Chapter 127: The Ancients Were Cruel

Zhulan had a wooden face. She didn't even need to say a word. What Zhou Wang said was much harsher than what she wanted to say. She went straight to the charge and not only mentioned Wang Erya but also Wang Ru. Zhou Wang had a high prestige and was in a commanding position. She spoke for the whole village as soon as she opened her mouth. This involved the whole village. If what was said tonight got out, it would be the final nail in the coffin for Wang Ru and Wang Erya. She was just short of accusing them of being unfaithful to their husbands. No one in the village would dare to marry them. Even if they did marry them and then divorced them, it would be Wang Ru and Wang Erya's fault.

The wife of the Zhou clan leader personally preached that if Wang Ru and Wang Erya had a bad reputation again in the future, not only would Zhou be completely expelled, but the Wang family would also be badly betrayed. The girls of the Wang family could not educate themselves, and the entire Wang family had character problems.

Zhulan took a breath of cool air. People in ancient times were much more cruel than modern people. It was obvious that Wang Ru's plan to destroy Changzhi's future was no less than destroying the prosperity of the Zhou family. To put it bluntly, it was all about interests. If Changzhi became powerful, the entire Zhou family would benefit from it. They would have land for the clan school and could also raise capable younger generations. Changzhi's affairs were not just a family matter, but involved huge benefits.

Wang Ru didn't understand. She just felt that the Zhou family came to insult her on purpose. There were a lot of rumors about her anyway, so she didn't feel any pain or itchiness after her anger subsided. On the other hand, Wang Erya Wang Rong's pupils contracted and her face turned pale. She sat on the ground powerlessly for a long time before she came to her senses. Her reputation was ruined. Who would dare to marry her in the future? Who would respect her if they married? Even if she got married, she would live in fear of being divorced at any time.

Wang Rong knelt down immediately, knowing that their calculations were not acceptable to these old foxes, so he confessed, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have had such evil thoughts when I fell. I will strictly control myself in the future and never go out again."

She didn't tell Wang Ru's plan, but she knew in her heart that Wang Ru was trying to save money because she felt guilty about it. If she had a lot of money, the worst that could happen was that she would marry far away and never come back.

Zhu Lan raised her eyebrows. This is a truly smart person. Seeing that Wang Ru was angry and unconvinced, she sneered and said to Wang Rong, "Don't blame us for coming to your house today. You have to bear the consequences of ruining someone's future. If you want to hate or blame someone, you should find the real person."

Wang Rong was a smart person, but she was even more scared. She really didn't know how to ruin someone's future. She didn't know much. She was persuaded just because she wanted to marry a good man. The Zhou family was one of the best families in the village. Zhou Changzhi was well-educated and was the old son, so he must be favored. She really didn't know that she would ruin Zhou Changzhi's future. No wonder, no wonder Zhou was so angry. He directly ruined her reputation and future. She lowered her head with trembling lips, thinking she was smart, but because she didn't know much, she was calculated. She clenched her palms and was slapped by Yan.

Wang Ru pursed her lips and looked straight at Yang. The entire Zhou family was not good. She was angry and her plan failed, but instead the Zhou family came to humiliate her. But she didn't dare to confront them head-on. She couldn't leave home. She was still too young. Thinking about the purpose of the Shi family's housekeeper's visit this time, her eyes became even darker. Shi Qing was so greedy that he had been exploiting her all the time. It wasn't long before he wanted to take the prescription from her, thinking that he could appease her with a gift.

Shi Qing touched the bracelet on her wrist with her fingertips. She felt untrustworthy and was afraid of being taken advantage of. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. If her plan worked today, the Zhou family would never come to her house. She took a deep breath and decided to endure the anger she had suffered today. She retracted her gaze and lowered her head to hide her hatred.

Zhulan really didn't care about the deepening hatred in Wang Ru's eyes. They had been in opposition from the beginning. The fact that she and Zhou Shuren did nothing did not mean that they were both good-tempered people. She would not say that she was more inclined to open conspiracy due to her education since childhood, and after knowing Zhou Shuren for half a year, she realized that he was not a kind-hearted person. Zhou Shuren preferred to plot against others. As long as Zhou Shuren became a scholar and took part in the imperial examination next year, the gap between them would be directly widened, and she would not have to be afraid of Wang Ru anymore.

Wang Ru didn't see her own situation clearly and ended up hurting herself.

Clan leader Zhou held up his cigarette and said to Wang Laosi who was standing against the wall, "I hope you take care of yourself. Don't blame me for being ruthless. Today is the first and last time."

If it wasn't impossible to drive Wang Laosi's family away all at once, I would have done whatever it took to get rid of Wang Laosi's family today. Unfortunately, Wang Laosi already has a son. With a son, the foundation is important. Wang Laosi will not leave his hometown!

Wang Laosi's body trembled when he heard this. Although Clan Leader Zhou didn't get angry and his tone of voice didn't change, this was the most serious warning. He knew in his heart that Zhou was thinking of forcing his family out of the village. "I'll remember this. I will discipline the two girls in the future."

He has a son now, and he has to consider him. A young lady is nothing in front of his son. However, all the money in the family is earned by Wang Ru, and his eyes flashed.

Chief Zhou stood up. He didn't want to see Wang Laosi. "Okay, we're going back too."

Wang Laosi hurried back to the house, and caught up with Zhulan and her group when they were almost at the gate. Zhulan clearly saw Wang Laosi stuff a bulging purse into the clan leader's hand, and Clan Leader Zhou accepted it.

Wang Laosi felt relieved, but also felt very sad.

Chief Zhou said, "Don't leave yet, come back to my house."

Wang Laosi was worried again, but he didn't dare to ask. However, he felt more at ease when he thought of his wallet. After the people walked away, he closed the door and went to San Ya's room with a sullen face.

Wang Ru knew that Wang Laosi would come over, and she hated her cheap father for being selfish and irresponsible, yet having to live at home. She took a deep breath, her face not looking good, and she fiddled with the bracelet on her wrist, waiting for her cheap father to speak first.

Wang Laosi clenched his hands behind his back into fists. He was the head of the family after all. Wang Ru challenged him again and again, but he had to endure it. His eyes paused on the bracelet. He couldn't afford to offend the dead girl because she had a backer. He softened his tone, "Ru girl, don't blame dad. Today we performed for the Zhou family. If dad didn't do it himself, Zhou Wang would have done it himself. You were slapped. Dad and mom must be very sad."

Wang Ru sneered in her heart, as if her cheap father had never beaten her. She didn't want to listen to Wang Laosi's talk any more, as she was afraid she would vomit. "Tell me, how much money did you give away?"

Wang Laosi was a little annoyed that his thoughts were seen through, but when he thought that he was giving away his son's money, he endured it and said, "Twenty taels."

Wang Ru narrowed her eyes. Did he really think she was blind? A purse only held ten taels, but Wang Laosi asked for twenty taels. There were no small-denomination banknotes in this dynasty. "There are ten taels on the table. Is there any more?"

Wang Laosi noticed the purse on the table, which had been prepared long ago. He squinted his eyes, knowing that no matter how much he said, he would not get more, so he took the purse and turned to leave, thinking in his heart how to get more money from Wang Ru.

Zhulan and her group returned to the clan leader's home. The clan leader generously took out his purse and poured out the silver in it. "About ten taels of silver coins, which Wang Laosi just stuffed into my pocket."