Before Qiu could react, she received another slap on the face from Granny Yang.
The slap made Qiu see stars and bleed from the corner of her mouth, but Granny Yang didn't seem to intend to stop there.
"You've driven a perfectly good child to the brink of suicide! You've really grown some nerve!"
Granny Yang's voice was cold and ruthless, like a demon from hell.
Then, she kicked Qiu in the stomach.
Qiu screamed and flew backward, crashing into the wall and slowly sliding down, curling up and groaning in pain.
In fact, Granny Yang didn't care about her grandson's life or death at all; she only cared about whether this matter would affect the future of her second son and eldest grandson.
Min Xiaoqian looked at Granny Yang coldly, her eyes filled with disgust.
In her heart, Granny Yang and Qiu Shi were birds of a feather and did not deserve any sympathy.
Qiu Shi, wincing in pain, scrambled to her feet from the corner and glared angrily at Granny Yang. "Old lady, can't you be reasonable? It was Jingchuan and his wife who caused Hong Xu's suicide. What does it have to do with me?"
Min Xiaoqian could no longer bear it; at this moment, she wished she could tear her mother-in-law to pieces.
"Mother, you are the one who caused my husband to commit suicide, yet you still have the nerve to blame it on my second brother and his wife."
"You shameless woman, how dare you argue!" Granny Yang pointed at Qiu's nose and cursed, "If it weren't for your constant sowing discord, Jingchuan's family wouldn't hold a grudge against me."
"Grandma, your favoritism is outrageous!" Qiu Shi said, "All these years I have worked hard and served you with all my heart, but you have treated me like an animal. Now that something has happened, not only do you not help me seek justice, but you also protect Jingchuan and his wife at every turn."
"Hmph! The people who truly serve me are from Wenjing's family, and you still have the nerve to boast about it." Granny Yang sneered. "Let me tell you, this matter isn't over today. Unless you promise to stop interfering in anything at home from now on, I'll have Wenkai divorce you!"
"Fine!" Qiu said through gritted teeth, "I've figured it out now. There's no place for me in this house. In that case, I'll leave!"
After saying that, Qiu rushed out of the courtyard without looking back.
Min Xiaoqian sneered as she watched Qiu Shi's retreating figure. "Evil people will always be punished by other evil people. Qiu Shi has finally met her match."
Seeing that Min Xiaoqian hadn't left yet, Granny Yang smiled, took Min Xiaoqian's hand, and gently comforted her, "Hong Xu's wife, take good care of Hong Xu. If you need anything, just tell me."
Min Xiaoqian ignored Granny Yang and gave her a perfunctory reply before heading straight to the kitchen to cook rice porridge for her husband.
Not wanting to make a fool of herself, Granny Yang glanced at the kitchen and went back to her room.
Xiao Family Compound, East Wing
Shen Yunsheng handed the two little ones over to her mother-in-law. Before they separated their households, her mother-in-law also helped Min Xiaoqian take care of the children, and the children had become familiar with her.
Just as Shen Yunsheng was about to leave her mother-in-law's room, her mother-in-law gently instructed, "Jingchuan's wife, you should rest early and try not to stay up late."
Shen Yunsheng nodded, said goodbye to her mother-in-law, and went back to her room to sleep.
The next morning
Just as Shen Yunsheng and his wife were about to send Xiao Wanqing to the city, Granny Yang pulled Qiu Shi over to apologize.
“Jingchuan’s family, I know about what happened yesterday. It was indeed your second aunt who was wrong. Don’t take it to heart.”
Shen Yunsheng sneered. This old poisonous woman really knows how to pick her timing. She was just about to enter the city when she brought Qiu Shi to apologize.
"Old lady, what are you up to?" Shen Yunsheng looked at Granny Yang with a half-smile.
"Oh, Jingchuan's family, don't misunderstand. I've come to apologize to you sincerely, please forgive your second aunt." Granny Yang looked at Shen Yunsheng with a smile.
"I can't accept your apology," Shen Yunsheng said calmly. "You should save it for someone else."
“Jingchuan’s family, don’t be so stubborn. We’re all family, why make things so tense?” Granny Yang continued to persuade her.
“Family? You didn’t say that yesterday.” Shen Yunsheng sneered. “Yesterday you even told me to divorce my husband.”
"Those were just words spoken in anger, don't take them to heart," Granny Yang said somewhat awkwardly.
"Of course I won't take it to heart, and I don't care what you think of me anyway." Shen Yunsheng paused for a moment, then added, "However, I hope you won't cause us any more trouble in the future."
After speaking, Shen Yunsheng looked up at Qiu Shi again. Qiu Shi looked like a child who had done something wrong and remained silent.
Granny Yang turned to Qiu Shi and scolded, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to Jingchuan's family."
Qiu was unwilling, but under pressure from her mother-in-law, she could only lower her head and admit her mistake, "Jingchuan's wife, it was my fault. You are a magnanimous person, please don't hold it against me."
Shen Yunsheng said indifferently, "Second Aunt, I accept your apology, but that doesn't mean I'll forget what happened yesterday. I hope you'll behave yourself in the future."
After saying that, Shen Yunsheng left with Xiao Wanqing and her husband, leaving Granny Yang and Madam Qiu looking at each other in bewilderment.
Granny Yang cursed inwardly, thinking that her granddaughter-in-law was becoming increasingly outrageous, daring to be so arrogant in front of her. But she also knew that it was not advisable to anger Shen Yunsheng now, lest things escalate further.
After Shen Yunsheng left, Granny Yang gave Qiu a dressing down, blaming her for provoking Shen Yunsheng. Qiu was full of grievances, but had nowhere to confide in, so she could only silently endure it.
"Wen Kai's wife, Pearl is coming back tomorrow. Clean up her bedroom." Granny Yang looked at Qiu Shi impatiently.
She and her granddaughter had already agreed that once they received the money, they would kick Li Tianci out of the game.
During this time, she would absolutely not allow anyone to ruin this marriage. Since Xiao Wanqing didn't like Li Tianci, she would find her another one.
Qiu thought of her daughter who was working away from home, and tears welled up in her eyes again.
“Crying so early in the morning, what bad luck!” Granny Yang glared at Qiu Shi sternly when she saw her wiping away tears.
When her mother-in-law got angry, Qiu slunk away.
Not long after, Granny Yang also left.
Dahe Village, near the Big Locust Tree.
As soon as Shen Yunsheng and his wife arrived at the big locust tree, Li Dashan blocked their way.
"You, Shen Yunsheng, how dare you deceive me!"
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