Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

When Liang heard this, she hurriedly said, "Mother, you can't do this!"

"My second sister-in-law started a business with my eldest son, and she gave us a good share of the dividends. This money is enough to build a house. My second sister-in-law hasn't moved into the new house yet, so we should return the money she contributed to her!"

Mother Gu glared at her fiercely, "I said no, that's it!"

"Mother, my second brother's wife lost her child. Firstly, it was because of my second brother's involvement, and secondly, it was to protect Yuan'er and Qiao'er. You can't be so heartless!"

Mother Gu remained unmoved and shouted, "It's no use saying anything! I only know that when she gave me the money, she was honoring me in the name of her and Chuan'er. Since it's her son honoring his mother, how can I ask for it back?"

Want her to give up the money she got? No way!

"Besides," she stared at Shen Nankui and said sarcastically, "she wanted to divorce herself. Chuan'er never owed her anything. She didn't want to live in this new house. What does it have to do with me? In my opinion, she asked for this!"

Liang was so angry that she waved her hand and shouted, "Mother Liu, you, you go to the county town now and invite Gu Qingrong back to take charge. I can't persuade mother, but he will always find a way!"

Mother Gu sat firmly in her chair, her aura undiminished.

"Humph, even if the eldest brother comes back, so what? As a son, how dare he disobey his mother?"

If Chuan'er were here, she would still feel a little scared.

After all, Chuan'er has been a man of his own ideas since he was young and has read a lot of books. He is not the kind of person who only knows how to be filial. Whenever there is something wrong with him, he always likes to preach to others. As a mother, she is helpless with him.

But the eldest son is different. He has a gentle personality and has always been filial and obedient.

He dared not disobey his own words.

Liang was so anxious that she was spinning around. Shen Nankui couldn't bear to watch and said, "Don't worry, Madam Gu. I won't take back the money I gave you in the past. The only things I want to take away are the books in my dowry and some clothes and utensils."

Mother Gu asked, "What about the money for building a new house?"

"Naturally, that's included."

Mother Gu breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "You are sensible."

Upon hearing this, Liang said hurriedly, "How can that be? Second sister-in-law, you will suffer a great loss if you do this. This doesn't make sense. Since mother is unwilling to return it to you, then Qingrong and I will make up for it..."

"No need," Shen Nankui interrupted, "Sister-in-law, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I really don't need this money. You know that Yanxia Pavilion is profitable. As the owner, how could I be short of money?"

“This is different…”

"That's it, sister-in-law. This is my own decision."

After hearing her say this, Liang stopped insisting.

He Hua walked in from outside and replied, "Girl, everything is packed, when are we leaving?"

Liang's heart tightened, and she asked hurriedly, "Second sister-in-law, you have no relatives in Cang County. If you leave the Gu family, where will you go to settle down?"

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "I have booked an inn in the city when I come back."

"Inn?"

Liang frowned, "How can that be possible? It's not safe for you to live outside. Why don't you live in the backyard of Yanxia Pavilion? That's your property. Second brother... I don't think he will go there again. If you live there, we can take care of each other. How do you think?"

Shen Nankui shook his head. "No, there is only one empty house in the backyard. We can't accommodate both people and animals. Let's stay in an inn. Don't worry, sister-in-law. The inn is not far from Yanxia Pavilion. You can come to see me anytime."

Liang felt very sad.

The family is about to move into a new house, but the man who brought all this about can only stay in an inn...

She sighed, "Oh, okay."

Shen Nankui looked at Mother Gu and bowed, "Take care."

At this moment, Mother Gu's mood suddenly became very complicated and she looked at her deeply.

"Ms. Shen, you and I are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. As an elder, I will give you a few more words of advice."

"At first, I didn't like you, but later you led the Gu family to live better and better. Although I didn't say it, I was proud of it in my heart. But this time, I can't blame the Gu family for everything. Chuan'er is my son, and I know his temper. He looks gentle, but he is actually a fool. In the past, when didn't he protect you and even ignored me, his mother?"

"Even this time, he didn't want to divorce you. It's because you are arrogant and picky. You can't tolerate these things. Don't you think that although you lost your child, he rejected the princess for you. Even if he later made friends with the prince's mansion, when he becomes a high official, won't you still be the one who benefits? Humph, but you insist on getting a divorce. Then it's not Chuan'er's fault. It's you who don't have this blessing!"

Mother Gu snorted, "I hope you can control your temper in the future and be more tolerant. If you don't change, I'm afraid you won't have a good ending if you marry someone else next time. After all, not everyone is like my Chuan'er!"

She spoke a lot of words in a very arrogant manner and took off a half-worn bracelet from her hand.

He thought he was being generous and said, "You have been very kind to me in the past, and I am not a stingy person. I have worn this jade bracelet for several years, and now I will give it to you."

Shen didn't want anything. If she didn't do something to save her face, she would probably be talked about.

Shen Nankui glanced at He Hua and said, "Since it is a kind gesture from Madam Gu, you should keep it well."

Hehua stepped forward and took the bracelet, only to see that the texture of the jade bracelet was not very good to begin with, and after being worn by Gu's mother for a long time, it became a little dusty.

She couldn't help but secretly complain that the old lady of the Gu family was so stingy that she refused to spend even a penny even if she wanted to save face. She wasted the young girl's past filial piety to her!

She felt disgusted in her heart but did not show it on her face. She wrapped the bracelet in a handkerchief and put it away.

However, Gu's mother was somewhat dissatisfied with Shen Nankui for not coming to take the bracelet in person. Moreover, since he was going to say goodbye to her, how could he not kowtow and show his respect?

Just as she was about to speak, Liang came forward to support her and said with a smile, "Mother, the new house just called and asked what kind of wood you want to use for the cabinet in your bedroom. Pineapple is simple and elegant, while mahogany is expensive. I am short-sighted and cannot choose any of these. Why don't you go and have a look yourself? I will be here to see my second brother and his wife off."

Mother Gu still resented her for talking back to her frequently just now, and couldn't help but glare at her.

"You change your face so quickly!"

However, she was indeed thinking about the new house, and since she had nothing to do here, she went to the new house.

After she left, Liang called the two children over and said with sobs, "Yuan'er, Qiao'er, come here and kowtow to your aunt."