Chapter 103: Blame the Heavens Then

Chapter 103: Blame the Heavens Then

Liu Xiaer was already seething with anger, and when she heard Qiao Lian's words, she felt they made perfect sense!

Indeed, if it weren't for that country bumpkin leading them to the stream, would they have fallen in?

Liu Xiaer nodded emphatically, "That's right, it's all her fault!"

Seeing Liu Xiaer agree, Qiao Lian breathed a sigh of relief.

This incident happened while she was out with Miss, so as long as she could pin everything on that country bumpkin, Madam wouldn't blame her too much when they returned!

Xingxing was so anxious that her voice cracked, "No, no, Xingxing didn't!"

She was at a loss for how to explain herself.

She had advised them not to get too close and to be careful, but they didn't listen. What could she do?

But Xingxing didn't know how to express this, and she was so flustered that sweat broke out on her little forehead.

Wei Pozi's heart ached to see her like this!

That shameless maid was clearly trying to pass the blame onto her!

Fine, go ahead and blame others, but her granddaughter?!

Did she think Wei Pozi was dead?!

Before Wei Pozi could react, Ju Geer jumped up, furious, and shouted, "Hey you ugly beast, you fell into the water because you were careless, and now you're blaming my sister!"

Ju Geer, being young, was very straightforward in his insults—ugly beast!

But Qiao Lian was so enraged by these words that she nearly fell over.

This country bumpkin actually called her an ugly beast?!

She was livid!

"You, you!"

Wei Pozi silently cheered for her grandson!

Don't underestimate our Ju Geer; he's only young, but he's already succeeded in infuriating the other side!

Wei Sanniang, seeing the argument between her family and the in-laws, grew anxious.

"You, you stop arguing..."

Wei Pozi interrupted, "Sanniang, you need to stand up for yourself! Yuan Li is already twenty, and as his mother, you've never stood your ground. How can Yuan Li have any future?... Look at this, even a maid dares to show off in front of you, who knows what kind of humiliation Yuan Li is enduring!"

These words struck Wei Sanniang to her core.

Qiao Lian wanted to say something, but Wei Pozi turned to scold her again, "And you, you little brat! Anyone who knows says you're a maid of the Liu family, but those who don't might think you're the matriarch! See how arrogant you are. We are the legitimate relatives of the Yu family, and you dare to act so high and mighty in front of us? What, do you want us to worship you?"

"My granddaughter, who isn't even four years old, knows to treat you well. She's just a little girl, and yet you blame her for falling into the water. How shameless can you be!"

"Why don't you blame your own mistress? If it weren't for her hiring you, maybe none of this would have happened today!"

"Or blame the heavens! If it weren't for the heavens creating that stream, you wouldn't have fallen in today, right?!"

"Or you could let me come with you to the state city and ask Lord Liu myself! Is this kind of shamelessness a family tradition in the Liu household?"

Wei Pozi spoke rapidly, one word after another.

Qiao Lian was no match for her, feeling both angry and desperate!

Liu Xiaer, though haughty, was still only a six-year-old girl. Seeing the adults angry, she was scared and shrank back, not daring to speak.

Wei Sanniang quickened her movements as she dried Liu Xiaer's hair, pretending not to hear anything.

... To be honest, she found her sister's scolding quite satisfying.

Qiao Lian, having been thoroughly berated by Wei Pozi, was also frightened.

She finally realized that although the other party treated them politely, they weren't without temper...

Qiao Lian's arrogance subsided somewhat, and she said defensively, "Look what you're saying... I just complained a bit. Miss fell into the water, and I'm very worried. Can't I even complain?"

Wei Pozi sneered, ignoring Qiao Lian completely.

She raised her voice, "Ju Geer, take Xingxing out to play. My granddaughter kindly took them out to play, and now she's being blamed for something she didn't do! Take Xingxing out to get some sun and clear the bad luck!"

Ju Geer responded loudly and pulled Xingxing out.

Xingxing was moved to tears.

Her grandmother believed her, and Ju Geer protected her; she wasn't sad at all!

After such an incident, Wei Sanniang originally planned to stay overnight at her sister's house, but it seemed impossible now.

Liu Xiaer and Qiao Lian couldn't wait to leave.

Before getting into the carriage, Wei Sanniang hesitated and looked back at Wei Pozi, "Second Sister..."

Wei Pozi, however, showed no hesitation, waving her hand, "Go back to the county and rest! The fourth brother's wedding is the day after tomorrow, don't forget to attend!"

Wei Sanniang responded hesitantly and got into the carriage.

Wei Pozi stood at the door, watching until Wei Sanniang and the others left.

The Liu family's carriage left Nantuo Village, and Li Chunhua stood at the gate of her house, watching the tracks left by the departing carriage, her tongue clicking in admiration: "... This carriage looks much grander than our village’s donkey cart."

Wei Pozi was not in a good mood and snorted, "What’s so grand about it? We’ll have a carriage sooner or later. Then, whenever the boys want to come back from the county, they can do so easily!"

These words stirred Li Chunhua’s heart with excitement, and she said hopefully, "When that time comes, we’ll also buy a little maid, one who is quick and nimble, to help me with the stove and such—just one thing, she mustn’t be like Qiao Lian."

That’s right!

Wei Pozi believed that their Yu family’s days would surely get better.

On the day Wei Laosi was to marry his new wife, Wei Pozi got up early and both she and Xingxing put on new clothes.

The Yu family boys were all in school and couldn’t afford to miss classes for such an event, so they did not return.

Bai Xiaofeng, being pregnant, had to stay home, and Li Chunhua stayed to keep her company.

Since the western manor was busy with construction, the Yu men couldn’t all take leave, so they sent the youngest, Yu Siyang, to accompany Wei Pozi and the others.

Thus, those who went to Wei Laosi’s place were Wei Pozi, Su Rouer, Yu Siyang, Xingxing, and Ju Geer.

Three adults and two children, enough to give Wei Laosi some face.

After all, this was Wei Laosi’s third marriage, and his bride was a widow, so he didn’t plan a big celebration; only close friends and relatives would come for a meal.

Wei Pozi hired Old Xu to drive the carriage, and they set off for Jiangdian Village with the family.

When they arrived, Wei Sanniang hadn’t yet shown up, but Wei Laosi was dressed in a brand-new outfit, looking cheerful as he stood at the entrance of the dilapidated courtyard, greeting guests.

Seeing Wei Pozi and the others arrive, Wei Laosi greeted them joyfully, "Second Sister!"

Yu Siyang, Su Rouer, Ju Geer, and Xingxing each greeted Wei Laosi in turn.

Seeing so many family members, Wei Laosi was overjoyed, "Come in and rest for a bit. There are sunflower seeds on the table, feel free to grab some."