion, "What did you just say?"
Tu Subo's expression was complicated and difficult to read. He said calmly, "Forget it, it's not important. You just need to take your medicine and rest early."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned over and lay on his back on the simple wooden board, with a hint of childish anger, deliberately leaving his back to Gu Yuexuan.
Gu Yuexuan looked at the back of his head which seemed to be filled with resentment, and felt a little confused.
Is this her illusion?
Why did she always feel that once Tu Subo lay on the floor made of wooden boards, the back of his head would be like a silent signal transmitter, constantly emitting deep resentment?
Is it really because the wooden board is too hard that makes him feel uncomfortable?
Gu Yuexuan slowly fell asleep, half asleep and half awake, with all sorts of doubts still lingering in her mind. However, the next morning, she was urgently summoned by the old lady.
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