"Then let's not let sister-in-law know."
Jiang Wan spread her hands, "I don't have any objections to sister-in-law missing her maiden family, but does the Su family even consider her? It's just because the Jiang family looks profitable right now, and they want to latch on and suck some blood. If the Jiang family faces difficulties in the future, will they still acknowledge sister-in-law? I'm afraid they'll be eager to sever ties and pretend they never had her."
"Mother, sometimes there's no need to take certain relationships too seriously. You treat them as relatives, and they treat you like a fool. Wouldn't those twenty taels of silver be better spent buying land for ourselves? Giving it to them is worse than a meat bun thrown to a dog!"
Chen Yuezhi couldn't argue with her and sighed helplessly, "Your temper, I don't know who you take after."
The Jiang family were all relatively gentle, adhering to the principle of being lenient whenever possible. But this girl was someone who wouldn't let go even when in the right, wishing to stomp people into the mud. Such a disposition was truly too unyielding. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Jiang Wan chuckled, "That's definitely not from anyone else."
Chen Yuezhi glared at her reproachfully, but ultimately said nothing more, "You must keep this matter completely secret from me, don't let your sister-in-law know, or she'll be unhappy."
Jiang Wan raised her small hand and made a gesture at her forehead, "Don't worry, I guarantee she'll never know in her lifetime."
Upon returning home, Su Shi faced Chen Yuezhi and Jiang Pan with deep shame, "Father, Mother, I apologize to you on behalf of the Su family."
Saying this, she was about to kneel.
Jiang Wan and Da Lang quickly stopped her.
"Sister-in-law, it's not your fault, and the Su family's mistakes shouldn't be apologized for by you."
Da Lang said, "Wanwan is right, this has nothing to do with you."
Su Shi's eyes reddened, "But... if it weren't for me, the Jiang family wouldn't have gotten involved with the Su family. I've wronged the Jiang family..."
Chen Yuezhi didn't blame Su Shi at all, and since she was pregnant, Chen Yuezhi certainly wouldn't make things difficult for her.
She stepped forward, took Su Shi's hand, and patted it, "Child, ever since you entered the Jiang family's door, you've been a member of the Jiang family. The Su family acted improperly. That's the Su family's mistake, what does it have to do with our Jiang family? Don't think too much about it, no one in the family blames you."
Su Shi felt even more guilty, tears streaming down her face, "Mother... I... please don't be so good to me, I don't deserve it."
Chen Yuezhi smiled and wiped her tears for her, "It's only natural for me to be good to my daughter-in-law. Mother asks for nothing else, only that you and Da Lang live in harmony, and our family be united. Relax, don't let the Su family's affairs burden your heart, understand?"
Su Shi cried and leaned on Chen Yuezhi's shoulder, "Mother, thank you."
Chen Yuezhi patted her back, "Cheer up, you still have a tough battle to fight. The Su family won't give up so easily."
The Su family was already desperate. With their nature, they would definitely come looking.
Chen Yuezhi's guess was accurate.
The Su family arrived quickly, the whole family pushing a cart, pulling their luggage, and entering the small mountain village with wails and cries. Su Qing, who had just been beaten, lay on the cart, shouting in pain.
Seeing this scene, the villagers of the small mountain village immediately stopped what they were doing and rushed to the village entrance, blocking the Su family and preventing them from entering.
The matter of the Su family secretly selling the Jiang family's horse carriage had already spread throughout the village. The villagers were furious, not expecting the Su family to dare to cause trouble. Would they just stand by and watch?
Did they think their small mountain village had no one?
Seeing so many people blocking their way, the Su family members also got a little scared and dared not move forward, so they stood at the village entrance and shouted.
"Su Luo, get out here, you old hag!"
"The Jiang family is too overbearing and utterly wicked!"
A shrewish woman from the small mountain village stepped forward, "If you few stinking bitches dare to make a sound, I'll rip your mouths apart!"
Other women also stepped forward.
Even though the women of the Su family were capable of making a scene, facing so many who were their match in combat, they were instantly silenced and dared not utter another vulgar word.
When the Jiang family arrived together, they saw the Su family looking utterly aggrieved.
As soon as she saw Su Shi, Tian Shi immediately exploded, "You dare to harm my man, I'll fight you to the death!"
Jiang Wan quickly stepped forward to block Su Shi and grinned at Tian Shi, "Oh, Sister-in-law Su, you have quite good stamina, still having the energy to make a fuss."
In the time from last night until now, Tian Shi still had the strength, so it could be considered strong physical fitness.
Tian Shi was so enraged that her face contorted, "You ill-intentioned little vixen, see if I don't tear your mouth off today!"
Saying this, she reached out to scratch Jiang Wan's face.
Jiang Wan sneered, too lazy to dodge, and grabbed Tian Shi's wrist, bending it forcefully. Tian Shi immediately let out a pig-like scream.
Su mother's face turned as black as ink, and she shouted, "You Jiang family are too much! Su Luo, are you just going to watch the Jiang family bully your maternal family like this?"
Jiang Wan was about to retort when Su Shi reached out, patted her head, and smiled softly at her, "Wanwan, sister-in-law will handle this herself. You're still young, don't let these things taint your ears."
Jiang Wan thought about it and realized that Su Shi needed to face this kind of matter herself to truly let go.
So she took a step back, gently held Su Shi's hand, and infused some of her ability into her to prevent her from being overwhelmed by emotions.
Su Shi suddenly felt a surge of strength, and even her heart calmed down when facing the Su family.
She took a deep breath and said, "The Jiang family has never bullied the Su family. Anyone with eyes who isn't blind and heart isn't closed can see this clearly."
"The Jiang family, out of consideration for my feelings, has tolerated and helped the Su family at every turn. And what have you done? You've schemed at every opportunity, taking things for granted. How dare you!"
Su mother trembled with anger, "You unfilial thing, what are you talking about!"
After letting go of her dependence and expectations of the Su family, Su Shi found them so detestable.
"Don't come here to cause trouble anymore. The Jiang family will no longer do anything for the Su family because of me. Because from today onwards, I am only the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, not the daughter of the Su family. Your daughter must have already died the day you decided to hide the family's escape from famine from her. The one who survived is Jiang Su Shi, who has been protected by the Jiang family all along!"
Su mother was so angry her vision went black, "You... you unfilial thing!"
Su Shi smiled faintly, "Whether I am filial or not, Heaven has its own justice. If Heaven deems me unfilial, then let me be struck by lightning, I accept it willingly."
Seeing Su Shi like this, Su Lian quickly stepped forward, "Sister, how did you become like this? Did the Jiang family force you? Sister, don't be afraid, we will stand up for you. We are your family, your support. With us here, the Jiang family wouldn't dare bully you."
Su Shi turned to look at Su Lian and smiled at her.
"Lian'er, you're almost sixteen this year, not far from marriage. I hope the Su family can be your support."
Su Lian's expression stiffened, and she suddenly felt worried for herself.
They were all daughters of the Su family. Could she guarantee that she wouldn't follow in her sister's footsteps?