The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 289 Kneel down
"You still don't know why your wife is crying. She's been in the city for two days, have you taken her shopping? Have you brought her any gifts home during your stay?"

"You two were already living apart. She had no idea what you did in the prefectural city. She had just arrived in the prefectural city when she encountered this delicate woman tugging at your clothes. Anyone would be angry in that situation. You keep accusing your wife of not believing you. Do you have an attitude that makes people believe you?"

Tong Huaqiong pointed out the core of the problem.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Liu Yue'e's tears flowed even more profusely than before.

Her mother-in-law understood her best.

That damned Gu Dashu, why can't he understand? She doesn't distrust him at all.

She just wanted to hear Gu Dashu say some sweet words and apologize to her, but what did Gu Dashu do?

He repeatedly explained his grievances, repeatedly emphasized that she was being unreasonable, and repeatedly said that she didn't trust him.
She was so nauseous!
Gu Dashu is a person with high emotional intelligence. After being reminded by Tong Huaqiong, he began to understand the root of Liu Yue'e's sadness.

He has indeed neglected his wife during this period.

He remembered that before he came to the prefectural city, Liu Yue'e told him not to be dazzled by the flowers when he arrived. He thought Liu Yue'e was joking with him, so he laughed it off.

Looking back now, I realize my wife was genuinely worried that I would be blinded by the allure of the city.

It's because I didn't face up to my wife's fears and her needs.

Realizing his mistake, Gu Dashu quickly slid to his knees and earnestly took Liu Yue'e's hand, saying, "Wife, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have stepped into Tianxiang Tower, I shouldn't have given away ten taels of silver so casually, and I shouldn't have spoken up for Miss Qianqian in front of you. When Miss Qianqian tugged at my clothes, I should have told her sternly that men and women shouldn't touch each other, and that I have a wife."

"Honey, please forgive me this time. I've been so busy preparing for the shop's opening these past few days that I've neglected you. Tomorrow I'll take you shopping. We'll buy you jewelry, clothes, cosmetics, and delicious food. We'll buy whatever you want, and we'll spend as much money as you want."

Although Liu Yue'e was still shedding tears, she seemed to be in much better spirits.

Seeing that Liu Yue'e was only shedding tears and not speaking, Gu Dashu slapped himself and said, "Wife, I was really wrong, please forgive me. I will study hard to read and write from now on, and ask someone to bring you letters and gifts. I will work hard to earn money in the prefectural city, and bring you over when I have a stable foothold."

Liu Yue'e chuckled, then stopped laughing and said, "It's not that I don't trust you. If I didn't trust you, would I have eloped with you back then? It's not that I'm upset about the ten taels of silver you spent, nor am I complaining about your kindness in saving Miss Qianqian. I just hate your attitude."

After Liu Yue'e finished speaking, she couldn't help but sob again.

Looking at the young couple in front of her, Tong Huaqiong thought to herself that she had guessed right; Liu Yue'e just wanted an apology.

It was something that could have been resolved quickly, but Gu Dashu, this straight man, just couldn't understand it.

Gu Dashu took a handkerchief and wiped Liu Yue'e's tears, then added, "So, wife, you're not angry now, are you? If you're angry, you can hit me to vent your anger."

As Gu Dashu spoke, he grabbed Liu Yue'e's hand and swung it at himself.

"Alright, you'll have to pay money to treat me if I get hurt." Liu Yue'e withdrew her hand.

What kind of talk is that? She wouldn't dare hit someone in front of her mother-in-law.

Liu Yue'e said those things because she felt sorry for Gu Dashu.

Gu Dashu chuckled.

Gu Taohua said with a look of disgust, "You guys are really something. You cry for a minute and then you're fine for a minute, like you're putting on a show. It's so boring."

Gu Dashu turned to Gu Taohua and said, "What do you know, you're just an unmarried girl?" Gu Taohua snorted and turned to leave.

It's the middle of the night, and it's keeping her from sleeping.

She didn't have the energy to continue observing.

Tong Huaqiong did not go back into the room, but continued to sit upright.

Gu Dashu said, "Mother, it is your unfilial son who has made you worry."

Tong Huaqiong snorted and said, "Why do I feel that Miss Qianqian isn't as innocent as she seems?"

Before Gu Dashu could say anything, Liu Yue'e spoke up for him, saying, "Mother, Dashu already said that Qianqian was thanking him. I saw it all very clearly. Qianqian was surprised to see Dashu, and when she came up to thank him, she excitedly tugged at his sleeve."

Well, so quickly, she's already speaking up for men.

Tong Huaqiong wanted to roll her eyes at Liu Yue'e.

Gu Dashu said, "That's right, that's exactly it. I assure you I have absolutely no feelings for that Qianqian."

Tong Huaqiong said, "Just because you don't have any ideas doesn't mean the other party doesn't."

It's not that Tong Huaqiong has a bias towards Gu Dashu.

As she said before, she had seen too many cases of traps set for nouveau riche second-generation rich people in the news in her previous life, so she had to be careful.

Especially for a country bumpkin like Gu Dashu, if someone wants to set a trap, they'll set it right every time.

Seeing Gu Dashu's bewildered expression, Tong Huaqiong said, "You're no longer Gu Dashu, the farmer from Qinghewan. You're now the second son of the wealthy widow Tong. You have no idea how many people are watching you."

“In Yanguan Town, I forbid you from going to the casino, not even for a little gambling for fun, because I’m afraid you’ll get caught in a trap. Think about how we tricked Manager Feng’s adopted son back then. Some people are even more cunning than us, so you have to be careful. The prefectural city is not like Yanguan Town. Besides casinos, there are also places of entertainment. If you’re not careful, you can easily get trapped.”

"Take this matter of Miss Qianqian for example. You went to Tianxiang Tower to promote our birthday cakes, and how could it be such a coincidence that you ran into a customer harassing her? Did you even figure out if it was an act for you or if it was real before you went up and gave her ten taels of silver? Tianxiang Tower is such a big place, and the girl has been harassed more than once. How come you didn't even take any precautions? You saved Miss Qianqian, and she didn't thank you earlier or later, but why did she have to come and thank you when your wife was around?"

“I’m not saying that Miss Qianqian necessarily has bad intentions, nor am I saying that you should stand idly by when something happens. It’s just that this matter is illogical no matter how you look at it. Now that you’re in the prefectural city, you need to think more about what happens and not rush in impulsively.”

These were questions that Gu Dashu had never considered.

He frowned upon hearing Tong Huaqiong's analysis.

Gu Dashu said, "Mother, I've remembered what you said. I'll definitely think more carefully next time I encounter something."

Tong Huaqiong nodded, then said to Liu Yue'e, "With me here, Da Shu won't dare to have any ulterior motives. Although it's said that flies don't land on eggs without cracks, some flies will still manage to create a crack even if the egg has no crack. Don't keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself; tell Da Shu clearly. How will he know what you're thinking if you don't tell him clearly? Also, don't be so suspicious all the time. The most important thing between husband and wife is trust. Instead of being suspicious, you should focus on running the shop well. Once you have a solid foundation, if Gu Da Shu has any ulterior motives, just kick him out."

Liu Yue'e bit her lip to show that she had taken it to heart.

"Mom, I understand! I won't do that again."

"Alright, it's good that you two have made up."

After Tong Huaqiong finished speaking, she stood up.

Mediating marital conflicts is exhausting for her!