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“Since your nephew is so capable, then arrange something for my brother as well. But it shouldn’t be too tiring, and he must earn a lot,” came the voice of Liu from inside the house.
Pan Ming’s face darkened. Even Zizun was busy working for the County Princess, but Liu dared to make such a demand.
“Liu, we know very well what kind of person your brother is. I’m telling you, we absolutely disagree with letting him go to work for the County Princess. Our grandsons have finally found work, and the pay is not bad for a month. I absolutely won’t allow these people to interfere with their affairs,” the grandmother said firmly. She knew how much her grandson earned in a month, and the main family had also provided many excellent books for Zixun and his brothers.
Where else could they find such a good employer? If Liu dared to mess things up, she would definitely make Pan Ming deal with her.
“If you dare, I’ll tell Pan Ming that your whole family only knows how to bully me when he’s not around,” Liu said arrogantly.
Listening to Liu’s overly arrogant tone, Pan Ming’s expression became very grim.
The two people beside him looked at him and said, “Big brother…”
“I was blind. You all warned me before, but I just didn’t believe it. I thought she wasn’t that kind of person,” Pan Ming said. He couldn’t believe how quickly Liu had revealed her true colors in his absence.
For a moment, the two brothers didn’t know how to comfort their elder brother.
“Let’s continue listening. I want to see what else Liu has done while I wasn’t around,” Pan Ming said with a grim expression.
Inside the house, Pan Minjun’s expression was grim as she said, “Liu, after my brother went to work for the County Princess, you brought your useless brother to my house. Do you think we don’t know what you’re up to? I’m telling you, forget about it. Even if I never marry, I won’t have anything to do with your brother.”
“Pan Minjun, do you think you’re so great? My brother’s interest in you is your honor. How dare you refuse him? He’s been living here for so long. Do you think your reputation is still intact?” Liu looked at Pan Minjun and spoke sarcastically.
What did they think she was bringing her brother here for? No girl outside was willing to marry him, so she had to set her sights on Pan Minjun. Moreover, with Pan Ming and the others working for the County Princess, and the County Princess’s produce selling so well, it would be easy to get her hands on some money.
Mrs. Pan trembled with anger. She never expected Liu to be so malicious. She realized that Liu’s purpose in bringing her brother was to tarnish Minjun’s reputation. If Minjun’s reputation was damaged, what would they do?
Seeing their anger, Liu spoke up without any sense of remorse, “If you know what’s good for you, you’ll agree to this marriage quickly. Don’t blame me if you lose your daughter and granddaughter later on.”
Pan Minjun looked pale as she stared at Liu. It seemed like Liu was trying to force her into a corner. She was faced with the choice of marrying Liu’s unsuccessful and malicious brother or facing death.
“Liu, aren’t you worried that my brother will find out about your actions?” Pan Minjun gritted her teeth as she spoke.
“You’re right. I will make Big brother Ming divorce you,” Pan Minjun said.
“He’s not at home, how would he know about these things?” Liu said, regretting her actions and wishing she could slap herself.
With a grim expression, Pan Ming walked in through the door. Pan Minjun was relieved to see him. “Big brother, you’re back.”
Liu didn’t believe her and sneered, “Do you think I would believe you?”
Pan Ming, with a grim expression, walked over and raised his hand to deliver a slap.
Liu was stunned, and she turned to look at Pan Ming, her face turning pale. She couldn’t believe it. “When did you come back?”
How much had he heard?
“I heard everything I needed to hear. Threatening my parents and grandmother? Trying to force my sister to her death? Liu, you’ve really outdone yourself,” Pan Ming said through gritted teeth.
Liu’s brother, Liu Bao, saw Pan Ming’s return and instead of being afraid, he stood tall and said, “Where’s the money? Give it to me now.”
“My sister said that all the money you earn belongs to our family. Hurry up and hand it over, or I’ll beat you to death,” Liu Bao said menacingly.
If it weren’t for his sister saying that they could earn enough money to build a big house in the future and even get married without spending a penny, he wouldn’t have come here.
Pan Ming took a deep breath and looked at Liu Bao with a determined expression. “I want a divorce.”
A wife like this was better off without.
Liu was first stunned, then she rushed to attack Pan Ming, but he pushed her away.
With a cold gaze, Pan Ming watched as Liu fell to the ground. He no longer felt the worry and love he once had for her, only disgust.
“How dare you divorce me, Pan Ming? On what grounds?” Liu said angrily.
“Three years of no income, disrespect to elders, and attempting to force your own sister-in-law to her death. Do these count?” Pan Ming had never said anything about Liu not having children all these years, but now he was somewhat relieved that she hadn’t, or else life would have been even more unbearable.
Liu stared blankly at Pan Ming, not expecting him to use her childlessness as a reason.
“Pan Ming, you’re not human, you…” Liu began, but Pan Ming didn’t say a word. He went inside and wrote a divorce letter, throwing it at Liu. “Take the divorce letter and get out with your useless brother.”
How dare she come to him asking for money? Who did she think she was to demand money from him in such an arrogant manner?
“Pan Ming, you can’t do this. I’m your wife,” Liu protested.
“I can’t afford a wife like you. You dare to treat my parents, grandmother, and sister like this after I’ve been away for such a short time. If I’m away for a long time, won’t you turn the tables? My family will end up being controlled by your family, the Liu family?” Pan Ming was extremely angry. He regretted not listening to his grandmother’s advice to not marry this woman. Now, he had married her, and life had become unbearable.
Pan Minjun looked at Pan Ming with a sense of grievance. “Brother, her brother bullied me.”
Pan Ming looked at Liu with a fierce look, causing her to step back a few paces. “What do you want?” she asked.
“My brother was just teasing her, he didn’t do anything. You’re making a big deal out of nothing,” Liu said, realizing that she couldn’t be divorced and sent back home, or her life would be completely ruined.
“What’s wrong with her marrying my brother? Our families will become even closer. Don’t you think so?” Liu seemed to be unaware of the seriousness of the situation and spoke for herself.
“Now that you’re working for the County Princess, you should also find something for my brother to do. He doesn’t need to earn much, twenty taels of silver a month will be enough,” she continued.
“Of course, you can’t let my brother work too hard. Otherwise, I won’t agree. If you can’t find something suitable for my brother at the County Princess’s place, then your not allowed to go either,” Liu said, completely oblivious to Pan Ming’s increasingly grim expression.