Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 125 Terrifying_1

Chapter 125: Chapter 125 Terrifying_1

Zhulan couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Since the last time Lady Li cried and Zhou Shuren lost his temper, Zhou Shuren had become more than just a strict father. Everyone at home was afraid of him. Ming Teng, despite being unruly, would run against the wall to escape at the sight of Grandpa’s stern face. But thinking about it, Zhou Shuren’s education of the eldest son was also a way to temper Lady Li’s character, all for her sake. With this in mind, the gratitude made the tea taste even sweeter.

Lady Li’s intuition became sharper. As soon as the head of the household stayed in the main room, she knew trouble was coming. After tidying up the kitchen, she ran back to the room and secretly started teaching Ming Teng to write, to avoid being punished by the head of the household for not remembering at night. Now she was forced to use her brain.

Zhulan was in a good mood all day, but when the children who went to the clan school in the evening returned, her mood was no longer pleasant.

With a dark face, Zhulan said, "Chang Lian, you said on your way back from school you encountered the Wang sisters, and the second Miss Wang, Wang Rong, fell down, begging Chang Zhi to help her up? I didn’t hear wrong, did I?"

Chang Lian’s face also looked unhappy, "Mother didn’t hear wrong. On our way back from school, the second daughter of the Wang family fell down all of a sudden. Her shoe even got stuck in the snow, and she sat there without getting up, insisting she had twisted her ankle, her eyes fixed on Chang Zhi!"

It sent chills down his spine, as if his younger brother was like a piece of meat on a bone!

Zhulan’s mind quickly grasped Wang Ru’s intention. This person really couldn’t rest until she eliminated all the elements that threatened her. In the novel, aside from Zhou Er, the entire Zhou family had been trapped by Wang Ru. Although the novel didn’t mention the achievements of the eldest son when the daughter was the protagonist, if Wang Ru was wary, the eldest son’s future must be promising.

Chang Lian looked towards his father, who remained silent; Yuguang’s attention had been on his wife. Silently withdrawing his gaze, he noticed that his mother had been angry just now, but now she seemed pleased. "Mother, are you not angry anymore?"

As Zhulan thought about how her eldest son’s chances in the imperial examination would be secure as long as she could block Wang Ru from scheming against him, her mood improved. However, she couldn’t say that. "Of course, I’m angry. I’m laughing out of anger. The Wang family is shameless, daring to commit fraud."

Chang Zhi was also furious. He was only twelve years old! The women of the Wang family were out of their minds. Or rather, if they were in their right minds, and even if they were as beautiful as angels, he couldn’t have any contact with the Wang women. Wang Ru was not someone who kept her ambitions in check. Although the Wang family only sold sausages for a while and later stopped, choosing to share the recipes for profit, they still had some foundation, as they were registered under Wang Laosi. Despite not changing to merchant status, the thought alone was frightening!

Chang Zhi felt wronged. "Mother, what does the Wang family mean by this, to ruin me?"

His greatest desire was to pass the imperial examination. To crush his prospects was more hateful to him than death.

For the first time, Zhulan saw her eldest son’s eyes redden. The child had devoted all his thoughts to his studies and had suddenly seen through the heart of the matter. He really was wronged. She waved her hand, "Wait for your mother to take revenge for you. The Wang family have brought this upon themselves."

Zhou Shuren felt the eldest son in Zhulan’s arms was in the way and pulled him over silently, patting the son’s head, "You’re grown up now, still coddling with your mother."

Chang Zhi, "...."

It wasn’t like that, Father. Which of your eyes saw him acting spoiled? He was clearly furious and felt wronged, okay?

Zhulan, maintaining a stern face, ignored Zhou Shuren and asked Chang Lian, "When you saw the second daughter Wang fall down, was it just you guys there?"

Chang Lian’s eyes curved, somewhat taking pleasure in the misfortune, "Today, many brothers from the clan who came to copy books returned with us."

Zhulan was pleased. On the street where the Zhou family lived, not many families attended the clan school. There was her family, the Zheng family attended private school, and another was a scholar within the clan who no longer attended the clan school. Wang Ru probably thought there would only be a few returning from school. If it had been only her family, she would have had to consider how to handle the situation perfectly. She hadn’t expected that there would be quite a few people, and she wouldn’t even need to take action; the clan would confront Wang Laosi’s family.

However, was Wang Ru too confident? Did she not fear Chang Lian’s help? Then she thought again, Chang Lian might appear sharp on the surface but was selfish at heart; he was not the type to offer help.

Wang Ru had been there for quite some time and had understood some of the Zhou family’s tempers, but she only saw Chang Zhi as naïve in worldly matters, thinking he was only book-smart and not streetwise. She was completely unaware that understanding propriety, righteousness, integrity, and honor was essential, and Chang Zhi cared most about the family’s reputation.

Wang Ru had been present for a while but still hadn’t adopted modern thinking. By contrast, look at how she avoided speaking out of turn when she was ignorant, always letting Zhou Shuren, who knew the rules, teach her until she wouldn’t make mistakes. Yet, compared to Wang Ru, there was really no sense of achievement; Wang Ru was just too foolish!

Zhulan signaled for the children to leave, and once they did, she said, "After dinner, let’s go to the Clan Leader’s house. The Clan Leader must be waiting for us."

Zhou Shuren smiled and nodded, "Anyway, Wang Ru won’t spare any effort to plot against our family. It’s time to fight back. Let her know we’re not easy to mess with, to make her wary of us."

Zhulan agreed, "As for the second daughter Wang Rong, whether it was her intention or she just listened to Wang Ru, she is going to be trapped by Wang Ru. I will clarify Wang Ru’s intentions to the Clan Leader’s wife. With the second daughter’s reputation tarnished, she will find it difficult to marry. It’s important that the right people direct their anger properly."

Zhou Shuren reached out and pinched Zhulan, "As you say."

After dinner, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren waited a bit, guessing that the Clan Leader’s family would have finished eating. Then they took two ounces of tea leaves and went to the Clan Leader’s house.

The Clan Leader of the Zhou family had just finished dinner. Upon seeing Zhulan and Zhou Shuren, he knew why they had come. After understanding the situation, the Clan Leader realized that Zhou Shuren was not someone easy to provoke and had a stern heart. While Zhou Shuren wouldn’t go all out against you if you didn’t cross his bottom line, if you truly pressed him, he could be ruthless.

The Clan Leader tapped his smoking pipe. He had been waiting for this couple. It wasn’t just that the couple was annoyed; he was even more infuriated. "I’ve heard about Chang Zhi’s situation. This is not just a matter for your family; it’s a significant concern for the entire clan. As soon as my wife changes her clothes, we’ll go over there."

As soon as Zhulan entered the Clan Leader’s house, she knew there was no need to say much; the Clan Leader would certainly stand up for Chang Zhi. Chang Zhi was a promising seedling, and for a Zhou family that only had a scholar, a child with such potential was of great significance. When one succeeds, all ascend; a person with the hope of success was too important.

Zhulan couldn’t help but think of the novel’s plot. In the novel, the Zhou family didn’t return to the clan, and Chang Zhi didn’t attend the clan school, so the clan didn’t know how much potential Chang Zhi had. Thus, when Chang Zhi was framed, no one helped him. But in reality, both Zhulan and Zhou Shuren had come, and Chang Zhi had joined the clan school. After being tested and affirmed by several scholars within the clan, Chang Zhi was exceptionally valued, and the clan would not allow him to be falsely accused. Chang Zhi represented hope.