Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 126: Loss of Appetite_1

Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Loss of Appetite_1

Zhulan hooked the corner of her mouth, this was the survival rule of ancient times. Having blended into the ancient era, she knew clearly which counterattack was the most formidable. She and Zhou Shuren went to seek out Wang Laosi’s family, and Wang Laosi could completely deny any wrongdoing, and might even forcefully drag Chang Zhi into the matter. Even if it were resolved, it would not be resolved perfectly. Everyone loves to chase after shadows.

But solving it within the clan would be different. It would not involve Chang Zhi any further.

Zhou Wang’s wife changed into pure black clothes, her hair meticulously combed, and her expression very serious. Zhulan’s eyes flickered. The Clan Leader was truly no ordinary role to fill. Look, they hadn’t even arrived, and the Clan Leader already had a plan for how to deal with the situation.

The four didn’t rush to Wang Laosi’s house. Wang Ru’s schemes had not only angered Zhulan and Zhou Shuren but also the Zhou family. The Clan Leader took a detour and visited several other clan elders, and soon, the party of four had become eight. The women, the Clan Leader’s wife, and Zhulan were enough.

The gates of Wang Laosi’s house were tightly closed, but light could be seen through the gaps in the door. Zhou Shuren stepped forward to knock.

Wang Laosi came out, standing at the doorway of the main room, calling out, "Who’s there?"

The Clan Leader spoke coldly, "Open the door."

Wang Laosi recognized the voice—oh, the Clan Leader—and his heart quivered as he hurriedly went to open the gate. When he swung the gate open, his legs trembled; the several people outside were the most influential in the village. "You, why have you come?" he asked.

And brought so many people? What had happened?

Wang Laosi didn’t dare to speak these words, frightened because the expressions on the faces of the people who came were all terrible. His heart was in his throat, and his back was instantly soaked with sweat.

Contempt flashed in the Clan Leader’s eyes. He thoroughly despised Wang Laosi. In his heart, Wang Laosi was not even as good as Zhang Datie. At least Zhang Datie was a straightforward man, while Wang Laosi was a hypocrite, pretending to cover his shame. It was sickening to watch. He strode toward the main room.

Out of the corner of her eye, Zhulan caught sight of the silhouettes at the windows of the rooms on either side. They were alerted by the commotion.

It was Zhulan’s first visit to Wang Laosi’s house. The house was new, and all the chairs within were new as well. On the table, two oil lamps were lit—signs of newfound wealth. Thanks to Wang Laosi’s pretentiousness, there were plenty of chairs in the house, and Zhulan found herself a seat.

Wang Laosi was on edge. He didn’t dare to try to ingratiate himself, his mouth trembling, "Clan Leader Zhou, have you brought all these elders for some important matter?"

Clan Leader Zhou did not wish to speak with Wang Laosi. Zhulan did want to say something, but unfortunately, the room was full of elders, and it was not her place to interject.

Zhou Shuren spoke up, "Call out your second daughter and third daughter. We will talk once they are here."

Wang Laosi’s heart skipped a beat, and an angry premonition turned true. He knew it was Wang Ru. All the prestigious members of the Zhou family were present. This was a serious matter. "Alright, alright, I’ll call these two animals right now."

Zhulan, "...."

Calling his children animals, what did that make him? An old beast? Quite apt, indeed!

Wang Laosi’s angry shouts came from the courtyard. Zhulan frowned slightly but soon relaxed. After a short wait, Wang Laosi dragged in a girl by the hand and harshly pushed her forward; Wang Ru and the second daughter fell to the ground.

The frowns on the faces of Zhulan and the others deepened, their disdain for Wang Laosi growing.

Wang Laosi hastily tried to laugh it off, "Clan Leader Zhou, I truly don’t know what has happened. I have brought them here. You can scold or punish them as you wish, I have no objections."

Zhulan averted her eyes, feeling rather sickened.

Inwardly cursing, the Clan Leader ignored Wang Laosi and eyed the frightened Wang second daughter sitting on the ground, as well as the anxious Wang Ru. No matter how well Wang Ru tried to hide it, she couldn’t fool his discerning eyes. Hatred filled her gaze. Touching his pipe, the Clan Leader’s eyes darkened, "Old lady, you go ahead and speak."

Zhou Wang’s wife’s face was stern, her gaze icy, "It shouldn’t be my place to speak, but you two disregarded even the private virtues and reputation of a woman, affecting the entire village’s reputation. I have no choice but to come and give a lesson. Wang Ru has acted shamelessly with a man without an intermediary, losing all sense of propriety and virtue. The second daughter is frivolous, without any sense of propriety, righteousness, or shame. From now on, I hope you two will restrain yourselves, and after you’re married, do not get divorced due to your lack of private virtue."