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Back in the house, Tao'er realized that her older brother was still there. She wondered if he was upset about what she had just said.

So he walked over to his older brother and whispered, "Brother, I'm sorry, I spoke too quickly and didn't stop myself."

But don't be sad, I promise I'll help you find a wife even better than Li Erya in the future.

Even a fool could imagine that when this happened, my older brother must have been feeling terrible.

Bringing up this old story again feels like rubbing salt into a wound; it's truly cruel.

Before Liu Tiezhu could speak, he heard his father's voice.

"Peach Girl, how could you tell this to the villagers?"

How will your older brother face people after this?

You're being too reckless. Tell me, why do you always jump to conclusions and make things happen so easily?

How will your older brother find a wife after this?!

"Father, I didn't consider that my elder brother was forced into marriage, and I'm just so angry about it."

But don't worry, our family's circumstances will improve in the future, and it won't be difficult for my elder brother to find a wife.

My older brother is tall and handsome, and has a good character; he'll surely attract many good girls.

Tao'er saw that her adoptive father was in such a hurry because he was worried that it would affect her older brother's future marriage, so she smiled and explained.

"Honey, don't blame Tao Yatou. Marriage is all about fate. Our Tiezhu and that Li Erya are probably just a little bit short of fate."

"It was really that Zhao was being unreasonable today, coming to cause trouble; otherwise, Tao'er wouldn't be so angry."

Zhang Su'e couldn't bear to see her husband scold their daughter, so she spoke up.

"Father, please don't blame my little sister. I don't like Li Erya anymore."

I've long since let go of the matter of the bride being kidnapped.

"I'll wait for my little sister to find me an even better wife."

Liu Tiezhu didn't want his father to blame his younger sister.

The younger sister was also trying to protect Ayan and the others.

Although Ayan was still young, he understood the whole story.

So he grabbed Liu Tiezhu's hand and shook it, saying with a very serious expression, "Brother Tiezhu, I'll help you find a wife in the future too."

"And me..."

"Brother Tiezhu, Brother Ayan and I will help you find a wife."

Huanhuan also came over and said in a childish voice.

Liu Tiezhu laughed heartily, then scooped up one child in each hand and carried the two children in his arms.

"Okay, I'll leave my marriage to you from now on."

"Ayan, Huanhuan, you only look for a wife for Brother Tiezhu, what about Brother Tiechui?"

Brother Hammer doesn't have a wife either!

Liu Tiechui, who was standing nearby, leaned over and said with a wronged expression.

The two children immediately said, "We'll also find a wife for Brother Hammer, a pretty one."

Everyone burst into laughter again.

Liu Tiechui happily picked Huanhuan up and lifted her high in the air.

After playing around for a while, they put him down. Liu Tiezhu then followed his second brother's example and lifted Ayan up high as well.

The two children laughed heartily.

Seeing this scene, Tao'er couldn't help but show a comfortable and happy smile.

Although Zhang Su'e couldn't see very clearly, she could feel the joy in the children's laughter.

That's great!

It's been a long time since my family has been this happy.

"Peach girl, don't be so silly next time."

As the saying goes, "Don't wash your dirty linen in public," this is a matter for our Liu family.

If there are any conflicts between brothers, they can resolve them behind closed doors; there's no need to make things unpleasant.

I'm afraid I've offended the third brother and his wife today.

My parents will probably be furious if they find out.

Liu Daniu sighed and said.

"Dad, don't be afraid. If Uncle and Aunt dare to cause trouble again, don't blame us brothers for taking action."

Liu Tiezhu felt that his father was too weak.

"That's right, Dad. You're so sure that family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, but they don't think that way."

Have you forgotten how angry Third Aunt was with our mother all these years?

"If you hadn't been so weak, my brother's wife wouldn't have been stolen away."

Liu Tiezhu said somewhat angrily.

"Honey, that's just how you are, always afraid of this and that."

For years I've been burdened by filial piety, enduring it all day long.

"I can't stop you from suffering, but if you want my children to suffer with you, then you can live alone."

Zhang Su'e said angrily.

"Father, if your heart is never with us, then you should live alone!"

We two brothers will be filial to our mother.

Anyway, I won't tolerate this anymore. I want to protect my mother and little sister.

Liu Tiezhu spoke with a firm tone and a sincere gaze.

"Me too, Dad. There are some things I've wanted to say for a long time."

Grandpa and Grandma were so biased; our eldest son's family did the most work but got the least and the worst food.

Why should I?

You and your second, third, and fourth uncles are all their sons, so how can they treat you differently?

Why is that?

Haven't you considered this reason?

Liu Tiechui's eyes reddened as he spoke.

Tao'er knew that it was a long-standing grievance that had been bottled up in her heart.

"Master, the children are right. Why should they have to suffer injustice? Why should they have to give in at every turn?"

You should be filial to your parents; that's none of my business!

But you can't let my children suffer because of you!

Hearing the children's words, Zhang Su'e felt as if she were being pricked by needles, and a dense, persistent pain spread through her heart.

"Father, I know you value filial piety, but if you believe that filial piety means your wife, children, and elderly parents have to suffer and be bullied by others, then that goes against morality and defeats your original intention."

Dad, now that you've started a family, married a wife and had children, you have a responsibility and an obligation to protect them.

If you can't even protect your own wife and children, are you even a man?

Tao patiently explained to her father the responsibilities of a man.

"Dad, my little sister is right. If a man can't even protect his wife and children, then he doesn't deserve to be called a man!"

"After I get married, I will definitely love and cherish her. And when we have children, I will make sure they are never bullied by others."

Liu Tiezhu said with unwavering determination in his eyes.

"Me too!

"Father, please don't be confused anymore."

Liu Tiechui chimed in.

"Tiezhu, Tiechui, your father is a coward. I've let down your mother, your little sister, and you all..."

Perhaps Dad was wrong before!

From now on, Dad won't have to worry about so much anymore.

Liu Daniu remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.

Was all my filial piety over the years wrong?

It was he who caused the children to suffer for so many years!

He's the one who caused his wife so much suffering over the years, even her eyes are...

It was his weakness that caused Peach Girl to be separated from them for so many years.

It was his fault, his incompetence and weakness, his forbearance...

His wife's accusations and his children's aggrieved complaints weighed heavily on Liu Daniu's heart.

As waves of memories washed over him, Liu Daniu lowered his head and let out painful whimpers.

The Liu brothers were dumbfounded and regretted what they had just said, wondering if they had spoken too harshly.

Zhang Su'e also realized that she had been too direct in her words.

Although her in-laws treated her badly, Liu Daniu was still quite good to her.

She patted her husband on the back, "Honey, don't cry, the children are still here!"

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

She said it on purpose.

Sure enough, before he finished speaking, Liu Daniu quickly raised his head and wiped away his tears and snot.

"Su'e, what are you saying? Where did I cry?"

Just now, a small bug got into my eye.

And from now on, I'll leave the household affairs to you and Tao Yatou.

"Peach Girl is resourceful and insightful; things will definitely get better for our family in the future."

Liu Daniu has finally figured it out: he can no longer let his family suffer.

If he can't even protect his own wife and children, is he even a man?

The children are absolutely right.

Seeing that things had progressed sufficiently, Tao'er walked to her father's side and asked, "Father, haven't you ever doubted your own origins?"