Chapter 33: Chapter 33 - Let Go of Them

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Having had her authority seized by her daughter-in-law, she really could not live her life anymore. And looking at the situation, no one would speak up for her.

She felt so alone!

Logically speaking, Father Li should have come out to take charge of the situation, but his voice was like a stone thrown into the ocean. He did not make a move. He was ignoring her.

Longyue had seen Father Li’s nonchalant personality in her previous life. Everything that was happening now was quite expected. The only thing that surprised her was that Madam Wang’s ruckus was brilliant.

She used to think that she was a yes-person, but in the blink of an eye, she was jumping around.

Indeed, humans were all motivated by gain. When they saw benefits, they would bite like a pack of starving wolves.

Madam Li Zhou looked around. No one came forward to speak up for her. Even her younger daughter, Li Qingxue, who she usually doted on the most, chose to remain silent.

This girl was heavy-hearted. She hoped to cling to the rich and powerful when she grew up. And it had not been easy for her to convince Longyue to teach her how to embroider. Now if she dared to help Madam Li Zhou, her hopes would be dashed.

Her mother was old. She was almost 50 years old, but how old was she? She had her future ahead of her, and she didn’t want to offend Longyue at this time.

Madam Li Zhou looked left and right and saw that no one was helping her. Her heart turned cold. She suddenly straightened up and charged at the wall.

“You bunch of unfilial children. I don’t want to live anymore. You’re forcing me to death!”

“Hey, Mom! Don’t!”

At this, her two sons went up to pull her away. Finally she got their attention.

Longyue sat calmly and watched them argue. Now that she had seen enough, she slowly said, “Alright, Mom. She was just talking casually. Don’t take it to heart. You’re the one who calls the shots in this family. In the future, I’ll be like dad and not get involved in anything. You’re not angry anymore, are

you?”

Madam Li Zhou had no issue with these words. Only then did she stop talking.

However, Madam Wang was anxious. She was making a scene here, but why had the fire died down? She gave Longyue a look but she merely smiled and shook her head.

‘The sumptuous dinner was supposed to be eaten with relish, but after what happened just now, it was a little tedious. It was very quiet at the dining table. Father Li only cared about himself as he ate his food. After eating, he walked unsteadily into the house with his crutch.

Then the others dispersed.

‘The moment Longyue entered the room, Madam Wang followed her in. She closed the door quickly, then turned around and said dejectedly, “Longyue, what are you doing? I paved the way for you. Why didn’t you just throw a few more tantrums? Why are you pulling back?”

Longyue smiled and replied, “You saw what happened just now. Mom was looking for death. If we continue to force her, what if she really dies?”

“Tch, Longyue, you don’t know that. Our mom loves herself the most. How could she bear to do that? It’s just a show for you guys. Why would you really…”

“Alright, don’t be anxious! Isn’t this just the start?”

Longyue gently caressed her smooth, black hair and smiled assiduously. This power grab made her feel uneasy. Everything had to be done slowly!

“As the saying goes, a melon that is twisted forcefully will not taste sweet. We’d better let her hand it over herself. Otherwise, even if we get it, we will be backstabbed.”

“T know, but this isn’t—”

“Alright, you can go back first. Thank you for your help this time!”

“Sigh…”

After sending her sister-in-law, Madam Wang, away, Li Qingmu came in. With a smile in his eyes, he came forward to help her undress. “Let your husband serve his wife in bed.

“Go away, I’ll do it myself!”

Longyue saw his bright, lustful eyes and shivered. She quickly pushed him away. What is this man trying to do?

Li Qingmu looked at his sweet and pleasant wife who was unwilling to let him have her, and felt a little depressed.

“Wife, I haven’t been back for a long time…”

“Forget it. You’ve only been away for a few days.”

“But what Auntie Liu said was not nice. Don’t you think you should prove yourself?”

Longyue was silent.

Pfft, scumbag!

‘The weather was gradually turning cold as autumn approached.

Longyue estimated that in another three to five days, Li Qingmu would set off for the provincial capital for his examination. She counted the money she had saved—a total of 15 taels. It was enough for his travel expenses.

“That much?”

‘When Li Qingmu saw the taels, he was a little surprised.

Longyue bundled up the taels in her hands and said, “One never worries about having too much. It will be cold when you come back after your exams. At that time, you will have use for these taels.”

Li Qingmu felt his wife’s care for him and smiled softly. “Alright, I will definitely not treat myself badly.”

“Oh right, your clothes are too shabby. You need to make two new sets. Your appearance is very important. People will look down on you if you wear shabby clothes!”

Longyue saw that he had something to say and immediately stopped him. “Don’t tell me you don’t have to care about this. There are many snobbish people in this world. If you are shabby, even the gatekeepers will look down on you!”

‘What she said was right. It was not appropriate for Li Qingmu to reject her, so he nodded and agreed.

Then the two of them set off to the county city to buy new clothes.

‘When Li Qingxue saw them leave, she hurriedly chased after them. “Third Brother, Longyue, are you guys going out?”

“That’s right. I’m getting two sets of new clothes for my husband.”

Longyue smiled in response.

When Li Qingxue heard about the new clothes, her eyes reddened. She recalled that her mother, eldest sister-in-law, and second sister-in-law had gotten new clothes. She hated herself for not asking her third sister-in-law for it back then.

“Longyue, I want it too…”

Longyue shook her head. “I don’t have much money left.”

“Well… Longyue hasn’t taught us how to embroider these two days!”

Longyue raised her eyebrows slightly. This girl was thoughtful. Buying new clothes was not that important. More importantly, she was going to teach her how to embroider.

Longyue shook her head with a guilty expression and said, “Ah Xue, it’s not that I don’t want to teach you, but… you saw how bad the commotion was the other day? I only wanted my family to have a better life, but.

Sigh, how should I put this? Sometimes, when you do too many things, you make many mistakes. That day, I was innocent of wrongdoing but got implicated. Forget it, I didn’t do it on purpose, and I don’t want to put Mom in a spot. I won’t interfere with family matters for a while, or else she will say I

have bribed people to side with me. So regarding the embroidery matter… I will have to let you down!”

“Huh?”

Li Qingxue was dumbfounded. Was Longyue planning to drop all pretense?

“Longyue, you can’t do this!”

At the thought that her plan was going to fail, tears began to stream down Li Qingxue’s face. Unfortunately, why would Longyue care about her? She left with Li Qingmu.

Li Qingxue was indignant. She shouted as she turned around and rushed into Madam Li Zhou’s house. She said with a sobbing tone, “Mom! Longyue is not going to teach me how to embroider. It’s all your fault, all your fault! If I don’t learn some skills, how can I marry into a good family in the future?

What’s the use of being in charge? If she wants the authority, give it to her. Why compete with her?”

“Damn girl, what are you talking about? If I lose my power as the head of the household, I’m afraid you won’t even have a copper coin in the future, let alone 10 taels of dowry!”