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

Chapter 560 Being publicly ridiculed by several children

“Da Shu’s mother is right. Our family’s behavior is inherently illogical and unconventional, so we shouldn’t expect the younger generation to follow the rules and be reasonable. Since Xiao Xue wants to separate from Feng Nian, this matter is not up to Xiao Xue alone.”

Uncle Gu spoke up, asking Gu Fengnian, "Fengnian, what do you think about this? Are you willing to live with your sister?"

Gu Fengnian has always been indecisive, but he is willing to bring his younger sister along to live with him.

Think about it, they are both only girls in their families. What kind of life do my aunt and Gu Taohua live, and what kind of life do my younger sister live?
When her aunt's family was very poor, her aunt doted on Gu Taohua, even more so than on Gu Jingzhe, who was good at studying.

In the entire Qinghewan area, which girl is literate? Yet, Aunt Gu made Gu Taohua study and learn to read, just like Gu Jingzhe.

Even the selfish Gu Jingzhe of the past wouldn't dare sacrifice Gu Taohua.

In contrast, her younger sister had been doing laundry and cooking since she was little. When the family was well-off with their shop in the south, her sister was not favored by the family except for having enough to eat and wear. She still had to do housework and help her parents organize the shop's goods.

After arriving in Qinghewan, needless to say, my younger sister had to take on all the work at home and in the fields.

Gu Fengnian felt a lump in his throat, feeling extremely sorry for his sister.

However, he dared not make this decision alone and needed to discuss it with Madam Wei. Gu Fengnian turned his head and looked at Madam Wei.

Wei sighed inwardly.

Her sister-in-law respected her and doted on Yao's family.

She could naturally accept her sister-in-law to live with her at home.

Her sister-in-law's competence was a great help to her and Feng Nian in making a good living.

However, the family doesn't have much food to distribute right now, and each additional mouth to feed means an extra portion of food to eat. Plus, her mother-in-law isn't easy to deal with, and the thought of her mother-in-law coming to cause trouble from time to time gives Wei a headache.

“I agree to let my aunt come and live with me.”

As Wei was internally debating whether or not to accept Gu Xiaoxue, a clear, childlike voice rang out.

Tong Huaqiong and the others turned their heads to look at the doorway and saw Gu Fengnian and Wei's son, Gu Yaojia, step over the threshold and enter the house.

He was accompanied by Man'er, Xiaolong, and Yaozu.

"Yao family, this is none of your business." Old Master Gu's face was very grim.

No one is worried.

When Grandma Gu saw Man'er, Xiaolong, and Yaozu's faces fall, she knew it was the eldest son and his gang who were plotting against Yaozu by instigating one of their children to challenge them.

Ignoring Old Master Gu, Gu Yaojia tugged at Madam Wei's sleeve and looked at Gu Xiaoxue with his large, clear eyes, saying, "My aunt's life is very hard every day. Mother, you made me study and learn principles. Master Su taught us that we should not only seek principles in books, but also in the people and things around us. My aunt is someone around me. I've observed that she's good to the family, but the family isn't good to her. I don't understand why."

“But I know this is wrong. My great-grandparents and grandparents always say that my aunt is not a member of the Gu family, that the Gu family is helping another family raise my aunt, and that my second uncle is a member of the Gu family. Since my aunt is not a member of the Gu family, why don’t my great-grandparents and grandparents let my aunt separate from the family?”

Yaojia tilted his head to look at Grandpa Gu.

When a child asked Grandpa Gu a question, he looked very uncomfortable.

Just as she was about to speak, Man'er said, "Because Aunt Xiaoxue needs to do chores at home."

Yaozu said, "Because Aunt Xiaoxue needs to exchange betrothal gifts for Uncle Ruinian."

Xiao Long said coldly, "Hmph. Even raising a slave wouldn't be done this thoroughly."

"Get out of here, all of you."

Grandma Gu couldn't stand being ridiculed in public by the children. "What kind of trash are the eldest son's children? They've corrupted the Yao family!"

"Humph."

Man'er and Yaozu were still afraid of Old Madam Gu, and they trembled when they heard Old Madam Gu's loud shout.

Xiao Long wasn't afraid at all, and Grandma Chong Gu rolled her eyes.

Grandma Gu was so angry that her hands and feet trembled, and she wished she could fork the little dragon away.

Xiao Long patted Yao Zu's head like an older brother and said, "Yao family, you have a heavy responsibility. Your family's reputation, which has been ruined by your second uncle, depends on you to clear it."

Yaojia tugged at Wei's sleeve and mustered his courage to continue, saying, "Mother, let Auntie live with us. If Second Uncle can sell her once, he can sell her a second time."

Suddenly, Wei's eyes reddened. Her son had only been in school for a few days, yet he was already so sensible.

More importantly, her son, at such a young age, dared to stand up for Gu Xiaoxue.

It seems that my son is on the right path by staying at school with Man'er and Xiaolong from the first wife's family.

Wei looked at Tong Huaqiong, wondering if the Yao family's intervention was at Tong Huaqiong's behest.

That would be wonderful, as it would show that her aunt is willing to befriend her.

Gu Ruinian is clearly still determined to study. These days, the second young master of the Zheng family has sent him some things, and he spends all day fiddling with them in the yard.

If Gu Ruinian recovers, her son will be in danger.

Tong Huaqiong is such a powerful figure that she not only wants to rely on herself, but also wants her son to rely on her.

Madam Wei gritted her teeth and glanced at Gu Ruinian. Her son absolutely could not be influenced by Gu Ruinian's selfishness. As a mother who hoped her son would become a dragon among men, and her son had already protected Gu Xiaoxue like this, how could she not help her sister-in-law because of food or because she was afraid of her mother-in-law?

It is said that parents are a mirror for their children. The reason why the younger brother-in-law is so stubborn and selfish is largely because his mother-in-law spoils him. For the sake of her son, she wants to do the opposite of what his mother-in-law does.

Wei said, "Alright, we'll listen to Yao's family."

Yao Jia smiled, tilted his head up at Man'er and Xiao Long, meaning that he was different from his second uncle.

Madam Wei raised her head and said to Grandma Gu and Grandpa Gu, "Grandpa and Grandma, Yaojia is right. Xiaoxue is really not suitable to live with you. If she does something because of my second brother, it will be too late. Since that's the case, let her live with me and Fengnian. Fengnian and I have to work and earn money, and the family needs someone to help out. We can tell others that you can't bear to see Fengnian and me working so hard, so you let Xiaoxue come and take care of Yaojia."

What do Grandpa and Grandma think?

Wei didn't ask her in-laws' opinions at all. Her father-in-law was indifferent to Gu Xiaoxue. As long as the marriage Xiaoxue proposed could bring him benefits, he didn't care where Xiaoxue lived.

In any case, even without Gu Xiaoxue's labor, Gu Youtian wouldn't have to do the housework and farm work.

As for Jia, she naturally hoped that Gu Xiaoxue would stay at home to work and pave the way for Gu Ruinian.

However, she was afraid that if Gu Xiaoxue stayed at home, she would poison Gu Ruinian again.

In addition, because she had offended Old Madam Gu by scheming to marry Gu Xiaoxue to Xu Dabao in place of Gu Honglian, she lost her voice in the family. As long as the Gu family elders agreed, Jia had no reason to object.

Gu Xiaoxue raised her head, her eyes glistening with tears.

"What do you say, clan leader?"

Before the clan leader could speak, Uncle Gu Er made the final decision: "I think it's acceptable. Xiaoxue will live with Fengnian, and her elder brother is like a father and her elder sister-in-law is like a mother. This doesn't count as leaving the Gu family. When Xiaoxue gets married, she will still be sent from the old house. After the marriage, her husband's family will still recognize Youtian as her father-in-law and Youtian's wife as her mother-in-law."

Uncle Gu's words carried weight in the clan, and given his close relationship with Tong Huaqiong, the clan chief dared not object to his statement.