After returning, Lord Yang went straight to his eldest son's courtyard, anxious to see how his beloved granddaughter was doing.
Upon hearing the servant's report, Lord Yang's face gradually darkened.
How could she be so bold?
When Lord Yang heard that Madam Yang had sold off everyone in the old lady's courtyard, he couldn't help but stand up.
How can you treat your stepmother like this? Aren't you afraid of being condemned by the world?
"Father! Shouldn't Mother have done this? My Sister Zhuang did nothing wrong, yet she was... Waaah, my poor daughter! Mother was just trying to get justice for Sister Zhuang, what did she do wrong?"
Hai Qiongfang hurriedly stood up to support her mother-in-law!
This time, she stood firmly in support of her mother-in-law!
Thinking that her mother-in-law did all this for Zhuang Jie, Hai Qiongfang felt warm inside and became even more determined to be filial to her mother-in-law and treat her like her own mother.
“Your grandmother did something wrong, but she may not have meant it. How can you, as a junior, hold such a grudge against your elders? Are you going to be so heartless if your mother and I do something wrong in the future?”
Lord Yang was furious, and his eyes were filled with displeasure as he looked at his daughter-in-law.
As a woman, gentleness and kindness should come first!
“Father, what you’re saying is a bit unreasonable. Would you really do such a thing to Sister Zhuang?” Hai Qiongfang retorted, blushing.
Although she is usually gentle and easy to talk to, Hai Qiongfang finally stood up for herself this time for her daughter.
"Or does Father think that just because the person who hurt Sister Zhuang is a relative, Sister Zhuang should endure it? Is there any reason left in this world?"
Hai Qiongfang's face turned red with anger, and she was sweating slightly, like a freshly cooked shrimp.
How can you bully people like this?
Using the guise of filial piety to suppress those who have been bullied and wronged?
Then why should we be filial?
"you……"
"Well said!"
Madam Yang strode in, bringing Hai Qiongfang confidence and hope.
Hai Qiongfang straightened her back instantly, and said proudly and loudly, "I have never heard of any elder being so vicious as to harm a junior!"
If Father felt this was going too far towards Grandmother, then according to his logic, wouldn't Grandmother's actions towards Zhuang Jie be worse than those of an animal?
If filial piety becomes an accomplice to bad people, then why should she be filial?
"Nonsense! I never said that what your grandmother did to Sister Zhuang was right, but your grandmother may not have done it on purpose, she..."
"How can you say she didn't do it on purpose? Doesn't she know that children shouldn't eat highly nutritious foods? Let alone children, even healthy people shouldn't take highly nutritious foods, let alone children?"
Madam Yang had not expected her husband to be so stubborn. She immediately stepped forward, her face grave, and seemed somewhat aggressive.
"With words like that, have you ever considered whether you're worthy to be Sister Zhuang's grandfather? When you see Sister Zhuang, do you feel ashamed or embarrassed? Hmm?"
"Why must you go to such extremes? After all, she is your legal mother. If word gets out that you're doing this..."
"It won't get out," Madam Yang said with certainty.
How could she possibly let this get out?
She not only has one child, Sister Zhuang, so naturally she has to be more careful in her actions.
She will keep this matter very well covered up.
Lord Yang was taken aback by his wife's certain tone, and helplessly spread his hands, asking her, "How can you be so sure?"
"How do you know I can't suppress this matter?" Madam Yang retorted sharply.
The couple went back and forth, neither willing to give in.
This was also the first time that Lord Yang had ever witnessed his wife's eloquence.
It's impossible to tell even a fraction of the difference.
“Madam, it’s not that I don’t want you to seek justice for Sister Zhuang, but if outsiders find out about this, it will ruin the entire Yang family.”
"If they can't even stand up for their innocent granddaughter after she's suffered such harm, then the Yang family is truly ruined!"
Lord Yang was speechless.
Seeing that Lord Yang had softened his stance somewhat, Madam Yang also made some concessions.
"Don't worry, these are all my own children in this yard. How could I not take care of them and not do a good job?"
"It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that nothing in this world is absolute..."
"So, sir, what you should be thinking about now is how to help me do this perfectly so that no one notices, instead of getting entangled in this and holding a grudge."
Lord Yang: ...
It seems... that makes sense?
But treating one's stepmother like this...
"Is Master perhaps worried that she is his legal mother and he is afraid of what others will say, so he wants to make Sister Zhuang suffer?"
"How could that be? I had no such intention. My stepmother... still needs to be served the best food and drink."
well.
Lord Yang sighed deeply, his heart filled with complex emotions.
He felt more respect for his stepmother than any deep affection for her; he simply felt that he should respect her.
Back then, her stepmother lost her own daughter, and she no longer cared for him, her illegitimate son, let alone her...
However, his stepmother never mistreated or suppressed him, which was enough for him to be grateful for.
But this time...
The stepmother has really gone too far; she definitely should be punished, otherwise it's just too unfair.
Let's wait and see.
Let the stepmother have some peace and quiet for a while, and then I'll have a proper talk with the lady in two or three months.
"Don't worry, sir, that's for sure."
Madam Yang remained expressionless.
She certainly wouldn't skimp on food and drink for her stepmother.
From that day forward, she could never see another person! Never speak to another!
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