After leaving the Xiao family compound, Shen Yunsheng had a heart-to-heart talk with her husband.
“Husband, while I was cooking in the kitchen, the old lady was secretly watching me. She might have already run to Father to find out what’s going on.”
“Don’t worry, even if she knows that bamboo shoots can be sold for money, no one will buy bamboo shoots from her.”
Xiao Jingchuan had long since discovered that Granny Yang was spying on them, and he was even more eager for her to report them.
“I’m not worried about her picking bamboo shoots; I’m afraid she’ll have ulterior motives towards Wanqing.”
Shen Yunsheng was mainly worried that the old poisonous woman would use Li Tianci to disgust her sister-in-law; as for the bamboo shoots, she didn't care at all.
"Don't worry, with me here, I won't let anyone hurt Wanqing." Xiao Jingchuan squeezed his wife's hands.
Knowing the old vile woman as he did, he knew she wouldn't give up easily; they just needed to wait and see.
Shen Yunsheng nodded and then took a walk with her husband.
On the other side, just as Shen Yunsheng had predicted, Granny Yang ran up to Xiao Wenjing to inquire about the situation.
"Wenjing, didn't you go to sell bamboo shoots today? How much money did you make in total?"
Xiao Wenjing glanced at his mother, feeling helpless. "Mother, this is a matter between Jingchuan and his wife. How would I know how much they sold?"
But Granny Yang wouldn't let it go. "You're the head of the household, how come you don't even know how much money the family has earned? Your precious daughter-in-law is getting more and more outrageous these days, she must be hiding a lot of money from us!"
Xiao Wenjing couldn't help but interrupt his mother: "Mother, the Jingchuan family has never hidden any money. Don't make wild guesses."
Granny Yang snorted coldly, "I think she's just a spendthrift woman, she doesn't know how to save money at all. I'll have to give her a good talking to tomorrow!"
“Mother, please stop meddling. You know her temper. If you anger her, she’ll go to the old village chief for justice.”
Xiao Wenjing suddenly felt a bit disgusted with his mother. They had just separated their households, and she was already eyeing the money. She didn't care about him at all.
"I'm the one in charge of this household, how dare she disrespect me?" Granny Yang raised her chin, looking smug.
Xiao Wenjing sighed helplessly. His mother, relying on her age, was indeed annoying.
"Mother, it's not that I like to discourage you, but with your attitude, you'll definitely be turned away."
Granny Yang looked at her son in surprise. He had gone to the market and been brainwashed by Shen Yunsheng. If it were before, he would never have dared to confront her.
"Wenjing, have you been threatened by her?"
"Mother, you've misunderstood. She didn't threaten me."
Xiao Wenjing was utterly speechless at his mother's behavior. He didn't have any real hatred for his daughter-in-law, so she had no reason to threaten him.
"Wenjing, you are too weak. Look at any father-in-law who is afraid of his daughter-in-law."
"Mother, you've really misunderstood. Jingchuan's family didn't bully me."
Xiao Wenjing was getting impatient; she kept nagging, it was really annoying.
“My son, I’m doing this for your own good. Even though you’ve separated from the family, you’re still the apple of my eye. As your mother, how could I bear to see you being bullied?”
Seeing that her eldest son was unhappy, Granny Yang immediately softened her tone.
Over the years, she has been able to successfully control the main branch of the family entirely thanks to her eldest son. If he completely loses his affection for her, she will have no chance to take advantage of him in the future.
Xiao Wenjing smiled bitterly to himself. If he were his mother's darling, she wouldn't have forced them to separate the family. If he were his mother's darling, she wouldn't have hurt his children.
If he is the apple of his mother's eye, she won't stifle his dreams...
"Mother, I'm tired and want to rest early. You should go back and rest too!"
Xiao Wenjing looked at his mother with an indifferent expression; he didn't want to continue the conversation.
Granny Yang glanced at her eldest son before turning and leaving.
Outside the Xiao Family Compound
Shen Yunsheng and his wife took a short walk and then went home to rest.
The next morning, Granny Yang got up early, ready to confront Shen Yunsheng.
She went to the kitchen and saw Shen Yunsheng and his wife busy cooking, and a surge of anger rose in her heart.
"Jingchuan's daughter, come here!" Granny Yang shouted.
Shen Yunsheng put down his work, walked up to Granny Yang, and calmly asked, "Grandma, what is it?"
"How much silver did you make selling bamboo shoots yesterday?" Granny Yang asked sternly.
Shen Yunsheng sneered: "Old lady, you're meddling too much. What does it matter to you how much money I earn?"
"Of course it concerns me. I'm the head of this family, and all the money you earn must be handed over to me."
Granny Yang stared at Shen Yunsheng with shifty eyes; she wished she could search him!
"Grandma, you're quite ill! We've all separated our households, yet you still consider yourself family."
Shen Yunsheng looked at Granny Yang with disdain. Forcible seizures would not work on her. Even if money had to be handed over, it would be given to her mother-in-law. Who did Granny Yang think she was?
Old Mrs. Yang wouldn't listen to a word. She pointed at Shen Yunsheng and yelled, "You spendthrift woman! You can't even manage a household properly, and you've even learned to talk back! I'll teach you a lesson today!"
As she spoke, Granny Yang raised her hand to strike Yun Sheng.
Before her hand could fall, it was caught by Xiao Jingchuan.
"Old lady, what are you trying to do!" Xiao Jingchuan glared angrily at Granny Yang.
"Well, you unfilial son, you actually protect your wife, you've gone too far!" Granny Yang was so angry that she jumped up and down.
“I respect you as an elder, but you can’t be unreasonable. We’ve already separated our families, so why should we still give you the money?” Xiao Jingchuan said without backing down.
"I'm your grandmother, and I'm in charge!" Granny Yang roared angrily.
“Now that we’ve separated, we’ll each live our own lives. If you continue to cause trouble, don’t blame me for being rude to you!” Xiao Jingchuan forcefully shook off Granny Yang’s hand.
Seeing this, Granny Yang knew she wouldn't get the better of the situation, so she began to wail, "Oh dear, what a miserable life I have, raising such an ungrateful wretch..."
Shen Yunsheng watched this scene, speechless.
She understood that Granny Yang wouldn't give up easily, but she would never compromise either.
Upon seeing her sister-in-law enter the kitchen, Shen Yunsheng immediately gave instructions.
"Wanqing, go find a few people to come and judge this matter, so that the old lady won't go around saying that we bullied her."
“Sister-in-law is right. I’ll invite the village chief over right now.” Xiao Wanqing turned around and walked away before Yang Pozi could even react.
When Granny Yang heard that the village head was to be called, she panicked instantly; she didn't want to lose face.
She stopped crying, pointed at Shen Yunsheng and said, "Fine, go ahead and call the village head over. I want to ask you, which granddaughter-in-law dares to hit her grandmother-in-law!"
"Grandma, don't bite people randomly. When did I hit you?"
Shen Yunsheng glared at Granny Yang. This old hag was truly hateful, daring to accuse the villain first.
When Xiao Jingchuan saw his father and Qiu Shi and her daughter-in-law walking towards the kitchen, he immediately changed his tone.
“Wife, don’t be afraid. Father is a reasonable man. He will definitely not let the old lady do whatever she wants.”
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