Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Those two families are really unreasonable; the villagers are afraid they'll bring bad influences into the village.

However, most of the people worked for the Gu family, and Zhuang Datou and the others were in charge, so they didn't dare to say much.

But these days, people have been laughing at them behind their backs. What was supposed to be a harmonious family will eventually be torn apart by these people.

Seeing Gu Kaiyuan's guards driving the carriage, everyone knew that the two maids had gone back to the city early in the morning to fetch reinforcements.

At the same time, I was also very envious. Look at Dongmei and Chunxiang, they worked as maids for several years, but they lived like small landlords in the village. Even if something happened, they still had people to rely on.

Gu Li, who was sunbathing at the entrance of the village, watched the horse-drawn carriage enter the village from afar, and then looked down at the surface of his shoes.

The couple who shared their open source were both very loyal and sentimental; they were truly wrong back then.

Upon returning to their familiar village, Gu Kaiyuan and his group did not go directly to Zhuang Datou's house, but instead brought them all to the Gu family's home.

They also wanted to hear Zhuang Datou's and his group's opinions on this matter.

The weather was so hot that I couldn't stay in the room, so I went to the backyard, to the old greenhouse, which was against the mountain wall and was quite cool.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Zhuang Datou didn't let Huang Pingguo speak; he told the story himself.

What Dongmei and the others said was pretty much the same, except there was a bit more bitterness in his tone. He also mentioned that the family had a hard time and they really couldn't make ends meet, so they wanted to come and rely on them.

Before Bai Suihe and the others could say anything, Gu Xingyang was already thinking to himself, "His family has had a hard life. They couldn't make ends meet, but they've managed to get by all these years. It's only when they come home that they all become so frail and weak."

Since they know they are seeking refuge, they should have the self-awareness to do so and behave themselves honestly and dutifully. Instead, they still want to usurp someone else's place. This is all because they have spoiled them.

If they had sided with Aunt Dongmei from the beginning, would their family have dared to go so far?

Gu Kaiyuan and Bai Suihe exchanged a glance. Even a child could understand this. Were these two pretending to be stupid or...?
Bai Suihe said, "Your family has indeed had a tough time, after all, they've suffered for so many years."

Now that we finally have someone like you to rely on, of course we want to live a good life, which is perfectly understandable.

This is originally your family matter. As sons, if you are willing to be filial, then you have a filial heart.

Therefore, I think this time it's Dongmei and her family who lacked common sense and were not capable of being good wives. Since that's the case, you should give them two divorce papers, and then find a filial and hardworking daughter-in-law. That way, everyone will be happy.

Hearing the beginning, Zhuang Datou and the others breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the madam was not biased towards Dongmei and the others. But as they listened, something felt off, and the two of them were so frightened that they immediately knelt down. Even though they had been put in charge these days and their hearts were a little smug, they knew where everything they had came from.

If they really get divorced, they'll probably be back to square one, continuing to be homeless little beggars—no, big beggars…

While it's unlikely to be that dire, things won't get any better.

"What are you doing?" Bai Suihe asked, puzzled. "I've already helped you resolve the root of your family conflicts, so there's no need for such a grand gesture."

"Madam, we were wrong." Zhuang Datou was the first to admit his mistake. He knew how unreasonable his family had been, but he also had to manage the orchard on the mountain and couldn't spare much time to pay attention to his family. In fact, he was also impatient with so many people coming to rely on him. He had finally managed to save up some money, and with so many people to feed and care for, it was a considerable expense every day.

Huang Pingguo also came to his senses. Although his family was important, his wife was even more important, and she was pregnant with his child.

"Madam, we will definitely keep things in order at home from now on."

“From the moment you stood by and watched Dongmei and the others being ostracized and bullied without doing anything, you had already made your choice.” Bai Suihe’s face turned cold. “Since your parents and elders keep saying that the two of them are unfilial and dislike them, as masters and servants, I can grant your request.”

Although the two people in front of her were saying the wrong thing, Bai Suihe did not believe their nonsense.

At the same time, a nameless anger welled up in my heart; some deeply ingrained beliefs were simply impossible to change.

They owe their current lives mostly to Dongmei and Chunxiang, yet in the blink of an eye, they can take these things for granted and consider them their own. Don't they secretly believe that women should manage the household and be filial to their elders?

These are virtues, not shackles. Moreover, it is clear that these people regard Dongmei and her family as the lowest rung of the family, and even think it is no big deal if a child bullies someone above them.

The reason they say they're scared now is simply that those they've always wanted to back down are no longer willing to back down and have stood up to resist.

"We can't interfere in your family affairs, but no one can bully my people." Bai Suihe spoke bluntly and forcefully. Don't think that the two girls are helpless here; Bai Suihe wouldn't allow it.

Zhuang Datou and Huang Pingguo looked ashen-faced, cold sweat pouring down their foreheads.

They don't know who to blame now—their family members for being unreasonable, or their wife for not knowing how to be tolerant.

"Since you say you're wrong, then where do you think you're wrong?"

Gu Kaiyuan stepped in to smooth things over, saying that Zhuang Datou and the others should be given a chance. It wasn't that he thought they were right, but he was thinking about the unborn children in Dongmei's womb and didn't want the children to be harmed as soon as they were born.

Moreover, Bai Suihe is currently angry. If she really says something definitive, and the couple later reconciles and lives happily ever after, she would be acting like a petty person.

“Master, Madam,” Zhuang Datou said immediately with a very sincere attitude, “It’s all my fault. I failed to resolve the conflicts in the family.”

Dongmei has suffered a lot because of this, and I will find a way to make things right for my family.

Huang Pingguo chimed in, "Yes, I was wrong too. I should have taken better care of Chunxiang. I will make other arrangements for my family as well."

Bai Suihe looked at them coldly. Although she said that, they still hadn't grasped the real root of the conflict.

If we say this here, we'll go back and make other arrangements for our family. We'll tell everyone frankly that Dongmei and Chunxiang don't welcome this whole family. In the end, all the blame for being unfilial will still fall on their heads.

In ancient times, when reputation was everything, did these two people not understand this?

No, they all understand; they just want to escape, to get through this hurdle.

"That would be too unfair to you," Bai Suihe said coldly, looking at them. "Dongmei and Chunxiang should respectfully serve your family members and hand over their belongings to the elders for arrangement. That would be a happy ending for everyone. What do you think?" (End of Chapter)