The daily routine of the mistress of the Hou family training her husband

Chapter 114 Agree to Separate the Family
"It's already late. What are you doing here?" Zheng frowned slightly.

It would be fine if it was just a conversation between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but it was a bit impolite for Chen Huaiqian, the father-in-law, to ask Xu Shuhe to go to the study to discuss matters so late at night.

Xu Shuhe also had some plans in mind. He gently patted Zheng's hand and said a few words to comfort her, "Don't worry, mother. No matter what his idea is, I have my own way to deal with it. Just wait for me to come back. If anything unexpected happens, I will definitely send someone to call you."

Hearing this, although Zheng still looked worried, she nodded.

After the mother and daughter explained everything to each other, Xu Shuhe took Xinyue and the manager with her.

study.

Chen Huaiqian frowned, his hands hidden in his sleeves clenched slightly, and he seemed a little uncomfortable.

"Dad, you should know clearly what is more important. If you take this step well, our family will be halfway through this hurdle. You must not hesitate." Chen Xun spoke in a deep voice, as if he saw through Chen Huaiqian's thoughts.

Hearing his son say this, thinking of his wife, son and daughter-in-law who were still in prison, and the Chen family's current embarrassing situation, Chen Huaiqian clenched his fists, his eyes finally became firm, he took a deep breath, and nodded.

Soon, Xu Shuhe followed the housekeeper to the study.

"The daughter-in-law greets father-in-law." Xu Shuhe bowed and turned to look at the side, "Fourth brother is here too."

"Third sister-in-law." Chen Xun also maintained his decency and bowed.

Chen Huaiqian waved his hand, "Sit down. I called you here today because of the third brother's matter. I'm sure you know the current situation at home."

When he said this, Xu Shuhe just listened without responding and sat down quietly beside him.

Seeing that she was unmoved, Chen Huaiqian became angry and his tone became a little angry.

"Third daughter-in-law, do you really want to break up this family before you stop?"

"Father, what you said is not right. It was never my daughter-in-law who didn't want to live a peaceful life. Since my daughter-in-law married into the family, she has never taken the initiative to cause trouble. But the mother-in-law first coveted the dowry left by my husband's biological mother, and tried every means to snatch it. When the plan failed, she held a grudge in her heart. From then on, she resented my husband and me and made things difficult for me everywhere. Father-in-law, don't you know everything the mother-in-law did to my daughter-in-law? Now, she wants to kill my husband and me in order to pay off my second brother's gambling debts. Who doesn't want to live a good life?"

Xu Shuhe had no intention of negotiating, so he spoke without mercy.

"You, we are all family. They must have repented after what happened. Why don't you give them a chance?" Chen Huaiqian stiffened his neck. "As long as you let go, the government will definitely release them. After this incident, you should also understand that family disgrace should not be made public. We are a family and I will naturally make the decision for you."

When these words came out of his mouth, Xu Shuhe just wanted to laugh.

"How can father-in-law decide? No matter how broad-minded my daughter-in-law is, she cannot live peacefully under the same roof with the enemy who wants my life."

"Third sister-in-law." Seeing that his father was about to lose control of his temper, Chen Xun immediately spoke up, "Father didn't mean that. I invited Third sister-in-law here today because I wanted to resolve this matter peacefully."

Xu Shuhe turned his head and looked at him, "Fourth brother, just say what you want to say."

She now dislikes Chen Xun more and more. He is like a snake with its fangs retracted. He looks harmless but makes people feel sinister. You never know when he will bite you hard.

"Third sister-in-law wants to divide the family." Chen Xun said.

As he opened his mouth, Chen Huaiqian, who was sitting on the main seat, also sighed, "If your purpose is really to split up the family, I will agree. Although I will inevitably be laughed at by outsiders, it is better than a family becoming enemies."

Xu Shuhe really didn't expect to get such a result after coming here today, and felt a little surprised.

But this is indeed what she thought.

Seeing her thoughtful look, Chen Huaiqian glanced at Chen Xun and continued, "As long as you are willing to give in and stop pursuing this matter, I will agree to divide the family. You and the third brother will move out, and I will give you everything you deserve." Perhaps because he was afraid that Xu Shuhe would not believe him, Chen Xun also said, "Don't worry, third sister-in-law, Dad will do what he says, I have no objection. I believe that the second brother is in prison and is looking forward to getting out soon, so he won't have any objection."

At the end, he added, "It's cold and bitter in prison, and my sister-in-law wouldn't want my brother to suffer in there forever."

Hearing this, Xu Shuhe's eyes seemed to relax. After a moment's silence, he nodded.

"Okay, as long as we can separate the family and keep our distance from each other, I will not pursue this case any further."

After hearing these words from her, Chen Huaiqian's eyes suddenly lit up and he nodded quickly.

"Since you agree, then this matter is settled. I have already drawn up a list of divisions. Please take a look."

When Xu Shuhe saw this reaction, he became a little alert.

Chen Huaiqian certainly didn't want to split up the family. After all, according to the current custom, the family should not be split up while the parents are still alive. If they were to split up, people would laugh at their children for being unfilial and for causing family discord. Chen Huaiqian has always been a face-conscious person and paid much attention to outside evaluations, but he acted very happy at this moment, as if he had achieved some goal.

"Madam Third Young Master, please have some tea. You must be thirsty after talking for so long." The steward beside Chen Huaiqian handed her a cup of tea.

Xu Shuhe took it, lowered his eyes, and took a sip as a gesture of respect.

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He wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, then took the division list drawn up by Chen Huaiqian from the steward and looked at it carefully.

To her surprise, on this list, quite a lot of things were allocated to Chen Zhi. If it was divided equally among the three sons of the Chen family, Chen Zhi would get 30% more than his brothers Chen Jin and Chen Xun.

"After all, it is you and your wife who have suffered injustice this time. The extra money I give you is considered compensation." Chen Huaiqian said at the right time, as if he saw Xu Shuhe's confusion.

It actually sounded like he had some conscience, and Xu Shuhe felt amused.

However, she felt that it was not meant as compensation. Perhaps he was afraid that she would keep pestering him, so he gave her more benefits to make her give in.

"Thank you very much, father-in-law." Xu Shuhe looked like he accepted everything. After handing the list to Xinyue to put away, he said, "If there is nothing else, your daughter-in-law will take her leave first."

Chen Huaiqian said hurriedly, "The government office."

"As long as what my father-in-law promised is done, my daughter-in-law will naturally do what she says." Xu Shuhe responded.

Are you kidding? How could she possibly go to the government to withdraw the case first? Of course, the division of the family had to be settled first, and she also had to go to the prison to see Chen Zhi and inform him of the matter.

"Okay." Chen Huaiqian managed to utter this word, looking a little aggrieved, and then said, "Since you agreed, drink the tea before leaving."

Hearing this, Xu Shuhe glanced at him, picked up the tea beside him, covered his face with his sleeves, and drank it all in one gulp.

Then he said a few more polite words before leaving.

After they walked away, Xinyue whispered, "Master, have you agreed to split up the family?"

"It's not that easy. Don't you see that our fourth brother, a military advisor, is right beside us? I'm afraid he's planning something bad." Xu Shuhe said.

As the two were talking, they saw the servant beside Chen Xun appear at a fork in the road not far away.

When the other party saw Xu Shuhe, he walked over quickly and saluted, "Madam Third Young Master, the Fourth Young Master has something important to discuss with you. Please move aside and talk to him. Please give me some face."