Su Cui Xia’s words thoroughly enraged Su Mu Qing. What kind of people were these!
She let out a furious roar, "What are you crying about? What face do you have to cry?"
The sudden outburst startled the onlookers. Especially the Wang family standing beside Su Mu Qing. She had appeared composed all along, and no one expected her to suddenly lose her temper.
Her shout instantly silenced the previously noisy scene.
Seeing Su Mu Qing’s anger, Su Cui Ping feared she would be too impulsive and get into a fight with the old Su family. She intended to turn back to find her family for help.
But when she looked, good heavens! There was a large crowd of men and women behind them. When had so many people arrived? She hadn't noticed at all!
Moreover, more than half of them weren't from their village…
Su Cui Ping, being from ancient times, couldn’t possibly know this was a universal human trait! In any situation, there would always be people gathering to eavesdrop on gossip!
Su Mu Qing could no longer suppress the accumulated negative emotions and dissatisfaction deep within her heart from the entire day. At this moment, she desperately needed to release her inner rage!
Su Mu Qing pointed at each member of the old Su family, one by one…
"You! Your own son is barely hanging on by a thread. A few words from others can easily instigate you, and yet you can watch him covered in blood and still scheme for his belongings. You can't wait for him to die so you can legitimately seize his property. You won't be satisfied until you've devoured every last bit of his flesh and blood, will you! Do you deserve to be filial to?"
"You all! Before my father had even breathed his last, you had already discussed amongst yourselves! How to divide his possessions, how to abuse his son, how to sell his daughter! You incited his own mother to scheme against him, to pierce his heart, so that he couldn’t close his eyes even in death. He died with regrets! Aren't you afraid of having nightmares, and my father coming to settle scores with you?"
"You! Your own paternal uncle's body is barely cold, and you're already playing mind games and plotting. Do you think that by subtly slandering me and isolating me, I'll be at your mercy? Dream on! You truly are a complete bitch! Do you think I don’t know it’s you behind everything, sowing discord and playing dirty tricks? It’s astonishing you can still call him 'Second Uncle' so affectionately. My father must be disgusted to the point of vomiting underground by you! Trash!"
"And you! You didn't shed a single tear when your own paternal uncle died. You didn't manage to snatch anyone's possessions, yet you're crying like your own father just died. People like you are not even worth me mentioning. The candy was eaten by others, and the beating was taken by yourself. You are an utter fool! Even calling you a fool is flattering you! Even fools would protest!"
"What business is it of yours that I was adopted? Have I eaten a single grain of rice or flour from your family? In my father's eyes, even I, an adopted child, was far more reliable than all of you blood-related people. You should know how pathetic you all are. And you still have the nerve to say so much to me."
"You people of the old Su family are unrighteous and unjust. As soon as my father died, and Brother Xuan was less than a year old, you bullied and forced us. Do you only feel satisfied if you push us to our deaths? What kind of vicious hearts do you have!"
After scolding them, Su Mu Qing turned, hugged Wang Shi and the little baby, and burst into tears, appearing utterly miserable. This made many of the surrounding aunts and elder women unable to stop wiping their eyes.
Those who had previously thought her words were unpleasant, upon seeing her so pitiful, immediately shifted their opinions. They felt the old Su family was truly detestable and began pointing fingers at them!
This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Su Cui Ling. She had always maintained an excellent image and was well-liked in the village. Now, being exposed and spoken of like this by Su Mu Qing was an unimaginable humiliation!
Hiding in Wang Shi’s embrace, Su Mu Qing heard the crowd’s accusations against the old Su family. The corners of her mouth quickly curved upwards before resuming a sad downturn.
This preemptive strike had been executed beautifully. It seemed she would need to feign weakness appropriately on occasion in the future.
The old Su family was so thoroughly berated that they couldn't recover for a long time. They stood there stunned, having been thoroughly cursed out by Su Mu Qing, and then subjected to the pointing fingers of the surrounding people.
When they finally came to their senses and wanted to explain, they realized it was too late. Su Mu Qing had said it all! How had she suddenly become so eloquent?
In fact, apart from Su Chen Shi, the others in the old Su family were somewhat flustered. How did Su Mu Qing know their inner thoughts and plans? Had she overheard them? No, that couldn't be right! When they had discussed it, this girl hadn't returned yet. This was truly uncanny.
Su Chen Shi pointed a trembling finger at Su Mu Qing. "Good, good, I never expected my son to raise such a vicious girl. Since you're so tough, then be tough your whole life. Don't expect us to lend you a single thread! That little brat, from this day forward, our old Su family disowns him too!"
"Old Madam Chen, rest assured. I, Su Mu Qing, will never come to your doorstep, even if I have to beg for food. I’ll die of thirst before I drink a single drop of water from your old Su family! Since you've said you disown Brother Xuan from now on, please firmly remember your words. Don't come running to demand all sorts of filial piety when Brother Xuan and I are living a good life in the future! I won't acknowledge you then either!"
Su Chen Shi looked at Su Mu Qing with disdain. "With a vicious girl like you, which family would dare to take you? I'll wait and see how well you can live!"
"I don't need anyone to want me, so you don't need to worry about it. I also wish you a long life and to live well until the day we are prosperous!"
The old Su family stared at Su Mu Qing for a long time. They felt as if she had transformed into a completely different person today.
Regardless of anything else, they had lost today. Not only did they get nothing, but they had also thoroughly fallen out with that wild girl and exchanged harsh words!
Later, when Su Chen Shi recalled today's words, she truly regretted it deeply. But alas, money couldn't buy foresight! However, this was all in the past…
The old Su family, their faces drained of all color, had no intention of continuing their tasks. Under the strange gazes of the crowd, they slunk back to their corner in the ruined temple.
Amongst the crowd, an old woman stared at Su Mu Qing for a long time. She not only found Su Mu Qing's words interesting but also felt that this young girl looked very familiar.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Wang Shi looked at Su Mu Qing disapprovingly. "You! You shouldn't have paid them any mind. Why argue with them? They are simply unreasonable people. By doing this, you'll only make others think you have a bad temper, disrespect elders, and aren't loving to your sisters!"
"I just felt she was going too far," Su Mu Qing said, her voice very soft.
Wang Shi sighed upon hearing Su Mu Qing's words. She had been there at the time, and Su Chen Shi’s actions were indeed excessive. Regardless, she was still her own son, after all!
"What you said is true. But you still need to consider yourself. What if one of them goes out and spreads rumors, damaging your reputation? How will you find a good family later on?"