Xiao Wenkai frowned, a hint of displeasure and anxiety appearing on his handsome face.
He originally didn't want to get involved in this matter, but the people at the academy kept making a fuss, and some even called him an old scoundrel who dragged his family down for his own selfish reasons.
He was worried that his mother would affect his upcoming exams, which is why he decided to visit her at the county government office.
Xiao Jingchuan and his wife exchanged a glance, then looked at Xiao Wenkai together.
Their eyes revealed a complex emotion. They were the ones who had put Granny Yang in jail, and they couldn't possibly go back on their word and release her early.
"Husband! Try to speak as little as possible later, I'll go talk to him."
Shen Yunsheng had already come up with a solution. There were some things her husband couldn't say, so it was best for her to step in.
Xiao Jingchuan understood his wife's meaning. In any case, his wife had a bad reputation, and Xiao Wenkai couldn't do anything about her.
The couple discussed it and agreed.
Shen Yunsheng then revealed a mocking smile and said coldly, "Second Uncle! A country has its laws, and a family has its rules! I will never withdraw the lawsuit halfway through; otherwise, wouldn't I be letting myself down?"
Xiao Wenkai's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and he cursed the stubborn brat inwardly. She was utterly inflexible and knew nothing of compromise. His mother's fall into her hands was truly the worst misfortune.
“It’s Jingchuan’s family. The old lady is in poor health. I’m worried that if we delay too long, something bad might happen.”
After much hesitation, Xiao Wenkai pleaded for his mother's life.
Shen Yunsheng: "Second Uncle, to tell you the truth, I never intended to let the old lady go."
Xiao Jingchuan: "Second Uncle, you know the old lady's temper. I advise you not to get involved, so as not to implicate yourself."
Xiao Wenkai: "..."
Shen Yunsheng glanced at Xiao Wenkai, then said, "Second Uncle, there's actually another reason why I filed a lawsuit against the old lady."
Xiao Wenkai was taken aback. This brat was really infuriating. Not only did she refuse to release him, but she also made up excuses to fob him off.
What's the reason?
After a long while, Xiao Wenkai finally spoke up to question him.
Shen Yunsheng looked at Xiao Wenkai with a half-smile, "Of course it's because of my father-in-law's background. Ever since the old lady went to prison, someone in the village has been spreading rumors that my father-in-law is not the old lady's biological son. After thinking about it carefully, I also feel that my father-in-law is not her biological son."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wenkai immediately interrupted Shen Yunsheng: "Jingchuan's family, you...you mustn't talk nonsense! You can't just say things like that!"
"Whether I'm lying or not, you can ask the old lady." Shen Yunsheng stared sharply at Xiao Wenkai, trying to test whether he knew about his father-in-law's background.
“Jingchuan’s family, stop making trouble. I grew up under the same roof as your father and I haven’t noticed anything unusual about him.”
"Second Uncle! You're the one being unreasonable. You know perfectly well I won't release the old lady, yet you still come here looking for trouble." "You... what do you want?" Xiao Wenkai's voice trembled slightly.
“It’s very simple. We need to sever ties. Since we’re not family, there’s no need to continue being relatives,” Shen Yunsheng said firmly.
Xiao Wenkai's expression shifted, he hadn't expected Shen Yunsheng to make such a demand.
"This...this is beyond my control." Xiao Wenkai gritted his teeth in anger. If his older brother wasn't his biological son, he wouldn't have the chance to take advantage of him in the future.
“Then there’s nothing to talk about. I’m busy gathering herbs.” Shen Yunsheng looked at Xiao Wenkai with a cold expression.
They're not relatives anymore, so who's going to indulge him?
Helpless, Xiao Wenkai could only slink away.
Shen Yunsheng sneered; she had already planted the seeds of doubt in Xiao Wenkai's mind.
Now we'll see how he performs.
"Husband! Let's hurry and go dig for medicinal herbs. I have a feeling that there's going to be a good show for the Xiao family."
Shen Yunsheng withdrew his gaze and looked up into the distance.
Xiao Jingchuan nodded and headed to Baihua Mountain with his wife.
Throughout the journey, Xiao Jingchuan was preoccupied. He was 100% certain that Xiao Wenkai would go to his father, and if his father softened and agreed to release the old poisonous woman, he and his wife would be in a very passive position.
Shen Yunsheng saw moneywort by the roadside, so he dug it up by the roots and put it in his basket.
"Husband! Let's dig up more moneywort. This moneywort can not only help with urination and relieve stones, but also lower blood pressure."
Xiao Jingchuan nodded and silently followed behind his wife.
The two dug for herbs for a while and had a good harvest.
They took a short break, then carried their medicine baskets home.
Just as they were about to reach their house, a commotion suddenly erupted in the yard. Shen Yunsheng's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Xiao Jingchuan, only to see a worried expression on his face.
"It seems that what you feared has come to pass," Shen Yunsheng said softly.
Xiao Jingchuan sighed, "Let's go take a look."
Shen Yunsheng picked up the basket and followed closely behind Xiao Jingchuan.
The commotion was coming from the main room, where Xiao Wenkai and Xiao Wenjing were arguing. Xiao Wenjing looked troubled, while Xiao Wenkai was aggressive.
"Big brother, you can't be so biased! That's our mother!" Xiao Wenkai roared.
"Wen Kai, you don't need to worry about this," Xiao's father said.
"Why can't I interfere? Do you really want to listen to those two and keep Mother locked up forever?" Xiao Wenkai pointed in the direction of Xiao Jingchuan and Shen Yunsheng.
Seeing this, Shen Yunsheng stepped forward and said loudly, "Second Uncle, what are you doing? If you have the ability, figure out a solution yourself. Don't take it out on my father."
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