Chapter 2 Crushing Severance of Relationships
Upon hearing this, Li Xiujuan instantly lost patience with arguing with Li Fuchong, as it was clearly a bias towards Xu Juanzi. "I speak frankly, please bear with me, Uncle."
“Zhao Bao is soft-hearted, and Li Jue is gone. Given the situation today, I’m thinking of taking Zhao Bao back with me.”
"Lin Zhaozhao is carrying my Li family's child in her belly. She can go back, but the child has to stay." With someone backing her up, Xu Juanzi stood up again. Facing Li Xiujuan's cold face, she didn't dare to confront her directly, but only dared to provoke her in secret.
Seeing this, Li Fuchong glared at her fiercely, and Xu Juanzi immediately became obedient.
"Does Uncle think so too?" Li Xiujuan asked with a smile, her face beaming, but the pressure was on Li Fuchong.
“Mother-in-law, Li Jue is gone. He is the only heir in my niece-in-law’s womb. We will still have to rely on him for tomb sweeping during Qingming Festival. Why don’t we compromise? If it’s a boy, he can stay, and you can take the girl with you.” Li Fuchong was trying to subtly change the subject.
Li Xiujuan wanted to take Lin Zhaozhao away, but Li Fuchong was using Lin Zhaozhao's unborn child as a raft. It was only six months old. If he agreed, would Lin Zhaozhao leave or stay in the two months leading up to her delivery?
This is a classic example of talking about something else entirely, not solving the problem but creating new ones. If you follow his logic, you'll likely be led astray.
However, Li Xiujuan was no ordinary person. She cracked her knuckles and her smile was somewhat eerie. "Since Uncle has brought this up, I'll settle some accounts with you."
"When I, Zhao Bao, married into the Li family, the Li family was dirt poor and lived in a thatched hut. This brick house was built with money and labor from my Lin family. Since it was built by my Lin family, I have the right to dispose of it as I please." Liu Xiujuan's words were full of threat, practically saying on her face that if they couldn't reach an agreement, she wouldn't blame me for being ruthless.
Upon understanding Li Xiujuan's threat, Li Fuchong's expression hardened. "Does my mother-in-law really have to be so ruthless?"
"Before saying that, you should ask those two black-hearted people. Let's not beat around the bush. If you agree, let me take Zhaobao away and sign a letter severing ties. If you don't agree, then don't blame me for being impolite."
"And the compensation money, that's what my husband earned with his life, we can't let it go to outsiders." Lin Zhaozhao added at the right moment, the bloodstains already wiped away, making her eyes even colder, the hatred emanating from them chilling.
Li Fuchong knew his nephew's wife's personality better than anyone. For Lin Zhaozhao, who was usually ungrateful, to hate her so much, it must be that what Xu Juanzi and Li Zhong did was more than just going too far.
"You little whore, you have such a vicious mind! You're trying to force my mother and me to our deaths! Yes, your Lin family helped with that brick house, but working day and night is the most important thing. As for your Lin family, I don't acknowledge them. If you dare to lay a hand on me, I'll hang myself at your Lin family's doorstep!" Xu Juanzi couldn't bear to part with the compensation money, nor could she give up that nice brick house, so she had no choice but to resort to her old tricks and throw a tantrum on the spot.
But this time her plan backfired. Not only was Lin Zhaozhao unmoved, but even her second brother, who was on her side, didn't show any reaction. Everyone just watched her act, and for a moment, the scene was very awkward.
"Mother, bring me my elder brother's pension." Unlike Xu Juanzi, Li Zhong was more thoughtful. Now that Lin Zhaozhao and Li Xiujuan were of one mind, Li Xiujuan had no scruples in her actions. If they couldn't reach an agreement, not only would she demolish the brick house, but she would also cause trouble in the government. His reputation would be damaged, which would be a major stain on his chances of passing the imperial examination.
Besides, they are in the wrong, so they can only try to downplay the matter; otherwise, no one will get away with it.
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