The Yang family members' expressions immediately changed when they heard that Xiao Zhengde was going to see their clan leader!
They were already living under someone else's roof, their food, clothes, and housing all belonged to the Xiao family, and they even occupied the house of the second son of the Xiao family. It was not something honorable or legitimate for them to do!
If the news that Xiao Damei almost beat her niece to death were to spread back to the clan, they would lose all face and never be able to recover!
Although they love to take advantage of others, they also care about their reputation!
This way, the Xiao family patriarch can beat up Xiao Damei and vent his anger, and the matter will be over!
Even after the news spread, they didn't cover it up! What's that saying again? It's called putting righteousness before family! Yes, putting righteousness before family sounds much better than letting a daughter-in-law beat her niece!
Besides, Xiao Damei was originally the aunt of the Xiao family, so it's not unreasonable for the Xiao family to beat her!
Having figured out the ins and outs, the Yang family stopped stopping him, and Yang Tiezhu grinned again.
"Then I won't trouble you, Uncle Xiao, to make the trip!"
It was Da Mei's fault to begin with. I also think Tao Hua is a good girl. I felt really bad when I heard that Da Mei hurt her. When I got back, I told her that she shouldn't treat the children like that in the future! But Da Mei has a short temper, and she won't listen to me no matter what I say!
If I say anything harsh, it will sound like my Yang family is bullying your Xiao family's daughter!
Now that Grandpa Xiao is willing to step in and discipline them, that couldn't be better!
The Yang family really benefited from staying at the Xiao family's house. They were well-dressed, well-fed, and had enough to eat. Their lives were more comfortable than 90% of other families!
Based on this, they treated Xiao Damei very well, usually coaxing and indulging her. Xiao Damei hadn't been treated coldly for a long time, and she had almost forgotten the days when she had to be subservient to others!
Especially now, my brothers and younger sister are showing promise!
Her family was better off than her husband's, and that was her confidence. She thought that the days when she had to be subservient and swallow her pride were over!
But Yang Tiezhu's words were like a blow to the head! They almost stunned her!
After realizing what was happening, she let out a howl and pounced on Yang Tiezhu, raining blows on his face and head.
"Yang Tiezhu, you heartless bastard! You eat my food and live in my house, yet you let them beat me!"
"You ungrateful wretch, I'll fight you to the death!"
Yang Tiezhu was already humiliated by Xiao Damei's public scratching of his face. Hearing Xiao Damei repeatedly say that the Yang family lived off her and his family only fueled his anger. Feeling utterly disgraced, he slapped Xiao Damei hard across the face, knocking her to the ground.
"You bitch! What are you talking nonsense about? You were wrong to hit your in-laws' daughter, and you still won't repent. Not only will your in-laws want to hit you, but I will too!"
"Da Mei!"
You little brat surnamed Yang, how dare you hit my daughter! I told you not to hit my daughter, my mother feeds and waters you, just so you can hit my daughter?
I'll beat you to death, you little brat!
When Old Mrs. Xiao saw her daughter being beaten, she couldn't help but rush over and punch Yang Tiezhu! She didn't even care about her own injuries!
It has to be said that she is quite protective of her beloved daughter and son!
The Yang family, still relying on the Xiao family for assistance, naturally didn't want to escalate the conflict, so Old Madam Yang had no choice but to step in and smooth things over.
"Dear sister, please don't get angry!"
"Tiezhu is so immature. I'll beat her when we get back, so don't get upset!"
Old Mrs. Xiao hadn't eaten breakfast, and after fighting with the group of women and making a scene, she was exhausted! When Old Mrs. Yang tried to persuade her, she gave in.
After the farce ended, several young men grabbed Xiao Damei, dragged her onto the step stool, and gave her a good beating!
The long-lost pain returned, finally making Xiao Damei afraid, and she screamed.
"Grandpa, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have hit Tao Hua. Please make them stop! Ouch! Stop it, it hurts so much!"
"It's good that you know the pain. I hope you remember this lesson and that you must always live in harmony with your family. As a woman returning to your parents' home, you should be even more diligent and kind, take good care of your parents, and love the younger generation! Don't bring shame to the Xiao family!"
"Okay, okay, I got it, hey, stop hitting me!"
However, no matter how much Xiao Damei shouted, she was still beaten thirty times before she stopped!
After that beating, Xiao Damei was too exhausted to shout anymore! The Yang family also felt humiliated and hurriedly left a message.
"Let's take Da Mei back to get her injured first," and then we left with Xiao Da Mei!
Seeing that Xiao Damei had been beaten while Xiao Dayong and his wife were unharmed, Old Lady Xiao immediately reminded them...
"Village chief! Xiao Dayong and Li Shi have been disrespectful and unfilial to us, an old couple, and they even smashed up our house! You have to give us an explanation!"
"We, the Xiao family elders, can't tolerate this kind of bad behavior from the younger generation! If you don't punish them severely, other families will follow suit, and the village's atmosphere will be ruined!"
"Hmph! Which other family is so biased as you are? Which sister-in-law dares to order her sister-in-law around? Which family is so pampered that they have to be waited on hand and foot like a young mistress? Stop causing trouble and you'll make a mess of things!"
"I'm their mother and grandmother, isn't it normal for me to order them around?"
"That's no way you can order people around like that! You two shouldn't treat me like a fool, and you shouldn't treat everyone else like fools either!"
Everyone knows what kind of people you usually act. I'll say it again: don't be so biased. If you chill the children's hearts, it'll be hard to warm them up again!
"He dares!"
Grandma Xiao grumbled in dissatisfaction.
Xiao Zhengde stopped listening to her pointless ramblings and shouted loudly...
"Although Xiao Dayong had his reasons for breaking down the door, he shouldn't have chosen such extreme measures. If you have any grievances, you can talk to me. The village ancestral hall is not just for show; it will definitely give you justice. Your actions have also caused a certain negative impact on the village, and you should be punished."
According to clan rules, disobeying one's parents should be punished with three strokes of the cane. However, considering your and Li's deep love for your daughter, and that Peach Blossom was indeed wronged, we will be leniently punished with one stroke each as a warning!
This outcome was already considered a lenient punishment. Xiao Dayong and Li Shi did not resist and willingly accepted the beating. The matter was considered closed.
Of course, the village chief didn't specify the severity of the beating, and since Xiao Dayong and his wife were well-liked in the village, the young man who hit them didn't use much force; he just gave them a token beating. After hitting them, Xiao Dayong and his wife moved around freely, a world of difference compared to when he hit Xiao Damei!
When it comes to people, it's best to avoid doing things that will make others hate you! Don't you see the true colors when things get tough?
Although it was clear that the village chief was openly biased towards Xiao Dayong and his wife, Old Lady Xiao was helpless. Although she couldn't get Xiao Dayong severely punished to vent her anger, there were advantages to not being severely punished. At least it didn't interfere with her work, which was the main thing.
She still had to rely on Xiao Dayong and Li to continue serving this family! She had to fight for her own interests!
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