Chapter 79 Undercurrents Surge Beneath the Calm
"Let me do it."
His eyes were determined, and he was obviously eager to go.
Gu Yuexuan's heart was filled with complex emotions, but she could only silently let him take the basket. The backs of the two of them walking out of the door side by side revealed an unprecedented tranquility.
Xi Lanfang frowned, feeling somewhat worried: "I really shouldn't have used that kettle to hold wine yesterday."
After drinking the pot of wine, the young couple had a quarrel. What happened?
Mrs. Li looked at the figure walking away and couldn't help but sigh: "Tongue and teeth may quarrel occasionally, but the quarrels between young couples are nothing."
Now, the backbone of the family depends entirely on the eldest son's wife, so the young couple must not make trouble at home.
Yu wanted to interrupt and express her own thoughts, but when she thought of the unknown troubles at home, a bitter taste immediately spread to the tip of her tongue.
Tu Subo has always been good at calming people down, so even after a quarrel, it doesn't mean anything serious.
Yu Shi married the wrong man, a stubborn donkey who was incompatible with the family. He lacked the tenderness and consideration that Tu Suting showed to his wife and daughter, nor did he have the endless tolerance and protection that Tu Subo showed to Xuan Xuan.
Among the many children and grandchildren of the Tu Su family, the only bowl of bitter Coptis chinensis water that the old lady personally brewed seemed to be tailor-made for Yu, and all of it was poured into her stomach.
Faced with this situation, what can she say?
Yu gritted her teeth, suppressed the bitterness in her heart, stood up with difficulty, and said in a trembling voice, "I feel a little unwell. I'll go back to my room and rest for a while."
Xi Lanfang looked at her back as she closed the door, and asked in a low and doubtful voice, "Third sister-in-law, did my second brother get angry again last night?"
During this period, the changes in everyone are obvious.
Although everyone was exhausted, there was a glimmer of hope in their eyes. Only Yu seemed different. Her spirits were becoming increasingly depressed, and she often sat alone, lost in deep thought.
Li's expression was complicated and difficult to understand: "Alas, Min Fei's father is always making trouble."
The Tusu family is now working together to overcome difficulties. Although life is hard, they are gradually seeing a smile of hope. Even the old lady has restrained her past pickyness and complaints. The family atmosphere seems harmonious, and it seems that everyone is living a better and better life.
However, there are always people who cannot face reality.
Tu Suye's previous outbursts hadn't caused much of a stir, but the accumulated resentment was growing heavier. He didn't dare act recklessly in front of the family elders, so he turned his anger on Yu, arguing with her behind closed doors.
As a woman, her husband was her life. Although she appeared strong outside, Yu Shi could not speak out against her husband's torture. She could only swallow the bitterness, silently swallowing back her tears, not even daring to let out a single cry.
I don’t know how many times this kind of day has happened.
Mrs. Li quickly glanced into the room and lowered her voice, "This morning when I went to fetch water, I saw bruises all over my second sister-in-law's arm. She said it was an accidental injury."
But the purple handprint is so shocking, how could it be caused by a simple collision?
Xi Lanfang had never expected Tu Suye to be so absurd as to dare to swing his fists and feet. She cried out in astonishment: "How can this be possible..."
"Why not?"
Li's tone was filled with sarcasm: "Sister-in-law, you didn't see it a few days ago. As soon as Second Uncle came in, he kicked Min Yang violently. If Min Fei hadn't stopped him in time, I'm afraid he would have vented his anger on the child in a tragedy."
The Tu Su family has been around for hundreds of years and has always maintained a strict family tradition.
Even the most incompetent descendants will abide by the etiquette of a gentleman; even if the relationship between husband and wife is not harmonious, no one dares to abuse them.
However, the current difficult times seem to have completely worn away the last bit of pride in some people's bones. They have become confused about right and wrong and only know how to vent their anger on their wives and children.
Yu herself would not make such things public; all the absurdities were hidden behind that closed door.
Even if others knew, they would find it difficult to comment.
Xi Lanfang sighed with a heavy heart and said helplessly, "Fortunately, there are still Min Fei and Min Yang as hope."
If I didn’t have these two children and a husband like this, how would I get through the day?
Li shook her head and sighed, "Second sister-in-law swallowed the lotus seed silently, her mouth full of bitterness, and she still has a long time to endure."
The two sisters-in-law in the yard tacitly changed the topic and stopped talking in depth. They stood up and began to prepare dinner.
After a long period of practice, although their skills are not as exquisite as Gu Yuexuan's, the dishes they cook are good enough to be put on the table, and they no longer have to rely on others.
At this time, wisps of smoke rose from the stove. In the main room, the old lady was staring at Tu Suye with a frown.
"Your recent behavior has really gone too far."
Beneath the apparent calm, undercurrents surged. It's not that no one noticed, but no one was willing to lift the veil before the situation worsened.
However, the old lady knew the old man's character very well, and she could not sit idly by and watch her most beloved son step by step towards the edge of being hated.
Tu Suye sneered contemptuously, his face as gloomy as the dark clouds before a storm. He gritted his teeth and angrily blurted out, "Mother, in the eyes of the old man, when have I ever been decent?"
"When my eldest brother was alive, he always favored him, but now that the Tusu family is in turmoil, his attention is still focused only on the people of the eldest branch!"
Tu Subo could perhaps be ignored, but that insignificant Gu Yuexuan could actually occupy a place in front of the old man. How embarrassed did he feel?
Unable to suppress his inner rage, he pointed angrily at the door and roared, "What am I in the eyes of the old master? Everyone's words attract his attention. My son can even sit at the same table with the old master, but my every word and action is regarded as insignificant nonsense! Is there still a place for me in this family? I am not even as good as a woman from a merchant family! How much room do I have left as the second master in the second house?!"
"Are you afraid that your voice isn't loud enough and others won't hear you?"
The old lady's face turned pale as she sternly rebuked him, "Min Fei is your own flesh and blood. He stands up to you and shares your sorrow. This is such a wonderful thing. How could you not understand such a simple truth?"
If Tu Su Minfei had not stepped forward, the control of the Tu Su family would now be completely in the hands of Tu Subo alone, which would undoubtedly be disastrous for the second and third branches.
Tu Suting has always been unwilling to listen to her complaints. At this moment, the hopes of the second house are pinned on Tu Su Minfei. How can this father be so petty with his son at this time?
Tu Suye was furious and wanted to continue arguing, but before he could say anything, he was firmly interrupted by the old lady.
"I don't care what you think, but in the Tusu family, there has never been a husband punching his wife since ancient times!"
"You must curb your violent temper. You've been violent towards your wife and children. If this scandal gets out, how will you be able to face the world?"
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