Old Mrs. Xiao's arrogant behavior was truly unbearable to watch, so one of the aunties said...
"We bought these chickens and geese with copper coins. You have a son and daughter-in-law who are filial to you, what more could you ask for! Your basket is worth more than a hundred copper coins!"
"How much are they worth?! These chicks aren't even worth anything anymore?"
As soon as someone starts talking, someone else chimes in. The moment this auntie finished speaking, someone immediately followed suit.
"Absolutely! We gritted our teeth and made the tough decision to buy five or six to raise, and they still look down on them! Do they have a lot of money at home? (meaning they have a lot of money)"
Grandma Xiao retorted dismissively.
"You're everywhere, you gossipy blabbermouths! What business is it of yours what our family's affairs are?"
"Tch! Who cares about your petty affairs!"
"I don't care what you're doing standing here. Go do whatever you're supposed to be doing!"
Grandma Xiao hurriedly chased them away. Having learned from her two previous mistakes, she no longer dared to use rumors to pressure Xie Yushu!
She wanted to take advantage of her seniority to forcibly seize the property, but forcibly seizing it would be unreasonable and shameful, so she thought she should tell these idle people to get lost!
But these people just love to join in the fun. They would even go over to watch if there were two dogs fighting on the street. Besides, Old Madam Xiao was known for causing trouble, so of course they didn't want to miss the chance to watch the excitement!
Although Grandma Xiao openly told them to leave, each of them had their own excuse. Some said they wanted to observe the chicks they bought to see if there were any problems before leaving, while others said they wanted to ask about the tile-making. In short, they just wouldn't budge!
Grandma Xiao was furious, but there was nothing she could do about it. Xie Yushu didn't like being the butt of a spectacle either, but since she wasn't the one who would be embarrassed, she figured it was up to her.
Seeing this, Old Man Xiao was too lazy to bother with these people. In his mind, they were going to be officials, not commoners like them. Arguing with these ignorant and foolish women would be beneath him. So he stopped Old Madam Xiao and spoke directly to Xiao Yi.
“Your legs are weak and you don’t have any space, so you won’t need the donkey and cart. It would also take up one person’s time to herd the donkey. I’ll lead it back in a bit! You won’t have to herd the donkey, and it will be easier for you!”
Seeing this, Old Mrs. Xiao hurriedly said...
"I heard you hired Widow Liu to work for you."
It just so happens that the fourth brother's wife is pregnant, and I'm not very mobile. Yanzi can't cook, so let her go to the old house to do chores!
Also, Yan is not young anymore, it's time to find her a husband. Our family is, after all, a family of scholars, Yan can't marry into a peasant family. Go and get Yan some good fabric, she can have some clothes made.”
Xie Yujiao also hurriedly spoke up.
"Mom, I can't taste anything in my mouth, I feel nauseous all the time, and I really want to eat something to calm down!"
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Xiao said to Xiao Yi...
"Fourth brother's wife is pregnant. I heard she bought plums? Go and get some for us!"
"You heartless, unfortunate wretch! You get something good but don't even share it with your parents! You eat it all by yourself, aren't you afraid of choking?"
Xiao Yi was numb from the scolding, his face expressionless and silent. Seeing his inaction, Old Madam Xiao scolded him again.
You unfilial wretch! May you be struck dead by lightning sooner or later!
He then directed Li Shi and Xiao Dayong, "Eldest brother, go drive the carriage. Li Shi, go get the things!"
He then snatched the basket containing the chicks and shoved it into Xiao Taohua's hands.
"You little brat! You have no sense of propriety! Take the basket home! Be careful, if the chicks die, I'll strangle you, you worthless good-for-nothing!"
Startled by the scolding, Xiao Taohua glanced at Li Shi, and seeing that Li Shi remained silent, she picked up her basket and staggered home.
Turning around, Old Mrs. Xiao saw that Xiao Dayong and his wife hadn't moved, and reached out to push them.
"Are you deaf? Can't you hear your old mother? Go and fetch the donkey! If you don't go, do you expect your father to go? You unfilial brat, you'd be happy if your father got kicked or bumped by the donkey, wouldn't you!"
Are they all going to turn the world upside down?
"If I had known I was going to raise a bunch of unfilial brats, I would have strangled you as soon as you were born."
After scolding them, Old Mrs. Xiao saw that Song Ge and Bai Ge were also standing there without moving, so she smacked each of them on the back of the head.
"Are you two deaf? You good-for-nothings, you can't even fart after being kicked three times!"
However, no matter how much she cursed, Xiao Dayong, Li Shi, Song Ge, and Bai Ge remained as still as turtledoves, their necks tucked in!
Old Man Xiao finally couldn't wait any longer, so he bypassed Xiao Yi and went straight for the donkey and cart. Old Mrs. Xiao cursed at Madam Li.
"I'll deal with you when we get back!"
She led Xie Yujiao and Xiao Yan into the courtyard, refusing to believe that Xie Yushu would dare to lay a hand on her!
Xie Yujiao was still a little scared, but then she thought that she was carrying the Xiao family's precious grandson in her belly, and she figured that Xie Yushu wouldn't dare to lay a hand on her at this moment!
She guessed correctly. Xie Yushu would not lay a hand on a pregnant woman, not because she was carrying someone's precious grandson, but because Xie Yushu had a moral bottom line!
But that doesn't mean she can do whatever she wants just because she's pregnant!
When the village chief's wife saw that Old Man Xiao and Old Woman Xiao looked like robbers, she was so angry that she went straight home to find the village chief!
He kept cursing as he walked.
"I've never seen anything like this before. What's the difference between this and bandits!"
She's getting more and more immoral with age! If she continues like this, she'll corrupt the entire village! If word gets out, how will the village boys and girls ever find wives and husbands?
It must be said that the village chief and his family in Xiaojia Village are all very fair and righteous!
Old Man Xiao naturally noticed the village chief's wife leaving, so he quickened his pace, thinking to himself that once he got the donkey and cart home, what would happen if the village chief came? It was only natural for an old man to take his son's things!
But before he could even touch the reins, Qu Xiaodie stopped him.
"Uncle Xiao, who told you that this donkey and cart belong to your son?"
I paid half the money for this donkey and cart!
"You can take it if you want, I don't care about your son and daughter-in-law's share, but you have to give me my half!"
Old Man Xiao was fully prepared. He had already planned that even if Xie Tianqi had money for the donkey cart, he could take the donkey and the cart away without any problem. He would just say he needed them.
As for how long they can keep her, that's up to them. Even if the Xie family is dissatisfied, Xie Yushu is in the Xiao family, so the Xie family won't dare to turn against her. Otherwise, they can decide to divorce Xie Yushu and see if the Xie family dares to keep a divorced girl!
But to his utter surprise, the donkey and cart were actually bought jointly by Qu Xiaodie and Xie Yushu. Old Man Xiao was stunned!
However, looking at the spirited and robust donkey and the brand-new cart, Old Man Xiao couldn't bear to let go, so he questioned...
"What makes you think you bought this together? I could say it was bought with my son's savings!"
I know you're on Xie Yushu's side, trying to fool us with all sorts of tricks, but let me tell you, this is a family matter, and you, an outsider, shouldn't interfere!
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