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Liu Laogen's expression changed several times. He took a puff of his pipe, probably not expecting it to be this serious.

He cursed inwardly: This old woman has no sense of propriety at all!

Wang couldn't help but speak up: "What do you mean by injury? He's just a hard worker, he's not that delicate."

Which of your second or third uncles doesn't work?

Is he the only one who's special?

Tao'er glanced at Wang Shi, a glance that was light and indifferent, yet it made Wang Shi inexplicably feel guilty.

"Shouldn't my second and third uncles do the work?"

Aren't they part of the Liu family?

My dad can't work, but that doesn't mean he won't work. Please understand that!

Wang, don't you know how my father got injured?

"Weren't Liu Sanniu and Liu Jiaojiao hiding inside watching the show for a long time?"

Tao'er's voice wasn't loud, but it was strong and clear.

"Some things are left unsaid because we don't want to make everyone look bad."

If you continue to argue, I'll have no choice but to ask the village head to come and uphold justice.

Now that things have blown up, I want to see how Liu Jiaxiu's parents mistreat their son and daughter-in-law.

I want to see which family dares to marry the domineering, selfish, and ruthless Liu Jiaojiao.

Tao'er was certain they wouldn't dare make a big fuss.

Wang's face turned pale instantly.

"You...you little brat, how dare you?"

Wang's eyes were filled with a look that seemed to want to tear her granddaughter to shreds.

"What do I have to be afraid of? My parents have been blinded by you, and they've been worn down to the point of being unrecognizable."

What else do I have to worry about?

"Liu Tao'er, don't forget, you still have two older brothers who are not married yet."

Liu Jiaojiao became anxious.

Her reputation must not be ruined, otherwise she might not be able to marry into a good family.

"Yes, you brat, you better not talk nonsense outside."

Don't forget that Iron Pillar and Iron Hammer haven't started a family yet!

If you ruin Jiaojiao's reputation, and the Liu family's reputation, neither of your two older brothers will be able to find wives!

Wang immediately seized upon this as if it were a lifeline and began to threaten Tao'er.

"funny!

If I don't say a word and swallow my anger, you'll just let my two older brothers find wives?

"Bullshit!"

"My eldest and second eldest brothers got married a long time ago."

They haven't gotten married because you refused to give a bride price.

The two sons of the third wife are younger than my two older brothers, yet they are all married.

Liu Minghao from the fourth branch of the family is only eighteen years old and he's already engaged.

She knew that Wang had no intention of finding wives for her two brothers.

Because they wanted to save money for Liu Tianbao, an old scholar in his thirties, to study.

He took the exam so many times but failed to become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations), but he still didn't give up.

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's not because the family is poor that they naturally get wives when they have money."

Wang looked around guiltily, thinking to herself, "How does this brat know everything?"

"Peach Girl, you must have misunderstood this. Over the years, the family has spent a lot of money supporting your fourth uncle's education, and we really have no way to make up for it."

"Once your fourth uncle passes the imperial examination and becomes a scholar, the family's financial situation will improve, and he'll definitely arrange good marriages for your two older brothers."

Tao'er: I don't believe you for a second!

He said, "Our eldest branch of the family is not fortunate enough to enjoy the glory of Fourth Uncle; let's leave it to others!"

As for my eldest and second eldest brothers' weddings, my parents will take care of them, so there's no need for the old man to worry about it.

"If there's nothing else, my granddaughter will take her leave now."

"Peach Girl, you go back and take care of them first!"

I'll have your second uncle ask the village doctor to come and take a look, and get some ointment to apply.

Let's talk about it after the injury has healed!

Liu Laogen took another puff of his cigarette and began to make grand promises.

Tao'er nodded and turned to leave.

Liu Jiaojiao's voice came from behind.

"Father, are you just going to let that wretched girl go like this?"

"Aren't you going to punish her?"

"Shut up!

Do you still want to marry into a good family?

Liu Jiaojiao wisely kept quiet.

Liu Erniu and his wife exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves that their elder brother's family finally had someone capable.

Liu Sanniu and Zhao Shi thought to themselves: "It seems that my elder brother's family is about to be turned upside down."

Wang was seething with anger and yelled at Liu Laogen, "Husband, have you taken the wrong medicine today!"

Were you intimidated by that brat's few words?

Our fourth brother is a scholar, so at worst we can take it to the yamen and have that brat beaten up and locked up for a few days!

Let her suffer a bit, then marry her off to an old widower to get a dowry for the fourth son.

"Nonsense!"

If this goes to the authorities, will all the despicable things you've done still be covered up?

With parents like these, what kind of reputation does Tianbao have?

How will he be able to hold his head high in front of his colleagues after this?

I'm telling you, don't do anything reckless, or I'll divorce you!

Liu Laogen stood up and put the tobacco pipe rod on the table.

He glared fiercely at Wang.

"Fine, Liu Laogen, you dare to divorce me? I'll fight you to the death!"

Wang had never suffered such humiliation before, and she lunged forward to grab Liu Laogen's face.

Liu Laogen kicked her, saying, "You stupid woman with long hair and short brains."

"Second son's wife, third son's wife, hurry up and help her back."

Xu and Zhao rushed over and helped their mother-in-law up.

Then they half-dragged and half-carried Wang away.

"Second brother, third brother, while your eldest brother is recovering from his injury, you two will help me with the work in the fields."

Fourth brother's wife, your eldest sister-in-law is still in a coma and needs to rest for a while.

You and your second and third sons' wives are responsible for the housework. You take turns feeding the chickens, ducks, and pigs, and the three of you cook together.

"Dad, do I have to do these chores too?"

Wei asked in a low voice.

Previously, she mainly took care of her husband's studies and daily life in the county town.

I came back expecting money, but before I could even ask, this happened.

I wish I hadn't come back.

"If you don't want to do any other work, then you can cook all the meals for the whole family by yourself."

The fourth son's wife always went to the county town to relax, and the second and third sons' wives had long had complaints about it.

We can't spoil her too much this time.

"Father, I didn't say I was unwilling."

I'm willing to cook with my second and third sisters-in-law and take turns doing housework.

One person can't possibly cook all the meals for the whole family.

With such a large family, so many people, how long would it take her to sit?

"That's settled then. Do either of you have any objections?"

Liu Laogen glanced at the second and third sons.

The two quickly shook their heads; at this point, they dared not have any objections.

"Alright, you've made such a fuss, just do whatever you want now!"

Liu Laogen shook his hand, got up and went back into the house.

First, keep that brat calm; we can't afford to lose sight of the bigger picture for a small gain.

The old woman has been suppressing the eldest son's family too much over the years, and the villagers have all seen it. The village head has spoken to him several times.

Furthermore, since that girl from the eldest son's family brought things into the open today, if he doesn't do something, he might not be able to stay in the Liu family in Xinghua Village any longer.

When Tao'er returned to the backyard, she saw her father, Liu Daniu, pacing anxiously at the door.

Seeing her approach, he rushed forward and asked anxiously, "Tao'er, have your grandparents made things difficult for you?"

Are you injured?

Did they hit you?

"Father, your daughter is alright!"

We won the first match!

Liu Daniu was completely bewildered and couldn't understand what was going on.

"Dad, let's go inside and talk."

Liu Laogen nodded; it was indeed inconvenient to talk about it outside.

Tao'er helped her father back into the house.