bayedsolid Chapter 437 Running away
Chapter 437 Running away
Jiang Yunze was naturally unwilling to see Tao Tao go.
It's rare to have such a lovely person by your side.
It's just that Zhou heard some gossip from someone and somehow found out about his past with Tao Tao.
They believed that Tao Tao's presence would affect their marital relationship.
They forced him to send Tao Tao away, away from the capital, even before they were officially married.
The only way to bring her back is after she has given birth to a child.
The Zhou family is really too domineering.
If it weren't for the fact that she was the legitimate daughter of a marquis and that Prince Chen was the matchmaker, I wouldn't have hesitated.
Who would want to marry a widow?
Jin'er said that Zhou was gentle and virtuous, and had a knack for managing the household, so how could she be so jealous?
"Mother, please persuade Tao'er to go back to Jiangzhou for a while, and then bring her back after I marry Zhou." Perhaps because he had made too many promises before, he found it difficult to say these words in front of Tao Tao.
Grandma Jiang was overjoyed about her granddaughter's official appointment.
Upon hearing that the bride was making demands before even entering the family, he immediately became unhappy.
It wasn't that she particularly liked Tao Tao; it was mainly because all the women her son had married came from wealthy and influential families.
Each one was more arrogant than the last.
Each one is worse than the last.
As the mother-in-law, she couldn't be hit, scolded, or even ordered around.
Only Tao Tao, of lowly status, could be ordered around by her.
They served her quite well, and would even talk to her on weekdays.
Now that she's been sent away, who will she talk to? She can't very well go to the new bride.
These ladies from noble families are always two-faced; they might even be cursing you behind your back, you old hag.
She held her son's hand and advised, "Son, you can't let her have her way. She's already so domineering before even getting married. What will she be like after she's married? Will she even kick out this old woman like me?"
“Mother, don’t be angry. If Zhou dares to disrespect you, I will definitely divorce her. Agreeing to her now is just a temporary measure. Once we are married and become a member of the Jiang family, I won’t be able to let her have her way.”
Jiang Yunze said this, and that's exactly what he thought.
He was determined to marry Zhou Qin, not because he truly obeyed Zhou, but mainly to put on a show for Lord Zhou.
At home, one obeys one's father; after marriage, one obeys one's husband.
Unlike Qi Caiwei and Lu Qingyao, Zhou Qin doesn't have a father who truly loves them.
After she married into the family, wasn't he the one who made the decisions?
Not only was his mother reluctant to let Tao Tao leave, but he was also very reluctant to let her go.
With Tao Tao gone, there's no one left to cook for him with care.
Those precious daughters, from a young age, were kept away from the kitchen, preparing soups and stews for their husbands.
They claimed to have made it themselves, but in reality, they had their maids and servants do it for them.
Qi Caiwei treated him like a fool every single day.
Lu Qingyao didn't even want to lie, so she directly said that she didn't know how, but she reluctantly learned and did it.
The noodles I managed to cook were so bad that they were inedible.
Grandma Jiang thought about it and agreed, deciding to marry him first and then discuss the rest.
Unlike Jiang Yunze and Old Lady Jiang's attitude.
Upon hearing that she could return to Jiangzhou, Tao Tao couldn't wait to pack her bags and leave immediately.
But his face showed a very reluctant expression.
She'd had enough of this kind of life.
Every day I stay in my own little courtyard, I can't go anywhere, and there are rules all the time.
Now that she's married into a wealthy family, it's no wonder she's unlikely to have a good life in the future.
These young ladies from prominent families, though seemingly delicate and frail, are actually ruthless and cunning, making them impossible to guard against.
She didn't want to die here with her daughter in vain.
Jiang Yunze was ultimately not a good match for her.
She felt no more heartache; when disappointment accumulates, nothing is left.
I just want to escape.
But she still pretended to be indignant: "Mother, does the new madam really not tolerate me? I'm just a concubine, I'm inferior to her in every way, what can I possibly do to her?"
Grandma Jiang gritted her teeth and took out a silver note: "Tao'er, be sensible. Go back and see your mother and brother first. We'll bring you back after Ze'er gets married."
Tao Tao reluctantly accepted.
Take a closer look.
Wow! One hundred taels.
You think you can just send her away with such a small amount? You're treating her like a beggar.
But it doesn't matter anyway, since she has saved up quite a bit of money, and with her embroidery skills, supporting her daughter shouldn't be a problem.
This old lady is obsessed with money; it's already quite difficult to get a hundred taels out of her.
They probably won't give you even a penny more.
But as long as she can take Xiaoshu away, she doesn't need a single penny.
She tentatively asked, "Mother, shall I take Xiaoshu with me, so that the new madam won't be unhappy when she sees her?"
"No, Xiaoshu cannot be taken away," Old Madam Jiang refused outright.
The son had instructed that, having learned from past mistakes, they must never allow any of the Jiang family's children to be left to wander outside again.
Even Jiang Zipei sent people to search for him.
Xiao Shu certainly couldn't let her take it away.
Her tone softened: "Don't worry, I will take care of Xiaoshu myself. It won't bother anyone, and I doubt Zhou Shi would dare to do anything to her."
Tao Tao sneered inwardly.
I'm most worried about leaving it with the old lady.
She had never taken Xiao Shu seriously before; in her eyes, the girl was a money-losing burden.
But she still nodded obediently: "Mother, may I stay with Xiaoshu for a few more days? I will leave on the day of Brother Yunze's wedding, and I will never let the bride see me."
She will definitely take her daughter with her; otherwise, what's the point of her leaving alone?
They took advantage of the chaos on their wedding day to steal it away.
But who would be willing to risk taking them away? Probably only Lu Qingyao's caravan.
With Lu Qingyao's protection, Jiang Yunze returned to Taoxi Village. Even if he discovered that the child had been taken away, it wouldn't be so easy for him to get the child back.
But people won't help her for no reason; they have to show sincerity first.
She made up her mind to act even more obedient and compliant in front of Grandma Jiang.
Seeing how sensible she was, the old lady agreed to her request.