"Father, Mother!" Zhao Guihua put down her chopsticks and spoke slowly, "Although Fengjuan did some things wrong, she has been with Sanman for so many years. How can you just divorce her..."
"When couples quarrel, you advise reconciliation, not separation. If they really divorce, the Gao family will definitely be affected. It's a good shop, and if no one looks after it, won't it go to ruin?"
"Guihua!" Yun Daman, who was drinking porridge, heard his wife say such outrageous words. He quickly put down his bowl and tugged at her. "You should stay out of this matter..."
You can't even manage your own household, and you have time to worry about other people's shops.
Are you bored?
Du Tieshan gave Zhao Guihua a deep look and then continued to eat in silence.
As a daughter-in-law who had not yet married into the family, she could not intervene in such family quarrels and conflicts...
Xiao Xitian sighed, holding her forehead. Big sister-in-law, you used to be a good, virtuous person. How did you become like this now?
Zhao Guihua broke free from Yun Daman's hand and looked at Gu Shi. "Mother, as your daughter-in-law, I have to say something unpleasant. You first drove out your second daughter-in-law, then Huaihua and Xier were also kicked out of the old Yun family. Now Fengjuan and Sanman are having a conflict, writing divorce letters and severing ties. As the matriarch, shouldn't you say something?"
"The family was originally lively, with many children and grandchildren, and everyone was happy every day. But now, how many people are left in our Yun family? Some have left, some have been driven out. Anyone who makes a mistake is not forgiven. Mother, shouldn't you reflect on yourself?"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
Big sister-in-law, what's wrong with you today? How can you talk to Mother like that?
The tone just now was clearly an interrogation.
Xiao Xitian took out a small handkerchief, wiped her mouth, and pondered...
Ever since Sister-in-law Shanshan came to the Yun family, Big sister-in-law had changed.
And the change was huge.
During this time, she didn't smile at anyone and was always gloomy and unhappy.
Could it be that Sister-in-law Shanshan was too capable, and she took away her label of 'most sensible', 'most virtuous', and 'most capable' in Mother's heart, which is why she felt unbalanced?
If a person holds resentment in their heart, it will eventually erupt...
It seemed that Big sister-in-law was using the conflict between Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law as an opportunity to vent her dissatisfaction and complaints, protesting Mother's unfairness.
"Guihua, what are you saying?" Yun Daman slammed his chopsticks down and stood up to retort, "What do you want Mother to reflect on? Who is managing this household inside and out? How have you become so insensible..."
Yun Daman rarely argued with Zhao Guihua.
This couple had always lived a quiet life, capable of working and enduring hardship.
Therefore, Gu Shi and Old Man Yun had never found fault with them...
Gao Fengjuan saw that Zhao Guihua was speaking up for her and immediately stopped crying and smiled, "Big sister-in-law is right. If all the family members are driven out, how can we live?"
Yun Sanman: "..."
You prodigal woman, go live your own life. It doesn't matter what kind of man you find in the future.
Whoever wants such a wife can have her. Anyway, he doesn't want her.
Gu Shi put down her chopsticks, narrowed her eyes, and looked at Zhao Guihua, saying faintly, "Second daughter-in-law, I ask you, do you know what kind of person Cui Rong is?"
As soon as Liu Cuirong was mentioned, Yun Erman felt a surge of disgust. He moved closer to Du Tieshan and put a piece of tofu on her plate...
Zhao Guihua nodded, "I know!~"
"Then I ask you again, do you have any idea what Xier has been doing outside?" Gu Shi asked again.
Zhao Guihua's face was a little embarrassed, "I... I have an idea!"
Gu Shi stood up and took two steps forward. "Since you have an idea, why are you saying that I'm driving people out indiscriminately? If you have any grievances, we can talk about them privately. There are no irreconcilable conflicts in this world. Moreover, when a family lives together, it's inevitable to have arguments and feel wronged!"
"But you don't speak up, and you've been acting like someone has offended you. Who are you giving a cold shoulder to?"
"Mother, I... I... I just said a word about Fengjuan and Sanman's matter, so I added an extra sentence!" Zhao Guihua lowered her head, twisting her fingers tightly.
Gu Shi raised her chin. "We're not talking about Third Brother's matter today, we're talking about you!~"
Just then, Xiao Xinling woke up and came to the main house door with Grandma Gao and others...
Seeing the tense atmosphere in the main hall, she snorted, stamped her foot, and returned to the guest room.
Gu Shi stared at Zhao Guihua. "Guihua, you were good before. You were quick with your work and very diligent. You could handle both household chores and external affairs!"
"Your father and I have praised you countless times in private. Since we were in Feiyan Village, you've carried water, chopped wood, fed pigs, and cooked. Mother is proud of you as a daughter-in-law and praises you to everyone..."
"You see things clearly. You know what kind of people Cui Rong and Xier are, yet you say such unbearable things. What do you want me to reflect on? Xier went out to hook up with wild men and ruined the reputation of the old Yun family. If our family's reputation is ruined, even if Jinshan passes the Xiu Cai exam, what's the point? Won't people point fingers at him outside?"
"Cui Rong doesn't do any work all day, she eats, sleeps, and then starts causing trouble. Should I keep them at home for the New Year? Huh?"
"Mother, I, I..." Zhao Guihua's face turned red and her neck was thick from being scolded, she didn't know what to say.
If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have opened her mouth just now.
Gu Shi's words were not vulgar, but each one hit the mark.
The main hall was silent, and even Yun Xiaobao was staring blankly at his grandmother, not eating his meal.
Old Man Yun was puffing on his pipe. He still had to go to the fields to harvest wheat. This morning had been a disaster...
"Guihua, quickly apologize to Mother and admit your mistake, hurry up!" Yun Daman nudged his wife.
Zhao Guihua knew she shouldn't have said that, and an apology was appropriate.
She looked up and was about to speak when Gu Shi waved her hand. "Eldest daughter-in-law, I hope you take what Mother said today to heart. Mother is not someone who likes to find fault with her daughters-in-law. If you make a mistake or say something wrong, you should reflect on it carefully..."
With that, Gu Shi took Xiao Xitian's hand and walked towards the door.
As she passed Zhao Guihua, Gu Shi said faintly, "I hope you don't follow in the footsteps of your second sister-in-law!~"
Zhao Guihua's expression suddenly startled. When she turned her head, Gu Shi and Xiao Xitian had already walked out...
Mother and daughter were going to the fields to harvest peanuts and potatoes.
Gao Fengjuan saw that no one was speaking for her anymore and started crying again, "Wuwuwu, who will take care of me? Sanman, this damned man, wants to divorce me!"
"Get out quickly!" Yun Sanman frowned and directly picked her up and carried her to the door.