Chapter 1355: Chapter 1352: Reluctant at Heart
“Qingxiang’s relationship with her husband’s family is very bad,” Madam Wang explained hurriedly, afraid that Madam Liu might misunderstand, “It is well-known among the villagers of Dazhu Village that Madam Huang has a terrible relationship with Qingxiang. You can often hear Madam Huang’s criticisms aimed indirectly at her, though the Song family indeed has not forced Qingxiang to do any particular work; they simply dislike each other. As for giving silver to buy her off, I wouldn’t know about that.”
Madam Liu understood to an extent, realizing that Chu Qingxiang’s relationship with the Song family was so bad that she did not want to do anything to ease the tension.
“So, she neither decisively makes the Song family afraid to target her, nor does she maintain good relations with them, just dragging on with this bad relationship?”
Madam Wang certainly could not agree, although she felt that was indeed the case.
“Mother, I also understand now why Qingxiang is so angry,” Madam Wang, having said so much, naturally no longer concealed her thoughts, “I reckon that Qingxiang’s idea now is to wholeheartedly help Song Lu succeed in the examination for first place. If he can achieve that, or even pass the imperial examination, they could then live separately.”
“That’s why Qingxiang has high demands for Song Lu,” Madam Wang said softly.
“Song Lu agreed to this?”
Madam Wang nodded, “Of course, he has no choice but to agree, because Qingxiang won’t allow him to stop pursuing his studies.”
“Actually, if you ask me, Qingxiang should just ignore the Song family, especially since Song Lu said he wouldn’t let the Song family take her dowry. In the countryside, which household doesn’t live like this, with mothers-in-law similar to Madam Huang abound.”
“But Qingxiang is strong-willed, so conflicts abound.”
Madam Liu made a sound of acknowledgment, “If it’s just a trivial matter, there’s no need to bother about it.”
“Mother, aren’t you going to advise Qingxiang?” Madam Wang was genuinely surprised but, recalling Qingxiang’s offense towards Third Brother and his family, she quickly slapped her mouth, “Mother, I am talking nonsense.”
“Go back and rest. Find a good match for Qingyu and teach her to be agreeable,” Madam Liu advised.
Where would Madam Wang dare to object, she nodded repeatedly, “Mother, don’t worry, Qingyu loves food and pretty jewelry, but she understands limits and wouldn’t insist on having them if they’re not available. I just need to find her a generous husband, even a merchant would do. With Ah Zhang as her brother, merchants wouldn’t dare to cheat Qingyu.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Liu knew that was exactly what Madam Wang thought—no high ambitions but secure.
“Hmm, let’s first look into Ah Zhang’s marital matters.”
“Alright,” Madam Wang rose, “Mother, I’ll head back now. If anything es up, just send for me.”
“Go back,” Madam Liu said.
After seeing off Madam Wang, Madam Liu called Madam Zhang over to talk.
When she heard a more detailed account than Madam Wang’s, particularly the part where Madam Zhang said, “Qingxiang thinks Song Lu is inpetent, which is why she stubbornly pushes him to work hard no matter what.”
“So this is also what she says to him in front of Song Lu?” Madam Liu couldn’t suppress her anger.
Madam Zhang stuttered, “Mother, don’t be angry, I also try to persuade her normally.”
“With her being so willful, how can she still have the face to take your silver?” Madam Liu’s face turned steely with anger.
Madam Zhang’s face turned pale, “Mother, … I just gave her a little, not much…”
“You don’t need to try to deceive me,” Madam Liu rubbed her forehead, “If not for your support, could she have bee more and more obstinate?”
Madam Zhang was also in a difficult position; she couldn’t just watch her other children achieve remarkable things while her daughter suffered. Moreover, she tried hard to persuade her daughter, but her daughter wouldn’t listen and would always speak hurtful words, leaving her at a loss.
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