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

Zhuang Datou was so frightened that he quickly shook his head, "Madam, you have made a thousand mistakes, but it is all my fault. Dongmei has already suffered enough."

This was my own idea, and it has absolutely nothing to do with Dongmei. I will explain everything to everyone.

Gu Kaiyuan looked at Huang Pingguo, and there was even a hint of surprise in his eyes, indicating that he wanted to agree with what Bai Suihe said.

"Yellow Apple, what do you think?"

Huang Pingguo said hesitantly, "As the saying goes, harmony in the family brings prosperity. My family has had a tough time all these years, and there's no reason for a younger generation to take charge. Actually, the things are just temporarily kept by my parents, and they will eventually be returned to us."

Zhuang Datou closed his eyes. He didn't know how to persuade his brother, with whom he had shared joys and sorrows since childhood. After being away from home for so many years, hadn't he noticed that his family had changed?

Perhaps nothing has changed, and it has always been this way, but when they are away from home, they inevitably keep replaying the best aspects of their family members in their minds, forgetting their true nature.

The two families were actually quite similar, with many brothers. They were both in the middle, neither high nor low, and were the least noticeable members of their families.

During their escape from famine, they were neglected and received the least amount of food, which is why the two of them secretly ran away together to see if they could find something to eat. That's how they got lost.

Because everyone was fleeing at that time and didn't know where they would end up, they lost contact with their families.

But over the years, they have been the only ones who have been thinking about going home. Their families probably have never thought of looking for them. They might even be glad that they died outside, so that they can save some food for their families.

Sometimes, when Zhuang Datou calmed down, he didn't dare to think too deeply about it.

However, finding their family was a deep-seated desire for both of them, which is why they volunteered to accompany the young lady on this gamble when Granny Wu was selecting people.

But when he found his family, Zhuang Datou saw surprise in their eyes, but not a trace of joy. So he was already on guard and didn't want to tell them where he was living.

Unfortunately, Huang Pingguo was deceived by all of this and told her everything, including her family's detailed address, which led both families to come looking for her.

He didn't believe that his family was really struggling to make ends meet back in their hometown.

I remember when they went back, they asked around in the village. Both families had a lot of people, but they also had a few acres of good land. They would rent land from landlords. Although life was hard, they were not desperate.

The fact that the whole family moved here suggests that Huang Pingguo had tricked them into revealing who their master was, which is why she sold off all their land, cut off their escape route, and then blamed them.

Huang Pingguo was truly blinded by family ties. It was quite obvious that Madam was going to support Dongmei and the others, but he couldn't understand it.

Bai Suihe knew he had overheard her, but he was only emboldened to make such a request because Chunxiang had already married him. Even if she made a scene now, she would eventually have to return to her family.

Bai Suihe brushed the dust off the corner of her clothes. "If I remember correctly, Granny Wu hired a tutor to teach you to read. She was afraid you would cause trouble outside, so she didn't make you study less of the law."

Huang Pingguo and Zhuang Datou looked grateful. If it weren't for Granny Wu back then, they wouldn't have experienced all of this.

“I’ve read them all,” Huang Pingguo replied.

"Then tell me, what are the legal provisions regarding a woman's dowry?"

Zhuang Datou glanced at Huang Pingguo and said clearly, "The dowry received by the wife's family is not included in the husband's family's property division. The woman can dispose of it independently, and the dowry must be returned upon divorce or the husband's death..." "But we're all family..."

Zhuang Datou couldn't hold back any longer. Ignoring the stares of the master and mistress, he reached out and pulled him up. "Don't talk nonsense."

Even among family members, one must distinguish between close and distant relatives.

Your parents don't only have you as their son; you have many other brothers and even uncles. Are you willing to divide all your property among them?

"This isn't because the family hasn't separated yet. When the family does separate, Chunxiang's dowry will naturally be taken out separately..."

Huang Pingguo's voice grew softer and softer. He wasn't stupid; he realized then that what he had said was wrong.

Gu Kaiyuan sighed, "You two are really confused. Even the five fingers are not the same length. You have been wandering outside for many years. Can you compare to the children and grandchildren who have always served you by your side?"
I have suffered from my parents' favoritism, and you have all witnessed it along the way.

This is not to say that you should be unfilial to your parents. As children, you should do your part.

But it also depends on your own capabilities. Are you capable of taking on all the responsibilities and supporting such a large family?
They all have their own hands and feet. How long have they been here? Have they ever thought about causing trouble?
With so many people living together in such a noisy environment, how can those few small rooms you built possibly accommodate everyone?
Your child is about to be born. How will they grow up well in this kind of environment?

Zhuang Datou lowered his head in shame. He wasn't unaware of his family's intentions; he had been deceiving himself these past few days by saying that things would get better in time, giving them a proper transition period and a few days of peace and quiet.

But he forgot what Dongmei, who was with her family day and night, had to endure while he was on the mountain every day.

These days, apart from going up the mountain, Huang Pingguo has been receiving warm greetings from his family as soon as he gets home. He is so immersed in the warmth of family affection that he notices his wife's face getting uglier every day and thinks she is a bit petty.

His family came to stay with him, but after only a few days of free meals, they started to show their displeasure, which was really quite unkind.

So when his parents mentioned wanting him to manage the finances, saying that this way they wouldn't feel like they were living under someone else's roof, he agreed on the spot.

Now that his master and mistress have spoken to him like this, he knows he made a mistake.

If parents are in charge of the family's finances, then they should also be in charge of their own. There is no reason for them to covet Chunxiang's dowry.

But deep down he still felt that Chunxiang shouldn't have told the madam about it. If family matters got out, it would be a disgrace to him as the head of the family.

Bai Suihe could easily see that Huang Pingguo was still somewhat unconvinced, so she sighed and said, "I know you all feel sorry for your family, but I also feel sorry for my eldest daughter."

With their due dates approaching, it's really not appropriate for so many people to live together noisily, and it's not good for the babies in their wombs either.

In the days that followed, they stayed in the county town, where there were skilled midwives, and with Granny Pang helping to keep an eye on things, it would be safer.

As for your family matters, you should handle them yourselves for now.

No one should let Dongmei and Chunxiang continue to worry at this crucial time. What do you think? (End of Chapter)