Chapter 819 - 818: A Promise
Wang Yongzhu was still fine, but the Wang Family Brothers’ faces changed upon hearing it.
Especially Wang Yongfu, who immediately felt both ashamed and guilty. Wasn’t Mother saying that the reason she stayed away in the county town was because of the troubles between Lady Lin and him, and it made her so uneasy that she decided to leave?
If word got out, wouldn’t that be seen as his unfilial behavior?
He wanted to argue a few words, but he couldn’t manage to say anything.
Old Granny Zhang didn’t concern herself with what her sons thought and went straight back to her room.
Wang Yongzhu stayed, looking at Wang Yongfu for a long while before finally speaking, "Big Brother, the words we say are like water thrown out; there’s no taking them back. If you were unwilling to give up on Lady Lin, you shouldn’t have cast her aside. If you truly intend to cast her aside, you should have done it cleanly and thoroughly, leaving no room for illusion. Such entanglement not only delays her but also you!"
"If you don’t completely resolve the Lady Lin issue, it won’t just affect your family, but likely everyone’s peace. I can take Mother to live in the county town, far away. But while I can evade it, what about Third Brother and Fourth Brother’s families? Big Brother, think carefully about my words."
After saying this, he also went back to the rear courtyard.
Wang Yonggui and Wang Yongping came over, looking at Wang Yongfu, hesitant to speak.
Wang Yongfu gave a bitter smile, "As the eldest brother, I have put you in a difficult spot, haven’t I? Eldest brother is useless, dragging you down--"
Wang Yongping, being honest, quickly waved his hand, "Big Brother, we are family, no need for such words. How have you dragged us down--"