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

Chapter 809: The selfish father and son run towards each other

After all, he was his biological father, and Nie Xiaofeng couldn't just stand by and watch Nie Mingyuan cough up blood.

The steward was ordered to fetch the family physician.

When Gu Baishuang learned that Nie Mingyuan had vomited blood, she quickly sent someone to check on him.

She didn't want Nie Mingyuan to die, so her son would have to observe three years of mourning.

My son has a bright future ahead of him; we can't let Nie Mingyuan's death ruin it.

Even if Nie Mingyuan is on his last breath, he has to be kept alive.

Tong Huaqiong was worried that Gu Baishuang would be mistreated in the Nie family.

They specially sent someone to the Nie family to check on the situation.

The people who came were none other than the reckless Gu Dashu and Liu Yue'e.

The two men arrived at the Nie residence with their entourage, only to find it in complete chaos.

Gu Baishuang received the two and said that she and Nie Xiaofeng were both fine, but Nie Mingyuan was so angry that he vomited blood.

Gu Dashu and Liu Yue'e arrived at Nie Mingyuan's house like onlookers.

After being treated by the imperial physician, Nie Mingyuan had stabilized and lay in bed with a sallow complexion.

The eldest son and his family stood by the bed, their faces streaked with tears.

Nie Xiaofeng was at the door discussing the follow-up treatment plan with the family doctor.

"Second Uncle is here."

Nie Lao Da and Nie Lao Er greeted each other at Da Shu.

These two used to never take the Gu family seriously.

Gu Dashu ignored them and called out to Nie Mingyuan, "Brother-in-law."

Nie Mingyuan disliked the Gu family from the start, especially now that his relationship with Gu Baishuang was on the verge of a complete breakdown. He believed it was all the Gu family's fault, which only fueled his hatred. His eyes flashed with disgust when he saw Gu Dashu.

"Brother-in-law, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly vomit blood? Did you two unfilial sons upset you? I'm telling you, you two are not young anymore, but you still can't stand on your own two feet, and your brother-in-law has to worry about you endlessly."

Gu Dashu immediately pinned the blame for Nie Mingyuan spitting blood on Nie Laoda and Nie Laoer.

Nie Laoda said with a look of dissatisfaction, "Second Uncle made a hasty conclusion without knowing the facts. Father was angered by Xiaofeng."

Liu Yue'e glanced at Nie Laoda and said, "Xiaofeng is so young, yet he has made his own achievements and earned the title of deputy general. It's only because your Nie family's ancestors were blessed with such a son. Xiaofeng is so successful, it's good that your brother-in-law isn't secretly happy. How could he be so angry that he vomits blood? On the other hand, you two children are already so grown up, yet your brother-in-law still has to run around to earn money to support you. It's no wonder he's exhausted to the point of vomiting blood."

Gu Dashu nodded and said earnestly, "That's exactly the point. You're all so old and you still need your father to lead you so you can walk upright. Your brother-in-law feels sorry for you because you're not capable enough to run around for you. He's exhausted to the point of vomiting blood but he's too embarrassed to blame you. It's one thing if you're not capable, but you can't be without conscience."

The eldest and second eldest Nie brothers were so angry at this twisted logic that they wanted to kick them out.

This is Nie Xiaofeng's residence, and they have no right to kick him out, so they can only endure it.

Nie Mingyuan coughed twice and said to Gu Dashu, "Xiaofeng is not giving my two brothers a way out, that's why I was so angry that I vomited blood."

Gu Dashu couldn't help but roll his eyes and asked, "I don't understand what you're saying, brother-in-law. Your two nephews are living in the mansion that Xiaofeng risked his life for, and they seem to be living quite comfortably."

The eldest son's wife, Zhang, couldn't help but say, "We had just arrived in Shengjing when Xiaofeng tried to kick us out of the mansion, which made Father so angry that he vomited blood."

Liu Yue'e said with a surprised look, "This is Xiaofeng's residence. It's a favor to let you stay here, and it's also fine to let you leave. I heard that you brought your child in and wanted to take over this house. Xiaofeng kindly took you in for one night. If it were me, I would have kicked you out long ago."

"In the end, it's because you guys are so immature. You've been occupying Xiaofeng's residence, putting your brother-in-law in a difficult position. He must be furious. Can't you older brothers be a little more sensible?"

Gu Dashu made the final decision, saying that it was all because Nie Laoda and Nie Laoer were ignorant and caused Nie Mingyuan to suffer so much that he vomited blood.

Liu Yue'e said, "Look at you two. Your father is spitting blood, and you're putting him in a difficult position. Why don't you move out on your own initiative? That way, your father can recuperate in peace and quiet in the mansion."

Ultimately, with the combined efforts of Gu Dashu and Liu Yue'e, Nie Laoda and Nie Laoer were forced to pack their belongings.

When he had only received half of the luggage, Nie Mingyuan suddenly started convulsing, repeatedly calling for his two sons to come to him.

Nie Xiaofeng was speechless. He didn't know if his father was doing it on purpose or if he was really having a seizure. Even Gu Baishuang had intervened, but considering Nie Xiaofeng's future, she didn't dare to gamble.

Nie Mingyuan's illness led to his eldest and second eldest sons temporarily staying at the mansion.

Nie Xiaofeng set rules for the two of them: apart from their own rooms and Nie Mingyuan's room, they could not move around freely in the mansion, and in particular, they could not disturb Gu Baishuang.

They also demanded that they move out after the Spring Festival.

Gu Dashu and Liu Yue'e returned home and told Tong Huaqiong everything that had happened at the Nie family.

Tong Huaqiong sighed inwardly, thinking that according to the trajectory of her previous life, Nie Mingyuan's illness was probably incurable.

He was physically exhausted from caring for his two sons.

Their son kicked Nie Xiaofeng and Gu Baishuang out of their home after his death.

It can be said that the selfish father and his two sons were going in opposite directions.

Unlike her previous life, Gu Baishuang is now in complete control in this life.

After Nie Mingyuan died, the only people who could be driven away were the eldest and second eldest sons of the Nie family.

Nie Mingyuan understood this principle, so even if he was spitting blood, he would keep his life hanging by a thread.

Nie Lao Da and Nie Lao Er kept a low profile in Nie Xiaofeng's mansion, while Zhang Shi and Sun Shi dared not cause any trouble, for fear of angering Gu Baishuang. Both families were expelled from the mansion during the New Year.

Soon, Tong Huaqiong's first Lunar New Year's Eve in Shengjing arrived.

No matter the era, the Lunar New Year is always an exciting time.

Tong Huaqiong was no exception.

Everything for the Chinese New Year is ready.

Bright red couplets were pasted up, and red lanterns hung under the eaves, creating a festive atmosphere for the New Year.

The sounds of frying and stir-frying filled the kitchen, signaling the start of a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.

"My dear in-law, the dumpling filling is ready. Please adjust it."

On New Year's Eve, Tong Huaqiong, who hadn't cooked in a long time, personally cooked with Chen Sufeng, Gu Taohua, and others, with Hong Shi and Zhao Shi helping out.

Zhao chops the dumpling filling, and Tong Huaqiong prepares the filling.

Originally, these tasks were done by the cook, but Tong Huaqiong and Zhao Shi felt a little uncomfortable not preparing dumplings themselves on New Year's Eve.

Just as the dumpling filling was ready, there was a knock on the door in the yard.

The doorman opened the door and saw two filthy people standing outside.

"Here are some steamed buns and hot water. Take them and leave quickly."

The gatekeeper thought they were beggars coming to ask for food, so he handed them a bag of steamed buns and a jar of hot water.

This is because the landlord was kind-hearted and instructed the gatekeeper to give steamed buns and hot water to any beggar he encountered. Otherwise, during the New Year, which family would not kick out a beggar?
"Excuse me, is this the Gu family's residence?" asked Gu Honglian, whose face was so dirty that it was impossible to tell her features.

The doorman frowned and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

The landlord moved from Ningcheng Township to Shengjing, and there's no guarantee that some of his relatives from his hometown won't come to freeload.

He needs to find out.

Gu Honglian said, "I'm looking for my sister-in-law, Manager Tong. Gu Dahan, Gu Dashu, and Gu Jingzhe call me aunt. My name is Gu Honglian, and this is my husband, Fan Tong. Please help me inform him."

The gatekeeper glanced at Gu Honglian and Fan Tong, then went inside to report.

"Who? Who did you say came?" Tong Huaqiong asked in surprise.

Gu Honglian and Fan Tong, these two promising talents, have actually managed to sneak into Shengjing.