Chapter 45: The Decision of the Supreme Court, Hong Yun's Pregnancy and Qing Dou's Headache

  "What did you say?"

  Liu was clearly shocked, she never thought that her 'generosity' would be met with their increasing demands.

  In her eyes, the Zhao family was just a poor household that had to tighten their belts to eat, and facing the twenty taels of silver earlier, although she didn't know how they managed to scrape it together, but from the fact that Mrs. Zhao hadn't been home for some time before, it must have been a bother to her natal family.

  Her natal family is just a small pharmacy, and they can only give out twenty taels, which is the limit. This widow in front of her must have been treated poorly to be sent here to observe mourning. She must have suffered a lot to get this money, now she kindly returns the silver, what do they have to show off about?

  "Hmm... didn't you hear clearly, Auntie? What I mean is that this money can't be taken back. When your mother-in-law accidentally broke your Duizi Duifu, it's only right to compensate for it. As for the rumors spreading outside, someone has already started talking badly about you. For the sake of your reputation, Auntie, why not just clarify things and put an end to it?"

  Seeing Liu's appearance, Shen Huan had already burst into laughter in her heart. She naturally couldn't expect Liu to agree with her suggestion, but just wanted to dampen her sharp spirit. Otherwise, she would really think that having some money made her act like a nouveau riche.

  "Having many children brings much happiness, isn't it a blessing for you?"

  "We're not so ungrateful as to take back what we've already given you, are we?"

  "This thing I'm telling you doesn't make sense, let your mother-in-law come over!"

  Liu was somewhat annoyed and angry, and her words were also somewhat aggressive. Shen Han was indeed the kind of person who would only listen to gentle persuasion, not harsh words. If Liu had spoken softly and tried to reason with her, Shen wouldn't have been difficult to deal with. Anyway, whatever rumors spread outside would still spread, as long as the people at home understood what kind of person she was, why should she care about those insignificant roles?

  But now Liu's arrogance makes Shen Han want to resist from the bottom of her heart, and she can't help but laugh dryly. Even if she has to tear her face apart, she doesn't have anything good to fear. Your Yuan family is so rich and powerful, if this matter is really made public, the Zhao family won't suffer any losses. After the broken pot is smashed, who will be the one to lose out in the end?

  "It's really embarrassing, my mother said she didn't want to get involved in this matter at all, and just let me handle it."

  Shen Han said this sentence with a straight face and without batting an eyelid, in fact she didn't want to waste any more words on Liu Shi, but even if she wanted to make a scene, she couldn't take the initiative, since Liu Shi was so impatient, then let her take the lead.

  "What did you say?"

  Silently sighing to herself, Shen Huan's patience with people she didn't like had reached its limit. She couldn't help but mutter in her heart: "Sister, you're not one of those who speaks softly like a mosquito, and you're not old and deaf, do you have to make me repeat myself every time just to annoy me?"

  It's just that she felt uncomfortable in her heart, but still wanted to speak up, so she took a deep breath and stepped forward two steps, getting closer to Liu. Her smiling face made Liu's teeth ache, while Hu Youxuan, who had been silent all along, also kept some distance from Shen Hanyang as he stepped forward two steps, standing behind her side.

  Haven't you ever seen a pig run and haven't eaten pork before? At home, I've already compared with my mother and sister. When women start to get angry, it's really terrifying. Since I had the guts to escort her to the Yuan family, I should take responsibility for protecting her well.

  "My mother said she doesn't want to get involved in this matter. If you, Auntie, take the money back, then it's settled. But if you continue to insist, then we'll do as I said."

  "What are you?"

  "Haha...... As it happens, this young lady is exactly the same kind of thing as you, Auntie!"

  Shen Han had never liked to fight back with her mouth, but since others were scolding her, she couldn't just endure it without retaliating. Before Liu's words were even finished, Shen Han countered with a sharp retort, making Liu's face turn red with rage and his neck thick with anger.

  Even if Li didn't explicitly tell her to handle this matter, at least she came herself, which must mean she trusts herself.

  "Auntie, let's not waste any more time. As for what happened back then, I believe it's not just you who knows the truth, nor is it just me and my mother who know. There are others who know even better than you."

  Previously, Shen Han just wanted to show that they were not afraid of the rumors outside, but because of Liu's attitude, she was a bit annoyed, so she said something slightly excessive, but didn't expect such a result. Now she doesn't want to give anyone face either, and will do whatever she wants.

  "Who?!"

  "Auntie is indeed a noble person who forgets many things. At the beginning, apart from me and my mother, it seemed that there was another person who had entered the delivery room? Have you forgotten? Your grandson was born safely, she also made contributions."

  "Shadow Girl?"

  "Auntie has a good memory!"

  Shen Hanyi's words were like a knife, cutting down Liu's dignity from all sides. Liu certainly heard the sarcasm, but what was most important to her now was that this matter couldn't be allowed to spread any further. Of course, the reason she was making things difficult for Li was just her own small-minded thoughts - her own son had died young, and even his wife had died young, and it was only thanks to her that their grandson had been saved.

  And she, Mrs. Li, was just a widow who had brought up her eldest son, let alone the second one, who was very promising and now a scholar, not to mention that he was also a scholar liked by everyone in the town. It was thought that as long as they didn't pursue the death of their daughter-in-law, but just wanted them to pay some money, this matter could be settled. Not only did it make things difficult for them, but on the other hand, it could be said that she had given the Zhao family face.

  But who would have thought that these two widows of the Zhao family would bully people like this!

  "Alright! Since Zhao's wife insists on making a big deal out of this, I also can't continue to stay at home and let people gossip. Is that right, Shadow Girl? At first, I had invited the yamen personnel over, but didn't expect it would be her. In that case, let's just directly go to the yamen, what do you think?"

  Finally! I've been waiting for you to say that.

  "Good!"

  After finishing speaking, Shen Huan turned around and prepared to leave, but unexpectedly, Hu Youxuan beside her didn't move. She raised her eyes to look at him, only to see the same disgust in his eyes. Shen Huan felt a little touched, but she didn't say anything and stood still on the spot.

  "Can Aunt Yuan give me some time?"

  Shen Huan suddenly realized that he had been listening very seriously to the conversation between himself and Liu Shi, but now that he spoke up... it seemed somewhat inappropriate.

  "Who are you again?"

  Liu was not lightly offended by Shen's tone, although she had noticed the man when Hu Youxuan came in and roughly understood that he was a member of the Zhao family. However, since she hadn't heard about any relatives around his age in the Zhao family, she thought it was unimportant and didn't ask. Now, while she was still fuming, he jumped out and started pressing her for answers, how could she remain calm?

  "Her natal family members came today at the behest of her aunt, accompanying second sister. Since Aunt has decided to go to the yamen, we also want to know roughly when you will go?"

  "I'll take care of it myself, and someone will come to invite you at that time."

  Shen Huan was actually thinking the same way, so at that time she didn't ask anything and prepared to leave. But unexpectedly, Hu Youxuan, who usually doesn't talk much, now brought out his usual annoying attitude and asked: "Would you please give us a specific time, Aunt Yuan? My second sister and aunt are not usually idle at home, and I will also go out with Xi Zhao often to visit Old Master. If the time you choose conflicts with ours, we won't be at home, which would be bad. Outsiders wouldn't know what's going on and might think we're afraid."

  Hu Youxuan wore his usual faint smile, yet without the cunning of a sly smile. He spoke at a moderate pace, saying more than necessary, which made Liu want to interrupt him several times, only to be slowly suppressed by Hu. Shen Han couldn't explain why, but she found it more enjoyable when her face turned red and her neck thickened with anger during conversations between herself and Liu, compared to when she was talking to Hu.

  Hey hey hey, it's actually very hard to hold back laughter on the side, okay?

  "Within three days! You all go back first, I will immediately contact the people in the government office and confirm the time to open the court!"

  "Thank you, Original Body!"

  "Thank you, Auntie, I've troubled you."

  Hu Youxuan took two steps back to his own side, and hypocritically gave Liu a junior's salute. Shen Han finally couldn't help but laugh, suppressing himself so he wouldn't make a sound, and could only follow along with the salute, lowering his head to cover up his smile.

  As Shen Huan and Hu Youxuan walked away, Madame Liu waved her hand and the teacup on the nearby table was also swept to the ground, shattering into pieces. The loud noise scared Zuo Xun so much that she didn't even dare to lift her head, trembling with fear.

  "What's with the trembling? Hurry up and go invite Yingyue Xue over to our place!"

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