Zhao Letong had a preconceived notion that the old lady was a female devil, and even when she smiled kindly, he felt that she was hiding a knife.
[Grandma, don't laugh. She's scary, like a female monster that wants to eat people. Dad, I'm going home. I don't want to see her.]
Zhao Biao deeply agreed with this. Ever since he married his wife, he has always been afraid of his mother-in-law. The general who killed countless people on the battlefield was as obedient as a little rabbit in front of him.
"Don't be in a hurry to leave. Let's go to Zhang's house now and settle this matter and set a date."
Old Madam Zou was like a worm in his stomach, blocking his words from leaving. She asked her maid to support her, called the family members, and went to Zhang's house in a large group.
Zhao Biao had no choice but to follow him.
Zhao Letong was a little sleepy and slept for half an hour in the carriage. When he arrived at Zhang's house, Zhang Zhao had not returned yet, and Zou Jinglan was not easy to get rid of.
Like Zhang Zhao and Zhao Biao, his original wife had passed away, and he had no mother to look after the house. He only had a few concubines, but no proper female mistress.
The difference between him and Zhao Biao is that he had many daughters, but only had one son after so many years, and he is a bastard. He is only ten years old this year and has been spoiled beyond recognition.
The eldest daughter is already married, and there are two daughters left in the family. They are also of marriageable age and it is time to get married.
However, because there is no mistress at home and no one is taking care of things, no one has been chosen yet.
Madam Zou was so angry that no one in the Zhang family dared to stop her. The most senior concubine, Aunt Jiang, came to greet her: "I wonder which family you are from? What brings you to our house?"
Madam Zou sat directly in the main seat, just like the old ancestor, and said, "A concubine like you are qualified to entertain me?
I came here today to send a housekeeper to your family. Don't thank me, just think about how to serve the housekeeper."
Zhao Letong, [With a mother like this, it's no wonder my aunt is so difficult to deal with. It's genetic. Luckily, my mother is well-educated and well-mannered, so she didn't grow up to be a bad person. Dad is really lucky.]
Zhao Biao nodded. He was indeed lucky to marry a virtuous wife. If he had a wife like his sister-in-law, he would not have his current status and he would not know where he would be farming.
The two young ladies of the Zhang family also came, one was fifteen years old and the other fourteen years old, both were born out of wedlock, and were the third and fourth young ladies respectively.
"You two daughters are very pretty. Come kowtow to me and I will arrange a good marriage for you."
Miss Zhang San was in a bad mood. She pinched her waist and cursed, "You old woman, how rude! This is my family. What right do you have to meddle in our marriage? Are you showing off in my house? If you have something to say, just say it nicely, or I'll kick you out."
"You don't know the rules and need training. When your stepmother comes home, she will teach you well.
I won't argue with you today, but you'll learn your lesson in the future."
"Stepmother?"
The two looked terrified. What was going on?
Zhang Zhao just came back and ordered the steward to get him some clothes. He cursed Zhao Biao for being shameless, disloyal, and excessive.
Even if he was plotting against Zhao Biao, didn't you just not take the bait? To retaliate so cruelly wasted their years of friendship.
Listen, how selfish this person is. He is only allowed to scheme against others but not allow others to retaliate. Zhao Biao's face turned black after hearing this, and he felt that he should retaliate even more.
Otherwise, he will not give up and will plot against me next time.
"How shameless! Dad, be careful with people like this. If you have the chance, it would be best to kill them directly."
Zhao Biao hugged his daughter tightly. Fortunately, she reminded him that there was a hungry wolf hiding beside him. If he had not been prepared and was plotted against by him, he would not even know how he died.
Zhang Zhao walked in and saw a room full of people. Zhao Biao's face was ashen, and he was holding his fair and lovely daughter, his cheeks twitching. How did he find his way home?
"My dear son-in-law, you are back."
Madam Zou called out to him, and Zhang Zhao glared at him, "Old woman, what are you yelling about? Who is your son-in-law? This is my house, where did you come from?"
Zhao Biao said considerately, "This is my mother-in-law. Old Zhang, you slept with my sister-in-law. You don't think that this matter can be let go, right?"
Zhang Zhao felt a chill down his spine. "What else do you want?"
Madam Zou said sinisterly, "Of course I'm responsible. My daughter's innocence has been ruined by you. Do you dare not admit it?"
Zhang Zhao laughed angrily: "A middle-aged woman who has given birth to a child and is old enough to be a grandmother, how can she still be innocent?
Don't think I don't know that she's fickle and obsessed with her brother-in-law. Such a shameless woman is unworthy of entering the Zhang family."
Zhao Biao was dissatisfied, "It's not illegal to think about her. I'm still thinking about Miss Furong from Baihua Tower. What's the point?
My sister-in-law is a grandmother, but she has always been a good wife and has never done anything out of the ordinary. Her husband is dead, and her reputation is spotless. It has been ruined by you. You can't deny it, right?
If you don't want to take responsibility, that's fine too. We'll have a court tomorrow morning and ask the Emperor to make the decision."
Zhang Zhao said coldly, "Zhao Biao, do you really have to do this?"
Zhao Biao said in the same cold tone, "You were the first to act like a nobody. It's your fault, and you have to admit it. You're already old enough, you don't need me to teach you what to do."
Zhang Zhao saw that he was determined to go against him. His eyes flickered for a long time, but he finally compromised: "Okay, you are so cruel. Let me think about this for two days."
"No, we have to settle the status today, otherwise how will my daughter live?"
Mrs. Zou was not stupid and did not give him a chance to regret.
Seeing how difficult they were, Zhang Zhao felt a surge of regret. "It was too hasty. Why did the old lady have to be so aggressive?"
"You asked for it."
It has to be said that Madam Zou was very powerful. She forced Zhang Zhao to write a marriage certificate, sign it and put his fingerprints on it before she left satisfied.
Not to mention how aggrieved the Zhang family was, Zhao Biao and his daughter were happy because they had finally dealt with Zou Jinglan and put an end to a major worry.
Let's go home. Grandma is so scary. I can't eat in front of her.
Zhao Biao listened to his daughter and refused Mrs. Zou's request to stay for dinner, and took his daughter home.
When I got home, the Zhao family also heard about it and were extremely happy. They no longer had to deal with the Zou family, so it was worth celebrating.
Zhao Biao drank a few more cups of joy and became even more loving to Zhao Letong. It was his daughter who reminded him that his family would get better and better in the future and would never be killed by anyone.
"Boss, come to my study. Everyone else, please go away. From now on, practice martial arts and study hard. If I find out that you are lazy and causing trouble, I will punish you according to the family rules. Hmph."
Zhao Biao did not relax his teaching of his descendants. If his descendants did not live up to their expectations, how could he protect his daughter? In the future, they would be plotted against and the whole family would be implicated.
Everyone agreed, and even the youngest nephew was forced to nod by his mother before Zhao Biao let them go.
Zhao Letong was carried back to her own yard by her wet nurse. Her second nephew Zhao Youxi was already waiting in her room, smiling like a fox trying to steal a chicken.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com