Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Liu Dahu glared at her. "Mother, do you also want to go with Father? I can grant your wish and let you keep each other company on the road to the underworld."

"You, you, you..." Old Mrs. Liu's finger froze in mid-air, too angry to utter a single word.

"Mother, Father fell down and hit his head, didn't he?"

Old Mrs. Liu remained silent, tears streaming down her face.

After a while, Liu Dahu checked his father's breathing and found he was no longer breathing.

"Mom, give me the house deeds and land deeds, and let's live a good life together from now on."

Old Mrs. Liu was now afraid whenever she saw her son. She got up, opened the box, took out a small wooden box, and handed the house deed and land deed to Liu Dahu.

"Mother, what are you holding in your hand?"

"Don't even think about these things, they're part of my dowry."

"Mother, things are already so difficult at home. What's the use of keeping the dowry? Why not pawn it and turn it into money to help with household expenses? I can also make sure you eat better."

These two pieces of jewelry can't be eaten. If you go to my father that day, they'll just end up in my hands anyway. You might as well give them to me now, so you can enjoy them.

Mother, do you think what I said makes sense?

Old Mrs. Liu sighed. The son she and her husband loved most had taken their lives in the end. What a tragedy!

Liu Dahu gave the house and land deeds to Huang Lanhua, saying, "I'll bring Qingshan's wife back tomorrow."

"Okay, I understand." Huang Lanhua's hands trembled as she shakily took the things. She hadn't expected Liu Dahu to be so ruthless as to even take her own father's life. Such a person was terrifying.

Liu Dahu carried his father to the bed. "Dad, don't blame me. There's nothing I can do. I'll clean the wound and give you a proper funeral so you can leave with dignity."

"Mother, we'll announce the deaths of our second and third sons tomorrow after Qingshan's wife returns."

Liu Dahu left, and Old Lady Liu cried her heart out. With the old man gone, she had no one to rely on anymore and could only be bullied by others.

Liu Dahu took the jewelry to Huang Shi and said, "Do you have any money left? Father's funeral needs to be properly conducted, so you need to shave your face a bit."

"There are still 2 taels left."

That's enough.

The coffins and burial clothes for my parents have already been prepared. We just need to set up a few tables for a feast to entertain the people who came to help. Let's not be too stingy.

"Okay, I got it."

"Take this jewelry; you can pawn it in the county town when you have time."

The next day, when Liu Yiyue was about to call the elderly couple for dinner, Liu Dahu stopped her, saying, "Let's eat our own food. Your grandparents aren't feeling well, so I'll have your mother send some over later."

Liu Yiyue didn't think much of it; after all, her grandparents were getting on in years, and it was normal for them to have minor ailments.

After the meal, Huang Lanhua brought a bowl of porridge to Granny Liu, saying, "Mother, drink this porridge. Where will you sleep tonight?"

"I'll stay here with the old man, I'm not going anywhere else, you can go!"

Early the next morning, Huang Lanhua and Liu Yiyue went to pick up Yu Guixiang again. When they arrived at Yu's house, Huang Lanhua put the things in Yu Guixiang's hands and said, "These are the house deeds and land deeds for the house. They are all here. Hurry up and go home."

Yu Guixiang was overjoyed that the two old men had actually handed over the reins of the family. From now on, she would be in charge of the Liu family.

"Okay, Mom, let's go home now."

Yu Guixiang returned to the Liu family's old house and went to her own room. She saw Liu Qingshan lying on the bed. "My husband, you're finally back! You have no idea how hard my life was while you were away, how much I suffered." Yu Guixiang's voice was choked with sobs.

Liu Qingshan quickly comforted her, "Wife, don't cry. I know. I won't let you suffer anymore."

"Honey, get up. Let me take a good look at you. How did you get so thin?"

"Gui Xiang, my leg is injured and I'm recovering, so I can't get up yet."

"How serious is the injury? Have you seen a doctor?"

"My leg is broken. The doctor at Huichuntang in town has already set the bone. I'm recovering slowly with rest."

"Yes, let's take good care of him."

Tell me, how did you get through those days out there? Did you suffer a lot?

Hearing about what happened when Liu Qingshan was doing hard labor for her made Yu Guixiang's scalp tingle and the hairs on her body stand on end. "My dear husband, you've suffered so much. It's good that you're back."

Just as Lai Nagen was speaking, a burst of firecrackers went off outside the gate, followed by Liu Dahu's wailing, "Wife, Ning Ajin, go out and see what happened!"

When Yu Guixiang ran to Old Master Liu's room, she saw Liu Dahu kneeling on the ground and Old Master Liu lying on the bed with his eyes closed.

"Father, what about Grandpa?"

"Your grandfather fell and hit his head, and he passed away. You and your mother stay here with your grandmother. I'm going to deliver the news."

Old Mrs. Liu glared fiercely at Yu Guixiang. It was all because of that bitch. If it weren't for her, the old man wouldn't have left!

Yu Guixiang noticed the resentful look in Granny Liu's eyes, but she didn't care at all. A smile appeared on her lips, a smile that was both disdainful and provocative. How about it? I'm in charge of the household now. If you behave yourself from now on, I might be able to give you a meal.

Liu Dahu, with a hemp rope tied around his waist and a white cloth strip wrapped around his head, went outside and saw a crowd of neighbors gathered at the door. "Dahu, who went to your house?"

Liu Dahu's face was full of grief. "My father fell and hit his head. He has passed away."

"Your father was a strong-willed man all his life, and now he's gone. Please accept my condolences. If you need any help, just let me know. We're neighbors, so don't hesitate to ask."

"Thank you everyone. I'll go announce the death first, and we'll discuss the funeral arrangements when I get back. I'll inevitably have to trouble you uncles and brothers."

Liu Dahu, leaning on a cane, arrived at Liu Daniu's house. He stood at the door and shouted, "Third brother, your elder brother has come to tell you of the death!"

"A bad news!" Liu Daniu and Ma Qiao'er were shocked. They said in unison, "Could it be that Qingshan is dead? Let's go see."

Liu Dahu was still calling from outside the door when Liu Daniu and his wife opened the door. When Liu Daniu saw Liu Dahu's condition, he quickly comforted him, "Brother, please accept my condolences. I know you're heartbroken. Qingshan is gone, but there's still a large family at home that needs your care."

"Who said Qingshan is gone? It's Dad who's gone!"

"What? Dad's gone? How could Dad just leave like that? Dad's always been healthy, how could he suddenly leave? Did you do something to Dad?"

"Third son, I know you can't accept Dad's sudden passing, and neither can I. Dad was dizzy and fell, hitting his head and bleeding a lot. He died right then and there. You can ask Mom if you don't believe me!"

"Big brother, you go back first, we'll be there right away."

"Alright, I'll go to the end of the village. Even if we're no longer related, the second son is still Dad's son, and he should see Dad off on his way."

Ma Qiao'er snorted. They've already severed ties, so what kind of son is he? He's just trying to use this to climb the social ladder and take advantage of others. Everyone knows what the eldest son's little schemes are!

When Liu Daniu and his wife returned home, Qiao'er said, "I think Dad's death was suspicious."

"What's the strange thing? Don't go looking for trouble. Just bury Dad properly, that's all we have to do."

"Whatever happens, it's the eldest son's business, it's none of our concern. When you go, just be a dutiful son and don't say anything, understand?"

"Okay, I understand."

Liu Daniu took his family to the Liu family's old house. As soon as they entered the courtyard, he started crying, "Father, why did you leave without a word? Father..."

Liu Daniu and his family entered the house and knelt in front of the bed. He looked at his mother and said, "Mother, please take care of yourself and don't cry too much. Don't let Father rest in peace."

Old Lady Liu hesitated, but Huang Lanhua stared at her intently, her gaze full of threat, meaning: Don't you dare say anything out of line, or you'll be sorry!