Chapter 64: About to Arrive

Mrs. Hu was very bold and asked so blatantly, and Chen Shi felt embarrassed not to give her what she wanted. However, he knew that Chen Ye was concerned about his reputation. He couldn’t say that he gave it because Mrs. Hu cried and begged for it or stole it, so he had to say that they were doing well and he was specifically sending it to the main house.

Mrs. Wang also mentioned that Chen Shi had borrowed money to renovate the main house, and it was only settled a few months ago. The family was extremely tight on money, and the children rarely had meat. Now, they didn’t dare to return to the village, afraid of Mrs. Hu.

Grandma Chen was so angry that she cried and pounded her chest with her fist, scolding Mrs. Hu for being shameless, criticizing the old Hu family for lacking anything fun, and regretting letting her eldest son marry such a troublemaker. After crying, she instructed them not to spread the matter of Mrs. Hu crying and begging for a house and jewelry, as Chen Ye would be embarrassed. Her eldest son was a hero for the Chen family and was very concerned about his face, and she didn’t want him to lose face.

But Mrs. Hu had caused a commotion in the second branch and made Chen Ming ill, and that she had to tell Chen Ye about it and let Chen Ye punish her.

The reason Chen Shi didn’t dare to tell Chen Ye about his affairs was that Chen Ye was already enjoying the upcoming benefits. However, he could talk about the second branch issue, as the benefits hadn’t been obtained yet, and it had nothing to do with Chen Ye.

The old lady also said that she would go back to handle Mrs. Hu, make her set rules, and clean the pigsty. The old lady could control Mrs. Hu. Besides reporting Mrs. Hu’s behavior to Chen Ye, this was the only other way to deal with her.

Chen Feng sighed inwardly. Mrs. Hu dared to demand things so forcefully because she knew that the more excessive she was, the less these people dared to bring the matter to Chen Ye. In the Chen family, Chen Ye was like a god. If he felt embarrassed or lost face, the old lady would pity him, and Chen Ming and Chen Shi would also feel upset.

At noon, the old lady didn’t stay for lunch in the second room but went back to report and handle Mrs. Hu.

Chen Ming wasn’t feeling well and had to eat his meal in bed. Right after he finished, Chen Ye and Chen Gui arrived.

The father and son apologized to Chen Ming, and Chen Ye said he had already reprimanded Mrs. Hu and even hit her. He asked Chen Ming to calm down and said that he would bring Mrs. Hu to apologize to him in person in the evening. He also talked about the unity of brothers and the power of cooperation.

Chen Ming was extremely convinced by Chen Ye’s words and immediately felt better after hearing them.

The father and son had to go back to the fields and left in a hurry. Chen Feng and Mrs. Wang also rushed to the new courtyard to work.

Before dinner, a young man in his twenties arrived, he was Steward Luo’s eldest son, Luo Xiao. He said that Dabao had been invited to have dinner at their house and that they would send him back after dinner, so the Chen family shouldn’t worry.

After dinner, Grandma Chen, Chen Ye, and Mrs. Hu arrived.

In front of Chen Ye and the old lady, Mrs. Hu was very docile and didn’t demand anything. She spoke to Chen Ming with red eyes, “Second brother-in-law, please don’t be angry. I have a straightforward personality and say whatever comes to mind. Your eldest brother scolded and hit me, mother-in-law also scolded and punished me. I’ve lost face inside and out. I’m sorry, I won’t talk nonsense to outsiders in the future…”

Despite Mrs. Hu’s provocation, Chen Ming didn’t want to make things difficult for Chen Ye and said, “It’s good that you know, sister-in-law.”

Just then, Chen Dabao was brought back by Luo Xiao.

Chen Ye saw that Dabao only had a bag of snacks in his hands, not the large and small bags that Mrs. Hu had mentioned. He realized that his younger brother hadn’t hidden anything from him, and that made him truly happy.

Mrs. Hu suggested that she and Chen Lan were good at handicrafts and wanted to help make things for the nobles.

Grandma Chen was also tempted. If Mrs. Hu and Lan were allowed to help, they might also gain the favor of the noble, and this might benefit the main house.

Mrs. Wang quickly said, “Even if my sister-in-law and A’Lan are skilled, they can’t help with this work. It’s not that I disagree, it’s what Steward Luo said yesterday. These things are for their young miss to play with. They must be made well and delicately. He knows that I am an embroiderer, so he asked me to do it, and A’Feng was just helping me.”

This was also discussed by Chen Feng and Mrs. Wang in the afternoon. They knew Mrs. Hu’s character and were afraid that she would suggest participating, so they found this excuse.

Grandma Chen and Chen Ye were also afraid that doing a poor job would offend the noble, so after hearing Mrs. Wang’s words, they forbade Mrs. Hu from mentioning it again.

Mrs. Wang also compensatorily said, “If there’s any satin left, we will give each for mother-in-law and brother-in-law to make clothes.”

Grandma Chen smiled.

Chen Ye waved his hand and said, “Don’t think about having extra satin, the work for the noble must be done well. If there’s any satin left and the noble doesn’t want it, give a piece to my mother to make her happy. In her old age, she can still wear a satin outfit. I work in the fields every day, I’m not a person who wears satin.”

Grandma laughed heartily at this. She said, “Oh my, I heard that the satin is extremely beautiful and sparkling. If this old mother could really wear a whole outfit, this old woman would look charming again.”

Mrs. Hu quickly added, “If there’s any satin left for mother-in-law, give a piece to sister-in-law as well. Sister-in-law hasn’t worn a satin outfit at her age. Oh, and give a piece to A’Jue, the young girl likes beautiful things.”

Chen Ye’s face turned red, he clenched his fists, and roared, “You wretched woman, how could you demand things like this? You’ve disgraced me, I’ll beat you to death.”

Chen Ming couldn’t bear to see Chen Ye’s embarrassment and quickly pulled him, saying, “Big brother, sit down, we’re all relatives, there’s no need to be so harsh. If there’s any left, we will also give a piece to sister-in-law and A’Jue.”

Chen Feng was speechless. After Mrs. Hu’s tantrum, she had finally obtained a satin outfit, and even that wretched Jue had to be given one. It was really maddening!

After a while of laughter and conversation, they were given half of the snacks and then sent off.

The second branch had been bullied, Mrs. Hu had caused a commotion, and even obtained a satin outfit. Although she had been slapped a few times, she might still think that it was worth it after achieving her goal.

Chen Feng felt extremely uncomfortable. It wasn’t about not wanting those few yards of satin, but she felt that things shouldn’t have been handled this way. Mrs. Hu was unscrupulous, why should she be given whatever she wanted?

Chen Ming and Mrs. Wang, on the other hand, were smiling. In their view, Mrs. Hu had been scolded by Chen Ye, earned the old lady’s resentment, lost Chen Ye’s trust and respect, and only got a few yards of satin. It wasn’t a big deal for the second branch.

Chen Feng felt that she had been too naive in the past. With her current strength, if Mrs. Hu insisted, there were too many external forces that would force her to give in.

She felt an even stronger urge to become stronger quickly.

After working day and night, Chen Feng and Mrs. Wang finished making all the swallow dolls on the third day. In addition, they made a tiger doll and a chicken doll, which were for Steward Luo’s grandchildren. The tiger doll was quite complex, so Chen Feng drew the design, and Mrs. Wang cut and made it.

When Chen Ming and Chen Lu heard that different dolls had been made, they both came to see. Before entering, they deliberately washed their hands, knowing that those dolls couldn’t get dirty.

Chen Ming felt embarrassed to enter the east room, but Chen Feng smiled and brought him in, saying playfully, “Dad, I’m your daughter, why be so polite.”