Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!

67: Chapter 67: Children and Grandchildren Can Be Thrown Away – Part 1 67: Chapter 67: Children and Grandchildren Can Be Thrown Away – Part 1 Zhou Laodi met his mother’s seemingly amused eyes and dared not hide the truth.

Lady Zhou had just lost her temper, and in an effort to appease her, he said, “Mother, all this was slowly saved up by Qiu Niang from embroidering pouches and handkerchiefs.

This is all we have managed to save.”

The couple knew they were not favored, and fearing future discrimination when the family divided, they started to save money as soon as they were married.

Zhulan had some recollection; Mrs.

Zhao hardly ever left the house, and Zhou Laodi would make trips to the county town from time to time.

Observing the silver pieces on the table, the family did have its oddities.

Mrs.

Zhao wore all the money on her person, and Laodi knew and agreed with it!

Zhulan signaled to Mrs.

Zhao, “Keep the Silver Coin safe and let’s eat.”

Mrs.

Zhao stared unblinkingly at her mother-in-law’s face, and seeing that she was not angry, her tears fell again, “Mother, you are truly kind.”

They should never have been so wary of their mother-in-law day after day!

Zhulan no longer intended to pay attention to Mrs.

Zhao; she feared Mrs.

Zhao would flood the Zhou household!

Lady Li stared intently at Laodi’s Silver Coin, finding even the fried eggs tasteless.

The main household was not as wealthy as Laodi’s, which filled her with frustration and sadness.

She glanced at her mother-in-law, who had recently shown favor towards Laodi’s household.

Surely, she must think that Laodi’s household was more capable.

Shifting uncomfortably, she sensed her position as the eldest daughter-in-law was at risk and shot Mrs.

Zhao a glare, thinking this woman was a hidden troublemaker.

No, she must strive to do better!

At Wang Laosi’s residence, Wang Laosi gulped down two mouthfuls of water in frustration.

He felt emboldened with Silver Coin in hand, but remembering the condescension he faced working for the Zhou family, treated like charity, he seethed with anger and decided to keep his distance from the Zhou family in the future.

Wang Ru stood in the courtyard without entering, having incited her father with the hope that the Zhou family would erupt in a major scandal.

Unexpectedly, her father was rebuffed, useless!

When Wang Laosi saw his daughter, his expression didn’t improve, “What are you doing standing around in the yard?

Go get to work.”

With a sullen face, Wang Ru recalled the last trip to the county town to sell cloth squares for thirty Silver Coins.

She had wanted to keep some for herself but couldn’t manage it; she didn’t reap any benefits as her father took it all.

When she asked for her share, she got slapped instead.

She had long realized that her stepmother and stepfather were unreliable.

Fortunately, she still had ten Silver Coins she had never touched.

Turning around, she snorted derisively, thinking to herself that they could keep dreaming if they expected her to come up with ideas to help.

Zhulan was unaware of the legal troubles in Wang Laosi’s family, but after dinner, she also thought about Wang Laosi.

The depiction of him in the novel as a man who cherished his daughter and wife had completely collapsed.

Upon reflection, she realized that in the story, nobody provoked Wang Laosi, and Wang Ru conducted her business in secret until it came out that she had lost a child.

Wang Laosi then wanted his capable daughter to marry in, which would appear to be a good fatherly image.

Now everything had changed completely.

The scare of a near miscarriage had heightened the value of the unborn child in Mrs.

Sun’s womb, denying Wang Ru the chance to grow and develop.

The problems within Wang Laosi’s family had compounded, and Zhulan genuinely hoped for their internal strife so they would avoid bringing disaster upon her family!

As the afternoon darkened into evening, Zhou Shuren and the eldest son returned home.

From a distance, Zhulan could smell the alcohol, “Have you been drinking?”

Zhou Shuren grinned, proud of his inherent tolerance for alcohol, which had never been put to much use.

Today, he had indulged a bit more and was quite pleased, “Yes, I had a few, haven’t had dinner yet?”

Zhulan carefully studied Zhou Shuren’s eyes.

He wasn’t drunk, which was good, as she detested drunkards causing trouble, “Not yet, the porridge isn’t ready!”

Zhou Shuren proudly held up what he brought, seeking praise, “The roast chicken and pig’s head meat from Wang’s Restaurant are famous for being especially delicious.

I’ve brought some back especially for you.”

Zhulan’s eyes instantly lit up.

In ancient times, all food was additive-free, safe, and organically pure—home cooking was already excellent, but she had always wanted to try the restaurant’s offerings, which she had reluctantly foregone.

Now, she felt truly appreciative of her partner, “You’re thoughtful.”

The eldest grandchild, Mingyun, lured by the scent of roast chicken, came over, his mouth watering, “Did Grandfather buy it for us?”

Zhou Shuren bluntly replied, “It’s for your grandma.”

So don’t get your hopes up.

This was his gesture to curry favor.

Mingyun’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Weren’t they all just old sons and grandsons?

He felt deceived!

Zhou Laoda instantly felt appeased, thinking to himself, silly boy, your grandfather only has eyes for your grandmother.

Everything else can be forsaken!