Chapter 343 People must be able to take responsibility
Qian's father is the manager of the farm, and his home is in a village not far from the farm. Over the years, Qian's father has worked hard and won many rewards. He also got a lot of benefits from the Cao family through the Qian family. After his son got married, the Qian family built a brick and tile house. Although it is not as good as the wealthy families in the city, it is still a unique and decent one in the village.
Since returning home that day, Qian was locked up in the house.
She cried and begged Qian's mother to let her and Zheng'er return to Cao's house, but Qian's mother pointed at her nose and called her a fool.
"Cao Wu has already opened a carpentry shop. Twenty taels of silver is nothing to him. Besides, Cao Chunxi is so rich now. How could he watch his brother's wife and children leave him? They are rich and powerful, but they look down on you. If you are so spineless as to take the children back, and wait for Cao Wu to take a concubine, you and Zheng'er will be tortured for the rest of your life!"
"No, Brother Wu is not that kind of person."
Qian shook her head in defense. Mother Qian sneered, "He won't do that now. Once he has money, his devious nature will be exposed. You've only been married to him for two or three years. Your father and I gave birth to you and raised you for so many years. How could we possibly harm you?"
Qian felt that there was something wrong with what her mother said, but she didn't know how to refute it.
She is timid and used to being submissive at home and dares not talk back.
Seeing that she was silent, Qian's mother softened her tone again, "Your father and I have already asked someone to write a document to divorce Cao Wu for you. We have also asked the best matchmaker in the area to propose marriage to you. You are still young, and your first child is a son. You are a good childbearer, and there are many people willing to marry you. Just be obedient and don't make a fuss. Cao Wu will definitely come and take you and your mother back."
Qian Shi had never thought that her parents would even go so far as to divorce her husband. She was extremely panicked and asked anxiously, "What if Brother Wu doesn't come? Are you really going to force me to remarry?"
This incident caused quite a stir, and everyone in the village knew about it. If Cao Wu hadn't come, the Qian family would have been in trouble.
Mother Qian glared at Qian fiercely: "Zheng'er is his own flesh and blood. Even if he doesn't want you, how could he not want his son? Stop imagining nonsense here and just wait patiently."
After saying this, Qian's mother left the room and locked the door.
Qian sat in the room, feeling extremely anxious.
She felt that things shouldn't be like this. She and Brother Wu had a good relationship. She had never thought about remarrying. She wanted to live a good life with Brother Wu.
This time she went back to her parents' home on her own initiative and misunderstood Brother Wu and Miss Feng. Brother Wu must be very angry, and her parents decided to divorce her husband and even arranged for her to remarry. Even if Brother Wu came to pick her and Zheng'er up in the end, he would probably have a grudge against her in the future. But now she was locked up here and could do nothing.
Qian fell asleep with tears in her eyes, but not long after, she heard the door being pushed open with a creak.
She suddenly woke up and saw Chunxi in the moonlight.
"Ah Xi!" Qian rubbed her eyes in disbelief, making sure she wasn't dreaming. She excitedly approached Chunxi and said, "Are you here to take Zheng'er and me away? It was all my fault before. I shouldn't have been greedy for money and listened to other people's instigation. Don't worry, after I go back this time, I will definitely live a down-to-earth life with your eldest brother."
Qian said as she walked towards the Qians' room. Just as she took a step, she heard Chunxi say, "I can take you away, but you have to make it clear to your parents first. You and my eldest brother are no longer related. I can't bear the responsibility of abducting you and your son."
It had snowed during the day, and the night was very cold. Chunxi's voice sounded even colder to Qian's ears. She spoke hastily, "My parents won't agree to let Zheng'er and I go. Ah Xi, you know I have no say at home, but you're different. You're an official's wife now, and they can't do anything to you. As long as you're willing to take me with you..."
Chunxi interrupted Qian directly: "I can take you away today, but if they come looking for death tomorrow, can you not come back with them?"
Qian's lips trembled and she fell silent.
She couldn't bear to leave Brother Wu, but if her parents threatened to commit suicide, she couldn't remain indifferent.
After a while, she grabbed Chunxi's hand and pleaded painfully, "Axi, can you help me think of a way and teach me how to do it well?"
"I've already said it before, as long as you explain it clearly to your parents, I'll take you away."
"But they won't listen to me..."
Qian burst into tears, her face full of pain and helplessness.
Although she was already a mother, she was still like a child at this time, afraid of her parents, unable to break free from their control, and even lacking the courage to face them.
Chunxi pursed her lips and took Qian to Qian's father and mother's house.
Uncle Hu had put some sleeping pills in place beforehand, and now everyone in the Qian family was fast asleep.
In the room of Qian's father and mother, there were many things tied with red silk, which were the betrothal gifts for Qian.
"The matchmaker told you about Li the Butcher from the next village. Your parents have already accepted his betrothal gifts. If my brother doesn't come to pick you up, you'll have no choice but to marry Li the Butcher with Zheng'er."
Qian's body trembled uncontrollably.
Li the butcher from the next village was already in his forties. He was strong and had a bad temper. He had two wives but they both had no children. Both wives were beaten to death by him.
He was willing to spend money to marry Qian just to have her give birth to a son for him.
If Qian really gave birth to a son, Li the Butcher would definitely not tolerate Zheng'er. If Qian could not give birth to a son, she would be beaten to death by Li the Butcher.
How could her parents marry her to Li the Butcher!
Qian was shocked and angry, but after a while, she still chose to beg Chunxi: "A Xi, please help me persuade your brother to come and pick up Zheng'er and me, otherwise Zheng'er and I will be beaten to death by Li the Butcher."
"Sister-in-law, I don't owe you anything. I'm willing to come here tonight in the wind and snow because I care about our friendship. If you don't dare to take on any responsibility, then I can't help you."
Disappointment flashed in Chunxi's eyes. She shook off Qian's hand, turned around and walked out.
Chunxi walked quickly and decisively.
Qian stumbled out and chased after him: "Axi, don't go, I will listen to you, I...I am willing to explain everything to my parents!"
"Think it over carefully, sister-in-law. If you regret it later, I won't look back."
Qian clenched her fists and nodded.
Soon, Uncle Hu brought the antidote and woke up everyone in the Qian family.
Seeing Chunxi standing in the yard, Qian's father was furious: "Cao Chunxi, although you are already a noble lady, trespassing into a private house in the middle of the night is also against the law. Do you believe that I will go to the government to sue you?"
Chunxi lowered her eyes and did not respond. Qian stammered, "Dad, I asked Ah Xi to pick me up. I want to take Zheng'er and Ah Xi back to the Cao family."
"Don't even think about it," Qian's father refused without hesitation. "You and Cao Wu are no longer related, and I've already asked a matchmaker to find you a new marriage. You must stay at home and wait for your marriage. You are not allowed to go anywhere!"
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