Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: A Farce

Chapter 362: A Farce

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The Xu Village.

Xu Songnian opened the door of the courtyard and shouted happily, “Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Fifth Cousin, Eighth Cousin, Sister Yaqing.”

Grandpa Chu stroked Xu Songnian’s head and smiled. “Songnian is a year older.”

Growing up was something to be proud of. Xu Songnian straightened his slender chest proudly, “Grandpa, please have a seat inside, everyone can sit inside.”

Grandma Chu handed the bread to him, saying, “This is bread. Take it and share it with your mother and sister.”

Xu Songnian was overjoyed, “Thankyou, Grandma.”

He had tasted the bread once before and found it extremely delicious. Now, the memory of that deliciousness made his mouth water again. He hadn’t expected Grandma Chu to bring it for him.

Granny Chu smiled and nodded. “Good boy.”

In the kitchen, Xu Wenlin heard the voices and quickly ran out, warmly greeting everyone.

After the greetings, she specifically went to Chu Qingzhi and, tilting her innocent face upwards, gratefully said, “Fifth Cousin, thank you for saving me last time.”

Chu Qingzhi pinched Xu Wenlin’s little face and smiled. “You’re welcome.”

Xu Wenlin giggled, “Fifth Cousin, you can sit. I’ll go help Mom with chores.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

She glanced around and noticed that there were still some guests at Li Qingyin’s house. The house was bustling, but she couldn’t see people from her mother’s side. Had they severed ties?

While pondering, she heard Li Qingyin, who came out to greet them, telling Chu Rong, “Brother-in-law, 1 didn’t inform my family about it. They… Well, never mind about them. Today, it’s just our two families, and some people in the village with good relations. Let’s have a meal together.”

Chu Rong nodded and did not ask further. “Do you need help?”

Li Qingyin smiled, “Yes, brother-in-law, help me set up the tables and chairs, three tables will do.”

Chu Rong agreed readily. “Alright, leave it to me.”

At this moment, a scornful voice sounded, “Li Qingyin, you are really unfilial.

You don’t even invite your family. What a disgrace.”

Upon hearing the voice, everyone gathered in the courtyard…

The speaker was Li Qingyin’s sister-in-law, Chen Ruifeng. She wore a mocking expression, not giving Li Qingyin any face in front of relatives and friends.

The previous matter had turned the two families into mortal enemies, even though Chu Qingzhi had sent four thugs to give Xu Fangjun a severe beating, preventing him from pestering Li Qingyin again.

However, the couple continued to make sarcastic remarks whenever they saw Li Qingyin.

Now that Li Qingyin was hosting a banquet, it was an excellent opportunity for them to embarrass her.

Grandma Chu stepped forward to defend, “Why blame everything on Qingyin?”

Chen Ruifeng rolled her eyes, “It’s natural for elders to discipline the younger generation. Look at Li Qingyin. The elders scolded her, and she ignored them. She’s really unfilial.”

Grandma Chu retorted, “Are you filial? When 1 came, I saw your mother wearing patched clothes, while you were dressed nicely. Is that how you show filial piety?”

Chen Ruifeng had long developed a thick skin and replied without changing her expression, “It’s her choice to wear patched clothes. As a daughter-in-law, I can’t tell her what to do, right?”

“But Li Qingyin, hosting a banquet at home is a big event. You didn’t inform me and your brother, didn’t invite your father and mother in-laws, and didn’t even invite your own family.”

“A person like you, lacking loyalty and filial piety, is not tolerated in our Xu Village!”

Her voice was extremely loud, like a loudspeaker, attracting the attention of many people in the village.

Li Qingyin rushed to the front, suppressing the anger in her heart. She said, “When they threatened to sell my daughter to the brothel, I went to my family for help. They not only refused to help but also shut the door on me. No matter how 1 knocked, they ignored me!”

“They didn’t care about my life and death. Why should I be filial to them?”

Li Qingyin pointed at her in-laws with trembling eyes, her anger turning her eyes red. She bit her back teeth and shouted, “When you came to my house and robbed money, they knew it, right? Since they knew, why didn’t they come out to stop it? You know that I’m having a hard time bringing up two children. Why don’t you show some pity?”

Chen Ruifeng, feeling somewhat guilty, involuntarily cringed, but she maintained a defiant attitude, “You went home seeking help. How could your family treat you like that? You must have fabricated the whole thing. Anyway, since your family members are not here, you can say whatever you want. Who knows if it’s true or not?”

Li Qingyin was so angry that she wanted to go forward and slap Chen Ruifeng twice. If not for her children, she would have died with Chen Ruifeng. “Chen Ruifeng, you stole Mother-in-law’s money. Is this what you call filial piety?!”

Chen Ruifeng said angrily, “Don’t accuse me. When did I steal my mother-in-law’s money?”

Li Qingyin caught a glimpse of her mother-in-law’s stern expression from the corner of her eye and sneered, “Whether it’s true or not, Mother-in-law should be well aware.”

At this moment, Li Qingyin’s mother-in-law rushed over and slapped Chen Ruifeng across the face, gritting her teeth, “1 wondered why my money kept mysteriously disappearing. So, it turns out, you, this sneaky scoundrel, have been stealing it to subsidize your own family.”

Chen Ruifeng glared hatefully at Li Qingyin, wanting to pounce and take a bite at her. However, she was too busy dealing with her mother-in-law.

Seeing her mother-in-law growing increasingly angry, she quickly knelt down and pleaded, “Mother, don’t listen to Li Qingyin’s nonsense. She deliberately said those things to sow discord between us. The money was taken by her. She’s framing and blaming me. Mother, you must believe me.”

Li Qingyin’s mother-in-law slapped Chen Ruifeng again. “Li Qingyin never comes to my house. How can she take it? Tell me, how can she take it?”

Over the years, she had saved up three taels of silver, but now, she only had one tael at most. The rest had been stolen by this ingrate. How could she dare to steal the silver!

“Mother, 1 really didn’t take it. You have to believe me.” She could not admit it. Otherwise, what if this old woman asked her to give the money back?

“Li Qingyin immediately added fuel to the fire, ‘Last time, I clearly saw you giving silver taels to your mother in the county. Where did you get so much money?’”

Upon hearing the mention of silver taels, Li Qingyin’s mother-in-law felt a sharp pain. She grabbed Chen Ruifeng by the hair and fiercely threatened, ‘You quickly go back to your parents’ home and get the money back for me, or I’ll make Fangjun divorce you!”‘

Divorce? If only Xu Fangjun had the guts!

“Mother, don’t listen to Li Qingyin’s nonsense. I’ve never given my mother money. If you don’t believe me, you can ask my mother. You have to believe me.” She could not admit it.

Chu Qingzhi looked at this farce indifferently and felt a little hungry. It was better to end it quickly.

She secretly cast a Truth Mantra on Chen Ruifeng..