Chapter 343 Violent Quarrel
"So I said, this child came at the wrong time..." Zhou Yuxiu's words made Zhou Qinzhu outside cover her mouth immediately.
The Zhou family, father and son, were talking more and more heatedly.
"Don't mention what happened back then..." Zhou Zhili said very directly.
Zhou Yuxiu said, "Before, Lingyue protected mother. I can understand her feelings and I don't want to argue with her. But I really can't accept father's attitude. If I remember correctly, it should be the relationship between brother-in-law and aunt's sister, right? And from beginning to end, mother never asked mother to come to the mansion to help take care of it. How did you two get together? Doesn't this matter really feel ashamed?"
After hearing this, Zhou Yuzhi was shocked again.
Brother, this is crazy, absolutely crazy...
As expected, this incident touched Zhou Zhili's sore spot again. He shouted, "What do you want?"
"What can I do? I just want to seek justice for my mother. Is that hard to understand? Why does my father have to be so self-righteous when he did something wrong?"
Zhou Zhili asked directly, "Do you still want to be the Crown Prince? I, Zhou Zhili, am more than just your son!"
Zhou Yuxiu's face showed no fear. He said firmly, "Father, since I've figured it out, I don't care about the position of Crown Prince. I only ask for justice and for you to face up to your mistakes."
Zhou Yuzhi watched the scene unfold with mixed emotions. He had never seen his elder brother so resolute, nor had he imagined such a deep conflict between his father and his elder brother.
Zhou Zhili was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Zhou Yuxiu and said, "You rebellious son! Today I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your mother!"
As he said that, Zhou Zhili raised his hand, wanting to hit Zhou Yuxiu.
Zhou Yuxiu didn't shy away. He looked Zhou Zhili straight in the eye and said, "Father, if you think beating me up will solve the problem, then go ahead. I just hope that afterward, you can reflect on what you did wrong."
Zhou Zhili's hand stopped in mid-air. He looked at Zhou Yuxiu's determined eyes and felt a little hesitant in his heart.
Just then, Zhou Qinzhu walked in from outside. She looked at the scene in front of her and tears flowed down her face unconsciously.
She said, "Brother, Father, please stop arguing. It's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore, okay?"
Zhou Yuxiu looked at Zhou Qinzhu, feeling a pang of sadness. He knew his sister must be in a very difficult situation, caught in the middle.
He sighed and said, "Forget it, let's stop here for today. Father, think about it carefully, and we will talk about it another day."
After saying that, Zhou Yuxiu turned and left.
Zhou Zhili looked at Zhou Yuxiu's leaving back, feeling dazed.
Was what happened back then really that important? Even if I admitted my mistake, what would it matter? Why did my son resent me so much?
Zhou Yuzhi wanted to catch up, but he saw Zhou Qinzhu crying, so he had to go over to comfort her first.
"Little sister, don't be sad, big brother is not targeting you."
Zhou Qinzhu cried as she spoke, "Actually, I've been feeling a bit awkward with big brother lately. Although what happened back then had nothing to do with me, I've definitely replaced my sister's place in your hearts... I've been pampered by the whole family these years, but my sister has been out there, having to endure the pain of losing her mother and learning so much. You can imagine the hardships she's been through..."
"Little sister, don't think like that. You will always be the treasure of our Zhou family. We watched you grow up. Big brother... he is just angry, he is not really targeting you." Zhou Yuzhi hurriedly explained.
Zhou Qinzhu sobbed and said, "I know, but I just feel sad. Big brother wasn't like this before. He used to love me so much, but now... even the way he looks at me is different."
Zhou Yuzhi patted Zhou Qinzhu's shoulder and comforted her, "Brother is just temporarily upset. It will be fine once he figures it out. Don't take it to heart. Let's just live our lives as before."
Zhou Qinzhu nodded, but her tears still flowed down.
She knew that the conflict between her eldest brother and her father had been going on for a long time, but she had never imagined that things would develop to this point.
If Zhou Yuxiu always had this idea, it would be fine for him, but what about his mother?
What happened back then was all caused by my mother. If my eldest brother wants to settle accounts with my father, will he still recognize my mother's side?
"Father, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have eavesdropped outside. I just passed by and heard you arguing, so I came over. I should have pretended not to hear it. If I hadn't rushed in, my brother would have finished what he was saying, and you wouldn't be embarrassed like this..."
Zhou Zhili felt uncomfortable listening to this and said, "Even if he finishes and feels relieved, what good will it do? Some things, as long as they're not said, can always be undone. Qinzhu, you were just worried that what he was going to say next would hurt your mother, and you're not wrong..."
Zhou Qinzhu really didn't expect that her impulsive behavior would be interpreted in this way by her father.
But this is also good, at least my character is more understanding.
"Father, I believe that my eldest brother said those words out of filial piety. One is his biological mother, and the other is the mother who raised him. It's normal that he can't make a choice..."
Listening to Zhou Qinzhu's sensible words, Zhou Zhili felt a little relieved.
"This evil creature actually dared to give up the position of Crown Prince..."
These words made Zhou Qinzhu even more panicked. Her elder brother had made such a great determination. If he really succeeded in inheriting the title in the future, and she got married, what would happen to her mother's life in the mansion?
Zhou Qinzhu didn't dare to think any further. She knew she had to do something to save the situation.
"Father, my eldest brother must be very confused right now. Why don't we let him calm down first? Maybe after a few days, he will figure it out."
Zhou Zhili nodded slightly when he heard this. He also knew that it was useless to say anything now. He could only let Zhou Yuxiu think about it carefully.
"You go back first. I know how to handle this matter."
Zhou Qinzhu responded and left the study.
After returning to her own courtyard, Zhou Qinzhu immediately ordered the maid to inquire about Zhou Yuxiu's news. She always felt that her elder brother had changed so much, and it might be related to people outside, especially Gu Runci. Maybe Gu Runci had instilled something in him.
At the same time, Zhou Yuxiu did go to a restaurant outside to drink to relieve his sorrow.
He didn't know whether what he did was right or not, but when he thought about his father threatening him with the position of crown prince in order to make him shut up, he felt a pang of pain in his heart.
"Why? Why do I have to face this choice?"
The situation at the Ye family was quite different.
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