Luo was too frightened to speak; she could only watch helplessly as her sister-in-law added fuel to the fire.
Compared to her mother-in-law, Shen Yunsheng was more composed, quietly observing Qiu Shi who was speaking. Although Qiu Shi was a peasant woman in her forties, she took good care of herself. With her fair skin and standard oval face, she was truly a beauty.
Although both her mother-in-law and Qiu were daughters-in-law of the Xiao family, their fates were completely different.
Qiu Shi didn't have to do anything to gain the old lady's favor, while her mother-in-law worked herself to the bone to serve the whole family, yet she couldn't get even the most basic respect from the old lady.
What saddened Shen Yunsheng the most was that her mother-in-law and Qiu Shi stood together, forming a stark contrast. One looked like a refugee fleeing from a slum, while the other looked like a pampered noblewoman.
“Sister-in-law, you dare to lend money to Heda Money Exchange at exorbitant interest rates? You’ve ruined us.”
Just as Shen Yunsheng was about to comfort his mother-in-law, Qiu Shi's voice rang in his ears. Qiu Shi glanced at him coldly, her eyes full of schadenfreude.
In her opinion, Luo was a complete idiot. If it were her, she would have kicked Shen Yunsheng out long ago. She wouldn't be so foolish as to borrow money from loan sharks to treat Shen Yunsheng's leg.
Shen Yunsheng frowned slightly. The so-called "yellow money" was actually usury.
The mother-in-law has done a great deal for the original owner.
To be honest, she was a little envious of the original owner. Although the original owner was an orphan with a tragic fate, her adoptive father and mother-in-law genuinely loved and cared for her.
Unlike her, who was abandoned in the countryside by her biological father and wicked stepmother when she was less than a year old, and who finally made it to the company's listing, only to be murdered by her scumbag father for his money.
Shen Yunsheng felt that she and the original owner were quite destined to be together. They not only shared the same name, but also looked exactly alike.
Why!
While others transmigrate into the world of princesses or queens, she was reborn as a peasant woman whom everyone could bully, and she also had a bunch of burdens to carry on her.
Although the original owner's eldest sister-in-law was already married, she still had a brave but reckless younger sister-in-law and a mama's boy father-in-law.
“Mother, you lent me money at exorbitant interest rates to save me. I will find a way to pay back Manager Zhou this money.”
Seeing his mother-in-law trembling all over, Shen Yunsheng quickly helped her up.
"Jingchuan's family, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to lie to you."
Mrs. Luo looked guilty. She had lied to her daughter-in-law, saying that the money was borrowed from a friend, in order to get her to cooperate with the treatment. She never expected that her lie would be exposed as soon as Manager Zhou arrived.
"Mom! Thank you for not giving up on me back then. I will find a way to pay back Heda Money Shop this money."
Shen Yunsheng sincerely gave her mother-in-law a hug on behalf of the original owner. Since she had taken over the original owner's body, she had to show filial piety on behalf of the original owner.
Granny Yang was furious. Her honest and kind eldest daughter-in-law had secretly gone to borrow money at exorbitant interest rates behind her back.
If she were to punish her eldest daughter-in-law with usurious loans, the villagers would surely say that she was autocratic, harsh, and cruel to her money-losing daughter-in-law.
Seeing her mother-in-law's stern face, Qiu added fuel to the fire: "Sister-in-law! Although Heda Money Shop is a legal money shop, their interest rates are not good. I heard from a friend that if you don't pay on time, the interest will compound. You are really confused!"
Shen Yunsheng impatiently interrupted Qiu Shi.
"Second Aunt, if you're not going to help us pay back the money, then shut up."
Qiu looked at Shen Yunsheng in disbelief. This brat had become bolder after dying once, and dared to talk back to her.
Granny Yang glared fiercely at Shen Yunsheng.
“Jingchuan’s family, your mother-in-law borrowed money at exorbitant interest rates to help you treat your legs. You should figure out how to pay for this yourself.”
Shen Yunsheng sneered. If it were the second branch of the family that owed money, this old lady would definitely try her best to help them. But now that the first branch of the family is in trouble, she is trying to absolve herself of all responsibility.
"Grandma, since you're unwilling to help us repay our debts, then just separate us out so we won't drag you down with us."
Granny Yang's face turned red with anger. Three years ago, she sent her second grandson to join the army, thinking that if someone in the family was in the army, they wouldn't have to pay taxes.
If the family were to separate, she and her second son's family would no longer be military households. They would not only have to pay taxes but also perform corvée labor, which would be a considerable expense.
Qiu was also a little anxious. Seeing that her mother-in-law didn't speak, she smiled and tried to appease her: "Jingchuan's family, we also want to help you pay back the money, but your second uncle and the others need the money, and we are willing but unable to do so!"
Luo dreamed of separating from her family, but her husband was a very filial son who listened to his mother in everything, leaving her with unspeakable suffering.
Even three years ago, when her son was forced to join the army by his mother-in-law, the men in her family didn't dare to refuse the old lady.
“Jingchuan’s family, let’s go see Steward Zhou first and see if we can pay back the money a few days later.”
Madam Luo didn't want to offend Steward Zhou. Twenty taels was no small sum. Even if she didn't drink for five years, she wouldn't earn that much money. She had only resorted to borrowing money from loan sharks when she was desperate.
“Mother, I will go with you. Whether we repay the money through the public account or by ourselves, we cannot neglect Steward Zhou.”
Before leaving, Shen Yunsheng gave Granny Yang and Qiu a meaningful look.
With her in charge, those two wicked women can forget about lording it over them.
As Luo passed by her mother-in-law, she trembled with fear. Seeing her daughter-in-law leave, she instinctively quickened her pace.
"Mother! Jingchuan's wife seems to have become a different person. Just now, she gave me a casual glance, and I was terrified."
Qiu stared blankly as Shen Yunsheng's figure disappeared from sight.
Over the years, the second wife has been entirely supported by the first wife. If they were to separate, her burden would be very heavy.
Granny Yang shared the same sentiment. When she was still in that place, she had seen many noble ladies, but none of them possessed the same temperament and aura as the money-loser.
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