RPAGF Chapter 181 Persuading Liu Cai'er to Stay
Chapter 181 Persuading Liu Cai'er to Stay
Liu Cai'er agreed, "Feng'er, you did the right thing. If our mother knew you were doing well, she would definitely come to your house every few days."
"I never imagined you two were so capable, quietly starting a business and even buying such a nice house. Of all our siblings, you've suffered the most growing up, and now you've finally made it. I'm so happy for you."
Thinking about how her life had turned out, with her husband seduced by a young widow, her son gone, and her home lost, she felt extremely resentful and suddenly had thoughts of hanging herself.
Liu held her sister's hand and said with heartache, "Sister, don't be sad. My life is better now, so come live with me. It's good that you can't live with that beast anymore, so he won't beat you again. You will carry on his family line, take care of his elders, and work hard on the farm from dawn till dusk, but he has done such a despicable thing. He will get his retribution sooner or later!"
Liu Cai'er sighed, "Silly Feng'er, I was divorced by my husband's family. I'm an unlucky woman. If my parents knew, they would definitely think I'm bad luck and wouldn't even let me into the house. You've finally gotten better off. If I stay with you, I'll only bring you bad luck and drag you down. Besides, if word gets out and it causes gossip for my brother-in-law, I'll have no face to live anymore."
Fearing that her sister might do something rash if she lost her will to live, Liu continued to persuade her, "Sister, it's alright. Just stay here with us, and we'll think of a way to find you something to do. Once I can earn money by doing business with my own two hands, let's see who dares to look down on you. Maybe those two unfilial sons will even be fighting to follow you."
Liu Cai'er burst into laughter through her tears, "Feng'er, what are you joking about? I'm just a woman who only knows how to do laundry, cook, and farm work. How could I possibly do business? I can't do it, I definitely can't!"
Lin Xiaotang smiled and said, "Auntie, don't underestimate yourself. My parents were just like you before. As long as we are hardworking and willing to use our brains, we will definitely succeed."
"You should stay at my house for now. It's convenient since we're going out to do business. You can also help take care of my mother at home. She's pregnant, so we can feel more at ease going on our business trip."
Liu nodded in agreement, “Yes, sister, Tang’er is right. I’m pregnant, so you can stay here to keep me company. When I give birth, you can also help me find a midwife. There’s work to do at home, and Qingchuan can’t manage it all by himself. You can help out, and we’ll pay you. You can save it yourself. Having money in your hands will put your mind at ease.”
When Liu Cai'er heard that her sister wanted to pay her for her work, she immediately refused, "No, no, how can sisters help each other with work and ask for payment? I can't do that. I'd be so ashamed if word got out."
Liu scolded, "Why not? As the saying goes, even close brothers should keep clear accounts. We are sisters, and I can't let you work for nothing. The brother Shuisheng who just brought you here works with us, and Qingchuan has paid him wages. And Jiu'er, although she is young, is hardworking and obedient, and Qingchuan has paid her wages too."
Liu Cai'er asked with some confusion, "Who is Jiu'er?"
Liu was afraid that Xiao Jiu would hear this and feel uncomfortable, so she quietly told her sister about her husband and daughter buying Xiao Jiu and told her not to treat Xiao Jiu as a servant.
Liu Cai'er was originally a farmer's wife, and she had given birth to children herself, so naturally she wouldn't look at Xiao Jiu differently.
Lin Xiaotang and her mother persuaded her aunt with great effort and persuasion, until they finally convinced her to stay temporarily.
After thinking it over, she decided to look at her aunt's letter of divorce. Xie Laifu was a bad person, and she didn't want him to get jealous and cause trouble when her aunt's life improved in the future.
"Auntie, may I take a look at the letter of divorce you have?"
Liu Cai'er rubbed her red and swollen eyes and asked in surprise, "Tang'er, can you read?"
"I know a little bit about this. Let me see if there are any problems with what he wrote, so that he won't go back on his word and cause you any trouble later."
Liu Cai'er was somewhat surprised. Her niece was so young, still a little girl, yet she could read. Her brother-in-law's father was a scholar, but her brother-in-law was illiterate. It was really strange.
She handed the note to her niece, "Okay, Tang'er, take a look for your aunt."
Lin Xiaotang took the note and opened it. There were only a few words on it. Xie Laifu was probably really bewitched by that young widow and couldn't wait to divorce her. His aunt had not committed any of the seven grounds for divorce, so the reason he came up with was extremely absurd. He said that his aunt was not virtuous, was lazy and gluttonous, and was not filial to her elders. He could no longer tolerate her and that was why he was divorcing her.
How ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!
She said angrily, "Auntie, you are gentle, considerate, virtuous, and good at managing the household. You are filial to your parents-in-law and take care of the children. He really can't find a reason to divorce you, so he slanders you and writes everything in reverse. You should leave such a family and such a man as soon as possible."
Liu was furious after hearing this, and she chimed in, "That's right, the sooner you leave, the sooner you'll be free. He's already incredibly lucky to have married your aunt, and he doesn't even appreciate it. Humph, he's got no conscience!"
After being severely beaten by her husband and then kicked out of the house with a letter of divorce, Liu Cai'er was heartbroken and on the verge of suicide. When she came to her sister's and brother-in-law's house, her sister and niece comforted her and helped her scold Xie Laifu. With people caring for her, she felt much better.
She said helplessly, "Sigh, things have already come to this point, what good will scolding him do? The old couple are unreasonable, they only favor and indulge their son, thinking that their son is a literary star descended from heaven, one of a kind in heaven and earth. Besides, I have already given them two grandsons, so they have a lineage to continue the family line, and they think I am useless."
Lin Xiaotang said angrily, "He's the one who made the mistake, yet he has the nerve to divorce you. Logically speaking, even if you get a divorce, he should still compensate you!"
Liu Cai'er said dejectedly, "They're as stingy as misers, and they still want to skin my aunt alive. Asking them for compensation is like asking them to die. Besides, even if we get a divorce, what good will it do? Your maternal grandparents and uncles won't stand up for my aunt. Not only will she not get justice, but she'll also become famous and her reputation will be ruined. My aunt will have no choice but to hang herself with a rope."
Liu hurriedly said, "Sister, if you don't want a divorce, then you don't want a divorce. Only the Xie family's neighbors know about this. He's having an affair with a young widow and is pregnant with her child. The neighbors will definitely gossip about them. This dirty water won't be thrown on you, so you can stay here without worry."
Lin Xiaotang felt that this matter shouldn't be let off so easily by Xie Laifu and his wife, but her mother and aunt were too soft-hearted to cause trouble. She had to find a way to teach that scoundrel a lesson.
After comforting her sister for a while, Liu went back to her room and brought out a sewing basket, asking her sister to help her sew shoe soles and make shoes. Liu Cai'er didn't think much of it; she was good at needlework, so she helped.
Liu Cai'er was in low spirits, but her emotions were relatively stable. She was probably often beaten and mistreated at home, which made her heart grow cold and she gave up on Xie Laifu.
Lin Xiaotang turned her head and saw Xiao Jiu by the well, helping her father clean raw pig's trotters. She had a sudden idea and immediately ran over and pulled Xiao Jiu towards the room.