Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 610 - 610 611 We Are Family_1

Chapter 610: Chapter 611 We Are Family_1 Chapter 610: Chapter 611 We Are Family_1 Zhao Jianghe’s words indeed had a profound impact on Zhao Jiangshui. When the topic of Tianniu’s marriage came up, even he seemed quite unhappy. He realized that although he had always enjoyed reading and held little interest in other matters, this one girl always seemed to matter to him.

Zhao Jiangshui glanced at Tianniu, and just then, he saw her blink at him, causing an inexplicable thud in his chest, and he panicked.

In the East Hall Room, Zhao Danggui continued to curse and vent her anger until Wang Fuqiang’s slap on the table startled her into silence.

“You brainless woman, even your second brother sees things more clearly than you do, how can you be so clueless!” Wang Fuqiang scolded.

Zhao Danggui was startled, “What do you mean by that?”

“What do I mean? Have you forgotten what Jianghe told you earlier? What kind of background does your stepmother have? Her only daughter is a renowned figure in Qinghua City. And you, achieving nothing, keep bumping against the wall, while even your second brother knows to get on her good side, and here you are, foolishly clashing with them!”

As soon as Wang Fuqiang said this, Zhao Danggui suddenly realized, slapping her own forehead: “Right! How could I have forgotten about that?!”

Wang Fuqiang glared at her fiercely: “Compared to her, our father doesn’t have much money. Instead of trying to please our father, it’s better to make her happy. When she opens her purse strings, it won’t just be a matter of a few dozen silvers.”

Zhao Danggui, too, was exhilarated by the thought, but then her face fell again: “Do you really think those two, mother and daughter, are easy to deal with? I just cursed at them, and if I go up to them with a shameless face now, not only will I lose face, they might not even take the bait.”

Wang Fuqiang cursed: “It’s because of your brainless actions that I’m in this mess!”

Zhao Danggui shrank her neck and quickly replied: “Oi, don’t talk to me about this. Have you seen Mrs. Lin’s daughter? That gaze could kill a person. Do you think she’s easy to handle? Even if we had started off by trying to please her, it wouldn’t be easy to get money from her. Didn’t you see the dowry Mrs. Lin brought? Basins, cotton quilts, silk clothes, there wasn’t a single item of great value! What does that tell you? She’s keeping a tight grip on her money!”

After pondering, Wang Fuqiang found truth in her words. He had inquired about the dowry Mrs. Lin had brought earlier, which was only of ordinary value, and spat out: “This stingy old mother!”

In fact, the dowry Mrs. Lin had brought was meant to preserve Mr. Zhao’s dignity, something men should have, but which people like Zhao Danggui and Wang Fuqiang could never comprehend.

Mr. Zhao had offered such lavish betrothal gifts, not only to give Mrs. Lin a grand entrance but also to maintain his own backbone. How could Muniang allow Mrs. Lin to bring a dowry worth a fortune and slap Mr. Zhao’s face with it? By then, Mr. Zhao would have to wonder whether he was worthy of Mrs. Lin.

“Hmph! But now her mother is part of our Zhao Family, and all her property should rightfully be handed over to our father. Why should we bother to please her? Everything can be settled by laying it all out,” Zhao Danggui said.

Upon reflection, Wang Fuqiang agreed that she made sense and nodded.

In the bridal chamber, Muniang had specially ordered a few dishes to be prepared and personally brought them in: “Mother, have something to eat first, don’t starve yourself.”

Mrs. Lin, who had just lifted her bridal veil, was sitting on the bed in a daze. Seeing Muniang bringing over such food, she shook her head: “This isn’t proper.”

Muniang smiled: “Rules are made by people. Let’s not mistreat our own bodies, here.” As she spoke, she had already handed the chopsticks to Mrs. Lin.

Mrs. Lin had no choice but to pick up the bowl and eat, feeling indeed quite hungry.

“Mother, don’t take Zhao Danggui’s matter to heart. After all, her husband’s family is from Qingcheng, and it’s a journey of three to five days by carriage from here, so it won’t cause any trouble. Just now, Mr. Zhao went to discipline her as well,” Muniang could only offer such consolation.

Mrs. Lin sighed, “Don’t worry, I know how to handle things. I certainly wouldn’t let my own daughter worry about me.”

“How could I not worry?” Muniang replied. “I just asked around about that couple, and they’re no good at all. Mother, you shouldn’t always let people bully you like this. Now that you’ve married into the Zhao Family, you are the mistress of the house, and they should all respect and be filial to you. You need to stand tall and straight. If you ever feel wronged in the future, don’t just swallow it. You must tell me, and I will teach them a lesson.”

Mrs. Lin was fine with the beginning of her daughter’s statement, but the latter part startled her, “How would you teach them a lesson?”

“Take them to an alley and give them a good thrashing. That’s the only way these people learn,” Muniang said.

Mrs. Lin quickly interjected, “Don’t be reckless. After all, she is your Uncle Zhao’s own daughter. You need to be measured in these matters.”

Muniang smiled, “If mother can find a less intense way to awe that couple, then there won’t be anything for me to do.”

Mrs. Lin chided with a laugh, “You child, threatening your mother now?”

Muniang blinked, feigning ignorance. She claimed if she didn’t “threaten” her mother in this way, Mrs. Lin would certainly not be able to stand tall.

In reality, Mrs. Lin’s current status was one that ought to suppress Zhao Danggui, but if Mrs. Lin was reluctant to adopt the posture of an elder, it was uncertain how she might be bullied.

If Mrs. Lin showed a bit of authority, Zhao Danggui would not dare to act rashly.

As the mother and daughter were talking and laughing, they heard the door being pushed open. Muniang looked up, and there was the shameless Zhao Danggui.

“What are you here for?” Muniang’s tone was very cold. They had previously shown no respect for Mrs. Lin, so naturally, Muniang would not be more considerate now.

Zhao Danggui approached with a bashful smile, “Father just gave me a good talking to. Are you still not satisfied? It was just a few joking words, why be so petty?”

Mrs. Lin tugged at Muniang’s sleeve before saying, “It’s nothing, have a seat.”

Zhao Danggui repeatedly waved her hands, “I dare not sit. Father just scolded me. I was just angry at the time and couldn’t accept it, so I spoke without thinking. Mother, don’t be angry with me, please.”

Zhao Danggui’s address of ‘mother’ not only stunned Mrs. Lin, even Muniang found it inconceivable. How could this woman soften up so quickly?

Zhao Danggui chuckled, “From now on, we’re all family. There’s no need to be polite. Aside from being a bit blunt, I’m pretty good in other respects.”

Muniang scoffed inwardly, thinking her a fool. Could she believe such deceitful words this easily?

Mrs. Lin, with her simple mind, saw that the other party was making amends and naturally there was no reason to continue the standoff. She smiled and said, “From now on, we’re all one family. What’s important is living together harmoniously.”

Zhao Danggui thought to herself that it was easy to deceive her.

But outwardly, she immediately tried to cozy up to Muniang, “Speaking of which, I am older than you, Muniang. In the future, you can call me ‘sister.’ Our mother has already said, we are one family!”