After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 259 The Death of Niu Cuihua

"Back then, you were all blinded by greed and insisted on going against Shen Yi, causing tension between our village and Shen Family Village. Now, everyone Shen Yi protected has returned alive, but your own child is gone! I really don't know what you were thinking!"

And Xiong Kai from the Xiong family of Ximen Village, how dare he scheme against Su Chunlin on the battlefield! Humph! From now on, you'd better watch yourselves; I'm not going to get involved in your family's mess anymore!

After understanding what was happening, Liu Zhu slapped Niu Cuihua hard across the face. "It's all your fault! You're the one who ruined my son! Get out! Go back to your Niu family and don't ever come back!"

Niu Cuihua was tormented by the loss of her beloved son. After hearing Liu Guangyao's words, she became obsessed, constantly fantasizing that if they hadn't opposed Shen Yi, her son might have received Shen Yi's protection and wouldn't have died.

Once a person gets stuck in a rut, it's hard for them to get out.

What's more, Niu Cuihua has no son.

In a fit of rage, she stormed into Niu Youfu's house and started arguing with him, even verbally attacking Niu Peng, making him feel utterly worthless.

Niu Youfu got angry and, in a fit of rage, hit Niu Cuihua on the head with a stone.

As a result, Niu Cuihua fell straight down and died on the spot.

The villagers who were passing by were terrified and screamed at the top of their lungs.

They summoned the other villagers.

When Liu Zhu learned that Niu Youfu had killed Niu Cuihua, he was filled with rage and lunged at Niu Youfu with bloodshot eyes, fighting him to the death until Liu Guangyao arrived and separated the two.

Liu Guangyao never expected that his words would have such serious consequences, especially since Niu Cuihua was their family's benefactor and was indirectly killed by him.

He didn't dare to think about it any further.

When the officials arrived, Niu Youfu was taken away, and Liu Zhu's family once again hung up a white silk ribbon.

When Niu received the news, she was devastated. She never expected that her family would be ruined overnight. She couldn't cry anymore; she had already cried all her tears. She still had her grandson to take care of, and she couldn't afford to give up.

When Liu Zhu saw Niu Shi, he was about to vent his resentment when Liu Guangyao covered his mouth in time.

“Niu Shi, you’ve finished offering incense, why don’t you go back first? Don’t go to Niu Youfu’s place, your sister-in-law is already somewhat delirious, going there won’t help, she might even beat you. Go, go quickly! Don’t come to Shenjiazhuang again.” Liu Guangyao kept urging.

Mrs. Niu couldn't understand, but her grandson Xiong Feng was quick-witted. He sensed something was wrong and quickly pulled Mrs. Niu away, saying, "Grandma, I'm not feeling well. Let's go home."

Upon hearing this, Niu Shi didn't care about anything else and picked up Xiong Feng, running outside.

Liu Zhu broke free from Liu Guangyao and angrily questioned, "Why did you stop me just now? If it weren't for her son, my son might not have died! And Cuihua wouldn't have died either."

Liu Guangyao shook his head. "If you had really said that, I'm afraid she wouldn't have survived. Did you see that child? If something really happens to Niu Shi, he'll be in big trouble! Things are already like this, there's no point in arguing about who's right and who's wrong. Let's just avoid creating more trouble!"

Liu Zhu broke down in tears.

Even though she had already left, Niu Shi had some doubts in her heart, but she just didn't want to think about it. By the time she left the village, she was already in tears.

Xiong Feng looked up at her worriedly, "Grandma, it's okay, you still have me!"

"Waaaa, my dear grandson! Why are you so unlucky! Waaaa, what will you do if Grandma is gone?" The more Niu thought about it, the more heartbroken she became.

After crying, she remembered the child abandoned by Mo Chunxiang and, as if possessed, brought Xiong Feng into Shenjiazhuang.

The villagers of Shenjiazhuang were still busy picking strawberries; the elderly and children were all working, and there was hardly anyone in the village, so no one noticed the grandmother and granddaughter. The two walked to the vicinity of Su Tai's house and sat under the shade of a tree for a while.

Granny Zhang had just returned from the back mountain with her granddaughter. When she saw them, she asked in surprise, "Who are you looking for?"

Niu was a little flustered. "We came to Liujiazhuang to visit relatives, but it seems we've come to the wrong place. We'll just rest here for a while."

"Liu Family Village is next door." Seeing that they were an old woman and a child, and that they were not well dressed, Granny Zhang took the initiative to invite them in.

Madam Niu kept glancing at the little girl beside Granny Zhang, becoming more and more excited as she looked at her. She asked, "Is this your granddaughter? She's so beautiful!"

Grandma Zhang beamed from ear to ear, "Yes, my granddaughter! Don't let her young age fool you, she's very clever and can already help with chores!"

"Grandma, I picked so many strawberries today! I'm going to go again later!"

"Alright, alright! Go ahead, what do you want to eat? Grandma will make it for you."

"I wish I were a steamed bun, a big meat bun, like the big meat bun that Sister Yuezhang gave me!" Shen Xi was very excited, jumping around in the yard.

Upon hearing the large meat bun, Xiong Feng instinctively swallowed and immediately lowered his head.

Granny Zhang immediately went to heat up the steamed buns and poured two bowls of sweet soup for Madam Niu, asking about her relatives.

Niu was spouting complete nonsense.

Granny Zhang was in poor health and rarely went out. She felt a little regretful that she couldn't help.

The steamed buns were ready in no time, and Granny Zhang brought them to Shen Xi.

Shen Xi divided the steamed buns into several portions, including Niu Shi and Xiong Feng. "My family only has one steamed bun, so please don't mind."

"No, no." Niu hurriedly shook her head, her eyes reddening as she looked at Shen Xi.

Shen Xi had no idea and smiled happily, "Grandma, I'm going to deliver steamed buns to Dad."

"Wait a minute, Grandma will go with you, don't fall!" Granny Zhang treated Shen Xi like her own eyes, apologized to the Niu family grandmother and granddaughter, closed the door, and led the hopping Shen Xi away.

Niu and Xiong Feng stared blankly at their departing figures, then silently turned around.

"Grandma, that's my sister, isn't it?" Xiong Feng's face showed a maturity unlike that of other children. He didn't know about his sister's existence until his mother let it slip during an argument with his grandmother.

As she walked, Niu wiped away her tears, saying, "Child! Forget about your sister. She's doing well now. Let's not bother her."

Xiong Feng nodded dejectedly. Actually, he really wanted his sister to come home, but the family's conditions were indeed not good. His sister might not even be able to afford meat buns, so it was better for her not to come back.

Seeing her grandson so sensible, Madam Niu felt even worse. She felt hatred, but she didn't know who to hate. Originally, she hated Shen Yi and Su Tai, but today, seeing her chubby and happy granddaughter, she suddenly couldn't hate them anymore.

Ultimately, the person we should hate the most is Mo Chunxiang. If she hadn't seduced our son, he wouldn't have broken off the engagement with the Su family, and he wouldn't be in this predicament now.

The more Niu Shi thought about it, the uglier her face became. She stopped and squatted down, saying sternly to Xiong Feng, "Your mother is no good. She doesn't care about your father, you, or our Xiong family. Remember this: when she gets old and sick, you can't take care of her, or I will die with regrets!"

Xiong Feng was frightened and nodded repeatedly with tears in his eyes.