Chapter 84: Family members don’t talk behind each other’s backs

When Ruan Xiaoyue learned that Ruan Qinghuan and He'an came back together, she guessed that Liu Yueru's plan had failed, but she didn't know whether Liu Yueru had sold her out.

Come to think of it, it doesn't seem likely. If Ruan Qinghuan knew that this matter was related to her, given her domineering personality, she would have beaten her long ago.

Thinking of this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and only hoped that she would not stay at home for too long and go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion as soon as possible.

In the hall, Zheng Qiaohui was stunned when she heard the official's words.

If this matter were to be brought to justice, the reputation of both the daughter and the son would be ruined. Ruan Qinghuan had forced her into a dead end, leaving her no room for maneuver.

Zheng Qiaohui was so anxious that her eyes turned red, but she was helpless and could only grit her teeth in hatred, too angry to speak.

Twenty thousand taels of silver is not a small amount. Ruan Chenglin knew that this matter was difficult to turn around, but for the sake of his children, he still discussed with his eldest brother: "Brother, even if we want to divide it, we should wait until Xiaoyue gets married, okay?"

Ruan Qinghuan nodded to his father. Lu Chengfu said, "Okay, let's do it this way."

Ruan Chengfu was somewhat reluctant about dividing the family. He only had one younger brother and had originally thought of protecting him for the rest of his life, but things had gotten to this point and it would be difficult for them to live under the same roof if they didn't divide the family.

After that, He An went to the study with his father-in-law, while Ruan Qinghuan accompanied her mother to visit her grandmother. On the way, Zhou Yunzhi looked at her daughter for a long time and asked her puzzled question: "Why did you suddenly make this decision?"

Zhou Yunzhi knew in her heart that today's event was possible mostly because of the pressure from her son-in-law, otherwise, given Ruan Chengfu's personality, he would never agree to divide the family.

As for her daughter, people in the streets said she was overbearing and unreasonable. But she knew that she had tolerated many mistakes of the second wife over the years, and suddenly she relied on her status as a first-rank lady to propose a separation, which must be a big deal.

Ruan Qinghuan chuckled soothingly: "Mother, you think too much. Just as grandmother said, the Pei family is not a good family. I am just worried that if the Pei family does something wrong, it will implicate our entire family."

She did not tell her mother about Ruan Xiaoyue's collusion with Liu Yueru, so as to make her angry and scared. There was no need to do so.

For the Pei family to split up, this reason alone is enough.

Zhou Yunzhi had seen and heard a lot while managing her business over the years. Although she did not understand the affairs of the court, she understood a little after hearing her daughter's words.

My son-in-law is the prime minister. I'm afraid he has heard some bad news, so he is in such a hurry to divide the family.

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In the study, Ruan Chengfu sighed unconsciously one after another. On the one hand, he felt sorry for his brother, and on the other hand, he felt the pressure from He An. Although he was his son-in-law, the majestic aura that naturally emanated from his body was really hard to resist.

He An: "Father-in-law, don't be nervous."

"No, I'm not nervous. I'm just thinking about what to do next." After saying that, he chuckled twice.

My eyes were fixed on the chessboard, but my mind was having trouble concentrating.

"It is true that my son-in-law has overstepped his bounds by intervening in the affairs of the Ruan Mansion. It is only natural that my father-in-law is unhappy."

Even if Ruan Chengfu really thought so, he couldn't say, "It's too polite to say that, 'Xiansheng'. We are a family, and we shouldn't talk behind each other's backs."

"If it were someone else, today's incident would not be as simple as splitting up the family. The truth might prevent her from seeing the sun tomorrow."

With a "pop" sound, the chess piece in Ruan Chengfu's hand fell. He looked up in surprise. He even thought he had heard it wrong, but looking at He'an's cold but intimidating look, he should have heard it right.

What he said... Could it be that my second brother offended him?

No, my second brother has never been aggressive, so that’s Zheng Qiaohui?

Ruan Chengfu was confused, and then he heard He'an continue: "I will not show mercy to anyone who touches Qinghuan. This time, it was because Qinghuan was concerned about family ties and worried about her grandmother that I did not intervene."

Ruan Chengfu's Adam's apple rolled as he heard the words in a fog: "What do you mean by that, my son-in-law?"

He An told Ruan Xiaoyue that she had colluded with Liu Yueru to harm Ruan Qinghuan. Ruan Chengfu couldn't believe it after hearing it: "How could Xiaoyue be so brave? It must be that woman surnamed Liu who has evil intentions..."

"I don't care if she has the guts or not, and I don't care how much she's involved. As long as she has this thought, she should die."

Ruan Chengfu: "..."

He An left, and Ruan Chengfu's hand, where he dropped the chess piece, was still raised, with a dull expression and a troubled mind.

For a moment, there was a sense of unreality as time passed. Looking at the way He An was protecting his daughter, was he still the prime minister who had been delaying the marriage?

The reason why He An told his father-in-law all this was because he knew that his father-in-law was indecisive and used to drag his feet. He didn't want this to affect his wife's mood, so the sooner the family was divided, the less worries they would have.

There was a commotion in the second room.

When Zheng Qiaohui returned to the yard, there was a quarrel. Xiaoyue and Xiaorou in the next room were upset. Xiaorou's eyes were red. She wanted to go over and persuade them, so she discussed with her sister: "Sister, let's go over and take a look, so that our parents can stop quarreling."

Ruan Xiaoyue: “…”

Seeing that her sister didn't respond, Ruan Xiaorou called again.

Ruan Xiaoyue came back to her senses and said impatiently, "Go back to your own room and don't bother me."

My mother came back so angry, could it be that Ruan Qinghuan knew something and made a big deal out of it?

Zheng Qiaohui's hysterical quarrel was interrupted by a sudden scream. Ruan Xiaoyue stood up and walked quickly to the door, but stopped the moment she opened the door.

My father had obviously fought with my mother, so it must have been a serious matter. If it was really because of that incident...

Ruan Xiaoyue hesitated for a moment, then turned around and sat back on the stool uneasily.

After a while, the noise in the room finally stopped, leaving only the crying of her sister and mother. Ruan Xiaoyue's mood also gradually calmed down.

Ruan Chenglin had never hit Zheng Qiaohui before, but he was furious today.

It was clearly her fault that she had committed adultery and had taken advantage of Mogong's money, but she did not repent and blamed him for his incompetence. If Xiaorou had not come to protect her, Ruan Chenglin would have wanted to beat him to death.

All the repression and anger over the years exploded at this moment.

Zheng Qiaohui was scared after being beaten and dared not to show off her strength anymore, but her eyes were full of hatred. In her opinion, only an incompetent man would hit his wife.

Ruan Chenglin angrily walked out. When he opened the door, he turned around and warned: "How many times have I told you that the Ruan family is today thanks to the help of the sister-in-law's family. The same is true for Qing Huan's original dowry. The Ruan family gave five thousand taels of silver and The rest of the shop is all makeup added by her grandfather. If you bother your mother with this, I will not break your legs. "

The door slammed shut and Zheng Qiaohui shuddered. Only then did she dare to burst into tears. The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried heartbrokenly.

After crying enough, Zheng Qiaohui endured the pain in her body and helped her little daughter stand up: "Where's your sister? Is she out again?"