New ink fragrance in old times

The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds and gently falls on the Lin family's courtyard.

There was a sudden knock on the Lin family's door, breaking this rare peace.

Lin Xuebao put down the farm tools in his hands, frowned slightly, and muttered to himself: Who would come to visit me at this time?

Lin Xuebao opened the door and saw two visitors standing outside, dressed in smart clothes but with different expressions - Lin Xiya's mother-in-law Tang Mu and her husband Tang Ming.

Lin Xuebao's face instantly darkened. Thinking of what happened to Lin Xiya in the Tang family, a nameless fire rose in his heart.

But considering Tang's mother's identity, she is the eldest sister Lin Xiya's mother-in-law after all, and it would be bad for the eldest sister's reputation if the news got out.

Lin Xuebo had to suppress his anger, forced a smile, and said, "Come in."

Lin Xuebao gave Lu Yue a wink at the kitchen door, and Lu Yue understood and went into the house to find Zhao Yue'e.

"Mom, something bad has happened. Someone from the Tang family is coming." Lu Yue's voice was a little hurried.

Zhao Yue'e suddenly stopped the shovel in her hand, and a hint of surprise and displeasure flashed across her face.

She put down the work in her hands, wiped her hands with her apron, and met Lu Yue's gaze.

Shen Xin, who was standing by, asked in confusion, "What are they doing here? Are they here for Sister Ya?"

Zhao Yue'e nodded, her expression solemn: "It seems that the eldest girl's mother-in-law is here, and she must be here to take the eldest girl back home."

Zhao Yue'e: "You guys make some tea, I'll go meet her."

Zhao Yue'e sighed and sorted herself out. Although she was dissatisfied, she still maintained proper etiquette and walked into the main room with a smile.

"Mother-in-law, Tang Ming, you are here!"

There was a hint of courtesy in Zhao Yue'e's words, but behind the deliberately maintained smile was an unconcealable displeasure and vigilance.

Tang Ming looked up when he heard the voice, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He respectfully called out, "Mother-in-law."

Although the voice was soft, it revealed a sense of sincerity and apology.

Tang's mother seemed even more nervous. She sighed softly, as if every breath carried an unspeakable weight.

Finally, she mustered up her courage and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "My dear, I'm here to take Xiya home."

Tang Ming also quickly agreed, "Mother-in-law, I admit my mistake and promise to treat Xiya well in the future and never let her suffer any injustice. Please give me a chance to reform."

However, Zhao Yue'e's face turned ashen in an instant. She glared at Tang's mother, her voice trembling with anger:

"You know exactly how you treated my daughter! Now your son wants to take her away just because he admits his mistake? Do you think our Lin family is a place where you can bully us?"

Zhao Yue'e's words were full of questions and dissatisfaction, and her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts and look directly into the depths of Tang's mother's soul.

Tang's mother was intimidated by Zhao Yue'e's aura and was speechless for a moment. She could only lower her head, looking embarrassed and embarrassed, and feeling a little regretful.

Seeing this, Tang Ming quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Mom, don't get upset. This is my fault, and I'm willing to accept any punishment. I only ask that you let Xiya come back so we can start over."

Tang's mother quickly chimed in, trying to salvage the situation: "Yes, we're not perfect. We're all human. We've repented now, so please give us a chance. After all, we still have the children."

Zhao Yue'e was so angry that she laughed. She sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone: "My daughter has suffered so much, and you just let it go with a light sentence. How shameless."

Tang's mother's face turned pale at Zhao Yue'e's words, and she immediately retorted, "I've already apologized, what else do you want from me?"

As soon as Tang's mother finished speaking, Zhao Yue'e became even more angry and the conflict escalated further.

Zhao Yue'e gritted her teeth, staring at the Tang family mother and son with a fierce gaze, her tone filled with unquestionable determination:

"What I want is a solution to this matter, not your quibbling and evasion."

solve?

I have come to apologize. I am the elder. I have swallowed my pride and tried to make peace. What else can be done?

A hint of displeasure flashed across Tang's mother's face, and Zhao Yue'e read the unknown meaning in her eyes.

Zhao Yue'e's anger grew even stronger, but she still managed not to flare up, and just responded coldly:

"Our eldest daughter married into your family, hoping to establish a harmonious relationship between the two families, but what happened? You and I both know how much she has suffered!"

Tang's mother: "Who doesn't have their ups and downs in life? Isn't our Ming'er good enough to her? She is just too proud and can't tolerate others."

"Are you arrogant?"

Zhao Yue'e sneered, "If she was truly arrogant, she wouldn't have endured this for so many years. A girl from your Tang family who married out returned to her parents' home and interfered in their affairs, causing my daughter and grandchildren to suffer so much. Our Lin family will not let this go."

Upon hearing this, Tang's mother flew into a rage: "What do you mean a daughter of the Tang family who married out should meddle in her family's affairs? She's my daughter, and she's doing this for the good of our Tang family. Besides, it's over, and I've already apologized. What else do you want? Do you want me, the mother-in-law, to kneel down and beg her to go back?"

"mother."

Tang Ming quickly stopped his mother from continuing to speak, and hurriedly stepped forward and said to Zhao Yue'e, "Mom, my mother sometimes speaks without restraint, but she is not a bad person. She has a good heart and just doesn't know how to express it. Please don't be angry."

Zhao Yue'e looked at Tang Ming, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Tang Ming was a filial son and understood that he was caught in the middle, but she could not calm down the anger in her heart:

"Tang Ming, you are a good boy, but this matter concerns my daughter's happiness and the reputation of my Lin family. I can't just let it go like this."

Zhao Yue'e looked at the Tang mother and son in front of her, knowing that it would be difficult to reach a satisfactory conclusion in a short period of time.

She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm: "You guys go back first. Ya'er and the others will go back when this matter is resolved."

When Tang's mother heard this, she immediately became furious. She stood up suddenly, pointed at Zhao Yue'e and demanded, "What? Let us go back? Where's Lin Xiya? And where are my grandchildren? They're not coming with us? Are you, the Lin family, planning to detain them?"

Zhao Yue'e's face turned pale with anger at Tang's mother's accusation. She suppressed her anger and retorted, "You are really unreasonable and slanderous."

Tang's mother still refused to give in and continued to threaten:

"You've beaten them and scolded them, but they must come back with me today, no matter what, or I'll sue you. Don't forget, you beat my son, and he's covered in wounds. Your son is going to take exams this year, right? You don't want this to affect his future, do you?"

When Lin Sixuan was mentioned, Zhao Yue'e could no longer suppress her anger. She slammed the table and shouted:

"Are you threatening me? Let me tell you, our Lin family wasn't raised to be scared."