Chapter 890: Chapter 889: Obstinate and Unyielding
Old Lady Zhou’s words were clearly a threat, a form of coercion. In an instant, a fla of anger erupted within Zhou Xuennian. He wanted to burst out, but forcibly suppressed it in his core; he still understood the importance of the situation.
“Mother, aren’t you putting
in a difficult position and forcing ?” Zhou Xuennian said in a deep voice.
Old Lady Zhou sneered, “What, I gave birth and raised you, and alongside your father, supported your education. We didn’t expect you to be filial to , and now you’re saying I’m making things difficult for you? Saying I’m forcing you, how am I forcing you?”
“You…” Isn’t that coercion?
“It’s not unheard of for soone to live with a young fellow since ancient tis. You don’t have any fa or fortune, so why fear being mocked? If you’re really afraid, you wouldn’t ignore my words and disobey !”
Zhou Xuennian’s face turned dark, “Mother, how have I disobeyed you?”
“How many tis have I told you not to ddle in Wufu’s matters and just live a peaceful life? Did you listen? If you had listened, where did this pile of stuff co from?” Old Lady Zhou said, pointing to the heap of gifts on the table.
“Isn’t this all from your son-in-law… the man Ying i sent over to honor you!” Zhou Xuennian chuckled dryly.
Old Lady Zhou laughed, “If he and Ying i had a legitimate relationship, I would be very pleased with this kind of honoring, but they don’t, so I don’t deserve this kind of fortune.”
“Mother…”
“There’s no need to say more; whatever you all want to do is up to you. About the past, I have advised and warned enough. It’s just the sa old argunt, and I’m not going to repeat it!” Old Lady Zhou said tiredly, “You should go back, and when you want to leave, just say the word. Once you’re gone, whatever happens, you don’t need to inform . I believe that after I’m gone, your younger brother will take good care of my funeral arrangents.”
Zhou Xuennian and Zhou Xueli both felt a sudden twitch in their foreheads.
“Mother, please don’t say things like that.” Zhou Xueli’s throat choked up.
Old Lady Zhou patted his hand, saying, “Good boy, mother is fine. I can still help take care of the children for a few more years!”
Zhou Xueli nodded, giving Zhou Xuennian a few strong glares.
Zhou Xuennian’s expression was extrely difficult to look at, and he fidgeted, unable to sit still.
“Go on, there’s no need to talk here. We’re used to simple als and can’t afford the delicacies of the land, and I’m afraid to eat and have it catch
in the back,” Old Lady Zhou waved him off.
Zhou Xuennian cursed repeatedly in his heart at her stubbornness, her old-fashioned ways, foolishness, and her refusal to enjoy a comfortable life, insisting on living this hard way. Is her mind also going senile!
“Mother is used to a quiet life in the countryside; your son won’t force you. In the future, I’ll demolish this house and build a large mansion. You and the younger ones can live comfortably,” Zhou Xuennian forced a smile and said, “But, Mother, there’s still one thing I’d like to ask of you.”
Old Lady Zhou looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
“It’s about i. She’s been foolish. After waiting for Wu Lihong for so many years, she finally got him back, but now she’s quarreling with him, and naively wants Wu Lihong to give up his official position and clan to stay here and live with her and Wufu,” Zhou Xuennian said with a stern face, “Isn’t this just wishful thinking? She’s of an age now, and still naively like a child. How can this work? What if she drives him away, where will she cry then? So, Mother, do you think you could go persuade her? After all, she has to think for herself and Wufu.”
Zhou Xueli, not being foolish this ti, imdiately understood the implications and shouted, “You an to have Mother persuade our sister to be soone’s mistress? Zhou Xuennian, are you out of your mind!”
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