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

Chapter 556 It's time to go crazy sooner

"aunt."

"Brother Jingzhe".

Gu Ruinian came out of the house and greeted Tong Huaqiong and Gu Jingzhe.

The yard was piled with things. Tong Huaqiong glanced at the pile without making a sound and recognized the sulfur in it.

Gu Ruinian has only been well for a few days, what kind of trouble is he causing now?

"Xiaoxue, you've left your grandparents and parents behind these past two days, and everyone is very worried about you. How can you be so immature at your age?" Gu Ruinian scolded Gu Xiaoxue with a stern face.

Tong Huaqiong felt that Gu Ruinian's brain had rusted.

Even at this point, they're still putting on airs for Gu Xiaoxue.

According to Tong Huaqiong, Gu Xiaoxue should have slapped her across the face.

Gu Xiaoxue, the person involved, said with a sarcastic smile, "When it comes to being sensible, who can compare to my second brother?"

"Xiaoxue, how dare you speak to your second brother like that? Don't you know anything about respecting elders and juniors?" Gu Ruinian continued to put on airs for Gu Xiaoxue.

"Ouch."

The next second, Gu Ruinian was slapped.

The person who slapped him was not Gu Xiaoxue, but Gu Jingzhe who came with him.

Gu Jingzhe has been patient with Gu Ruinian for a long time.

During the poisoning incident, Gu Ruinian wanted to slap this beast, but he didn't because Prefect Yao was there.

"You dare hit me?" Gu Ruinian asked incredulously.

Gu Jingzhe didn't waste any words on him, and then slapped him twice more.

"Why wouldn't I dare hit you? In terms of seniority, I am the elder brother, and I have an obligation to teach you a lesson for your wrongdoing. Secondly, as Xiaoxue's elder brother, you have no sense of responsibility whatsoever. You caused trouble and incurred debts, yet you used Xiaoxue to pay them off. Do you even have the demeanor of an elder brother? Thirdly, as a descendant of the Gu family, you disregarded your grandparents' advanced age and caused trouble outside, not only making them worry about you but also bringing shame to the clan. Not only do you not repent, but you also use twisted logic to pressure your sister. Hitting you is too lenient; you should be expelled from the Gu family through the ancestral hall."

Gu Jingzhe, with his hands behind his back, reprimanded Gu Ruinian.

A year ago, he wasn't much better than Gu Ruinian. If his mother hadn't insisted on correcting his behavior, he probably wouldn't be much better than Gu Ruinian now.

Gu Jingzhe used Gu Ruinian as a mirror to reflect on himself and felt that Gu Ruinian was even more deserving of a beating.

Hearing the commotion in the courtyard, the people in the old house all stood at the door.

Seeing that Gu Jingzhe had hit Gu Ruinian, and hearing his words, no one stood up to speak up for Gu Ruinian.

Even Jia Shi didn't dare.

There was nothing they could do; Gu Jingzhe's words were all reasonable, and he was the first scholar in the clan.

“Great Heat Mother, Awakening of Insects, since you’re here, please come in,” said Uncle Gu.

Tong Huaqiong and Gu Jingzhe entered the main room, with Gu Xiaoxue following behind.

Besides Grandma Gu, Grandpa Gu, and Gu Youtian's family, there were also Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu, and the clan head in the house.

"Xiaoxue, you must be frightened."

Aunt Gu saw Gu Xiaoxue pull her to her side and pat her head.

Gu Xiaoxue said, "I ate and slept well at my aunt's house."

Aunt Gu nodded in relief and smiled at Tong Huaqiong.

It seems that today's discussion will mainly revolve around Gu Xiaoxue.

Tong Huaqiong plopped down next to Aunt Gu.

Jia and Gu Youtian looked very unhappy.

"You think you're all grown up now? Do you even care about this family anymore? Fine, you even dared to poison your second brother, what else wouldn't you dare to do?" Madam Jia was furious that Gu Jingzhe had hit Gu Ruinian the moment he entered the door. Not daring to criticize Gu Jingzhe, she vented her anger on Gu Xiaoxue. Old Madam Gu snapped at Madam Jia, "Shut up!"

Ever since Jia and Gu Ruinian decided to marry Gu Honglian to Xu Dabao in place of Gu Xiaoxue, Old Madam Gu has never been kind to Jia and Gu Ruinian.

But this doesn't mean that Grandma Gu doesn't resent Gu Xiaoxue. If she doesn't want to marry, she doesn't want to marry. Why make such a scene and let outsiders laugh at them?

Grandma Gu said, "Xiaoxue, you poisoned Xu Dabao and Ruinian. Your reputation is ruined. Who would dare to marry you in the future? People would think twice about how vicious a girl who dares to poison someone must be. So for your own good, your grandfather and I have discussed it and decided to agree to Liu Qingsong's marriage proposal."

This was also the result of discussions with the clan.

By marrying Gu Xiaoxue, Liu Qingsong could silence gossip and prevent the reputations of the other girls in the Gu family from being tarnished.

Gu Xiaoxue raised her head and said, "I won't marry him. I said that day that I wouldn't marry him."

This was the first time Gu Xiaoxue had disobeyed her elders.

Gu Youtian glared at him and said, "Xu Dabao, it's understandable that you don't want to get married, but what are you dissatisfied with about Liu Qingsong?"

Gu Youtian originally wanted to marry Gu Xiaoxue off to someone else, but then he thought that marrying her to Liu Qingsong would also be a good idea.

Liu Tielian is the village head, and his family is well-off. They own fertile land. Liu's eldest son is skilled in building houses and can earn money. Liu Qingsong works at Tong Huaqiong's pig farm and earns a considerable monthly income.

This marriage will allow him to establish himself in Qinghewan.

Just because Liu Qingsong risked his life to protect Gu Xiaoxue, he would never go west if Gu Xiaoxue asked him to go east. And since Gu Xiaoxue listens to her family the most, Liu Qingsong would listen to her for Gu Xiaoxue's sake.

Aunt Gu glanced at Gu Youtian and said, "Look how scared you've made the child. Can't you speak properly?"

After saying that, Aunt Gu looked at Gu Xiaoxue with a puzzled expression.

She also didn't understand why Gu Xiaoxue rejected the Liu family's marriage proposal.

She watched Liu Qingsong grow up; he was handsome, quick-witted, and of good character. Moreover, the Liu family had a strong sense of family values, and Liu Tielian and his wife never mistreated their eldest daughter-in-law.

Since a young woman is destined to get married eventually, it would be best if she married into a family with good values ​​and a heart that cares for her.

Gu Xiaoxue remained silent.

Tong Huaqiong said, "Second Aunt, Liu Qingsong is a good person, and our Xiaoxue is no less so. This matter should be based on mutual consent. If Xiaoxue is not willing, then so be it. It's better to avoid them becoming a resentful couple in the future, which would be bad for everyone. Don't you think so?"

In the past two years, Aunt Gu and Tong Huaqiong have become quite close. When Tong Huaqiong speaks up for Gu Xiaoxue, Aunt Gu listens.

She sighed, it was just a pity that Gu Xiaoxue and Liu Qingsong were not meant to be.

They didn't unilaterally side with the Gu family's old house and force Gu Xiaoxue to accept the Liu family's marriage proposal.

"Alright, alright, if Xiaoxue doesn't want to, she doesn't want to. Anyway, she's still young, let her stay a few more years," Aunt Gu said to Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu.

Uncle Gu didn't understand either, but since his wife had said so, he agreed.

“Xiaoxue, since you don’t agree to marry Liu Qingsong, we’ll drop the matter. But Grandpa has to tell you something: what you did a few days ago with the poison was too much. In the future, if anything happens to you, just speak up. Don’t drag everyone down with you every time.”

Grandpa Gu sternly reprimanded Gu Xiaoxue.

The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

I'm afraid that one day Gu Xiaoxue might get upset and poison herself to death.

How come he never noticed how fierce Gu Xiaoxue was before? It's true what they say, a barking dog doesn't bite.

Grandpa Gu planned to appease Gu Xiaoxue first and avoid upsetting her, and then find a suitable family to marry her off.

Tong Hua thought that Gu Xiaoxue's matter would cause a bloodbath, so she took the opportunity to take Gu Xiaoxue away.

Surprisingly, the matter was dropped without much fanfare.

It seems that Gu Xiaoxue's outburst has truly frightened Grandpa Gu and the others.

Gu Xiaoxue looked at Tong Huaqiong, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips.

If she had known this would happen, she should have followed her aunt's and Peach Blossom Sister's example and gone mad sooner.