klisemfg Chapter 227 Just thinking about it makes me feel ashamed.
Chapter 227 Just thinking about it makes me feel ashamed.
This wasn't the first time he'd witnessed a severing of ties, so once Lin Chang'er spoke up, Zhou Hai naturally had no objection.
She then found a quick-witted young man from the Huo family to go down the mountain to invite Elder Huo. As for the elders and seniors of the Li family, Lin Chang'er had A-Yi and A-Er take them down the mountain to find Liu-Zi and A-Qi, and they went to pick them up together in a donkey cart and a horse-drawn carriage.
Liu Zi is quick-witted. As long as he knows what he is going to do, he will naturally understand and know how to make arrangements on the way.
As for the Li family, she would welcome anyone who was willing to come. She wasn't afraid of a large number of people; a war of words would only require a little more effort.
As for the neighbors, they should naturally be invited to come and witness as well.
After all, what family members say isn't necessarily true, while neighbors might tell the truth. Naturally, she wouldn't let them make a wasted trip.
As for relatives, looking at the Li family, mother and her two sons, Li Er seems alright.
I just don't know if her second brother's sincerity towards her is enough to make him decide to start his own business.
If he could go all out, that would be the best outcome. Although her second sister-in-law was heartbroken by the family, she didn't want her to end up all alone.
If this Li Er is truly good to his sister-in-law, they might not be unable to keep in touch in the future. She doesn't seem to be short of money right now, so she can support him in starting a small business.
From now on, my second sister-in-law will have someone to rely on.
However, severing ties is a major event, and it's not very solemn to discuss it on this low slope.
Lin Chang'er discussed it with Gu's mother and asked Gu Dalang and Gu Dasao to go down the mountain to make arrangements first.
They called a few more boys down the mountain to find their aunts and uncles to help.
Zhou Xiaoniu was one of them, and he felt very regretful.
I was even thinking of going hunting for wild game with Little Goldfish and the others tonight!
It seems there's no chance now, but since it's a big deal concerning the second aunt of the Gu family, he was still disappointed.
He ran incredibly fast, the first one rushing down the hillside to find his mother for help.
The Huo family men who stayed behind weren't idle either. They had previously gathered vines to weave sedan chairs, thinking they could give them to Gu Ersao when they went down the mountain.
It's only a little bit left to finish. Because Lin Chang'er said she would be going down the mountain a few days later, she went out to play in the hot sun today and didn't finish the work.
Hearing that he was going down the mountain to sever ties with his family, he hurried off to work.
Lin Chang'er thought that going back and forth was too troublesome, and that most of the day had already passed, so the viruses and bacteria that needed to be killed should have been killed by now.
Ask Aunt Zhou to help find a few quick-witted women to clean up the second room.
As for the others, they can take their time; as long as they can find a place to stay for the night, that's fine.
So, all the young men and women who were free to help pack things up.
As for these tree sheds, we'll leave them for now. Once they're dried, they can be used as firewood.
"Sister Lin, you, your second sister-in-law, and Yudian should rest for now. Your second sister-in-law will need your help in this battle later."
“Yes, Sister Lin, you should have Brother Liu and the others bring over the people from Li Family Village. Wouldn’t that give the Li family mother and son something to rely on? If you ask me, we should just write a letter severing ties and have them sign it to settle things.”
"Are you stupid? If you just write a divorce agreement, won't the people of Lijia Village say we're bullying them? Sister doesn't want to give anyone cause for gossip. After all, our second sister-in-law is the aggrieved party and has the upper hand, right? Without the aggrieved party, we'll still be the subject of gossip."
The one who spoke was a slightly older young man, and as he spoke, he patted the shoulder of the younger man who had spoken earlier.
The little boy made two "oh oh" sounds and grinned foolishly at Lin Chang'er, "Sister, you've thought of everything so thoroughly."
The boys were quick and efficient. Gu Silang and Lin Yanqing were a bit older and could help out, but Xiao Jinyu, Gu Xiaolu, and Gu Xiaoman couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Let them just watch and have fun.
Lin Chang'er had long been familiar with these boys, and she would share any good food she had with them. During this time, when she had nothing to do in the evenings, she would teach these boys to recognize characters.
Seeing how they defend me now, I'm quite touched.
Thinking that studying and understanding principles is also a way to change one's social standing.
Once we've settled down the mountain and everything's in order, we'll discuss with Uncle Hai and the others how to help build the school as soon as possible.
Children of school age should be allowed to attend school on time. Even those who have passed the early learning stage should continue to study. If they are talented, they may start later, but it will not hinder their participation in the imperial examinations.
After all, it's not uncommon for scholars to be in their fifties.
Having made up her mind, Lin Chang'er didn't try to take the job from them. She just told them to be careful and then accompanied Gu Ersao and Yudian'er with Niu Xiaomei.
As for Gu Xiaoman, Gu Xiaolu, and Xiao Jinyu, they watched the Li family leave, fearing that they would bully Gu Ersao again.
As for Li's mother and Li Da, they were completely baffled by what they were seeing.
Especially Li Da, who asked, "Mother, are all these boys hired by that little wench Gu? Why are they all scrambling to do things?"
Li's mother had a gloomy face, even though she had long known that the Gu family would try to win people's hearts.
But these young men didn't seem reluctant at all; they were even more eager to do it than their own work.
I have no idea what kind of spell that young woman surnamed Lin cast on them. You know, these boys are at the age where they should be able to work.
If a family has so many helpers, they will definitely be the envy of others, especially farmers, who rely on labor for everything.
A hint of jealousy flickered in Madam Li's equally puzzled eyes. "Who knows what kind of relationship these boys have with her! After all, she's a young widow whose husband has died..."
She didn't need to say anything more; Li Da's mind immediately started racing.
So that's how it is. No wonder the men in this village all obeyed her so readily.
You can lie down on the bed, spread your legs, and have whatever you want.
Thinking this, a hint of wickedness crept into his gaze as he looked at Lin Chang'er.
She couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If she had known that Gu was a promiscuous woman, she should have been more patient and stayed at the Gu family's house for a few more days.
Given enough time, why worry about not having an opportunity?
But things are already like this, there's no going back now. She's just a woman. Once she gets the money to sever ties with her family, what can't she have?
They're all just selling smiles, but aren't the most beautiful courtesans in those brothels just as charming as her?
Li Daji was able to comfort himself, and now he was just waiting for his family to come and help them denounce Li Sanniang, that unfilial wretch.
The mother and son whispered to each other, and Li Er stood a little further away with a sullen face.
He knew what his mother and older brother were planning, and just thinking about it made him feel ashamed.
However, his mother and eldest brother had always been the ones in charge at home, so even if he brought it up, it would be to no avail.
However, a short pain is worse than a long one. The fact that the third sister was able to make up her mind to sever ties with her family may not be a bad thing for her or the Gu family.
If the two families were to proceed with this marriage alliance, and given the Gu family's generosity, they certainly wouldn't let them return empty-handed.
Given his mother and older brother's personalities, they'll probably be coming over every few days to freeload, or even treating the Gu family's businesses as their own...