About neither Wang Qi nor Sanlang going to the jail to visit Lian Shouyi and the others, Lian Manman and her family had discussed privately. Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi got into trouble, and even angered the people of Taicang County. The Wang family is in business; they have to be mindful of their reputation. Besides, if a big merchant like the Wang Family got involved in Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi’s embezzlement charges, it would be like sheep walking into a tiger’s den.

What do the Old Wang Family owe Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi? Why should they all be dragged into this, and how are they supposed to live?

Moreover, if Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi were as upright as they appeared, it would be one thing, but unfortunately, they weren’t.

"Let’s not talk about that." Lady He said upon seeing Lady Zhang’s attitude, "Just saying that we all came out now, we’re fine, and we can’t drag them down anymore. I just think, I’ve gotten used to living in Taicang, Sanlang’s wife is about to give birth, and I can help them take care of the child or something. I’m doing this out of the goodness of my heart. As a grandmother, it’s only natural for me to look after my grandchildren. As for Wang Qi’s mother, she’s only ever given birth to girls; how could she raise a boy? She might be good at raising girls, but not boys... Wang Qi, that shrew, didn’t appreciate it and even had her mother throw me out..."

Lian Manman almost burst out laughing at Lady He’s indignant expression.

So, this incident had really happened.

Lady He even wanted to move into the Wang Family’s place, still acting like the lady of the house. It’s no wonder the Wang Family kicked her out, she must have said something offensive.

"Second Aunt-in-law, did you go alone, or did my Second Uncle go too?" Lian Manman asked, pretending to hold back a laugh.

"Your Second Uncle went too." Lady He replied earnestly, "Your Second Uncle and I discussed it and didn’t want to come back. The Old Wang Family has such a big coach inn; there’s plenty of room to stay. We could do any kind of work there. We’re used to living there in Taicang."

So, it wasn’t just Lady He, but the entire Lian Shouyi family wanted to live off the Wang Family.

Wang Qi of the Old Wang Family, and Wang Qi’s mother, are known to be very opinionated and fierce women. No wonder they kicked them out.

Before being released and returning to Thirty Mile Camp, it seems there was also a story of fleeing when disaster struck, but other paths didn’t work out, so they ended up returning to Thirty Mile Camp with Old Master Lian.

"Among all the relatives, not even a bit of sentiment. It was only our Sanlang who stuffed some money into my hands, and it was all spent on this family’s journey." Lady He complained again.

It seems the travel expenses for Old Master Lian and the others’ return were still covered by Sanlang’s private savings.

"Erlang’s wife is missing, and that Yingzi is also gone, didn’t you look for them?" Lady Zhang asked.

"What’s there to look for? We hurriedly left the city, Erlang’s wife must have gone to seek shelter somewhere." Lady He replied.

"Does Yingzi have a place too?" Lian Manman inquired.

The reason for not driving Lady He out immediately was that Lian Manman wanted to inquire carefully. After all, what she had heard were just rumors circulating from Taicang. On that day, Old Master Lian spoke ambiguously, skirting around the issue. To know the truth, she had to ask Lady He.

"She has nowhere to go." Lady He pursed her lips, glanced about sneakily, and finally said, "Let me tell you, this is just my guess. Yingzi was disposed of by the eldest household’s..."

"Huh?" Lady Zhang was startled, "Yingzi was harmed by her aunt?"

It seems the image of Lady Gu being hateful and malicious is already deeply rooted in Lady Zhang’s heart.

"Whether she harmed her or not, I didn’t see," Considering it involved a life, Lady He became cautious. "It was definitely done deliberately."

If Lady He even thinks so, then the matter is probably true nine times out of ten. This Lady Gu, despite her downfall, could find the time amidst chaos to "lose" Yingzi, surely she’s something else.

"The eldest household has ruthless, cold-hearted people." Lady He continued, "She used to take all the cream. Look at her now. Most of these family troubles, she’s responsible for more than half. These days, her mother-in-law has even made her live in the pigsty, not letting her into the house. Jizu’s wife had finally become pregnant, and she lost it due to all the turmoil in jail."

"Jizu’s wife, Xiao Yue, lost it?" Lady Zhang asked.

"Yes, Xiao Yue. It seemed like she was three or four months along, they say it was a boy." Lady He replied.

Whether you can tell at three or four months whether it’s a boy or girl, Lian Manman didn’t know, but thinking of that day and seeing Lady Chiang’s bloodless face, it turns out it was because of this.

"What a sin..." Lady Zhang sighed.

"Aunt, now the only able-bodied person at home is me. I have strength and can work. Anyway, you need people for the workshop, just use me for something. You know I don’t do other stuff well, but I can at least keep the fire going, right?" Lady He saw the reluctant look on Lady Zhang’s face and seized the opportunity to say, "You can decide my wages, or if that doesn’t work, I’ll work for free as long as you provide three... no, two meals a day. I’m not picky, I’ll eat whatever, just like Yeye and her mother do."

Not being cooped up doing housework, getting some fresh air, chit-chatting with the village wives, and having a couple of good meals, Lady He would be very willing, even if unpaid.

While Lady He was willing, Lian Manman and Lady Zhang were not.

"Second Aunt-in-law, with you being the only able-bodied person at home, of course, everything depends on you. We’re afraid to use you, so you better hurry back home." Lian Manman issued an eviction order.

Though like this, Lady He still didn’t want to leave.

As the standoff continued, Lian Yeye ran in, looking conflicted.

"Aunt, Sister Manman, something’s wrong. Our grandpa, our grandpa has been carried back..."

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