Xu Erniu was also discussing important matters with Li Shi. After their father died, they suffered a great loss, spending a lot of money but getting nothing in return. This time, they were done for, and they absolutely could not be fools again.
"My dear husband, of the three of you brothers, you are the poorest, the most miserable, and the weakest. You must keep talking to your mother, complain about your misery, and if necessary, cry by her bedside."
"But what if Mother doesn't buy it? You know my mother is sometimes unreasonable; she believes whatever others say. She doesn't know how to care for others; she only cares about herself."
"She's about to die, she can't even feel pain for herself anymore. Shouldn't she be thinking about her son and grandson? The third son's family is so rich, even a little bit of money showing under their fingernails is enough for us to eat and drink for several lifetimes."
You should tell her about the lives of those outsiders at the end of the village, and how you're living. If you don't help them out, in a couple of years your husband and I might have to go down there to live with them. Make it sound serious.
"become!"
Their family is desperately short of money. Even if Mother doesn't want to talk to Sanzhuzi, she can't ignore Dazhuzi, right?
Back then, Dazhuzi was also her beloved grandson.
"Ugh, I was so angry I almost vomited blood when she said she just wanted the third son to find someone to visit her grave. Isn't she afraid of getting beaten to death by Dad when she goes down there? She's ridiculously stupid."
Li scoffed. She showed no pity for her mother-in-law at all; the things she did made it impossible for anyone to feel sorry for her.
"You only met her today? She's always been selfish, only controlled by her father. Look at her, has she ever truly cared for anyone in her life?"
"It's not that bad. She used to treat my older brother and me quite well, especially my older brother. She saved every penny she had for him. You don't know this now that you've married into the family, but compared to the third brother, we're not doing so badly."
Li felt frustrated, but that was only in comparison to the third son. How could she compare him to the eldest son's family?
Why did Mother used to dote on my eldest brother? It was because she hoped he would bring them a life of wealth and luxury, and she was also under Father's control and had no other choice.
"Anyway, I won't say much more. If we don't get anything this time, we'll have no hope left. After the funeral, the year will pass, and the third brother will leave."
"From now on, not only will it be difficult to see him, but even if we do see him, he won't acknowledge us."
Zhao Dayong thought so too. After this matter was over, his third brother would probably not come back for many years. Even if he did return, he wouldn't pay any attention to them. Their parents were gone, and the brothers didn't get along well, so why would he bother with them?
It's funny to think about, but the last time their families got together was around the time their father passed away.
Suddenly, Li slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Oh no, we forgot about wheat flowers!"
That's right. The clan chief and villagers were notified, and their respective maternal families were also notified. The mother-in-law no longer had any family members left, only her younger sister. Over the years, she had no contact with anyone, and even when she came, she would only go to the mother-in-law's yard. We had almost forgotten about her.
Zhao Dayong rubbed his throbbing forehead. What was going on? None of his sisters had offered to inform anyone; they had all completely forgotten about her.
"I'll go ask how to notify them and who will go."
Li tugged at the man's arm, "No matter who goes, you shouldn't go. Don't you know your own body? What are you going out in this cold weather for? You'll only suffer more on the way back."
The third son's family has plenty of supplies, including horse-drawn carriages and mule carts; let them notify them.
"I understand. I'll go tell him in a bit. Mother is so heartbroken and confused that she's forgotten about her own daughter."
Li rolled her eyes. What was there to remember? They were all debt collectors, not a single one of them genuinely filial. Every time Maihua came over, she took a ton of stuff!
"Old man, your mother dotes on your sister the most. She wouldn't leave all the money to her, would she? Even if she gets a share, it's not okay. It's all ours, ours!"
Zhao Dayong couldn't guarantee it; his mother was always unconventional and did things according to her mood.
Of the three brothers, she only has eyes for the youngest; the others are disliked. The eldest brother is just as unpopular as him.
Another person who caught her eye was Maihua, and then there was Ruxin; their Zhaodi was several levels below her. She really might be capable of squandering money.
But……
"I'll have a good talk with Mom while I'm keeping watch. First, call for Maihua. No matter what, we can't not call for Maihua, don't you think?"
Indeed, if they weren't called that, their entire family would be exposed and their integrity would be exposed.
"Alright, tell the third brother to send someone over. No one in the family can leave right now."
Of the three families, Zhao Dashu was probably the most composed. Over the years, not only had he grown older, but his mind and perspective had also broadened considerably. He knew that his brothers each had their own plans, but to be honest, as long as they didn't scheme against him, he didn't care.
As for the things in the old lady's hands, he never cared about them. His own housekeeper had more property than his mother, so what was there to covet?
He just didn't want to be taken advantage of, so he figured it was best if they didn't scheme against him either.
Just now, he noticed how impatient they were.
"Honey, do you think your eldest and second brothers...maybe your mother-in-law will make unreasonable demands on us?"
"No," Zhao Dashu said firmly. His mother was not his father; she only ever thought of herself. What if he angered her and no one came to visit his grave?
"The Huang family and the others have served her all these years for nothing. Although Mother is loud and boisterous, she is not a person with her own opinions. She used to listen to Father. After Father died, she tried to make her own decisions for a while, but she didn't accomplish anything significant."
The Huang family kept whispering in her ear, constantly influencing her, and coupled with her eldest and second brothers' disrespectful and unfilial behavior over the years, do you think she wouldn't feel heartbroken? Would she still wholeheartedly think of them? Impossible.
"Really? What if she brings it up?"
"You think I'd agree to that? Is your man stupid?"
That's true; his mother-in-law has never really won against him.
"Ugh, every time I come back, it's all about guarding against this or that. It's so boring."
"It won't happen again, this is the last time."
Zhao Dashu was actually worried. His mother was unpredictable. He heard from Huang that although his eldest and second eldest brothers were not well-liked in recent years, Maihua and Ruxin were very much to her liking.
Those two were sweet-talking but ruthless. They fooled the old lady so much that she gave them plenty of food, but hardly any money.
Why don't I see any wheat flowers?
Surely no one notified her?
My mother is so ill, how can I not be a dutiful daughter? But where will she stay after she arrives? Should she sleep in the same room as Huang Shi and the others?
When Zhao Dayong approached him to discuss sending someone to inform Zhao Maihua, he learned that she really didn't know, and no one had informed her!
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