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

Chapter 377 An Ancient Version of a Date
In this era, it is very difficult for divorced women to remarry.

It's estimated that from the moment of their divorce, Tong Pandi never considered getting married again.

If I were to encounter another man like Wu Musheng, it would be even less worthwhile.

However, if Tong Pandi meets a man who knows how to cherish and love her, such as Master Su, then Tong Huaqiong would not object to Tong Pandi remarrying.

However, in the end, we should respect Tong Pandi's opinion.

That evening, Tong Huaqiong learned from Tong Pandi that Tong Zhaodi had visited their home.

Tong Huaqiong had no liking for this niece.

Tong Pandi's willingness to help was not only due to her awakening, but also because Tong Pandi herself is a kind and grateful person.

After her rebirth, she did not turn evil or harm others, but instead worked hard to escape the mire.

Tong Zhaodi is different; her true nature is malicious.

Selfish and prone to mischief.

In Tong Dajiao's memory, everyone, including Gu Jingzhe and Gu Dashu, who had been tortured and chopped up in their previous lives, had done kind things. However, she couldn't find a single redeeming quality in Tong Fusheng, Tong Zhaodi, and Tong Zhijie.

So, under her tutelage, Gu Jingzhe and Gu Dashu were straightened out in just one year.

She had neither the confidence nor the desire to save someone as inherently malicious as Tong Zhaodi.

“Zhao Di is still young and can’t see her parents’ true colors yet, which is why she’s so confused. It would be good if she could leave the Tong family.” Tong Pandi sighed when she talked about Tong Zhao Di.

Even though Tong Zhaodi hurt her deeply today, after calming down, she still couldn't blame this younger sister she had grown up with.

She still wanted Tong Zhaodi to leave the Tong family and live with her.

“Pan Di, you and Zhao Di grew up together, and you know your sister best. Think carefully, has she ever been considerate of you or kind to you since you were little? You also grew up in the Tong family. You were just cowardly and didn’t dare to disobey your parents, but you know very well how your parents treated you. You never bullied others because your parents treated you badly.”

"Therefore, even within the same family life, people are still different."

Tong Huaqiong knew that Tong Pandi wanted to change Tong Zhaodi's mind.

As her aunt, she did not interfere in this matter.

Once Tong Pandi is completely disappointed in Tong Zhaodi, she will naturally stop thinking that way.

Her words could only serve as a reminder at best.

After Tong Huaqiong returned to her room, Tong Pandi held the flowers and fell into deep thought.

Auntie is right.

From childhood to adulthood, whenever Tong Zhaodi suffered grievances from her parents, she would vent her frustrations on her.

Not only that, she would also team up with Tong Zhijie to bully her.

If it was understandable that she was immature when she was young, then now that she's of marriageable age, she still treats her older sister the same way she did when she was a child.

Just like her situation in the Wu family, Tong Zhaodi was well aware of it, yet she still resented her and the divorce.

Tong Pandi pondered the matter, unsure whether to help Tong Zhaodi or let her become someone's concubine as she had in her previous life.

The next day was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Lu Zhaoyang sent someone to invite Tong Huaqiong to take Gu Taohua and others to town to enjoy the lanterns that evening.

Going to town to admire the lanterns is an essential activity for Yanguan Town on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Even without Lu Zhaoyang's special invitation, Tong Huaqiong insisted on going to see the Lantern Festival of this era.

Why did Lu Zhaoyang travel from the prefectural city to Yanguan Town to invite Tong Huaqiong and others to enjoy the lanterns? No need to ask, he came for Huang Jingshan.

Yanguan Town does not place as much restrictions on men and women; engaged couples can meet at home.

However, it's too trendy for men and women to go out alone to enjoy the lanterns like in modern society, and such trendiness will lead to bad gossip.

Huang Jingshan's breakup with the Lian family's son had already been the subject of rumors and slander, so Lu Zhaoyang hoped that Tong Huaqiong, as the groom's elder, would accompany her to avoid gossip. Lu Zhaoyang went to great lengths for Huang Jingshan.

In the evening, Tong Huaqiong set off with her whole family. Hua'er, who was still young, stayed at home with Tong Pandi. Chen Sufen, who was pregnant, stayed behind to keep Tong Pandi company because she was afraid of being crowded.

Everyone else went with Tong Huaqiong.

Man'er, Xiaolong, and other children carried beautiful lanterns.

From Qinghewan to Yanguan Town, the entire route was filled with people from various villages heading to the town to enjoy the lanterns.

The villagers all walked to the town to see the lanterns, and they were incredibly envious of Tong Huaqiong, who was riding in a horse-drawn carriage.

Su Chengmin quickly drove the carriage to the town. Tong Huaqiong saw two people standing on the bridge, who were Lu Zhaoyang and Lu Zhaozhao, a brother and sister.

Tong Huaqiong got off the carriage, and Lu Zhaoyang and Lu Zhaozhao came to greet her.

"Are you cold?" Tong Huaqiong asked, holding Lu Zhaozhao's hand.

Lu Zhaozhao smiled and said, "It's not cold."

"Zhaozhao." Gu Taohua took Lu Zhaozhao's hand.
Lu Zhaozhao smiled at Gu Taohua, then her gaze fell on Gu Jingzhe behind Tong Huaqiong.

Lu Zhaoyang came for Huang Jingshan, and Lu Zhaozhao came for Gu Jingzhe. These two siblings are natural-born lovers.

Tong Huaqiong couldn't help but observe her youngest son in the lamplight.

Gu Jingzhe was completely unaware that his mother was watching him, because his eyes were fixed on Lu Zhaozhao and no one else.

The Huang family members were waiting on the other side of the bridge.

Tong Huaqiong needs to lead Lu Zhaoyang to the bridgehead and then pretend to bump into him by chance.

Thinking of this, Tong Huaqiong couldn't help but laugh; this was the ancient version of a date.

Pure and slow.

The crowd escorted Tong Huaqiong across the bridge, while Man'er, Xiaolong, Yaozu, and Duo'er chattered away, holding lanterns in their hands.

The bridge is lit up with lights, and the whole town is lit up with lights.

The entire town of Yanguan was ablaze with lights, a scene that never seemed to sleep.

"Oh, isn't this Manager Tong? You've come to admire the lanterns too?" Master Huang, who was waiting at the bridgehead, greeted Tong Huaqiong with a cheerful smile.

The noise was so loud that it attracted the attention of passersby.

Tong Huaqiong thought to herself, "This is too deliberate."

Thinking this, Tong Huaqiong deliberately went up to them and replied in a surprised voice, "Yes, we've come to admire the lanterns. What a coincidence that we've run into each other here. Zhaoyang, look, we've met your father-in-law's family here. Why don't you hurry up and pay your respects?"

Standing in the crowd, Lu Zhaoyang appeared even more refined and noble.

He walked steadily forward and bowed to Old Madam Huang, saying, "Aunt Tong said that the lanterns in Yanguan Town are beautiful during the Lantern Festival, and invited my brother and me to come and admire them. I arrived in the evening and haven't had a chance to pay my respects yet. Please punish me, Grandmother."

Grandma Huang grinned. What punishment? Wasn't that just burying her head in the sand? Everyone knew the lantern festival in the prefectural city was much more beautiful. Lu Zhaoyang had come from the prefectural city to Yanguan Town for her granddaughter; she was overjoyed.

Then Lu Zhaoyang bowed to Master Huang and said, "Greetings, Father-in-law."

The word "father-in-law" made Master Huang's heart tremble, as if it had been filled with honey.

A smile unconsciously appeared on Master Huang's face. His satisfaction with Lu Zhaoyang was no less than that with his own mother, and he wished the whole town could see his son-in-law's face.

Lu Zhaozhao also came up to greet Old Madam Huang, Master Huang, and Huang Jingshan.

Grandma Huang held Lu Zhaozhao's hand tightly, feeling a pang of pity for Lu Zhaozhao who had no parents.

Huang Jingshan stood under a lamp to the side, and because of her tall figure, she had an even more mesmerizing supermodel aura under the light.

Tong Huaqiong stepped forward, grasped Huang Jingshan's hand, and exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this Jingshan?"