bayedsolid Chapter 342 Ask him if he'd care if his wife got beaten up like this.
Chapter 342 Ask him if he'd care if his wife got beaten up like this.
Lin Chang'er looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure in a green robe.
Lin Chang'er: "..." Where did this Wu Qingfeng come from?
"You're back? When did you arrive? Where are Brother Bai and the other brothers?"
Wu Qingfeng stepped out from the crowd, his face looking rather grim. "Shao'an went to find Old Madam Bai, while the other brothers are resting."
Lin Chang'er looked him up and down and saw that his clothes were quite neat, but his face was a bit sunburned.
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "You're back just in time. Tonight is the housewarming party and Yu Dian'er's full moon celebration. Young Master Chen Ming has prepared a whole carriage full of fireworks to set off."
Wu Qingfeng was still depressed, but considering that these were two major events for the Gu family, he managed to force a smile.
Lin Chang'er then thought of Sister-in-law Gu, "Sister-in-law, you go back and tidy up first, I'll be there shortly."
Sister-in-law Gu nodded. "You go about your business, don't worry about me."
Lin Chang'er was still worried. "Xiao Mei, Chun Hua, please take care of my sister-in-law."
Niu Xiaomei and He Chunhua nodded hurriedly, "Don't worry, Sister Chang'er!"
Lin Chang'er then looked at Wang Xing'er, "Sister Xing'er, if you're alright, go sit at the new house for a while. We'll be preparing for the banquet soon!"
Wang Xing'er said with a smile, "Thank you for your trouble. I'll go with the doctor in a bit."
Lin Chang'er did not force the issue. The villagers who had gathered dispersed, leaving only Lin Chang'er and Wu Qingfeng in front of the old house.
Lin Chang'er looked around to make sure no one was there, then stepped forward and straightened his slightly crooked collar. "You've gotten a tan. Did things go smoothly?"
Seeing her so considerate, Wu Qingfeng's slight annoyance dissipated. "It's a long story, I'll tell you slowly later."
He glanced in the direction Huo Shiyi and the others had left, frowned, and said, "I think that mother and her two children have a deep connection with your sister-in-law."
As luck would have it, when they rode back to the village, a villager told them that the Gu family was moving to their new house that day.
Knowing that his brothers had traveled a long and tiring journey, he decided to go back to the old house first to rest and recuperate before heading there.
Just then, they came across Sister-in-law Gu getting into a fight with someone, and the mother and her two children were cursing and swearing.
Wu Qingfeng was a seasoned official; he understood the ins and outs of the game perfectly well after just one conversation.
Since it was bad for Sister-in-law Gu's reputation, he directly ordered his brothers to beat the two brothers unconscious.
As for the old woman, Ah Er was also quite frightened.
That's why the old woman didn't dare to say anything when the villagers came over.
He could have simply dealt with the three of them directly.
But this matter was ultimately a matter for the Gu family, and everything was done according to the wishes of Gu's eldest sister-in-law. With Lin Chang'er making the decision, Wu Qingfeng went along with their wishes.
But if we don't nip it in the bud and let it go so lightly, this matter will likely turn into trouble.
Lin Chang'er pursed her lips. "I know."
Wu Qingfeng nodded, still somewhat uneasy, "Let's just leave it at that."
Lin Chang'er narrowed her eyes, "That's impossible!"
Seeing that she had a plan, Wu Qingfeng didn't ask any more questions.
He instructed Ah Er and the other brothers to go directly to the new house after they had finished resting, while he went to the new house with Lin Chang'er first.
Chen Shanzhang and his group originally set off in a grand procession to help Sister Gu seek justice, but halfway there they were told the matter had been resolved and they were persuaded to turn back.
Still feeling a bit resentful, he muttered under his breath, "We'd better not run into them again, otherwise, we'll definitely have to teach these cowards who only know how to bully women a lesson."
"That's right, only incompetent men hit women!"
Fearing that seeing Gu Dasao in such a miserable state would cause further trouble, He Chunhua and Niu Xiaomei quietly helped Gu Dasao back to her room through the back door.
Aunt Gu and Sister-in-law Gu came out when they heard the commotion, and they happened to meet each other.
Aunt Gu and her second sister-in-law were both startled. Aunt Gu quickly stepped forward with concern, "Big brother's wife, what happened?"
Second Sister-in-law Gu gestured and asked, "Sister-in-law, what happened?"
Sister-in-law Gu lowered her head, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Niu Xiaomei and He Chunhua exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves that this whole mess was all the fault of those three scoundrels who suddenly appeared.
Not wanting to interrupt their conversation, she took Yudian from Gu Ersao's arms and said, "Auntie, sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, let's take Yudian out to play with the brothers for a while."
Both Aunt Gu and Sister-in-law Gu nodded.
Niu Xiaomei and He Chunhua carried Yudian out.
Aunt Gu and Second Sister-in-law Gu pulled First Sister-in-law Gu back to her room, closed the door, and then asked, "Can you talk now?"
Second Sister-in-law Gu tugged at First Sister-in-law Gu's sleeve, frowning as she urged her on.
Sister-in-law Gu finally couldn't persuade them. She brushed the hair that had fallen across her cheeks, looked up and forced a smile. "Mother, sister-in-law, I'm fine. I just had a little argument with someone."
It was alright since her hair was covering her face, but once her cheeks were exposed, Aunt Gu and Sister-in-law Gu gasped in shock.
Sister-in-law Gu's cheeks were swollen high, with messy five-finger marks on them. Whoever did this...
Aunt Gu was taken aback. She thought to herself that her eldest daughter-in-law had always been honest and hardworking. She was naturally good at housework, filial to her mother-in-law, harmonious with her sisters-in-law, and caring for her children and nephews.
She was always polite and friendly when she went out, and she really couldn't imagine who would do such a cruel thing to her.
Today is supposed to be a special day for the Gu family, so how is she supposed to greet the guests later?
Aunt Gu was furious. "Daughter-in-law, tell me who hit you, and I'll go and get justice for you right now."
"Mother!" Sister-in-law Gu became anxious again when she heard her say that. "Mother, it was just a little quarrel, it's nothing. My injury just looks a bit bad, it'll be fine in a couple of days."
Second Sister-in-law Gu disagreed, pointing to First Sister-in-law Gu's face and then to the guests in the main hall outside.
Sister-in-law Gu understood. She knew that if the guests saw her like this, she might be laughed at.
On this rare joyous occasion, although she was saddened, she forced herself to appear indifferent and said, "Second sister-in-law, don't worry. It's the same if I eat the feast in the kitchen."
Second Sister Gu frowned. That wasn't what she meant at all; she was just angry at those troublemakers.
Aunt Gu naturally disagreed, "I know you think I'm not capable of getting you justice. Fine, I'll go find Dalang."
"Ask him if he would care if his wife was beaten up like this."
Aunt Gu was still angry, and she took another step to go out.
"Mother..." Sister-in-law Gu grabbed her hand and pleaded, "Mother, please, on such a big day, can you just pretend you don't know anything? Your daughter-in-law has never asked you for anything, can you please forgive her just this once?"
Aunt Gu turned her head and met Sister Gu's eyes, which were red-rimmed and full of pleading.
This was the first time Aunt Gu had ever seen her eldest daughter-in-law like this. She couldn't understand it, and she felt sorry for her. But she also felt a surge of anger that she couldn't let go of, and she was very upset.
The Gu family used to be outsiders with no relatives to rely on, and they were often bullied in the village. Now that their lives have finally improved, their hardworking and dutiful daughter-in-law is being bullied like this, but she can only endure it.
Aunt Gu simply couldn't swallow this insult...