Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Division of the Family
Madam Xie thought about it and realized it was true. Old Lady Mo was both formidable and difficult to deal with, finding trouble even when there was none, and she would either hit or scold her daughter-in-law on a daily basis.
Seeing that Madam Xie had stopped responding, Xuexue knew she believed her, so she concentrated on pulling the wooden cart towards the old residence.
On the way, they encountered many people from the village. They all knew that Chuner had been injured by Old Lady Mo, and that Madam Xie had been divorced by the Mo family. They all felt very sympathetic.
“Mo Xiaoqiang actually divorced such a good wife. He really doesn’t know a good thing when he has it.”
“What do you know? He often goes to the Brothel, he’s used to seeing the Beautiful Lady, where will he have the eyes for Madam Xie, the yellow-faced wife? Moreover, Old Lady Mo always complains that she hasn’t borne a son, scolding or hitting her every day. Who in Mo Family Village doesn’t know? Even my dog, Wangcai, knows it.”
“That’s true. Now that she has taken a concubine for her son, she despises Madam Xie even more.”
“Chuner is her own granddaughter after all. Even if she dislikes Madam Xie, she shouldn’t take it out on Chuner.”
“Can’t argue with that; it’s truly pitiful. They’re all people with hard lives. Doctor Xu said that Chuner’s critical period isn’t over yet; we still don’t know if she can cling to life.”
The villagers were sympathetic, but they couldn’t help pointing fingers and whispering behind their backs.
As they walked to the old residence, with the chatter of everyone around, Madam Xie’s head hung even lower.
She felt ashamed that her husband had divorced her and couldn’t face anyone.
“Mother, we’re here.”
Xuexue stopped the cart, took the carrying straps off her shoulders, turned to look, and saw Madam Xie’s head almost drooping to her chest, her posture shrunken, and immediately understood her feelings.
“Mother, it’s not your fault that Dad divorced you. Don’t feel pressured. Let others say what they will, let’s just live our lives well,” Xuexue said softly as she stepped forward and put her hand on Madam Xie’s shoulder.
“It’s all Mother’s fault for not giving your father a son,” Madam Xie said listlessly.
Xuexue was momentarily at a loss for words at this statement. Would a man change his heart over whether you bore a son or a daughter? What absurd reasoning.
So she changed the subject, “Mother, I’ll carry Chuner inside. You should hurry and cook some porridge; Chuner and I are nearly starving.”
Xuexue rubbed her stomach with her hands, her eyes pleading as she looked at Madam Xie.
“Oh! Yes, yes, cooking porridge. Chuner has been saying she’s hungry for a while, I almost forgot,” reminded by Xuexue, Madam Xie immediately moved forward, picked up a bag of rice, and rushed into the house, shouting as she went, “Xuexue, carry Chuner into the room, be careful.”
As long as it involved her two daughters, it was as if Madam Xie came back to life. Knowing that her daughters were hungry, she, who had been half-dead with worry, suddenly became vigorous and full of energy.
Xuexue’s heart finally relaxed. She knew that as long as they were both doing well, regardless of the pain, Madam Xie would definitely pull through.
“Chuner, come, let your sister carry you to the room. From now on, this is our home. No one will bully you again,” Xuexue said as she carefully picked up Chuner and walked towards the house.
Luckily, Chuner’s injury was on her back; otherwise, Xuexue wouldn’t have known how to get her back to the room.
Soon, Madam Xie had cooked a pot of fragrant porridge, brought it back to the room, and after feeding Chuner, ate with Xuexue. ”
Madam Xie took a few sips, but since she had things on her mind, she couldn’t eat any more.
“Mother, what’s wrong now?”
“I’m worried about how we three will make a living in the future. As a widow, I fear you sisters will suffer following me.”