"Second brother, I did promise you. At that time, I really liked Ruyan. But later, Yinxia would give me some snacks and candies under some pretext. I thought Yinxia was a good person. Yinxia and I were only together because Aunt Liu didn't agree to our marriage. But now Aunt Liu not only agrees to our marriage but also supports us getting married. She said that our two families will become even closer after this."
Liang Shuyan pondered for a moment. She could tell that Aunt Liu must have started planning this several months ago, but she had been kept in the dark.
"Then tell me, you knew you weren't married, how could you do such a humiliating thing? Speak!"
Although Sanwang was quite strong, Erniu was his second brother, and he didn't dare to contradict him. So he had to confess honestly: "Second brother, that time, I was drinking by the door, feeling a bit depressed. I had argued with Ruyan about our engagement and then drank alone. Who knew I would fall asleep? When I woke up, I found myself lying on Yinxia's kang (heated brick bed). Just as I was about to leave, Aunt Liu pushed the door open and came in. She was about to hit Yinxia with a stick, but I stopped her. I had no choice but to admit what happened."
Logically speaking, shouldn't Aunt Liu have told me immediately after something like this happened to the two children? Why hasn't she said a word until now? If it wasn't Aunt Liu intentionally orchestrating this, then what is it?
After so many years as neighbors, Liang Shuyan really couldn't understand why Aunt Liu would pretend to know nothing when she clearly knew about this. Wasn't that too despicable?
Jin Dashan pondered for a moment: "So, Aunt Liu dragged Sanwang into their family all along. The reason she didn't tell Mother was that she was thinking that when Yinxia got pregnant, Sanwang would have no choice but to marry her. What a scheme!"
Grandma Jin let out a long sigh: "How could such a thing happen? Why would Aunt Liu do such a thing? Knowing that our Sanwang is already engaged, she still... Alas, what a pity for our Ruyan, Ruyan, such a good girl. Now, isn't her reputation ruined?"
"Forget it, I'll settle things for Ruyan. Let's call off this marriage. Auntie, we're already in-laws, so there can't be a second marriage. Erniu is my good son-in-law, I accept that. Sanwang, forget it!"
Liang Shuyan didn't know what to say. She hesitated for a moment and said, "Everyone, don't let this bother you. The key is to see Ruyan's attitude. If Ruyan says no, then forget it. But if Ruyan's heart is still with Sanwang, then Sanwang, you should give up on marrying Yinxia as soon as possible!"
Ever since Ruyan came to Liang Shuyan's house, Liang Shuyan has treated her like her own daughter, which is obvious to everyone.
With red eyes, Ruyan glanced at Liang Shuyan and stepped forward politely, saying, "Auntie, my biggest regret now is that I can't be your daughter-in-law. It's my biggest regret that I can't be a family with you, my sister-in-law, my grandmother, and you. Now that Brother Sanwang has made his choice, I have nothing to say. I respect his choice! I'm withdrawing!"
Ruyan was a woman of strong will. She pulled her mother along, saying, "Mom, let's go back and see my brother while we're at it!"
With red eyes, Liu grabbed Ruyan and Old Lady Liu's arms: "Ruyan, I know you don't want to stay now, but even if Sanwang has hurt you, I'm with your brother-in-law. How can you take your mother away? Do you know there's nowhere left to go in this house? Where else can we go?"
Liu cried her heart out, which made Jin Erniu, who was standing to the side, feel extremely guilty. He stared at Sanwang with his eyes, wishing he could devour him.
"Ruyan, take your mother to the martial arts school. There's room there. As long as I, Jin Erniu, am here, I will never let you sleep on the streets!" Jin Erniu pulled Liu Shi along and led Ruyan and Old Lady Liu to the martial arts school.
After seeing them off, Liang Shuyan went inside, closed the door, grabbed an elm stick, and began to beat Sanwang severely.
She wanted Aunt Liu to hear how she disciplined Sanwang.
"You beast! How could you do such a thing? How dare you stay in this house? Get out of the Jin family now!"
The sounds of slapping echoed, accompanied by Sanwang's screams, one after another.
Aunt Liu sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and snorted coldly: "Even if you beat her to death, she's still your flesh and blood. This old woman from the mountains, she can earn a little money, but she really doesn't know who she is anymore? No matter what, you still have to marry our Yinxia!"
Yinxia knelt in the corner, enduring Sanwang's howls, her heart filled with guilt, tears streaming down her face. She regretted it deeply; if she had known that this matter would cause Sanwang so much suffering, she shouldn't have listened to her mother and seduced Sanwang.
When Aunt Liu realized Yinxia was missing, she went out to look for her, only to find Yinxia sitting in the corner wiping away tears. She immediately went up to Yinxia, grabbed her ear, and said, "You good-for-nothing! Don't you see? No matter how much Sanwang gets beaten, you're still going to be Jin Sanwang's wife. What are you crying about?"
Yinxia convulsed, wiping away tears from time to time: "Mother, you have succeeded in your plan now. I am pregnant with Sanwang's child, and Sanwang will marry me. But after I am married, how will my aunt and sister-in-law treat me? Will Erniu and his wife treat me well?"
"Shut up, you brat! I didn't do this for your own good. I got Sanwang drunk and made you two have sex. Now, your belly is getting bigger every day. Even if I don't want to marry you, I can't!"
Yinxia rubbed her eyes and said, "Mother, you not only made me lose my job at the teahouse, but you also caused Sanwang to get beaten up. What can I say about you?"
Liang Shuyan squatted in the corner, having overheard everything Aunt Liu and Yinxia were saying next door. Her cold eyes met Jin Sanwang's: "Pack your things and get out! I don't want a son like you!"
Sanwang clung tightly to Liang Shuyan's leg and cried out, "Mother, please don't send me away! I... I'll listen to you!"
Jin Dashan couldn't bear to watch any longer and hurriedly comforted her, "Mother, Sanwang is still young. How will he survive if he goes out like this? Now that his marriage with Ruyan has fallen through, let's just agree to his marriage with Yinxia!"
"Dream on! Unless I'm dead!" Liang Shuyan said firmly and resolutely.
Jin Sanwang struggled to his feet, knelt before Liang Shuyan, and sobbed, "Mother, thank you for raising me. I must take my leave!"
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