Chapter 253 Divorce
As the year draws to a close, the streets are bustling with activity.
This is when the children at home are kept the closest attention. The children shout at the neighbors through the courtyard wall, and nothing can dampen their excitement.
The Wangchun Pavilion was also bustling with activity.
My favorite activity in winter is sitting by the fire; it warms me up so much that I feel drowsy.
The usually cheerful Qiuqiu was now practically banging her head into the fire. Gu Qinghuai reached out and helped her up. As soon as he let go, she swayed and looked like she was about to fall. Gu Qinghuai struggled to hold Qiuqiu and asked Su Jingwen, "What's wrong with her?"
Su Jingwen felt embarrassed even saying this. He awkwardly wiped his face, opened his mouth several times but didn't know what to say, and finally just scooped up Qiuqiu and hugged her tightly.
He couldn't very well say that little glutton, Qiuqiu, had secretly "escaped" from her sleep last night and sneaked into the small kitchen to steal food.
The cold chicken leg was discovered before it was even finished.
Then their mother dragged them back and made them stand as punishment.
He didn't fall asleep until most of the night had passed. He had originally planned to send invitations to everyone to cancel today's gathering, but Qiuqiu's obsession with food was too strong, so he forced himself to come anyway.
Chiu Chiu's life motto is only two things—make money and eat!
Now that my pockets are bulging, what can I do if I want to eat something?
She tilted her head and muttered, "Damn, chicken leg!"
Sparrow regretted it a little, "I should have brought that roast duck with me."
Startled awake, Chirp sat up abruptly: "Duck?!"
Where is the roast duck?
Chiu Chiu's sudden movement startled everyone. Su Jingwen held her down and threatened, "If you move around again, I'll throw you into the fire pit to roast you like a piglet."
Chiu Chiu looked confused: "Huh?"
[Aren't you going to roast sweet potatoes and meat anymore?]
The greedy little chick looked around, but her mischievous older brother and sister ignored her. Once she realized there was nothing good to eat, she leaned against Gu Qinghuai's arm and fell asleep.
Su Xiucheng was stunned: "Why isn't she leaning on me?"
Gu Qinghuai: "..."
Do we have to fight over all of this?
Sparrow was unaware that the roast duck that Chirp was eyeing had already caused a huge disturbance at home. She casually picked up a small twig and poked it a few times in the orange-red fire.
The flames engulfed the branch, and she was so frightened that she threw the branch into the fire and watched it char.
Wang Meng sat down next to Que'er and asked her in a low voice, "Why do you look unhappy?"
Que'er snapped out of her daze, not having clearly heard what Wang Meng said, so she repeated, "Are you unhappy?"
Que'er didn't know whether to nod or shake her head. "My mother is unhappy."
Wang Meng didn't understand. He was asking her why she was unhappy and why she brought up her mother again.
Sparrow sighed and shook her head: "You don't understand."
She wanted her mother and father to divorce because her mother was unhappy. But her mother and father couldn't divorce. The elders of the He family said that her mother couldn't have children and was making a scene about divorce, which was a disgrace to the family. If she went back to her parents' home, she would have to cut her hair and become a nun.
They wouldn't understand even if she said that. Ever since her mother had the idea of divorce, countless people have criticized her mother's unconventional behavior, and the voices of condemnation almost drowned her out.
It is her fault that she, as a daughter, could not share her mother's burdens.
Tell me what's bothering you, I'll listen!
Sparrow: "???"
She was completely dumbfounded when she saw Chiu Chiu's curious little round face. Wasn't she just sleeping?
Of course, wherever there are troubles, there's Chuchu!
Gu Qinghuai awkwardly dragged Qiuqiu back, feeling very apologetic: "I don't know when she woke up."
Why is this child eavesdropping on other people's conversations!
Qiuqiu broke free from Gu Qinghuai's grasp, hugged Que'er's arm, and leaned closer to ask, "Second Uncle?"
The only person in the family who can make us unhappy is my second uncle.
I have to say, Chuchu is right.
Children shouldn't speak ill of their parents. Sparrow didn't answer, but instead picked up a small stick and teased Chirp. Chirp glanced at the stick indifferently. [Childish.]
She leaned back against Gu Qinghuai's lap, "Sweet potato?"
Gu Qinghuai was already used to her changing her mind every now and then. He turned over the fire and shook his head: "Not ready yet, wait."
Chirp: I'll show everyone how to fall asleep soundly!
Then she really fell fast asleep. She didn't wake up until everyone had finished.
Luckily, we went out in a carriage today, otherwise I really wouldn't know how to get this chubby guy back.
"Smack!"
The sound of shattering porcelain made their hearts sink. Su Jingwen was the first to run inside. Que'er, who was a step behind, followed closely behind.
By the time Su Xiucheng brought Qiuqiu in with the help of a servant, the two of them had already disappeared.
"Why are you running so fast?" Su Xiucheng shook Qiuqiu. "Sis, wake up, something's happened at home."
Chiu Chiu, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly woke up with a start: "What's wrong?"
Chiu Chiu woke up with a start again and sat up abruptly: [Who's in trouble?]
Chiu Chiu's eyes widened, and after looking around for a while, she heard the sounds of porcelain shattering one after another, as well as faint arguing.
Now the two of them could be sure that something really had happened!
The brother and sister had a single thought pop into their minds—run!
Su Xiucheng ran into the house with Qiuqiu in his arms, only to bump into Su Jingwen and Que'er standing outside at the door.
Why don't you go inside?
Chiu Chiu looked at the two of them with the same question: "Go in?"
Su Jingwen gripped Que'er's arm, half-hiding it behind his back, and shook his head at his younger brother, signaling him to stop talking. He gestured towards the hallway with his chin, then hid by the doorway, saying, "Keep your voice down, your second uncle is tearing the house apart!"
Is my second uncle really that immature?
Now there's no need to hide anymore; Chiu Chiu's inner thoughts have been exposed. But strangely, no one comes to chase them away.
It wasn't that no one was trying to drive them away, but rather that the people inside simply couldn't care less about the children. They were having a terrible time with Su Changxu.
Yun Jinglan poured a cup of tea for her father-in-law, then gave a wink to the maids serving beside her. Two maids quickly came over to soothe the old marquis, afraid that he might accidentally faint from anger.
Su Junyao watched Su Changxu smash things with a dark face, noting down the cost of each item. He Beier, the other party involved, remained silent, her neck stiff, but a hint of relief flickered in her eyes.
The worst off were Su Wenqi and Liu Yueyao, a married couple. It was their second brother who called them to discuss something, but they didn't even understand the details before being swarmed by shards of porcelain and forced to cower in a corner, trembling with fear.
What's going on here?
Su Wenqi and Liu Yueyao nodded frantically: Yes, what exactly happened?
Panting heavily, Su Changxu smashed the last vase, staggered back a few steps, and repeated earnestly, "I want a divorce!"
Chiu Chiu: [Divorce?!]
Old Marquis Su clutched his chest, unable to bear it any longer, and broke free from the maid's support, kicking Su Changxu in the leg: "Divorce my ass!"
"How dare you lick this slut's boots and divorce his wife!"
"Mrs. He, stand up for yourself! You...you...you should divorce him!"
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