After subtly implying that Da Niu couldn't have a son, Li Cuilan didn't forget to boast about herself.
"But you can't be blamed for that. After all, not everyone is as lucky as my mother, who gave birth to seven children, six of whom were boys!"
That's practically saying it outright.
My mother could give birth to sons, so as her only daughter, I'm sure I can also give birth to many sons.
In ancient times, people were proud to have sons.
Li Cuilan thought that after she finished speaking, many people would praise her, but to her surprise, the scene was completely silent, with a strange atmosphere.
Li Cuilan noticed something was wrong and looked up to see that Liu Shi was standing next to her at some point.
Although Liu is not Liang Dazhu's biological aunt, she is nominally his aunt. If she were to marry Liang Dazhu in the future, she would have to do some pretense.
Li Cuilan forced a fawning smile and was about to call for help when, before she could even open her mouth, Liu raised her hand and slapped her hard across the face.
Li Cuilan burst into tears from the beating, her eyes red and filled with grievance and anger: "What did you do?!"
Liu sneered, "You have the nerve to ask me what I'm doing! I'd like to ask you what you're doing. Today is the auspicious day for my little sister's new house to be completed. My little sister kindly invited you over to play, and there will be fruits and snacks for you to eat later. But instead of being grateful, you're saying such unpleasant things!"
Seeing her daughter being wronged, Madam Lin rushed over to protect Li Cuilan, angrily roaring, "What do you mean by 'disappointing'? Cuilan didn't say anything wrong. Li Daniu's mother can't give birth to a son! Daughters are just worthless trash anyway. Where did she say anything wrong? Where did she spoil the fun?"
Liu didn't answer where they had gone wrong, but instead looked them up and down with a mocking expression: "So you two are sluts, no wonder your words are so foul, like you've eaten shit!"
Lin was trembling with anger: "You, you, you've gone too far! Not only did you hit us, but you even insulted us in front of so many people!"
“Who insulted you? It was clearly you who said it yourselves: that daughters are worthless sluts. I was just relaying what you call yourselves.”
Liu, hands on her hips, spat on the ground with a look of disdain: "I despise people like you the most. You're clearly women yourselves, yet you not only don't speak up for women, but you also keep belittling them. You're a disgrace to us women!"
"So what if she's a woman? My little sister is a woman too, but she's even more capable than men. She built the only brick house in our Qingshui Village! She can also lead the men and women in the village to make money together! Tell me, where is she inferior to a man? Why are you two shameless people ruining her fun on this wonderful day?"
Liu's words were forceful and well-reasoned. Many men present couldn't find a reason to refute them, let alone Li Cuilan and her daughter.
There were even quite a few people at the scene who were swayed by Liu's words and started speaking on her behalf.
“Baozhu’s mother is right. Although Fugui’s wife is a woman, she is more capable than a man. You shouldn’t say such things on Fugui’s special day.”
"To be honest, hitting you was the right thing to do. You really spoiled the mood and might even ruin the good feng shui of today's roof-raising ceremony."
Li Cuilan and her daughter were so angry they were about to die.
Are these people crazy?! They just said that Li Daniu's family was worthless, so how did Liu manage to drag Wan Shu into this?!
Even if they were referring to Wan Shu, guests should not be beaten or scolded!
Even if it were a matter of beating or scolding, it should be Wan Shu, the head of the household, who should handle it. What business is it of Liu Shi, the second sister-in-law? She's overstepping her bounds!
The two became increasingly indignant as they thought about it, just then Wan Shu returned with Er Ya and San Shun.
Also returning was Dazhu, who had just delivered goods.
Wan Shu didn't hear the commotion from earlier.
However, she keenly sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere and was about to ask someone what was going on when she saw Lin Shi pulling Li Cuilan and rushing in front of her.
Lin pointed to the swollen handprint on Li Cuilan's face, tears welling up in her eyes, and choked out her words.
"Rich and noble wife, we only came to support you out of respect, but who knew your second sister-in-law would treat us like this... sob sob..."
Through Lin's tearful account, and the villagers' conversations, Wan Shu gradually learned what had just happened.
"Even if our words dampened your spirits, you're the one who should be taking action!"
“Although Baozhu’s mother is your second sister-in-law, you don’t live together. Isn’t what she’s doing blatantly trying to put pressure on you and make decisions for you?”
They all lived in the same village, so no matter how much they tried to cover it up, the fact that Wan Shu had argued with Liu Shi over Wan Feng was still spread.
Everyone in the village knew that Wan Shu and Liu Shi didn't have a good relationship.
Liu's purpose in saying this was very clear: to sow discord.
The two women already had a bad relationship, and her actions in stirring things up made Wan Shu realize that Liu was overstepping her bounds.
Ha, it's obvious without even thinking that Wan Shu will definitely make trouble for Liu over this matter.
Sure enough, when she looked up, she saw that Wan Shu's expression had become much more serious, and he was looking at Liu Shi with a rather solemn expression.
Liu swallowed hard as Wan Shu stared at her.
Just as Lin thought, she felt that Wan Shu already disliked her and would definitely make trouble for her if he knew that she had overstepped his bounds.
Liu has always been shameless. If it were in private, and someone were to reprimand her in front of the family, she would just make a fuss and that would be the end of it.
The problem is that most of the villagers are here right now.
No matter how shameless she was, she couldn't stand being humiliated in front of so many people by her sister-in-law, Wan Shu.
Why not just go against Wan Shu directly? Is it worth it to prove a point?
Almost the instant the thought crossed Liu's mind, she couldn't help but shudder.
Forget it, she's probably gone mad! Not to mention that Wan Shu still employs her to watch the house and pays her every day.
Given Wan Shu's formidable nature, I certainly wouldn't get the better of her.
Forget it, I'll just give up and do nothing. Rather than waiting for Wan Shu to embarrass me, I'd rather she apologize first.
"Little sister, I'm sorry, I acted impulsively just now."
"Second sister-in-law, thank you so much just now."
Liu and Wan Shu spoke almost simultaneously.
The villagers present were stunned, especially Lin and Li Cuilan, whose eyes widened in disbelief.
"She overstepped her bounds! Why are you thanking her?!"
Wan Shu looked calmly at Lin Shi, who was speaking: "Although my second sister-in-law and I live in the same family, we are family in our hearts. She spoke my mind for me. If I don't thank her, should I thank you people who sow discord?"
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