When Granny Yang saw Xiao Jingchuan dressing himself, she took her anger out on Shen Yunsheng.
“Jingchuan’s wife, what kind of wife are you? Your husband just woke up and you forced him to get out of bed.”
Shen Yunsheng sneered. This old vile woman loves to meddle in other people's business. She only used the word "forced" to label her as a wicked daughter-in-law.
When the atmosphere became tense, Xiao Jingchuan looked at Granny Yang impatiently.
"I got out of bed on my own; it has nothing to do with my wife."
Xiao Wenkai frowned slightly. His nephew had just woken up, and his mother was already taking her anger out on his wife. It was indeed a bit much.
"It's Jingchuan's family. Your grandmother is just worried and confused. Don't take it to heart," Xiao Wenkai said with a smile, trying to smooth things over. They had just separated their households, and his nephew had suddenly woken up. It was too much of a coincidence.
Perhaps they were deceived by their nephew from the very beginning.
Shen Yunsheng shrugged indifferently, "Second Uncle doesn't need to speak up for the old lady. Anyway, it's not the first time I've been wronged by her."
Xiao Jingchuan knew that Xiao Wenkai had become suspicious. He wasn't afraid of Xiao Wenkai, but he was mainly worried that his father would be unable to resist being provoked and would help the second branch of the family to deal with their own people.
When Xiao Wenkai was completely baffled, Xiao Jingchuan took the initiative to speak.
"Second Uncle, you've worked so hard while I was unconscious."
"Your wife has worked the hardest, so you must take good care of her from now on."
Xiao Wenkai forced a smile. After the family split up, they would no longer be military households and would have to pay their own taxes. If he still couldn't pass the exam, he would have to find another way.
Granny Yang regretted dividing the family property. Although her eldest son promised to give her five taels of silver every year, five taels of silver was simply not enough.
"Don't worry, Second Uncle, I will definitely take good care of my wife and will never allow anyone to bully her." Xiao Jingchuan took his wife's hands and looked at Granny Yang meaningfully.
Shen Yunsheng knew that Granny Yang had already regretted it, so she had to strike first and shut Granny Yang up.
“Husband, you’ve only just woken up, so I shouldn’t be talking to you about the division of the family. But you’ll find out sooner or later, so I might as well tell you now.”
After understanding his wife's meaning, Xiao Jingchuan immediately feigned surprise, "You...when did you separate from the family?"
Shen Yunsheng sighed softly, "This morning we divided the family property. I originally wanted two acres of paddy fields to grow rice, but the old lady said that my second uncle's family had a hard time, so she left the paddy fields to my second uncle. Our family only got the mountain land in Baihua Mountain."
"What about the house? Where will we live after the family splits up?" Xiao Jingchuan asked casually.
“We still live in the east wing, the west wing is for my second uncle, the main house belongs to the old lady, and the kitchen is shared by everyone.”
Granny Yang didn't want to offend Xiao Jingchuan at this time, so she planned to find a new way to regain control of the Xiao family.
"Chuan'er, it was your wife's idea to separate the family. If she hadn't been so determined to do so, I... I wouldn't have separated you all."
Granny Yang pretended to wipe away tears, and while she spoke, she deliberately observed Xiao Jingchuan's facial expression.
“Grandma, you don’t need to explain. Now that we’ve separated our households, we’ll each live our own lives from now on. I will still take care of you as I should.” Xiao Jingchuan interrupted Granny Yang coldly.
He used to tolerate her because he still cared about that meager family bond. Now that he knows his father's background, he will no longer indulge those ungrateful wretches.
Xiao Wenkai was also terrified by Xiao Jingchuan. After waking up, Xiao Jingchuan was like a dazzling light, attracting everyone's attention. Although he was not angry, his words exuded an invisible majesty that inspired awe.
"Chuan'er, I...I had no choice but to agree to separate the family." Granny Yang wanted to explain further.
"I understand. After all, my second uncle needs money. Anyway, to you, I'm just a dispensable grandson."
Xiao Jingchuan looked calmly at Granny Yang in front of him. Her heart had always been black; even if they gave her everything, she would not thank them.
Xiao Wenkai forced a smile. "Chuan'er, your grandmother divided the family property for my sake. If you don't want to divide it, I... I can destroy the division documents."
"Second Uncle, there's no need. You should focus on preparing for your exams. Although we've separated our households, we're still family. Don't feel burdened."
Xiao Jingchuan sneered inwardly; it was too late to regret it now.
Shen Yunsheng: [That old green tea is shameless. We're not idiots, why would we help you tear up the family division documents?]
"Second Uncle, you should try to persuade the old lady to stop causing trouble. Every time she schemes against us, she uses you as an excuse. People who don't know the truth might think it's you who ordered her to do it."
Xiao Jingchuan: [My wife is still the best. She silenced that old poisonous woman and her son with just one sentence.]
Xiao Wenkai paused for a moment before smiling and explaining, "Jingchuan's family, I know nothing about what you're saying. Don't worry, I will definitely give your grandmother some advice."
Granny Yang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. She had originally intended to bring her second son over to show off Shen Yunsheng's power, but instead, she was humiliated by Shen Yunsheng.
Seeing that Shen Yunsheng remained silent, Xiao Wenkai said again, "Chuan'er, you should rest well. When I come back next time, we uncle and nephew will have a good drink together."
Xiao Jingchuan nodded, and Granny Yang pulled her second son away from the room.
......
As soon as he left the east wing, Xiao Wenkai frowned slightly. His nephew hated him, which was within his expectations. If his mother hadn't gone too far, his nephew wouldn't have harbored resentment.
"Mother! Please don't make things difficult for Jingchuan and his wife anymore. Try to get along with them."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
As Granny Yang spoke, a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
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