Chapter 701: So Angry That I Can't Even Vent

“Did you ever really consider me your son and think about me?”

“No.”

“Previously, the only reason they didn’t make trouble because he was studying for the Imperial Examination was not out of concern for him, but for the position as a scholar.”

“Ridiculous.”

“After losing such a small bit of family property, everyone in this lot had shown their ugliest side.”

“Is it necessary?”

“The family isn’t in dire straits, our lifestyle is way better than most villagers.”

“Why couldn’t they just be content!”

“Why don’t they know the meaning of contentment!”

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Tong Sanlang violently shrugged off Tong Xingda’s grip and instantly appeared before Zhu Hongyun. Just like picking up a little chick by the collar, he lifted Zhu Hongyun and threw her onto the cart in a few steps.

He looked at Tong Tiehu, “Grandpa, can you take Zhaodi and Yindi to the manor? Xiaomai and I will settle the matter in Zhu’s Village.”

Tong Tiehu nodded and agreed, “Go ahead.”

Upon hearing these words, Tong Sanlang turned to look at Qiao Xiaomai.

Qiao Xiaomai was also looking at him. Seeing his gaze, she emotionlessly swung the axe in her hand and viciously chopped at the box beneath her feet.

There was a loud “bang” as the box was split in two by her axe.

Feeling unsatisfied, she wielded the axe a few more times, reducing the box to a pile of fragments.

Then she stood up expressionlessly, still holding the axe. She looked at Tong Xingda and let out a cold, mocking laugh, “Go ahead and file a complaint if you want.”

Tong Xingda was now both furious and embarrassed.

He never expected that Tong Sanlang would dare accuse him of being greedy.

What is he greedy for!

He was a man who once had a treasure!

And he never cared about silver, what is Tong Sanlang shouting at him for? His priority is Qiao Xiaomai’s craftsmanship!

Is it reasonable for a daughter-in-law not to cook for her father-in-law?

“Just file the complaint, I’ll go to the County Government Office and report you two tomorrow!” He spat fiercely.

“Then I’ll wait for the message from the officers.”

Qiao Xiaomai snorted coldly and headed towards the cart. She climbed onto it in a few strides.

Upon seeing this, Tong Sanlang, holding the reins, began to walk out of the courtyard, “I’m also waiting for the lawsuit.”

Having said this, he also got onto the cart, gave a flick of the whip, and then headed towards the village entrance.

Tong Xingda shivered all over with indignation, “They have turned against us, against us!”

Tong Tiehu just chuckled lightly, “What happened, can’t you take it? You folks enjoy a life of idle luxury but can’t stand criticism, what kind of robber’s logic is this?”

“A son should never comment on his father’s faults!” argued Tong Xingda stubbornly.

“Fair enough, you’re louder so you’re right. Go ahead and file the complaint tomorrow. When Xiaomai counter-sues you for fraud, you’ll see what it feels like.”

“How could it be worse! Who committed fraud in marriage!” He refused to admit guilt. Let Qiao Xiaomai present evidence if she can!

“And besides, Sanlang is now a scholar, becoming a successful candidate in the imperial examinations should be a piece of cake. Why worry about getting a wife, if he divorces Qiao Xiaomai, there are plenty of noble ladies willing to marry him!”

Hearing those words, Tong Tiehu could barely get angry anymore, a wave of helplessness quickly spread all over his body.

The Emperor Emeritus clearly forbid any contact between the Tong Family and the left chancellor, obviously intending for the Tong Family to stay in Anping Village and not stir up any waves. The treasure trove hadn’t come to light yet, and the Emperor Emeritus’s suspicion about his family never eased.

That Tong Sanlang could pass the examination to become a scholar had already been beyond his expectations. Now Tong Xingda even dreamed that Tong Sanlang could marry a noble lady.

What a ridiculous idea.

All his years of nurturing, utterly wasted.

If this was what Tong Xingda was like, he would rather Qiao Changshun be his son, he was at least obedient!

[Today, I am preparing to update three chapters…]