PWDLAW Chapter 22: Mrs. Chu Liushi
Chapter 22: Mrs. Chu Liushi
"So, even though I know it's Tang Wangshi shamelessly taking advantage, the reputation of Tang Rou, a girl has been ruined by her stepmother. How pitiful."
"It's also because of Ye Muyu's kind heart..."
Chu Liushi was not an ordinary rural woman. Her father used to be a merchant selling goods in town but later sold the shop to fund her elder brother's education and returned to the countryside.
Because it was challenging to support someone studying, she understood how difficult it was to rely on a Xiucai.
She had also received some education from her father since childhood, gradually gaining some knowledge.
Later, when her son became a Xiucai, she paid even more attention to her own words and deeds. All of this originated from the influence of her father on her family.
Therefore, when Chu Liushi spoke, the villagers instantly felt that Chu Heng was outstanding. Chu Liushi was articulate and together with the feeling that Tang Rou could get help from Ye Muyu, it seemed like they were reaching higher.
Village gossip spread quickly. As Chu Liushi spoke up and left, the news quickly spread throughout the village.
At once, everyone thought that if Chu Heng passed the imperial examination, it might be even more challenging to establish relationships in the future. This led to some relatives coming to Chu Heng's house to build connections.
This was a story for another time; let's not discuss it for now.
Chu Liushi, having achieved her goal and restored her reputation, calmly walked towards Chu Heng's house.
She still had a way to go before reaching Chu Heng's house when she saw Tang Rou.
Tang Rou also saw her and immediately smiled, subconsciously walking towards her.
Chu Liushi, seeing others working around them snorted inwardly and completely ignored Tang Rou, walking straight past her.
The expression on Tang Rou's face visibly froze.
The fist at her side clenched slightly.
Chu Liushi directly shouted at Tang Rou but only said, "Tang Rou, you came to see your older brother, right?"
Hearing Tang Rou calling Chu Heng 'older brother' Chu Liushi's brow instinctively furrowed. Technically, it was correct for family members to call each other 'brother' but outsiders could not. Outsiders should either use their names or respectful titles, such as calling Chu Heng 'Scholar Heng.'
Chu Liushi, on this point, wasn't polite, saying, "Tang Rou, although we have the friendship of being from the same village, we are not relatives. You calling Chu Heng like this might be a mistake. When you go out, people might make fun of you."
Tang Rou's smile stiffened on her face. She hadn't expected Chu Liushi to use this to block her. Chu Liu even portrayed her as an ignorant country girl who didn't know anything.
She called him like this to secretly strengthen her relationship with Chu Heng, right?
Chu Liushi was too unapproachable. If it weren't for her being Chu Heng's mother, she would never want to talk to her.
Taking a deep breath, Tang Rou controlled her anger, "Aunt, Tang Rou understands."
"Well, as long as you understand I can rest assured. I'm quite busy, so I'll leave now." Chu Liushi lightly patted Tang Rou's shoulder, her eyes carrying some profound meaning. One sentence stopped Tang Rou from saying anything further.
She had a polite smile on her face and with that she left.
Tang Rou secretly clenched her fist not calling Chu Liushi back. Instead, she frowned thinking that she was difficult to get along with. If she wanted to get the position of Chu Heng's wife secretly, she might have to keep this from her.
Chu Liushi walked away without looking back. She felt that Tang Rou was not worth her concern.
It was just a girl trying to climb up the high branch of the third son, Chu Heng.
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