Ugly girl only wants to farm

Chapter 306 The Calm Lake (46)

The woman's brows furrowed immediately: "What good is that little slut? As long as she doesn't starve, that's enough. Her heartless mother doesn't want her anymore. It's a blessing that I can support her. Besides, daughters are a money-losing commodity. I was hoping that slut would leave behind a son, but who knew she would find a lover and immediately dump my son."

Seeing that her sister-in-law was getting into her rant, Yu Ersao pouted when no one was looking at her.

Her sister-in-law is so strong-willed. She was the one who bullied her daughter-in-law and drove her away, but now she's accusing her of being a snob.

Doesn't she have any idea what her family's circumstances are? She became a widow at a young age, raised five children on her own, and even gave one of them to another family to raise.

A young widow raised four children and even built a house. Do you think it's possible she didn't have an affair? She hadn't even intended to come and chat with her today.

It was her sister-in-law who wouldn't let go of her, launching into a long tirade about her former daughter-in-law, and she had no choice but to listen with a forced smile.

The girl's cries grew weaker and weaker. Sister-in-law Yu was startled. Could it be that the child had really fainted from hunger? This sister-in-law is really heartless. She can't even bear to give a bite to eat. What a tragedy!

Well, it's their family matter, so she shouldn't interfere. She just casually chimed in with a couple of words.

“Sister-in-law, whether we have a son or a daughter is not something we women can decide. Besides, our granddaughter is also of the Yu family bloodline.”

The woman spat several times and continued to curse: "That Jiang Xinyi is obviously infertile, with a thin waist and small buttocks. She must have ruined her health by staying in that kind of place. That's why she can't have a son, which has made my Junzhi lose his appeal. Can you believe how angry I am?"

Second Sister-in-law Yu nodded and said perfunctorily, "That eldest sister-in-law is quite angry. I have something to do, so I'll leave first. When you have time, go and feed the child. After all, he's a child of our Yu family. When he grows up, we can exchange him for a few taels of dowry."

She thought to herself, "It's clearly your son who's been unruly and flirting with other women everywhere. Now he's blaming the house for being poor. What a troublesome brat!"

The old woman pressed her down again, not intending to let her leave at all: "Speaking of having a son, I get angry. That little slut got pregnant twice, and when the doctor said it was a girl, she drank a bowl of abortion medicine without hesitation. I had discussed with Junzhi before that his wife should give birth to this baby and give it to their eldest daughter to raise. You know that their eldest daughter has been married for several years and has not been able to have children. Giving her a daughter to keep her from having children might help her continue to have offspring in the future."

Yu Ersao pouted to herself, thinking to herself, "This time it's not like you said. It was clearly you who made her do heavy work at home, and she wasn't getting enough nutrition. All she ate all day was clear soup and wild vegetables, and that's how she got pregnant."

How come she made it sound like she herself had taken an abortion pill? She really didn't want to waste any more time arguing with her. She'd better keep an eye on her daughter and son and make sure they don't associate with her aunt too much. This woman has a wicked heart; she'd better be careful she doesn't get herself into trouble.

Upon hearing the child's heart-wrenching cries, Xu Chaoyan and Jiang Xinyi quickly ran forward.

There is a wall separating this place from the Yu family's courtyard. You can reach the Yu family's courtyard by going through the alley entrance.

Seeing that she was trembling with anger and her steps quickened, Xu Chaoyan quickly grabbed her hand and advised, "Xinyi, listen to me, calm down and don't lose your composure."

Jiang Xinyi's voice trembled as she spoke: "How can I calm down? Listen to my baby's heart-wrenching cries, that old abusive woman must be humiliating her again. This family is heartless, they despise her because she's a daughter, yet they treat her like this. I'll beat that old hag to death today."

After saying that, he grabbed a bamboo pole from the side and stormed outside.

After finishing her meal, the old woman let out a satisfied burp and then grumbled a couple of times towards the spot where Sister-in-law Yu had left.

"I was just rambling on with you for a bit, and you don't even have that much patience. No wonder your husband doesn't like you and prefers to go out and have affairs. So what if you have a wife? Your wife comes from a humble background with no dowry, and she's not as pretty as my wife. What's there to be proud of?"

Jiang Xinyi rushed over and kicked the bowl on the table. It wobbled and rolled to the ground, shattering into pieces with a crisp sound.

The old woman was stunned by the sudden turn of events, and it took her a while to react. Looking at the shattered bowl at her feet, she was heartbroken.

"You son of a bitch, you little whore, you actually broke my bowl! I'll beat you to death today, and you still have the nerve to come back."

Jiang Xinyi retorted without backing down, "You old hag, how dare you bully my baby! You still have the mind to eat and pick your teeth here? Didn't you hear how heartbroken she was crying? Her voice is hoarse. How can you still eat? Aren't you afraid of choking to death?"

Seeing the two staring at each other, Xu Chaoyan quickly ran into the house. There sat a little girl, about two or three years old, on the floor, crying with snot and tears streaming down her face. Her hair was disheveled, and the sleeves of her clothes were too short, exposing even her ankles. There was also an unpleasant smell emanating from her.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately felt sorry for the baby. She quickly ran over, picked the baby up, and wiped away the baby's tears with her sleeve, patiently comforting her.

"Don't cry, don't cry, your mother is here to pick you up."

Bao'er's eyes were swollen like walnuts. She stared blankly at the stranger holding her, her eyes filled with fear, and her mouth moved several times.

Xu Chaoyan understood that she was calling for the Empress. Her heart softened, and she took out a handkerchief to wipe the face clean for her. The shouting and cursing outside grew louder and louder.

She quickly took the child and went outside. If Jiang Xinyi continued to make a scene, the consequences would be unimaginable. If the old woman tried to deny it, the two of them would have no way to clear their names.

She steadied herself and said, "Xinyi, stop arguing with her and come quickly to check on your daughter; something seems wrong."

Jiang Xinyi dropped the bamboo pole she was holding and ran over in a few strides. She picked up Bao'er and began to check her over, coaxing her softly, "Bao'er, tell your mother where you feel unwell. Did she hit you?" As she spoke, she reached for her sleeves.

The little baby's tiny arms were wrapped in a large robe, making people feel both sorry for him and want to shed tears.

Bao'er sobbed as she saw her mother, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Suddenly, she burst into tears, and both mother and daughter cried more and more heartbrokenly than the other.

The old woman, having suffered a loss, was certainly unwilling to accept it, and a hoe was about to strike the mother and daughter. Xu Chaoyan, with lightning speed, stopped her. Her eyes were cold as ice as she stared at the woman and sternly reprimanded her.

"Your little squabbles were one thing, but now you're trying to kill someone? You'll be punished by heaven for abusing a child like this. We already reported it to the authorities when we came. If you're not happy, go to the county jail and have some free prison food instead of working so hard."

The old woman snorted at her, "You two dare to threaten me here? I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice. Give my granddaughter back right now, or I'll call for help."

After Jiang Xinyi examined her daughter from head to toe, she noticed that her daughter looked unwell and kept crying without saying anything. She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing around in circles.

"What should I do? What should I do? My darling, tell me! I'm so worried!"

The old woman paid no attention to Xu Chaoyan's words and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Folks, come quick! There's a kidnapper trying to snatch my granddaughter! Come quick!"

Xu Chaoyan glared at her fiercely: "You'd better shout louder so everyone can see how you abuse a child."

The old woman sounded a little guilty, and her voice weakened, losing its previous forcefulness.

After having breakfast, Meng Jiu waited for a long time but his wife did not return. Not wanting to keep asking his husband for leave, he gave Meng Jiuxia a few words of advice.

"When your sister-in-law comes back, remember to put in a good word for your brother. I'm going to school now. Don't overthink things and assume we didn't quarrel."

Meng Jiuxia still didn't give him a friendly look and asked another question.

“I woke up in the middle of the night and vaguely heard you two arguing for a while, and the door was slammed. I also heard my aunt and the others talking about what happened between you and your divorced wife. Don’t lose yourself just because you’ve come to the county town. Think about it carefully. Where can you find such a good wife? Don’t wait until you lose her to realize how much you cherish her.”

Art originates from life, and this is just a small episode I witnessed in life.