16: Chapter 16 The Fierce Woman Goes Berserk_1 16: Chapter 16 The Fierce Woman Goes Berserk_1 “Fourth Brother, I’m not as capable as you, and in the future, I still have to provide for Xiao Fu’s education.
It’s tough for your elder brother too!”
Tan Zhengyong spoke pitifully, but the smugness in the depths of his eyes was hard to miss.
He got so much of the family property all to himself; who wouldn’t be envious?
Tan Zhenghong could only offer a bitter laugh, knowing he earned over ten taels of silver each year through hunting, nearly making all the family’s income by himself.
But in the end, after he broke his leg, this was all he got, and everyone still expected him to be understanding.
Who would understand the pain of his broken leg?
His need for treatment?
Qiao Duo’er slowly said, “You all know how much Ah Hong has earned over the years, and all that he deserves.
He even gave you a lot for free.
Surely, Ah Hong doesn’t have to provide for your old age and funeral now, right?”
She didn’t care about how much money there was, how much land; this was what mattered to her.
Such words from a supposed fool caught everyone’s attention.
This time, they could finally be sure that Qiao Duo’er wasn’t a fool anymore.
Back then, the matchmaker said that this fool was only foolish at times, so perhaps now was not one of those times.
But they never thought that it was just a lie spun by the matchmaker.
Qiao Duo’er wasn’t foolish now because there was a different person inside.
“You talk about providing for the elderly and the funeral?
Your brain only works right now, but won’t you just be a big fool later on?
It would be good if you could even fend for yourselves.
Let me tell you, don’t come to me when you have nothing to eat; I won’t have any spare grain for you!”
Wang Clan said irritably, thinking they should be worried about themselves!
Could Fourth Boss’s leg be healed for ten tales?
No, even with ten tales, it couldn’t be healed!
Qiao Duo’er scoffed, “Remember what you’re saying now.
If you ever step half a foot into my house again, I’ll break your legs and let you taste what it’s like!”
“You harpy!
Oh heavens, how did the Tan Family come to marry such a creature?
It’s a sin.
I’m being bullied by this evil daughter-in-law!”
“What’s the point of me even living?
I don’t want to live anymore!”
Wang Clan’s Heart wiped her tears hand over hand, but despite her efforts, no tears were seen, the epitome of making a scene.
“You damned child, I am after all your mother, is this how you talk to me?”
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Wang Clan’s voice was piercing, causing Qiao Duo’er’s head to ache.
“You don’t dare to agree?”
Qiao Duo’er looked disdainfully at Wang Clan; she didn’t want to witness a shrew’s performance, she just wanted an answer.
Little Wang Clan chimed in timely, “Mother, stop crying.
The fourth sister-in-law has been unfilial, but heaven will take care of it.
Won’t you still have me to serve you in the future?”
With those words, Wang Clan felt reassured.
Her second daughter-in-law was her niece from her rural home—could she not care for her?
“That’s right, I will never set foot here again!” Wang Clan declared resolutely.
She might as well pretend she didn’t have this son.
“Remember what you said today.
I, Qiao Duo, mean what I say; don’t come back later weeping and wailing!” Qiao Duo’er said commandingly, effortlessly intimidating everyone present.
Wang Clan came to her senses and prepared to wail bitterly again.
Qiao Duo’er blocked her path and said, “Do you have anything else?
If there’s something, speak up; if not, scram!”
“You shameless wretch, you’re just a daughter-in-law; beware of the heavens striking you with lightning!”
Little Wang Clan spoke with her hands on her hips.
Tan Zhengyong gave a meaningful glance to his wife, signaling her to quickly take his mother and leave.
With the division of the property, it was certain none of the brothers felt good about it.
Dragging it out any longer and they might change their minds, and then there wouldn’t be such a good deal anymore!