They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 304 Returning
Xu Zhichun disliked people like Han Fengshi.

They're too calculating.

She even has the ability to scheme to find a wealthy and easily manipulated sister-in-law for her brother-in-law. What is there that she wouldn't dare to scheme for?

Xu Zhichun respects the blessings but keeps them at a distance.

I silently thought to myself: It's bound to crash sooner or later.

So, on the day Liang Cuier returned to her parents' home, Xu Zhichun took Mu Xiang to the fields right on time.

When Liang Cuier and her husband knocked on the door, only Granny Qin Qing was home.

"My great-aunt's arrival is untimely; our mistress and Muxiang are out."

Liang Cuier had come out because she was feeling frustrated and upset, but she didn't expect Xu Zhichun to not be home. She couldn't help but peek inside. "You went out? That's alright, let's go in and sit for a bit before we leave."

Although Liang Cuier was reluctant to visit Xu Zhichun, she still felt a little smug and proud when she heard Granny Qin Qing address her as "Grand Aunt" with a smile.

She was happy to put on airs as a great-aunt to Qin Qing's mother a little longer.

Granny Qin Qing did not allow her to enter. "I'm so sorry, Auntie, but Madam has repeatedly instructed me that since she's not home, I cannot let anyone in. Perhaps you could come another day?"

There's nothing to change about another day. We haven't been in contact since then, so it won't be the same in the future.

They no longer live in the same village, so it's impossible for Han Fengshi to have Liang Cuier come to her house every few days.

In front of Song Lian, Liang Cuier felt extremely embarrassed. "I just wanted to go in and sit for a while, is that not allowed? My sister-in-law is too stingy. Others are other people, but I'm family. Can we be treated the same? Move aside."

Granny Qin Qing didn't move aside. "Grand Aunt, I'm sorry."

Liang Cuier was so angry that she sneered without restraint: "Could my sister-in-law be deliberately avoiding me? Otherwise, why would she go up the mountain at this time of year? I'm not saying this to be mean, but even though she swore she would never remarry, she's still so young. Running up the mountain all the time, what if she runs into someone? Who knows what people will say? Gossip will spread, and that won't sound good. Granny Qin Qing should also advise my sister-in-law."

Granny Qin Qing's face turned ashen. She glanced at Liang Cuier and chuckled, "This old servant doesn't quite understand what you're saying, Aunt. You might as well explain it more clearly."

Seeing that things were not going well, Han Songlian quickly tugged at Liang Cuier's sleeve and whispered, "Cuier, Cuier."

Liang Cuier was in the middle of a heated argument and wasn't about to back down. She brushed Han Songlian's hand aside and sneered, "Doesn't even Aunt Qin Qing understand this? My cousin-in-law is such a young woman, wandering around in the wilderness all day long. What do you think people will say if they see her? That she's indecent. Especially if she runs into some man in the mountains, whether she knows him or not, whether she talks to him or not, a man and a woman alone together, it's even harder to explain. How can this not cause gossip?"

Granny Qin Qing sneered: "So that's how it is. There's really no need for you to say so much, Aunt. You only need to use yourself as an example and this old servant will understand immediately. After all, you're very familiar with this kind of thing. I wonder if your father, Master Liang, has recovered from his leg injury?"

"you!"

Not to mention Liang Cuier's face turning red with anger, Han Songlian's face was also flushed.

When she was at home, her parents had wronged Song Lian, but now that he was with Xu Zhichun, even a servant dared to mock him. Liang Cuier was furious.

Why go back now? I'm just full of anger!
"How dare you, a mere servant, speak to me like that!"

Granny Qin Qing said coldly, "Whether my lady goes up the mountain to check on the fields or dig for winter bamboo shoots and wild vegetables, isn't that what every household in the village does? Aunt, don't assume others are like you just because you are. If you don't admit that you had ulterior motives, why take it out on this old servant?"

"Why don't we wait until Madam returns, and then Auntie can speak to her personally?" "You think I wouldn't dare? Do you think I'm afraid of her? Who do you think you are to talk to me like that! Other people aren't widows, of course they can do it. She's a widow herself, yet she's so indecent and she blames me for it?"

Granny Qin Qing was so angry she wanted to slap her; she was too despicable.

"Good, good, Auntie, you're doing a great job. This old servant will remember this. When my mistress returns, I will speak to her properly. Auntie, don't be afraid to admit what you said later."

Her wife is an innocent person, how could someone like Liang Cuier dare to slander her?
Granny Qin Qing knew better than anyone how important Xu Zhichun's reputation was. Today, Liang Cuier spoke recklessly in a fit of anger. If this matter were to be let go so easily, others might follow suit.

Her wife is capable and kind-hearted, and has helped so many people. It's true that everyone is grateful to her. But there will never be a shortage of dark, twisted, filthy, and jealous people in this world. They are watching her wife closely, openly and secretly, just waiting to find fault with her so they can drag her into the mud.

Liang Cuier was already a little scared, but she still stubbornly said, "She dared to do it, so what if I say something? Can't I say anything about what she did?"

Granny Qin Qing was so angry she could hardly contain herself. "You just wait!"

Granny Qin Qing ran to Aunt Zhu'er's house with lightning speed, summoned Aunt Zhu'er and another neighbor who lived not far away, and rushed back in a fierce manner.

When Granny Qin left, Liang Cuier was also quite angry. Looking at the empty courtyard, she couldn't help but feel a little tempted and tentatively stepped inside.

Before she could even step out of the gate, Xiaoshan barked wildly and rushed out, wagging its tail frantically and glaring fiercely at her.

Liang Cuier screamed in fright, "That little beast!"

Xiaoshan: "Woof!"

Don't let its small size fool you; it's not even as tall as knees. Its fur is a glossy, dark brown without a single blemish. It has a slender body and long, thin legs, making it look slim, yet you can sense a powerful energy emanating from its lean frame.

Coupled with those bright, black eyes, he looked arrogant and imposing, clearly someone not to be trifled with.

When Liang Cuier saw that Granny Qin Qing had summoned someone, she was puzzled: "Hmph, what does Granny Qin Qing mean by this?"

Are you trying to get help to beat her up?

Hmph, she wouldn't dare!

Granny Qin Qing said coldly, "My dear aunt, why don't you repeat what you just said, and let the villagers be witnesses, so that they won't say that this old servant has slandered you."

Liang Cuier: "."

Han Songlian was also embarrassed and flustered. "That... Granny Qin Qing, Cui'er... she didn't mean it. She just... she just said the wrong thing in a fit of anger. She didn't mean anything else!"

"Is that so?" Granny Qin Qing sneered, "So, what Auntie said earlier about our mistress being indecent was just nonsense she spouted in anger?"

"what!"

"Huh? How can you say that!"

Aunt Zhu'er and Aunt Wu were both startled and looked at Liang Cui'er in unison.