Chapter 374 - 216 Hope Returns_2
Old woman Qian saw Old man Qian about to hit Jinwa, so she got up with the support of her crutch, stepped in front of Jinwa, and said, "What are you doing? Jinwa is right. You cannot be swayed by these two squanderers anymore, plotting to seize the third branch’s property."
These words were clearly stated by the old lady, causing Old man Qian, Qian Dagui, and Lady Wang’s faces to turn red.
Lady Wang was still saying, "Mother-in-law, why would you say such a thing..."
Qian Yeejin and Qian Yixiu had no desire to stay any longer, so they politely excused themselves and left for home. Upon reaching the doorway, Qian Yeejin turned back to finish what he had started, "Some people are green with envy over our family’s assets, but I don’t really care. Because in the future, I will, just like my grandfather, carve out an even greater empire with my own hands. I’ll also earn an imperial decree for Great-grandma, my grandmother, and my mother, as well as support my aunt and sister."
After speaking, he proudly led his sister away with their heads held high.
Their words only intensified the shame felt by Old man Qian and the others.
As soon as the siblings left the courtyard, Qian Dagui pointed at Lady Wang and muttered, "Go on, keep it up..." then went back to his own room.
The next morning, Wu Shanzi’s wife from the north of the village came looking for Lady Wang, informing her that her daughter had found another suitor, a man named Quanfu, and no longer needed her help.
Lady Wang asked her why, to which she answered, "I still need to ensure my daughter brings fortune to her future generations," and then she hurriedly left.
This remark nearly made Lady Wang spit blood in anger. Upon stepping outside, she realized something was off; why were so many people keeping their distance and whispering about something? As soon as she approached, they would just offer a dry laugh and dodge away.
Madam Hua, while walking, was still telling others, "Lady Tang is full of schemes, but she doesn’t pretend. Not like some people who are worse than Lady Tang yet pretend to be the most virtuous. They were helped so much by others, yet not only do they show no gratitude, but they even plot to seize others’ properties. Pah!"