Chapter 122 The male protagonist’s best mother-in-law (9)
"Okay! Everything will be prosperous when the family is in harmony, this is the right thing!"
Patriarch Zhao was very pleased to see the Zhao family's "family harmony" scene.
Although he values the father and son duo Zhao Guodong and Zhao Qingyun.
But as the head of a clan, he would rather see that every household has a loving father and a filial son, brothers and sisters are respectful, sisters-in-law are harmonious, and they help and love each other.
If Mrs. Gu cries today, Patriarch Zhao will seek justice for her and recover as much money as possible from the old house.
Even if you can't get the money back, you still have to write an IOU or pay off the debt with something.
But deep down in his heart, Patriarch Zhao would also label the Gu family as ignorant and ignorant of the overall situation.
From now on, there was not much care for Gu's mother and son.
However, Mrs. Gu did not ask for debts, but sincerely regarded the people in her old house as her relatives.
She doesn’t want money, she just wants family affection. What a good and wise woman.
Not to mention, Mrs. Gu also said that she would not remarry and she would keep honors for Zhao Guodong.
Patriarch Zhao's satisfaction with the Gu family has reached its peak.
"Ms. Gu, you are very good!"
Turning his head, Chief Zhao nodded vigorously towards Gu Qingcheng, "Don't worry, the Zhao Dashan family will take care of you. Even our clan will find ways to help you."
As for the title of chaste wife, he will also find a way to apply for it as soon as possible.
With the status of "virtuous wife", the lives of Gu, mother and son can be better.
"Thank you very much, patriarch! No wonder my husband would say that you are the most virtuous, respected and fair elder in Zhaojiazhuang!"
Gu Qingcheng's eyes were filled with gratitude, and his kind words seemed to come free of charge.
Patriarch Zhao was coaxed into laughing.
However, just after laughing twice, his eyes fell on the linens on Gu Qingcheng, mother and son, and he swallowed it back forcefully.
Cough! Cough!
Zhao Guodong had just been buried, and the mother and son were still paying heavy filial piety.
After coughing a few times, Patriarch Zhao eased his embarrassment.
He looked at Zhao Dashan and Mrs. Zhao again, "Zhao Dashan, you all heard what Gu said."
"See for yourselves, how virtuous and filial Mr. Gu is!"
"There are also two young brothers Qingyun and Qingsong. They are both good, sensible and smart children."
"Sanlang is no longer here. The rights and wrongs of the past should be wiped out."
"Ms. Gu treats you like family, so you can't treat her badly!"
Zhao Dashan smiled and nodded.
Mrs. Zhao was a little hesitant.
She had an inexplicable hunch that Gu's "family" didn't seem to be easy to get along with.
She, and the entire Zhao family, may suffer!
When Patriarch Zhao saw that Mrs. Zhao actually dared to show resistance, his face sank and he said coldly: "Why, you lied when you said you treated the Gu family as a family?"
"Okay, since we are not a family, let's settle the accounts! Bring all the money you owe Gu!"
As good as Patriarch Zhao was in his mood just now, he felt so bad now when he saw Mrs. Zhao's greedy and mean old face.
He simply stretched out his hand and said, "I heard it when Mr. Gu was settling the accounts. It's a total of one hundred and seventy-nine taels of silver. Please pay it back."
Huh, what a bunch of ungrateful bastards.
He, the patriarch of the clan, and his daughter-in-law, a daughter-in-law with a foreign surname of the Gu family, all want to "prosper the family and everything."
As a result, these fools didn't appreciate it.
Okay, if you don’t want family affection, then just pay back the money!
I really think that the clan leader like him only knows how to make peace with others.
If he gets angry, he will directly drive Zhao Dashan's family out as the patriarch!
Patriarch Zhao deliberately released the pressure of being the patriarch, and his high momentum had the meaning of "falling out if we can't reach an agreement".
Zhao Dashan was scared at first, and said, "No, I'm not lying." Then he pushed Old Mrs. Zhao hard, "You old woman, don't just focus on happiness, hurry up and speak!"
joy?
Will my mother-in-law be happy?
That Mr. Gu, who is so coquettish and whining, must not have good intentions.
Mrs. Zhao was unhappy, but she also knew that now was not the time for her to make trouble.
She forced a smile, "I didn't lie to Mrs. Gu, I, I really treat her as a family member!"
Zhao Da, Zhao Er, Zhao Si and others nodded repeatedly, "Yes! One family! We are all one family!"
They are crazy in their hearts: If they are not a family, they have to pay back the money!
But the question is, where did they get the money?
More than twenty taels of silver, I can't afford it even if I sell it!
The daughter-in-law of Zhao Da and others couldn't help complaining: "Mother-in-law, too, can you just say yes? Why do you have to show such a face?"
She was quite good at coaxing Mrs. Gu in the past, so why did she become confused today?
It was just a matter of words and it was over with coaxing.
Why bother to make the clan leader and villagers unhappy?
If things really get out of hand, I will regret that there is no place to buy medicine!
"Yes! You must remember that you are all a family and you must support each other!"
Patriarch Zhao couldn't tell that the people in the Zhao family's old house were perfunctory. He said slowly with a cold face and a calm voice.
"Yes! We know!"
Zhao Dashan and his sons and daughters-in-law nodded one after another.
Patriarch Zhao was still a little worried.
He looked at this group of bastards who obviously didn't regard Gu's mother and son as family, and then looked at Gu's wife and son, they were weak and weak.
A flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and Patriarch Zhao simply dispatched: "The Gu family is weak and the two Qingyun brothers are young, so it is up to you 'family members' to help with the household chores!"
Hearing this, Gu Qingcheng's beautiful almond eyes flashed with joy.
When Patriarch Zhao saw Gu's reaction, he knew that his proposal touched Gu's heart.
Patriarch Zhao couldn't help but feel a little proud.
Sure enough, I am the smartest and most successful person in Zhaojiazhuang.
Gu's eyes encouraged Patriarch Zhao, and he simply thought more thoughtfully——
"Zhao Dashan and his wife are getting older after all. They still have to rely on brothers Zhao Da, Zhao Er and Zhao Si for work."
"Let's do it this way. Every month, you three brothers will have thirty ten days each, and each of you three brothers will go and help Gu, mother and son with some work."
"Chopping wood, carrying water, making repairs... Anyway, whatever you do at home, you can do whatever you do when you go to Gu's place!"
We are all "family", so we should do our best.
Zhao Da and others: ...Every family has to work, and they have to take turns!
I am too busy with all the work at home, so even if I have some free time, I still want to do a small job to save my own house.
But if they follow the clan leader's assignment, they probably won't have time to go to town or do odd jobs in the county.
A few people were a little repelled.
Patriarch Zhao and the villagers finally realized that there really wasn't a good thing in the Zhao family's old house.
They felt pity for Mrs. Gu even more.
Firstly, Gu is the weak one and still takes advantage of her;
Secondly, Gu's words and deeds are very consistent with the world's requirements for a "daughter-in-law";
Thirdly, Mrs. Gu is good-looking and has a clean temperament. At first glance, she looks like a good woman with a pure mind.
Zhao's old house VS Gu Qingcheng.
One side is a greedy scoundrel, the other side is a poor chaste woman.
The hearts of Patriarch Zhao and everyone else naturally leaned toward the latter.
This time, Patriarch Zhao didn’t need to use harsh words. All the villagers shouted: “If you don’t work, you will pay back!”
Huh, how can there be any truth in taking advantage of two places in this world?
With more than one hundred taels of silver, how many maids and women can you buy, and how many coolies can you hire?!
The three Zhao brothers went to town and helped out in the county, but they could not earn more than a few taels all year round.
Even if they use "work" to pay off the debt, the debts owed by the Zhao brothers are enough for them to work for Gu, mother and son for several years.
Not to mention, they are still "a family".
Ancient people lived together in groups, and the power of the clan was very strong, just to stay together and stay warm.
They will never allow their family to plot against their relatives and harm their clan members.
"If you don't want either, just get out of Zhaojiazhuang!"
"Yes! We in Zhaojiazhuang are the most benevolent and righteous people, and we cannot tolerate such selfish, shameless, scoundrels!"
The Zhao Dashan family was about to arouse public anger, and they all panicked.
"No! No! We are willing! We are willing to help my younger siblings! Not only my child's father, but also me are willing to work for my younger siblings!"
This time it was Zhao's wife who spoke, and her eyes were full of eagerness.
She couldn't help but be anxious. Her eldest son turned fifteen this year and was about to get married.
If the Zhao family's reputation is ruined, their son will no longer want to marry a good wife.
Not to mention, if you really continue to carry on, you may be kicked out of Zhaojiazhuang.
How can they live without their clan and neighbors?
Do you want to leave your hometown and go to another place to be bullied?
Isn't it just doing some work, which they often do at home.
Why bother making things too tense?
"Yes! We are willing too!"
Zhao's second daughter-in-law also realized that she also had a son at home and wanted to marry a good daughter-in-law.
You really can’t make your reputation too bad!
In this way, the three brothers Zhao Da, Zhao Er, and Zhao Four reached an agreement——
Every 30 days of the month, each family takes turns to go to Zhao Guodong's house to help with work.
Zhao Da and other men helped with heavy tasks such as chopping wood, carrying water, moving, repairing and repairing.
Zhao's second daughter-in-law and other women helped boil water for cooking, wash clothes, and unpack and wash bedding.
When Patriarch Zhao saw that the matter was "satisfactorily resolved", both the Gu family and their son showed gratitude to him, and the old man was very satisfied.
After a while, he went to the county and reported Gu Qingcheng's deeds of honoring her husband.
In less than half a month, Gu Qingcheng became a chaste woman certified by the imperial court.
Zhao Da and other three families worked hard for Gu Qingcheng, mother and son.
One month, two months... By the third month, things had calmed down a bit, and they also had the idea of cheating.
Gu Qingcheng did not make any noise, but came to the door of the Zhao family's old house.
cry!
Gu Qingcheng perfectly reproduced the appearance of the original owner, making her cry every time.
However, Gu Qingcheng cried more beautifully and rhythmically than the original owner!
She cried until the pear blossoms were filled with rain, and the cuckoo cried with blood.
He was really crying and vomiting blood, which shocked the Zhao family's old house and the surrounding neighbors.
In the world's perception, vomiting blood at a young age is a sign of death.
Mrs. Gu is a virtuous woman who keeps integrity for her husband. She is a virtuous woman who treats her husband's family as one family and does not let her family get involved in her own affairs.
The people in the Zhao family's old house forced such a good woman to vomit blood and die...
