Chapter 429: Not far from the truth
Zhang Dalang's wife had a big smile on her face, holding a basket of eggs in her hand, and looked at Old Lady Su very affectionately.
Old Madam Su frowned and said, "Zhang's daughter-in-law, please don't call me in-laws anymore."
Zhang Dalang's wife's expression froze.
Then, his face was full of smiles again, and he said, "What are you talking about, in-laws? We have been in-laws for many years, who in the surrounding villages doesn't know about it?"
After saying that, he sighed and continued, "I know you're doing this for Mai Ya's own good, thinking that she's young after all, but you don't know that this child is stubborn. After returning home, she cried all day long, tried to commit suicide, and even became seriously ill."
Zhang Dalang's wife said this with an expression that showed concern for the Su family. She added, "I thought that we should let her stay at home for a few more days to recuperate, so that she won't come back and bring illness to my in-laws. Don't worry, I will send the malt back in two or three days."
After saying that, without waiting for Old Lady Su to speak, he stuffed the egg in his hand into Old Lady Su's hand.
"My dear, please keep this. I have something to do at home, so I will go back first."
After Zhang Dalang's wife finished speaking, she ran away.
Old Mrs. Su, “…”
He looked at the egg in his hand, turned around and handed it to Mrs. Su.
"Put it away separately and ask Xiaoliu to send it back when he has time." said Old Mrs. Su.
"I understand, mother." Mrs. Su replied.
Seeing this, the village chief's wife couldn't help but ask, "Sister-in-law Su, your third daughter-in-law..."
"She's not my third son's wife anymore." Old Madam Su said with certainty, "She and the third son were originally unmarried and unengaged, and it wasn't legitimate. What happened back then was just a temporary solution. I saw she had nowhere else to go, so I gave her a place to stay."
When Old Lady Su said this, she looked at the circle of eyes around her that were emitting gossip, and knew that this matter had to be made clear.
"She has lived in the Su family for several years, and she hasn't brought bad luck to anyone in our Su family. Instead, our lives have been getting better and better. This shows that the rumors that she would bring bad luck to her husband and relatives are all nonsense."
"Now that no one is gossiping about her anymore, she can go home and find a family to marry into."
As soon as Mrs. Su finished speaking, Goudan's parents immediately said, "So, your family has given their daughter to the Zhang family for nothing, raising her for a few years?"
Old Madam Su said, "...Okay, let's not talk about these things anymore. Fourth daughter-in-law, bring some melon seeds and tea, and take good care of your aunts, sisters-in-law, and brothers and sisters."
"I understand, mother." Mrs. Su Si agreed and hurried to make tea.
"Oh, why would Fourth Sister-in-law need to work so hard? We are not outsiders."
"That's right, I'll come, I'll come..."
Several young wives walked towards the kitchen while talking, leaving the older ones behind.
"If you ask me, Sister Su, you are too kind-hearted. Even if the third son's wife wants to leave again, she should go to the Su family and at least collect some betrothal gifts." said the village chief's wife.
"That's exactly what's going on!" Grandma Sanzhu slapped her thigh and said, "The Zhang family, for example, has to collect multiple betrothal gifts just for giving birth to a daughter!"
Qian Yuemei's mother, Wang, said hesitantly, "But... judging from the Zhang family's intentions, they definitely won't let their daughter remarry. I'm afraid they'll forcibly send her back in a few days. If your family doesn't keep her, who knows what kind of commotion they'll cause then."
As Wang spoke, she couldn't help but recall the scene when Zhang Maiya stayed behind.
As Qian Yuemei's mother, Wang naturally knew Qian Yuemei's speculations.
It has to be said that she herself had some doubts in her heart.
In addition, the Su family suddenly sent Zhang Maiya away, which made Wang even more suspicious.
"Sister-in-law Su, since the Zhang family sent her back, just leave her here." The village chief's wife said as a matter of course, "If she's happy for the Third Brother to look after her, then let her stay. Otherwise, she'll blame you for your consideration for her."
The words of the village chief's wife were immediately highly agreed upon.
Only Wang hesitated to speak.
However, Wang has never been one to gossip, so she naturally wouldn't express her doubts.
After hearing what the village head's wife said, Old Lady Su said flatly, "Even if she's willing to keep the house, our family won't let her stay! Even if our third son is gone, not everyone is qualified to keep him!"
As soon as Mrs. Su finished speaking, everyone was stunned.
There's no way. In the eyes of these people, Old Lady Su has always been kind-hearted and easy to talk to.
But now, his attitude is so tough.
Moreover, the words he said seemed very merciless.
If someone else said this, people would inevitably mistakenly think that the family was well off and that the person was acting too arrogantly.
However, when these words came out of Old Lady Su's mouth, people didn't think so for a while.
Everyone looked at each other, and suddenly felt that something was wrong.
Wang had a thoughtful expression on her face.
Then, my heart skipped a beat.
Could it be... that my daughter's guess is true?
"Your parents-in-law are right. No matter where the Third Brother is, not everyone is qualified to be his guardian." Wang said with a hint of meaning, "As the saying goes, marry a virtuous wife. When you marry a daughter-in-law, you want her to be dutiful and virtuous. If you marry someone who doesn't, you will bring shame upon your entire family."
Wang's words were a reminder to everyone.
In this way, if the Zhang family comes to make trouble in the future, there will be something to say.
"Besides, the Zhang family's wife keeps saying that her daughter wants to stay with the third son. Maybe that's just her own idea." Wang continued, "After all, how much dowry can her daughter get if she marries again? Compared to if her daughter continues to stay in the Su family, the benefits she gets are definitely far less..."
In fact, what Wang wanted to say was that it was possible that the other girl had already had other thoughts.
If that were the case, the Su family would keep the people but not their hearts, and they would not do anything shameful in the future.
If it were someone else, they would have shouted it out long ago, but Wang knew that the matter was of great importance and could result in loss of life. Since the Su family didn't want to tell anyone, she naturally didn't want to point it out.
"That's true. The daughter-in-law of the Zhang family is the most calculating." Grandma Sanzhu nodded in agreement.
The others thought about it and agreed, nodding in agreement.
Of course, there were also people who thought too much. After listening to what Old Lady Su and Wang said, they couldn't help but guess secretly.
At this time, Su Sisao and several young wives brought tea, fruits and melons, which temporarily diverted the matter.
However, after the Su family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left to take care of other things, someone couldn't resist the desire to gossip and began to mysteriously express their guesses.
"What do you think? Could it be that the third son's wife...can't keep herself company anymore..." someone whispered.
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