It had to be said that after years of being sisters-in-law, Zhang Caiyun knew Tian Xiaohe quite well.
However, even though Zhang Caiyun thought she understood Tian Xiaohe, she still hadn't expected Tian Xiaohe to be so ambitious.
When Zhang Caiyun heard that Tian Xiaohe actually had the idea of keeping the betrothal gifts from the old Su family for Xiao Cao for herself, she was truly shocked.
"Are you out of your mind? What business is it of yours, Xiao Cao's betrothal gifts?" Zhang Caiyun scolded unceremoniously.
She was becoming more and more shameless. In the early years of their marriage, although she had her little schemes, she still had some sense of decency.
But now, she was completely shameless.
"Why are you speaking so harshly? Don't you have the same thought in your heart? Aren't you jealous?" Tian Xiaohe was indifferent, scoffing at Zhang Caiyun's words.
"You're so self-righteous, don't scold me. Isn't she just an adopted daughter? It's good enough that we raised her. Now she's wearing gold and silver, why? Shouldn't this all belong to us?"
Tian Xiaohe felt that her sister-in-law was not any better. If she were, why would she always compete with her?
Wasn't it because she was as greedy as herself that she competed?
Zhang Caiyun stared at Tian Xiaohe with a look of astonishment.
She wondered if Tian Xiaohe had gone mad to say such things.
It was indeed gold jewelry, and it would be a lie to say she wasn't envious, but no matter how envious she was, it was still someone else's property.
Zhang Caiyun was a person who would definitely fight for what she felt she deserved, but she wouldn't covet what wasn't hers.
Her current life was not bad. The couple worked hard to earn money, and they were better than some and better off than others.
Even in the village, they were considered to be from a relatively well-off family.
She was very satisfied with her current life, and with the upcoming factory in the village, it would be even easier for the couple to earn money.
She had no intention of keeping her sister-in-law's betrothal gifts for herself, nor did she look favorably upon Tian Xiaohe, who had such thoughts.
"Do you think you're more entitled than others, or what? Those were given by San Gong to Xiao Cao. Why don't you think about going to heaven?" Zhang Caiyun retorted sarcastically.
Tian Xiaohe hadn't expected to be scolded when she came to discuss this matter.
She wanted to turn hostile immediately, but then she remembered that if she were alone, she definitely wouldn't be able to get those things.
If it weren't for the fact that it was difficult for her to achieve her goal alone, Tian Xiaohe truly wouldn't have wanted to involve Zhang Caiyun.
She wished she could snatch both pieces of gold jewelry and keep them for herself.
Even if she got them with Zhang Caiyun, she would have to give up half.
But getting half was better than getting nothing.
In order to get the real gold and silver, Tian Xiaohe still patiently persuaded Zhang Caiyun.
"Sister-in-law, look at the way you're talking. We can barely eat our fill, but that girl Xiao Cao, an unloved, lowly girl, how can she wear gold and silver? Don't you think about whether she deserves it!"
"If you ask me, raising her all these years is a great kindness. It would be reasonable even if she gave us all the money she earned in her lifetime."
Zhang Caiyun was so angered by Tian Xiaohe's words that she forgot to throw the firewood she was holding into the stove.
"Tian Xiaohe, are you out of your mind? The jewelry was given by San Gong to his future wife. You want it? On what grounds? Are you planning to remarry San Gong?"
"Go take a piss and look at yourself. Even if you wanted to remarry, would San Gong be willing to have you? Is this old cucumber's face worth even a tiny bit of gold?"
"You still want Xiao Cao's jewelry, dreaming!"
Zhang Caiyun cursed with all her might, and her scolding was so satisfying.
She had looked down on Tian Xiaohe all these years but had never had the nerve to scold her like this. This time, Tian Xiaohe had delivered herself.
The person being scolded's face changed drastically. She was not one to suffer losses and immediately started a scuffle with Zhang Caiyun.
Speaking of which, Tian Xiaohe, despite appearing a bit clever, was incompetent in all other aspects.
Not only could she not out-curse Zhang Caiyun, but she was also at a disadvantage in a fight.
Zhang Caiyun was stronger than Tian Xiaohe and dragged her outside to find someone to judge.
At this time, many people were eating, and some had just finished. Hearing the commotion, they hurried out to watch.
Seeing that it was the two daughters-in-law of the village chief's family, the villagers were very excited.
Zhang Caiyun, with her sharp tongue, recounted all of Tian Xiaohe's arguments, leaving no room for Tian Xiaohe.
Now, everyone in the village knew that Tian Xiaohe actually wanted to seize her sister-in-law's betrothal gifts.
The villagers looked at Tian Xiaohe as if she were an idiot.
They had never seen anyone like her. What was she thinking?
News always spread quickly in the small mountain village, and it soon reached the village chief's house.
At this time, several elderly villagers were drinking at the village chief's house. When they heard the news, they looked at each other in disbelief.
The village chief's wife was a strong-willed woman who always wanted to be looked up to, but she never expected her daughter to get married and her daughter-in-law to cause such trouble.
She finally couldn't help but go directly to her daughter-in-law to deal with her.
When Li Yuling arrived, the two daughters-in-law were still scuffling, with people cheering them on.
She looked mortified, wishing she could die on the spot. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Tian Xiaohe, are you not happy if you don't cause trouble for a day? Are we lacking in food or drink for you? You're even coveting your sister-in-law's betrothal gifts!"
"What can't be coveted? Ask anyone, whose daughter's betrothal gifts aren't used to subsidize their sons? Besides, we are all children of the family. Why does Xiao Cao get gold jewelry when she gets married, but I got nothing when I got married?"
Even at this point, Tian Xiaohe didn't think she had done anything wrong. Instead, she argued righteously.
Li Yuling was so angry she almost laughed. This woman truly had no shame.
Some of the onlookers also felt embarrassed.
After all, many people had taken their daughters' betrothal gifts to subsidize their sons.
"If you feel that our family has wronged you, then go back to your Tian family and see who is willing to marry you with gold!"
Li Yuling's anger was all directed at Tian Xiaohe, who couldn't read the room.
While scolding Tian Xiaohe, Li Yuling didn't forget to glare at Zhang Caiyun.
This eldest daughter-in-law was also at fault. Didn't she know that family scandals shouldn't be aired in public?
What good was it to make such a matter known to everyone?
"What did I do to be told to go back to my maiden home? I've worked hard for your Su family all these years!" Tian Xiaohe still refused to back down.
"Tian Xiaohe, you behave yourself for the next two days, or don't blame me, your mother-in-law, for not saving your face. I'll take you to ask your mother how she educated you!"
Li Yuling was so angry that smoke was about to come out of her head. If it weren't for the many other matters at home, she would have wanted to take Tian Xiaohe back to the old Tian family to ask about it right now.
Tian Xiaohe had never seen her mother-in-law so furious, and for a moment, she didn't dare to continue causing trouble.
Although she was dissatisfied, she still scurried back to her own home.
However, in her heart, she was still thinking about those good things.
Gold, she had never touched in her life!