She was too exhausted to continue working, so she went to the county town to call Zhou back to help with the work.
Madam Zhou couldn't bear to let her precious daughter suffer like this, so she arranged for two servants to come and plow the land and plant wheat for her.
She felt very proud to have such in-laws, but her smugness lasted only two days before Fang Er returned home.
"Mother, I want a divorce from Zhou Shi."
The old woman was so frightened that she stood up.
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
“I’m not lying. I married her for her family’s money, but her stingy father won’t give me a single penny. Yesterday, when I went to his house to ask for the money, he actually made me write an IOU!”
The old woman was also furious.
“This is outrageous! The Zhou family is extinct and they're counting on you for the future. They should be offering you money directly, not making you write an IOU. No way, we have to teach the Zhou family a lesson.”
"That's why I said I wanted a divorce. The Zhou family adores me. If I divorce her, they'll definitely be scared. Then they'll be at my mercy."
The old woman thought he was absolutely right.
"Your mother supports you."
Fang Er hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Mom, do we have any money? Give it all to me."
"What do you need the money for? There's not much left at home."
"To tell you the truth, I have a girlfriend who is pregnant. She's not in good health, and I'd like to spend some money to help her recover."
The old woman was taken aback at first, then laughed and patted Fang Eryou on the shoulder.
"Well done, my son! You're just like the big shots in the county town, with three wives and four concubines. Can you guarantee I'll get a grandson this time?"
"Of course, as long as you give me the money, Mom, I'll take good care of myself and give you a big, healthy grandson."
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