Chapter 512 - 512: Send Her Away

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Zheng Guixiang looked at Li Qingyu with a bitter and pitiful expression, staying silent.

It was rare for a mother to be injured and then stay at her son-in-law’s place for recovery.

Li Qingyu didn’t know what to say. She was heartbroken about her mother’s leg injury and couldn’t bring herself to send her away. Yet, she also had to consider her in-laws’ feelings, leaving her conflicted.

Chu Rong, Grandpa Chu, and Grandma Chu stood aside with expressionless faces, remaining silent.

Actually, it was not a big deal for Zheng Guixiang to recuperate here. What was hateful was that the other party had a matter-of-fact attitude. It was annoying.

In this awkward standoff, Chu Qingzhi returned home. Li Qingyu pulled her aside to explain the situation.

Chu Qingzhi looked at the group and snorted.

Fan Limei, thinking Chu Qingzhi would be easy to manipulate due to her young age, said, “Qingzhi, she’s your grandmother and also an elder. You wouldn’t think of sending an old person away, would you?”

Cao Zhilan, siding with Fan Limei, quickly added, “Qingzhi, your grandmother broke her leg. It’s just a matter of a few months’ care. Being as filial as you are, you would agree, right?”

Chu Qingzhi’s family was now a powerful family in the village. Anything that happened would attract the attention of the entire village. At this moment, many people surrounded to see what was going on.

Seeing the behavior of Li Qingyu’s family, they all despised them. However, this was her family’s matter, so they could not say anything.

Chu Qingzhi, with a calm expression, asked Zheng Guixiang, “Grandma, is this what you think too?”

Zheng Guixiang looked down, then turned to Chu Rong, “Chu Rong, would you mind if 1 stayed for a while?”

Qingyu’s family was rich and had good food and accommodation. Her son and daughter-in-law’s family conditions were not very good. Staying at Qingyu’s house could reduce a lot of burden for his son and daughter-in-law.

Everyone looked at Chu Rong…

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that this old lady was quite smart. As long as Chu Rong agreed, no one in the family would object. Chu Rong was an honest person. Even if he was unwilling, he would still agree out of filial piety.

Chu Rong hesitated, unable to voice his disagreement, nor could he easily agree.

Granny Chu thought to herself that it was better for her to be the villain. “In-law, Chu Rong is a taciturn person and has an honest personality. He can’t make decisions about the family. I have the final say in this family.”

Zheng Guixiang smiled ingratiatingly and said, “You’re younger than me and in better health, but everyone gets sick in old age. You wouldn’t be so heartless, would you?”

Granny Chu thought to herself that she might fall ill in old age, but she wouldn’t impose on her daughter and son-in-law.

“In-law, Qingzhi is skilled in medicine. Let her check your leg and prescribe some medicine. 1’11 also give you some ginseng to help with your recovery. You should go home to recuperate.”

Zheng Guixiang perked up, “You have ginseng?”

The ginseng was found by Chu Qingzhi in the mountains while gathering hops, along with gifts from high officials in the capital, including lingzhi and polygonum.

At home, they occasionally added ginseng slices to their soup, which helped Grandma Chu and Grandpa Chu’s hair turn darker. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to withstand such heavy farm work every day.

Fan Limei and Cao Zhilan were immediately tempted. Ginseng was worth a lot of money.

Fan Limei smiled and changed her words. “Mother, Aunt Chu is right. It’s better to recuperate at home.”

Cao Zhilan added with a smile, “Yes, Mother, let us take care of you. Qingyu hasn’t been with you for long, we know you better.”

Zheng Guixiang nodded, “Okay, we’ll go home. I won’t bother Qingyu and her family.”

Grandma Chu signaled Chu Qingzhi with her eyes to check on Zheng Guixiang’s leg.

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi put on gloves from her backpack and sat down on a stool Shen Ruyue had brought over to examine Zheng Guixiang’s leg.

Gently probing, she quickly determined that the leg had been treated at the clinic, likely by Yuan Hongjun. The treatment was well done, and the leg was already healing.

“The leg is fine. Just rest for three months and avoid re-injuring it.”

She considered giving Zheng Guixiang some ginseng to help with recovery. After all, she was Li Qingyu’s mother, and what daughter wouldn’t feel compassion for her mother, unless she was exceptionally heartless.

Grandma Chu went to her room and tore off a third of a ginseng root, placing it in a box and bringing it to Zheng Guixiang. “In-law, 1 hope you recover soon.”

Zheng Guixiang accepted the box gratefully, sensing the strong medicinal fragrance without even opening it. Her face lit up with a barely concealable smile, “Thank you, in-law. We’ll be leaving now.”

“Take care,” Grandma Chu said, relieved to see them go.

Zheng Guixiang waved her eldest son over, “Let’s go.”

“Thank you, Aunt Chu,” said Li Qinghu, coming forward to carry his mother as they left the courtyard.

The family from Li Qingyu’s maternal home left with smiles on their faces.

Li Qingyu, feeling somewhat embarrassed, said to her in-laws, “Father, Mother, Chu Rong, about my mother…”

Grandma Chu held Li Qingyu’s hand and smiled, “No matter what, she is your mother. Being injured, it’s natural for you to be concerned. Now that our family is in a better position, we can afford doing some good deeds.”

Li Qingyu nodded gratefully, “Thank you, Mother.”

Grandma Chu was appreciative of Li Qingyu, who had managed the household diligently for over twenty years, looking older than her peers. Only recently had she begun to look better.

“You’ve had a hard time in our family for so many years. Now that we are better off, take care of yourself too.”

“Yes, Mother,” Li Qingyu replied obediently.

“Fifth Sister…” Chu Qingshuang returned to Chu Village with the delivery team, stopping the carts outside her home. She then searched for Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi was in the courtyard of the old house, sorting beans. Her eyes were tired after sorting through three hundred catties of beans.

Hearing Chu Qingshuang’s voice, she walked out and replied, “Qingshuang, I’m here.”

Chu Qingshuang approached, “Fifth Sister, I’ve brought back the beer bottles. Where should I put them?”

“Take them to the workshop, store them in the warehouse there,” Chu Qingzhi instructed.

Chu Qingshuang nodded, “Okay.”

“Also, Fifth Sister, someone came asking for your cute paintings. 1 brought him here.”

Chu Qingzhi looked towards the door and saw a tall, thin young man in silver attire, holding a white folding fan. His demeanor was refined, and his clothes were of high quality..

A servant stood behind him, also well-dressed and well-mannered. The young man likely came from a prominent family

Business had come to her door, and Chu Qingzhi walked over to greet the guest.

The young man had been admiring the Chu family’s house, impressed by its design that, while ancient in style, had a unique charm.

Turning at the sound of Chu Qingzhi’s voice, his eyes flashed with a brief surprise..