When He Jiuniang was telling her those things, she understood. Even He Jiuniang could see the problem. Even He Jiuniang, an outsider, was willing to protect their daughter and granddaughter. How could they, as family members, ignore them?
They've been deceiving themselves for so many years, always thinking that things will definitely get better. But it's all just their own fantasy. Their two sons are completely wicked, and no matter what they do, they can't change them.
Master Yao sighed heavily and said, "Alright, I'll do whatever you say."
Madam Yao personally helped Master Yao to the main hall. Just then, their two sons arrived and tried to help them up, but Madam Yao avoided them.
The eldest son of the Yao family was a little embarrassed, but quickly changed the subject, saying, "Father, Mother, what is it that you called us all here for?"
He initially thought it was a good thing, but seeing the elderly couple's somber faces, he began to worry.
Yao Lao Er also greeted them with a smile. They never expected that their mother, at her age, could still earn money as a manager in the Lu family's club. Her monthly income was exceptionally good, even more than their salaries. The whole family was counting on their mother to improve their lives, so their words were naturally much gentler.
In the past, Madam Yao would have been very happy with her sons' attitude, thinking that things had changed after the last time they were disciplined. But now it seems that they just think she can make money now and want to get more benefits from her.
If they hadn't schemed against Man'er and Susu, she could have tolerated their petty greed. After all, they were her sons, so she could just give them away. But now, that was impossible.
"Guards, bring the family punishment."
Yao ignored them and directly ordered her servants to carry out their orders.
Both sons were stunned. Why were they suddenly using family discipline?
The two daughters-in-law hurriedly said, "Mother, we're all family. Can't we talk things out? Why do you have to resort to family discipline?"
Yao gave them a cold look and said, "I'm still in charge of this family. What, can't I even discipline my own son?"
Everyone says that one should marry a virtuous wife, but she didn't marry well with either of her daughters-in-law. They were both cunning and scheming. Her two sons were already unreliable, and with their instigation, they became increasingly outrageous in their actions.
After hearing her words, the two daughters-in-law immediately fell silent, but their expressions were not good. They felt that their mother-in-law was increasingly disrespectful to them, and that they would have to rely on them for their old age, yet she was not giving them a kind look.
The servants quickly brought out the family rules, and Madam Yao, without saying a word, immediately said, "Give them a good beating!"
The servants exchanged glances and said to their two young masters, "Young masters, please forgive us."
After saying that, the men held them down and started attacking them without further ado.
The mistress is still in charge now, and they all receive their monthly allowances from her. Because of this, they have to listen to her. As for the two young masters and their mistress, they can just try to please them in the future; this is also just following orders.
They originally intended to let the water flow a little, but Madam Yao was very angry and forbade them to let the water flow. She beat the two brothers until their skin was torn and bleeding before she finally stopped.
The two daughters-in-law were saying whatever they wanted, and a group of children were crying nearby, but Madam Yao and the old man ignored them and their expressions didn't change at all.
Finally, the situation stopped, and the two daughters-in-law rushed to look at their husbands. They were also somewhat disgusted by Madam Yao's viciousness, saying, "He was almost beaten to death! Mother, are you happy now? No matter what, my husband is still a piece of my flesh! How could you be so cruel, Mother? Waaah..."
"He's not dead yet, is he?"
Madam Yao sneered, took a sip of tea, looked at her two sons who were barely clinging to life, and asked, "Does it hurt?"
The two men were angry and ignored her completely, even turning their heads away.
Madam Yao didn't mind and continued, "Don't be upset. I didn't beat you for nothing. I'm settling all the old scores and new ones for how you've harmed your sister and Susu over the years. Considering you're my own children, this beating is lenient."
When she mentioned her younger sister and Susu, both of them paused in surprise.
Old Yao, with his neck stiff, said, "Aren't Man'er and Susu living a good life in the capital? Why are you criticizing us? What does it have to do with us?"
Yao Lao Er chimed in, "That's right, what does it have to do with us! Mother, you can't just accuse us without asking any questions!"
"You still won't admit it!"
Yao slammed her hand on the table, grabbed a stick from the side, and started hitting the two women, including her two daughters-in-law.
"Let me tell you, I wouldn't have treated you like this if I didn't have solid evidence! Over the years, I've worked so hard to build this family, hoping that we could all live a good life together, but you insist on making things difficult for Man'er and Susu, harming her time and time again. You're all animals!"
With her hands on her hips, she exuded a powerful aura, making it impossible to tell that she had just been heartbroken and tearful.
There is no evidence, but He Jiuniang is the evidence.
She could question what others said, but He Jiuniang had no need to. Given her status, who would be so bored as to bother with unfounded matters?
He Jiuniang told her about this as soon as she returned, clearly knowing how bad things were and still angry, hoping she would teach the two in the family a good lesson.
Madam Yao knew that if she didn't teach He Jiu Niang a lesson, they wouldn't get away with it either, so she might as well do it herself and give them a good beating to make herself feel better.
"After this beating, our relationship ends here. From today onwards, the Yao family no longer has you two unfilial sons. Pack your things and go live your own lives. We'll pretend we never had you two sons. After your father and I are gone, you don't need to take care of the funeral arrangements, and you naturally can forget about these things in the house."
On the way back, Madam Yao was actually thinking about separating the family and letting them live their own lives so they wouldn't bother her. But seeing that even after she beat them up, they still had the same attitude, she felt disheartened and decided there was no need to hesitate any longer.
Both sons hold official positions in the government. If they are frugal, they can support their own families. Over the years, each of their branches has accumulated savings, so buying a small courtyard house outside wouldn't be a problem. In short, as long as they don't do anything reckless, they can still make a living. The fact that she didn't make them leave with nothing is already the greatest leniency she can show.
Compared to the suffering that Man'er has endured over the years, this is nothing!
It wasn't until they heard this that the people from the first and second wives realized the seriousness of the matter, and their expressions changed drastically.
They pleaded for mercy without restraint, and just moments ago they denied hurting Man'er and Susu, but now they're starting to repent. The Yao family elders were increasingly disheartened as they listened; their two sons had absolutely no backbone and had completely lost the integrity of scholars.
"Father, please say something! Don't kick us out. We really know we were wrong. We're willing to apologize to my sister. Father, Mother, please give us another chance!"
Seeing that Madam Yao remained unmoved, everyone turned to Master Yao, but he ignored them and simply ordered his servants, "Throw them out."
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