Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Letter of Divorce
The Mo family’s members welcomed the village head into the main hall with great enthusiasm, seating him in the place of honor and having Madam Ruan serve hot tea.
The village head waved his hand, his face showing impatience, as he was not here to drink tea.
Having no choice, Madam Ruan placed the tea on the table, then retreated to Mo Daoyan’s side, where the couple pricked up their ears, eager to hear what the village head would say.
“Old Master Mo, you should settle Doctor Xu’s medical expenses first. It’s getting dark; don’t delay his return home.” The village head gestured towards Doctor Xu, who stood by his side.
It had already been late when Madam Xie had invited them, and now, after so much time spent dealing with Chuner’s room, it was pitch dark outside.
“Sure, sure, Doctor Xu, how much copper coin is it?”
Old Master Mo quickly agreed, unaware that Chuner had been beaten to within an inch of her life by Old Lady Mo and assuming it was just a superficial injury that wouldn’t cost more than a few copper coins.
“Two taels and five qian.” Having waited for some time, and feeling a bit tired in the shoulders, Doctor Xu casually stated the amount as he set his medical kit down on the ground.
“What? Two taels and five qian? Are those some sort of divine medicine? So expensive – don’t you try to swindle us!” Upon hearing this, Old Lady Mo couldn’t help but leap up, shrieking indignantly.
“Wife, show some respect.”
Old Master Mo felt the sting of the expense too, but remembering that the village head was still seated nearby, he quickly rebuked Old Lady Mo.
“It’s true, though.” Scolded by Old Master Mo, Old Lady Mo remained indignant, her face full of anger.
“Auntie, I assure you I’m not swindling you. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the village head. Chuner’s injuries were severe, and only the best medicine could save her, which naturally comes at a high price.” Doctor Xu was displeased at being accused of swindling by Old Lady Mo and his expression darkened.
“That worthless creature – if she died, she died, what a waste using good medicine on her, saving her is just wasting food.” In her anger, Old Lady Mo forgot that the village head was sitting right there and spitefully cursed.
So, it turned out that saving someone was a mistake; Doctor Xu’s face flushed red with anger.
Fed up, the village head slammed the table forcefully and furiously addressed Old Lady Mo, “This is outrageous! What kind of grandmother acts , beating someone half to death and not only showing no remorse but also speaking such venomous words!”
“Village head, village head, don’t be angry; my wife just speaks her mind bluntly, haha…!”
Seeing the village head angry, Old Master Mo quickly stood up, chuckling nervously, as he took some silver pieces from his pocket and walked over to Doctor Xu, presenting them: “Doctor Xu, thank you for your troubles today, haha…”
Doctor Xu accepted the silver with a grim face, let out a cold snort, slung his medical kit over his shoulder, and without saying a word, walked away. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, Old Lady Mo’s aggravating behavior might literally be the death of him.
“Tsk! He was just trying to swindle our silver, and I caught him in the act, yet he dares to get angry, pah!” Thinking of the two taels and five qian made Old Lady Mo’s heart ache, and she couldn’t resist spitting in Doctor Xu’s direction as he left.
“Haha… village head, please don’t take offense; it’s just the way of the woman of the house.” Old Master Mo tried to smooth things over.
The village head had only been there for a short while, but he had taken an intense dislike to Old Lady Mo’s behavior, considering Xuexue’s decision to separate and live independently to be very wise.
“Old Master Mo, Madam Xie, how do you plan to deal with her?” The village head asked bluntly.
Old Master Mo was at a loss. His wife had already prepared the divorce papers, and he didn’t know how to respond to the village head.
“They’re divorced, we’ve already prepared the divorce papers. That foul woman, we of the Mo family cannot afford to keep her.” Old Lady Mo interjected hastily.