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Xu lowered her head slightly, looking obedient, and replied softly, "Mother, when I went to my sister-in-law's place just now, I didn't find anything else."

My sister-in-law's condition is very bad, and Tao Yatou is taking care of her.

When I went in, my sister-in-law was taking her medicine, and the room reeked of it. My wife almost threw up from the smell.

"Is it that serious?"

Second sister-in-law, are you trying to deceive Mother?

Liu Jiaojiao, standing to the side, looked on with suspicion.

Madam Xu shook her head in a panic, "Auntie, how could I dare to lie to Mother!"

"If you don't believe me, why don't you go and see for yourself?"

Liu Jiaojiao is no good. She's cunning and mean-spirited. A girl like that wants to marry into a wealthy family in town? Dream on!

"You...you knew I..."

"Mother, look at this, now my second sister-in-law dares to talk to me like that too."

Liu Jiaojiao stomped her feet in anger, but had no way to refute it, because she couldn't get through that door at all, nor did she dare to go in. That bitch was just too terrifying!

"Mother, I didn't lie. My sister-in-law was lying on the bed, completely listless, and she could barely speak."

It looked like he had suffered some serious blow!

Xu's words were veiled, but Wang should have been able to understand them!

"Second sister-in-law, Mother only made you kneel and whipped you a few times!"

Is it worse than the torture inflicted by the government?

Could it be that your sister-in-law and the others are putting on an act, and you just didn't realize it?

Or you're covering for them, the couple.

Liu Jiaojiao did not believe Xu's explanation at all.

"Aunt, don't be unreasonable. I just said that if you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself, or bring your mother with you."

There's no need to doubt me here!

Xu's tone was somewhat resentful. No matter what, she was still her sister-in-law, and there was no need for her to be polite to her.

"You...you..."

Second sister-in-law, what kind of attitude is this!

Liu Jiaojiao pointed at Xu Shi, her face turning red with anger.

"Alright, Jiaojiao, your second sister-in-law wouldn't lie."

Wang said.

The second son's wife is honest and upright, and never lies.

Since she said that, it can't be false.

It's possible that I went too far this time, or maybe my eldest daughter-in-law couldn't handle the shock of finding out that I sold that slut and it aggravated her illness.

Liu Jiaojiao glared fiercely at Xu Shi, then snorted coldly and sat down.

"What about the eldest son, from the second son's family?"

Wang turned to ask her second son's wife.

"Mother, my eldest brother isn't doing well either; he walks with a limp after just a few steps."

I guess it's because my old problems have relapsed.

I have a feeling that even if he recovers, he might become crippled.

Xu deliberately exaggerated the situation.

"What?

Is it that serious? Even if he recovers, he'll still be crippled?

What will we be able to do in the fields after that?

Wang regretted that she had punished him too severely.

Madam Xu shook her head. "Once my elder brother recovers, he should be able to handle light work, right?"

But I'm afraid I won't be able to do those strenuous, heavy jobs anymore.

My elder brother and sister-in-law are a married couple; one is blind, the other lame. I'm afraid what will happen to them in the future…

It will become a considerable burden for our Liu family…”

Xu said this on purpose, hoping that Wang and the others would separate her eldest brother and his family.

The eldest son's family still has Tiezhu and Tiechui, and now that Taoya has been separated from the family, they might be able to live a good life.

It's better than staying at Lao Liu's house and being tormented by his mother and the others.

"Alright, second son's wife, I know what I'm doing."

This is none of your business, you go and make lunch!

And you mustn't tell anyone what I just asked you.

Wang waved her hand, her face showing obvious impatience.

"I understand, Mother. I won't say a word about it."

After saying that, Xu turned and left.

As soon as Xu left, Liu Jiaojiao immediately asked, "Mother, if that's the case, then wouldn't my eldest brother and his wife become useless?"

Especially my sister-in-law Zhang, she's blind, what can she do in the future?

"Breaking a dish while washing it, what bad luck!"

Liu Jiaojiao cursed without restraint.

"Jiaojiao, although your eldest brother and sister-in-law are not very useful, Tiezhu and his brother are still capable. They can work and earn money. We can't separate the eldest branch of the family yet."

Just bear with it a little longer. Once your fourth brother passes the imperial examination and becomes an official, we'll go to the prefectural city with him and his family to enjoy a life of luxury.

"I'll divide up the first and second wives' families then."

Wang comforted her daughter, Liu Jiaojiao.

Liu Jiaojiao smiled with satisfaction and nodded, "Yes, Mother is so thoughtful. I'll listen to you."

Xu, who hadn't left immediately, turned pale upon hearing the mother and daughter's words.

What a cruel mother and daughter! This is like killing a donkey after it has done its work. The first and second wives are just the donkeys and horses that did the work.

You can throw it away if you don't need it anymore.

Ms. Xu turned around angrily and went to the kitchen. Despite her anger, she still had to cook lunch.

She was thinking that she must tell her husband what Wang and her daughter had said that evening.

We need to come up with some solutions, otherwise what chance do the second wife have?

Tao'er stayed inside, chatting with her parents and two children.

Qingge watched with a smile from the side.

At this moment, the eldest and second eldest brothers pushed open the door and came in, looking anxious.

"Little sister, are Ayan and Huanhuan alright?"

As he spoke, Liu Tiezhu, the eldest brother, picked up Huanhuan.

The second brother, Liu Tiechui, began to examine Ayan from head to toe.

Tao'er smiled and shook her head. "Big brother, second brother, Ayan and Huanhuan are not injured. They are fine."

It's likely that the two older brothers heard about this on their way home.

"Little sister, what happened? Why are those two kids arguing with Liu Xiaopang?"

Liu Tiezhu asked.

On the way, he only heard that the two children had been bullied, but he didn't know the specifics of what had happened.

"Don't worry, big brother and second brother, it's just kids fighting over candy."

It was originally a small matter, but Wang wouldn't let it go and kept swearing, so I couldn't help but teach her a lesson.

Tao'er smiled calmly and briefly recounted what had happened.

The two older brothers were so angry that they gritted their teeth.

"I'm going to go and beat that Liu Xiaopang up, to avenge those two kids!"

Liu Tiechui turned to leave, but Tao'er stopped him. "Second brother, don't be impulsive. I've already punished that little tyrant."

He was quite frightened; he'd already punished you, so you shouldn't go anymore.

To avoid people saying you're bullying the weak, which sounds bad.

It's not good to beat someone up afterward, as it's still bullying the weak.

"Since Little Sister has already taught him a lesson, Second Brother, you don't need to go and beat up Little Fatty anymore."

If he dares to bully Ayan and Huanhuan again, the two of us will go and beat him up together.

Upon hearing this, Tao'er and the others laughed.

Only Liu Daniu scolded them with a stern face, "What nonsense are you two talking about!"

You're all grown up, why bother arguing with a child?

"Still laughing? Wait till your second uncle and aunt come looking for trouble, then let's see if you'll still be laughing!"

Liu Daniu frowned deeply, feeling like there was no peace and quiet for even a moment.

"Dad, what are you afraid of? With me and my eldest brother here, how can Second Uncle and Second Aunt beat us two brothers?"

"If they don't like it, let them come at us!"

Liu Tiechui looked fearless.

Liu Daniu sighed. Oh well, it's none of his business anymore.

"Honey, you coward, what are you afraid of?"

Our two young men are afraid that our third son and his wife will come and cause trouble.

They are clearly in the wrong!

You might as well shut up and stop talking, you're just giving others a boost!

Zhang Su'e scolded her husband.

"Hahaha………"

The Liu brothers burst into laughter, because their father was now too afraid to speak.

Just then, there was a loud knocking on the door.

Then came an angry, shrill voice, "Liu Tao'er, you wretched girl, get out here right now!"

"Miss, we have a problem!"

After Qingge finished speaking, she went to open the door.

Tao'er followed them out, and her two older brothers, each carrying a child, also followed.