Chapter 8 I'm Willing to Sleep in the Stable
"Sister-in-law, what has the child done wrong? Why are you angry with him?"
"What did I do wrong?"
The rage that had been suppressed for a long time erupted in Yu's heart. Her face flushed red, the veins in her neck bulged, and she roared loudly: "If it weren't for your family, how could we have ended up in such a situation?"
"You might as well reflect on who caused all this!"
Uncle San, who wanted to offer some advice, suddenly had a gloomy look on his face after hearing this.
The silent old lady and old man also stood by and watched.
The young Tu Su Minxu was frightened by her roar and burst into tears, while Tu Su Yunxi had already burst into tears and her body was twitching constantly.
Seeing the mother and her two children crying in despair, and Tu Subo still nowhere to be seen, Gu Yuexuan could no longer sit still.
She was determined not to live with her mother-in-law.
She has to stand up and speak her mind.
"When we enjoy blessings, no one shirks responsibility, but when it comes to taking responsibility, we try to draw a clear line between you and me, as if all the suffering should be borne by others, while the sweet fruits should be enjoyed by everyone alone?"
She spat on the ground with disdain and said sarcastically, "Second Aunt, you're right. This shabby thatched house obviously can't accommodate so many people. Why not just include the road outside?"
"Wouldn't it be better if we all slept outdoors together? With the sky above our heads and the earth beneath our feet, we wouldn't feel cramped. We could bask in the sun during the day and gaze at the bright moonlight at night. Wouldn't that be a much more refreshing feeling?"
After her sarcastic remarks, she walked straight over, helped her mother-in-law, who was crying so hard that she could hardly stand, kicked up a tattered stool and asked her mother-in-law to sit down, then picked up the girl who was still sobbing.
She wiped away Tu Su Yunxi's tears with a smile, gently rubbed Tu Su Minxu's hair, and said softly: "It's okay, don't cry anymore."
Yu was startled by her sharp words, and then she became furious: "Why are you butting in when the elders are talking?"
"But Second Aunt should at least act like an elder, right?"
Gu Yuexuan held her head high and chest out, not afraid at all.
She already understood in her heart.
Tu Subo is a taciturn man, while his mother-in-law is simple and honest.
The combined age of Tu Su Yunxi and Tu Su Minxu is only a little over ten years old, so she naturally became the main force in the debate.
Gu Yuexuan has always been invincible in verbal battles, and just a few words from her could make Yu's face turn pale.
She ignored the murderous looks from the old man and the old lady and continued, "I think Second Aunt is quite arbitrary. She seems to dislike our eldest family's presence here."
"In my opinion, if it is really difficult to live together, it is better to separate and establish your own family, so as to avoid resentment when seeing each other."
"Grandpa, Grandma, what do you think?"
"presumptuous!"
The old man scolded, "As long as I'm alive, don't even think about dividing the family!"
The old lady was equally furious: "What an ignorant commoner, how dare you talk about dividing the family!"
"I am indeed a bastard, and perhaps I really don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is."
Gu Yuexuan was irritated by the old lady's disdainful words, but she laughed out loud instead: "Grandma, why don't you take a look? Where is the sky in a room full of people? Where is the ground? How can you measure it?"
Faced with the dispute, Xi Lanfang hesitated, unable to utter a single word. Gu Yuexuan, on the other hand, hugged Tu Su Yunxi, whose face was covered with tears, tightly, her demeanor calm and unhurried.
"Grandfather, the facts are already like this. The only place we can rest temporarily is under this roof."
"Second Aunt seems to be putting all the blame on the eldest branch of the family, but I still want to remind you that this shelter, even though it is dilapidated, is still the shelter of the eldest branch of the family."
"I'm new to the Tusu family, and I'm a junior. I shouldn't comment too much on the differences between my elders, but your grandfather is the backbone of the family. At this critical moment, you should step forward and seek justice for the orphans and widows of the eldest house."
How unfair it is to pick other people's fruits and want to trample the branches that bear the fruits!
The old grandfather was dissatisfied with his eldest son, so he allowed the women of his second and third sons to make a fuss while he remained silent.
However, Gu Yuexuan questioned him in his silence.
She had to make her grandfather make his position clear in front of everyone.
The grandfather's position will determine the future living conditions of the eldest son's family and the environment in which they will live.
Facing the pressure from everyone, Gu Yuexuan showed no fear and refused to give in.
The old grandfather's deep eyes lingered on her for a long time before he finally spoke slowly, "You may seem like a young girl, but you do have an indomitable spirit."
Gu Yuexuan sighed softly, as if feeling guilty, and said slowly, "Grandfather, you are too kind!"
"It's been over two months since we left Shengjing. Tu Subo has endured the physical torture alone, coughing incessantly every day, even coughing up blood. Yet, he has always carried you along, refusing to let Second and Third Uncles share even a little of the burden. His spirit is a testament to true tenacity!"
Tu Subo just carried you here safely, and you cruelly forced his lonely mother and young brothers and sisters to sleep in a stinking stable?"
As a grandfather, if you really have this intention, that would be the best!
That’s all I have to say, no further reminders are needed.
The old grandfather snorted softly, his eyes slightly closed, and asked meaningfully, "You've become the eldest grandson's wife in our Jingyuan Marquisate, and you keep complaining about your second aunt's rooming arrangements. So, do you have a proper plan that will satisfy everyone?"
Gu Yuexuan pondered for a moment and said firmly, "Mother-in-law should have her own room. She lives in the west wing with her two children, Minxu and Yunxi."
There are too many monks and too little meat.
In this urgent situation, priority should be given to the elders and the younger generations.
After hearing this, the grandfather's eyes flashed with surprise, and his voice was full of doubt: "Then, how should you and Bo'er be arranged?"
"I sleep in the stable."
Tu Subo walked in quietly. Gu Yuexuan didn't know when he returned, nor did she know how much he heard outside.
However, the first thing he said when he stepped through the door was, "She lives in the same room with her mother. I'd rather sleep in the stable."
The stable is located outside the courtyard wall, with a mottled earthen wall on one side and the other three sides exposed to the raging wind, almost the same as living in the open air.
Xi Lanfang's body trembled, her eyes filled with deep pity. However, Tu Subo gently supported her and said to her in a gentle voice, "Mother, if Yuexuan lives with you, she can share some of the responsibilities of caring for Minxu and Yunxi, and you can support each other."
By saying this, he silently included Gu Yuexuan in the image of a wife who helped take care of her younger siblings, but he did not mention a single word about the miserable state of the dilapidated stable where he lived.
Gu Yuexuan bit her upper jaw lightly, remained silent for a moment, and did not respond immediately.
Tu Subo's eyes slowly swept over the people with different expressions, and his tone was firm and calm: "So, does anyone have any objections?"
Yu wanted to open her mouth to argue again, but before she could say anything, Tu Suye gently pressed her arm with just the right strength to stop her from speaking.
Know when to stop.
In the end, the second and third houses each got two houses. According to the traditional hierarchy of seniority in the Tu Su family, they undoubtedly got a bargain.
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