Seeing that Aunt Liu was very disappointed, Liang Shuyan didn't know what to say. She then comforted her, "Don't worry, I will send someone to investigate this matter. If it is really the case, I believe Lizheng will definitely stand up for Yinxia."
The people outside had already gathered in a group, and it seemed that the conversation was all about Fatty and Yinxia. Yinxia had left at some point. Liang Shuyan went into the kitchen to prepare some decent dishes for Aunt Liu. They had been neighbors for so many years, and it was clear that Aunt Liu cared a lot about Yinxia.
In the kitchen, Zhang was busy serving dishes, while her two daughters-in-law were gossiping about Yinxia, when Liang Shuyan caught them red-handed.
"What's wrong? You've run out of things to say, so all you do is talk about other people's business? Nobody can predict what will happen to them tomorrow. Today, you can use Yinxia as a topic of conversation, but tomorrow you might become someone else's gossip!"
The two women immediately fell silent, shrinking back to look at Liang Shuyan not far away. They nodded, focusing only on their own meals, and dared not say anything more.
Seeing that her mother-in-law was angry, Zhang hurriedly placed a stool next to her and whispered, "Mother, what's wrong? Why were you so angry?"
Have you seen Yinxia?
Zhang nodded: "Yes, Mother, she came in just now, holding a child. She looked quite pitiful, so I served her some food in the kitchen. She didn't say anything and just turned and left. Before she got married, Yinxia was like a child, but after she got married, she's like a completely different person."
"Don't talk about Yinxia's affairs, and don't let others talk about it either. No matter what, it's Yinxia's tragedy to have met someone like Pangdan. No woman should bring this up. Whose tomorrow will be smooth sailing?"
Zhang nodded.
From the courtyard came Aunt Liu's roar: "You beasts, how could you do such a thing? Yinxia is the victim, and you're still here talking badly about Yinxia. I'll beat you all to death today, no matter who you are!"
Aunt Liu overturned the table and smashed all the wine jars on it. Liang Shuyan did not expect that this incident would cause Aunt Liu to become so emotional that she started beating up a group of men.
Besides the villagers, some relatives were also discussing the matter, and the county magistrate and Liang Shuyan's long-time business customers gathered around.
“I’m telling you, Auntie, you can’t start a fight on this day. It’s Sanwang’s big day, no matter what. Even if you don’t care about the monk, you should at least consider the Buddha. Even if you’re just an old neighbor, you shouldn’t have done this.”
"That's right, this was originally at Cha Ru's house, so stop making trouble. If you're afraid of hearing gossip, then go back."
Seeing so many people targeting Aunt Liu, Liang Shuyan stood up and said loudly, "This isn't important. You all eat your food, why are you talking about other people's business? Besides, what did Yinxia do wrong? If Yinxia hadn't stayed home to take care of the elderly and children, why would Pangdan have gone to work? To put it bluntly, Pangdan is selling his conscience, what does it have to do with Yinxia?"
The lady was indeed a lady; her words left everyone speechless. The leading merchant said, "That's right, that fat man has no conscience. He has a wife at home but still goes to seduce other women. This kind of man has no sense of responsibility at all. If anyone is to criticize someone, it should be this fat man. Why are you talking about Yinxia?"
With Liang Shuyan's intervention, no one dared to talk about Yinxia anymore. Liang Shuyan then said somewhat apologetically, "Since everyone is here to support me, I thank you all. Please enjoy your food and drinks here and don't gossip about other people, lest you make me a target."
The new house was decorated very grandly. In general, no one in the village would decorate their new house like Sanwang did. The entire roof was covered with red silk, and big red "double happiness" characters were pasted on the walls. The bedding was also bright red, all sewn by Liang Shuyan stitch by stitch.
The plump aunt's eyes almost popped out of their sockets: "Oh my, her aunt is really capable, decorating Sanwang's wedding room so exquisitely, it's truly enviable. If my son gets married, could I ask you to come and help with the decorations?"
"No problem. Just let me know if you need anything."
A reddish-brown table was placed by the window, with a plate on it containing several water glasses and a teapot, all decorated with the Chinese character for "happiness".
Li Zheng, who was in charge, called out in the courtyard, "Grandma, come out!"
Liang Shuyan quickly came out and saw that Li Zheng was holding a tall paper hat. She was so frightened that she kept backing away: "Li Zheng, what are you doing? We are all from the same village. How can I face people after this?"
Li Zheng followed behind Liang Shuyan, explaining as he chased after her, "It's nothing shameful. It's just that it's your child's wedding, shouldn't you, as the mother-in-law, enjoy the celebration?"
Liang Shuyan was so relentlessly pursued by Li Zheng that she had no choice but to apply the ointment and was forcibly dragged in front of everyone.
The magistrate stepped forward and said with a smile, "Look at how lovely Madam looks now. Although Sanwang has no father, he still has a mother, which is good. Ruyan, come out quickly and pay your respects to your mother-in-law!"
Ruyan's clothes were tugged at by Zhao Heng, who emerged from the crowd. Ruyan then realized what was happening and said with a smile, "Then, where is Eunuch Xi? What should we call him if there's no Eunuch Xi?"
Upon hearing this, Liang Shuyan's head buzzed: "What's going on? Are these kids trying to set her up with someone?"
Liang Shuyan immediately said, "My husband is dead, where did this eunuch come from? Ruyan, who has bewitched you to say such a thing?"
Ru Yan blushed and secretly glanced at Zhao Heng, who was bowing with his hands clasped in a pleading manner.
Li Zheng, standing to the side, also chimed in, "How about this: let the county magistrate temporarily play the role of Eunuch Xi?"
A burst of enthusiastic applause rang out from the crowd. Liang Shuyan never expected that Sanwang and Ruyan were supposed to get married, so why was she being married off to this county magistrate?
"This, this won't do! Li Zheng, this is no joke!"
At the wedding, the family recognition ceremony was an important part of the event, and everyone was waiting for it. However, Liang Shuyan insisted on continuing. The county magistrate, dressed in a bright red robe, stood in front of Liang Shuyan and said, "My lady, it's just an impersonation. It's not serious. Just treat it as acting."
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