Zuo Xiuhong does have her merits. Although she's not a good cook, she's just as good at farm work as any man.
Although she is greedy for small gains, mischievous, and gossipy, her feelings for Li Qingshan are genuine.
They were merely Zuo Xiuhong's mother-in-law, but Li Qingshan was her husband, the man she was to spend her life with.
Both of them agreed that things shouldn't have escalated to this point.
Li Qingshan looked up and comforted her, "Father, Mother, don't worry. I know Xiuhong's personality. You'll see, she'll be back by noon tomorrow at the latest!"
Zuo Xiuhong didn't understand her mother, but Li Qingshan saw right through her.
Every time they went to Zuo Xiu Hongniang's house, even if they brought gifts, the old lady would always cause trouble when it was time to eat, and wouldn't let them stay for dinner.
If they like what they get, I'll let them stay for a meal.
However, the meals they ate were all leftovers, and they couldn't even afford to stir-fry a single fresh vegetable.
If the old lady knew that Zuo Xiuhong wouldn't be going back to her husband's family home anymore, she might just send her back tonight.
Seeing Li Qingshan's firm resolve, Old Mrs. Li didn't say anything more and retreated back into the main room.
It would be good to let Zuo Xiuhong go back to her parents' home for a few days to reflect on her actions.
"Tian Sheng, take the shortcut through the paddy field and go to your sister-in-law's house to see if she got home safely," Li Qingshan said to Li Tian Sheng.
Although it's clear that everything is in the open now, Li Qingshan is still very worried about Zuo Xiuhong because she is pregnant.
Upon hearing Li Qingshan's words, Li Tiansheng hurriedly jogged towards Zuo Xiuhong's house.
However, Li Tiansheng left, and it was already dinner time. Even Li Ershu had returned, but he had not.
"Ershu, you're back just in time. Go quickly to your sister-in-law's house and see what's wrong with her and your brother. Why haven't they come back yet?" Old Mrs. Li said to Li Ershu with a worried expression.
Although Li Qingshan was angry inside, he was still listening to the commotion outside.
It's already this late, and Li Tiansheng still hasn't come back. Could it be that something has happened to Zuo Xiuhong?
Thinking of this, he quickly sat up in bed, hurriedly put on his shoes, and wanted to go out and see what was going on.
Li Qingshan happened to bump into Lie Renshu, so the two brothers went out together.
However, before they had taken more than a few steps, a familiar figure appeared in front of them.
Zuo Xiuhong was seen walking slowly home, looking dejected, with Li Tiansheng following not far behind her.
Upon seeing Li Qingshan appear at the door, Zuo Xiuhong could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
Seeing her tear-streaked face, Li Qingshan had already guessed that Zuo Xiuhong must have suffered some injustice at her parents' home.
Li Qingshan immediately forgot his anger and rushed over to help Zuo Xiuhong up.
Seeing how her husband treated her, Zuo Xiuhong finally realized her mistake.
"Qingshan, I was wrong, I was wrong." Zuo Xiuhong leaned on Li Qingshan's arm and wailed.
Li Qingshan didn't say anything, but helped her walk home. After all, it would be embarrassing if the neighbors saw this.
Li Qingshan helped Zuo Xiuhong back into the house, and Li Tiansheng followed behind, about to go in.
Li Ershu grabbed him and pulled him back, saying, "You brat, what are you meddling in their marriage?"
Li Tiansheng scratched his head, looking at Li Ershu with a puzzled expression.
"Second brother, if we start arguing again and sister-in-law runs away again, I'm not going with her! I've been gone for ages, and I'm starving and thirsty!"
Around noon, he hadn't even had a bite to eat when Li Qingshan called him to follow Zuo Xiuhong.
They were already starving, and if the two of them started arguing and ran away, Li Tiansheng, being the youngest in the family, would definitely have to go with them.
So, is he going to eat dinner or not?
Seeing Li Tiansheng like this, Li Ershu quickly pulled him into the main room, poured him a bowl of tea, and handed it to him.
"Hurry up and drink some to quench your thirst. Don't worry, with your sister-in-law like that, the two of them won't start arguing. If she really runs away, then I'll go instead," Li Ershu comforted him.
Li Tiansheng took the teacup and gulped down the tea. After finishing the bowl, he was still thirsty, so he poured himself another bowl and drank it all.
After drinking the water, Li Tiansheng finally felt a little better.
He muttered to Li Ershu, "You said it yourself, Second Brother, if you start arguing again, you can go!"
Anyway, he's not going back. When he came back just now, his older brother didn't even give him a glance. Humph!
"Fine, fine, I'll go, I'll go!" Li Ershu said irritably.
After Grandma Li finished cooking, the family sat in the main room waiting for Li Qingshan and his companion.
Inside the house, Zuo Xiuhong cried so hard she almost stopped breathing. She had thought that if she lent the money to her mother, her younger brother's mother would take her in when she returned.
To everyone's surprise, the mother and son's expressions changed drastically after hearing her complaints.
If they get divorced, there will be another mouth to feed in the family.
And the child in Zuo Xiuhong's belly—they have no intention of raising it!
Zuo Xiuhong said she could earn money by selling pork intestines, she only asked her mother and younger brother to take her in.
But the two men sneered at her and mocked her.
The only ingredient needed for this braised pork intestine dish is Gu Lili. Since the two of them are divorced, how could Gu Lili possibly still be willing to sell her the ingredient?
After much pleading, the two men agreed to let her stay for lunch.
They figured that Zuo Xiuhong was carrying the Li family's child, and Li Qingshan would definitely be able to pick her up before dinner time.
But after waiting and waiting, there was no sign of Li Qingshan.
No matter what Zuo Xiuhong said, her mother's younger brother kicked her out.
After this incident, Zuo Xiuhong finally saw through her mother's brother's true colors.
She pounded on the door, demanding that her mother return the five taels of silver.
Who knew that the two men would not only demand that she produce an IOU, but if she couldn't, they would even beat her out with sticks.
They didn't care about family ties or face at all.
Zuo Xiuhong was heartbroken and unknowingly returned to the Li family.
"Qingshan, it's my fault. I misjudged people. Please forgive me." Zuo Xiuhong cried with snot and tears streaming down her face.
Seeing that her eyes were swollen from crying and that she had learned her lesson, Li Qingshan had no temper left.
Li Qingshan rolled up his sleeves and wiped away the snot and tears from Zuo Xiuhong's face, then ruffled her hair.
"It's good that you know you were wrong. Let's live a down-to-earth life from now on, okay?" Li Qingshan said gently.
He will always remember Zuo Xiuhong's tenderness and consideration for him when she first became a wife.
No couple's life is ever completely smooth sailing.
You can't just abandon your partner because of a small mistake.
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