Chapter 182: The Selfish Character
Jiang Xunzhong’s voice, tinged with dissatisfaction, complained to Lady Zhao, "How could Da Ya be sold just like that? Isn’t that just asking to be criticized behind our backs? The second son has clearly demarcated the boundary this time. In our old age, when our bodies are frail, won’t we still have to rely on Xinghua from our eldest son’s family? You sold his own flesh and blood, aren’t you afraid of harboring a lifetime of resentment?"
Upon hearing this, Lady Zhao’s face flashed with disdain. She flared her nostrils slightly and let out a contemptuous snort through her nose, soft yet unyieldingly resolute, "What’s there to fear? Let others talk if they want. What I’m after is the actual silver taels. Moreover, don’t we still have Dazhuang at home? Do we need her to bother with those trifles? Don’t forget, I was almost ruined by that girl. How could I possibly swallow this grievance?"
Outside the door, Xie Xinghua quietly listened to the conversation inside, her lips involuntarily curving into a cold smirk.
She had originally thought her father-in-law was a reasonable man, but it turned out he too feared the gossip of others, anxious about having no one to depend on in old age.
This realization caused her heart to sink, but it also further solidified a certain resolve.
"Although you say that, you still can’t..."
Jiang Xunzhong wanted to continue persuading but was abruptly cut off by Lady Zhao.
"Enough, enough, let’s stop talking about it. The deed is done, and by now, that child might already be in someone else’s home, finding her again would be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Getting upset over a servant girl isn’t worth it."
Jiang Xunzhong sighed helplessly, a flicker of complex emotion crossing his eyes.