Chapter 680: Chapter 680: What Happens Next in the Story
Mrs. Hong sat calmly.
Not afraid at all.
The old folks think they can replace her in the clan, what a beautiful idea.
He Chao’s household registration is in Qinghe Bay, verified by the government.
He Chao’s name now appears in the reports, as a person of merit to the country. As He Chao’s wife, without He Chao’s consent, if the clan dares to replace her, not only will County Magistrate Liu intervene, but also Magistrate Yao.
Never mind the clan wanting to replace her, even if He Chao himself wants to replace her, it’s not that easy.
Just based on her staying at home for over two years while He Chao was on the border, she is also a person of merit. Even He Chao cannot replace her.
Mrs. Hong said coolly, "Family, what kind of family is a fake family? At best, a con artist."
Tong Huaqiong echoed, "Absolutely. And a con artist with one foot in the grave, rotten from the inside out. Probably has done countless bad deeds like bullying orphans and widows for money. Otherwise, how is he so adept?"
"Still thinking about replacing someone for the clan, they are a couple with a marital book, even the court can’t replace them, and you think you can do it for the clan? Are you bigger than the emperor? What kind of clan are you, where the clan laws surpass national laws, a royal clan?"
Uncle He looked at Tong Huaqiong with gloomy eyes, wondering why her words were so filthy, haven’t seen any household interfere with a clerk’s marriage.
They have investigated clearly, He Chao is Tong Huaqiong’s shopkeeper, not a servant.
"Sister-in-law, Uncle just spoke in haste, don’t take it to heart. Sister-in-law, two ’He’ characters can’t be written without a single stroke. You’ve been out with your Fourth Brother for many years without help from either side, surely endured hardships to gain such a large business. For years, He Chao hasn’t brought you back to recognize his family at He Family Manor, it’s also our fault for not visiting in time. If you’re upset, it’s understandable, any proper wife should greet ancestors in the ancestral hall." A long-faced woman stood up and said to Mrs. Hong, "If you are upset, you can express it, let us apologize in front of the clan. When Fourth Brother returns, the clan will invite him to bring you to He Family Manor to recognize ancestors and be listed in the clan registry."
This woman is the daughter-in-law of the silver-haired woman’s second uncle, Mrs. Qian. By rank, He Chao should call her Second Cousin Sister-in-law.
Calling her ’sister-in-law’ affectionately, but when He Chao left home, he was nine, she didn’t even know if he was black or white.
Just knew this cousin in the clan has prospered, everyone wants to gain some, and she naturally wants some too.
Seeing Uncle clash with Mrs. Hong, she’s anxious.
Zhu Zi is her third son, her main purpose this time is to have Mrs. Hong recognize Zhu Zi as an heir, since she wants Mrs. Hong to agree, she must make Mrs. Hong happy.
Uncle’s words about replacing weren’t in her interest.
At a glance, she knew Mrs. Hong at this age couldn’t have children. If indeed Mrs. Hong was replaced and He Chao married a young wife who could bear children, what would become of her son?
She has four sons anyway, giving one as an heir to inherit a huge estate, her family doesn’t lose anything.
Uncle offended Mrs. Hong, not beneficial for Zhu Zi’s adoption.
The old man clearly agreed at home, prioritizing Zhu Zi’s adoption first, but changed after entering Qinghe Bay.
Uncle can posture at home, but how come when it comes to He Chao, he can’t discern what’s important, deserved to be scolded.
Can’t let the meat fly away, Mrs. Qian quickly came out to apologize to Mrs. Hong.
Mrs. Hong looked over coldly, saying, "You bunch of fraudsters, have the nerve to mention ancestors? What, your family all dead? Need someone else’s wife to report to your ancestors?"
Mrs. Qian’s smile froze on her face.
She doesn’t understand why Mrs. Hong doesn’t distinguish good from bad, even when she’s speaking for her, why doesn’t she appreciate?
Shooting her mouth off.
She really thought Mrs. Hong was mad at them, one because they hadn’t acknowledged the kinship for so many years, suddenly clinging when He Chao prospered, such anger is normal; two because Uncle’s words were too harsh, easily mentioning replacing her due to infertility, Mrs. Hong’s anger is normal.
She spoke to dissipate Mrs. Hong’s anger towards the He family, and to provide a way out for both sides.
But Mrs. Hong didn’t follow her scripted scenario.
"No, sister-in-law, why are your words so harsh? I’m thinking of you..."
"The same bed doesn’t produce different people, a nest of rascals can only be cunning. Can’t tell if your ears are deaf or you’re earless, acting as if you can’t understand human speech, even after saying He Chao has no family, yet you jump out shouting sister-in-law."
"A nest of them came out like a theater troupe, roles assigned quite well. After two uncle finished, uncle sang, after uncle finished, cousin sister-in-law comes, guess what the next act is?"
Tong Huaqiong interrupted Mrs. Qian, turned her head interestedly, and asked Mrs. Hong.
"It must be worrying that Sister Hong doesn’t have children, suggesting adopting a child under Sister Hong’s knees to care for her and Manager He in the future." Mrs. Zhao said sarcastically.
Aunt Qin echoed, "Care for them? You think people are too kind, I say they truly want to seize Sister Hong and Manager He’s property. Never mind the silver earned from Manager He’s business with Manager Tong, just Manager He’s merit on the border recognized and rewarded by the emperor, stirs up how many villains’ improper thoughts. If Manager He was dirt poor, you’d see who would sacrifice a child born after ten-month pregnancy."
Mrs. Zhao and Aunt Qin saw through the scheming intentions when Zhu Zi knelt to Mrs. Hong.
Even a blood nephew might not be reliable, let alone a nephew five degrees removed from them.
If Zhu Zi, who is fifteen or sixteen, isn’t here to seize property, what’s he here for?
Anyway, Mrs. Zhao and Aunt Qin don’t believe the child would come to do charity.
Their words made the silver-haired woman, Uncle He, and Zhu Zi’s parents’ faces turn grim.
The eyes showed the embarrassment and rage of exposing their plan.
All their plots predicted, how will they proceed now?
Can only grit their teeth and continue.
The silver-haired woman just wanted to speak, Zhu Zi couldn’t hold back and spoke.
"Fourth Aunt."
In the entire He family clan, He Chao ranks fourth, hence Zhu Zi calls Mrs. Hong Fourth Aunt.
"Fourth Uncle has no sons, after Grandfather and Grandmother knew, fearing Fourth Uncle would be looked down upon, they discussed adopting me to Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt."
The family originally planned to adopt the fourth son to He Chao and Mrs. Hong, because the kid was under ten.
First, being young, He Chao and Mrs. Hong would more easily accept, and second, it’s not too late for a ten-year-old to begin schooling.
But Zhu Zi jumped in.
Zhu Zi was already at marriageable age.
With the family poor and a second brother ahead unmarried, the family’s money must save for the second brother’s house, his marriage plans were temporarily put aside.
He suggested adopting himself to He Chao and Mrs. Hong, ensuring smooth marriage prospects, given his age to follow He Chao in business or a government position, once he grasps He Chao’s assets, his fourth brother won’t lack for school.
This speech convinced Grandmother, granting him the adoption slot.
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