Chen Mu Feng heaved a light sigh, walked to the side of Wang, supporting her arm, and said softly, "Mother, I'm not speaking for my sister-in-law, but in dealing with people we must differentiate between right and wrong. My sister-in-law has always given her all since she married into the Chen family. When my elder brother met with an accident, she was more heartbroken than anyone else. We can't attribute all the responsibility to my sister-in-law because of my brother's unexpected incident."
Wang's eyes fell on the little son, her lips twitching slightly as if she wanted to argue back, but seeing the gentle look in the little son's eyes, she swallowed her words.
Chen Mu Feng continued, "Mother, think about it, during these days, have your scoldings and beatings of my sister-in-law ever brought about even a slight improvement in your elder brother's condition? No, they have only caused him to worry day and night, and his condition has only worsened. If we truly care for my elder brother's well-being, we should strive for harmony in the home rather than place him in the middle of difficulty."
"Humph, you just like to play the good guy."
Wang glared at her little son, though unwilling, she knew her little son's words made sense, but the long-standing prejudice, and the fact that her eldest son's wife dared to hit her just then, still fueled her anger.
She glared fiercely at Yu Yao and said irritably, "I'll let you off today, but within a year, you must bear the child of our third son and leave an heir for the Chen family. Otherwise, you can go back to your parents' house."
This statement caused everyone present to look odd.
The third brother has become paralyzed, how can the third sister-in-law (third sister-in-law) have a child?
Even Chen Xiuyuan himself blushed. He is paralyzed and bedridden, unable to move at all and without any sensation in his body. Is it expected for Yao Niang to initiate it?
Thinking this way, his face turned even redder.
The atmosphere inside the room had frozen as if it could drip water.
Wang's words made everyone present feel embarrassed and helpless.
Chen Xiuyuan's face turned even redder, as if it was cooked shrimp. He opened his mouth to say something, but eventually, he helplessly lowered his eyelids.
Yu Yao didn't mind. It's not a problem even if he is paralyzed, as long as there is a breath left.
"Master, Chen Xiuyuan is not the male lead; the male lead is the sixth son of the Chen family, also the scholar who is speaking for you."
The system sensed her thoughts and reminded her.
"What? What did you say?"
Yu Yao was completely stunned. She is the wife of the third son, but the male lead is the sixth son of the Chen family. What on earth are they trying to do?
The most crucial part is that the stepmother also demands that she have a child of Chen Xiuyuan within one year. This...
Her eyes involuntarily turned to Chen Mu Feng.
Hm, he's quite handsome, with a gentle and cultivated demeanor. He exudes a sense of scholarly charm and has an extraordinary temperament. He doesn't at all resemble a rural person.
But as he is the male lead, she feels resigned to this and also has the feeling that it is only natural for him to be this good-looking.
Chen Mu Feng was slightly surprised to see his sister-in-law staring at him. What is she looking at me for?
He thought about his mother's words earlier and the fact that his elder brother is paralyzed. Could it be that she wants to get pregnant through artificial insemination?
This idea just occurred.
He couldn't help but secretly blush his earlobes, turning his face away, afraid that others would notice something was amiss with him.
Yu Yao quickly regained her composure, realizing her inappropriate behavior, and turned her gaze away from Chen Mu Feng, no longer staring at him.
She took a deep breath and broke the silence that was awkward to the extreme, "Mother, your requirement is truly absurd. The current condition of my husband, how can he have a child? This is not deliberately making things difficult for me?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang was about to lose her temper again, "Hmph, I don't care. This is your matter. The Chen family cannot go extinct."
Chen Mu Feng furrowed his brow and looked at his mother, "Mother, what kind of words are these? My elder brother is like this, how can we force my sister-in-law? The matter of having children also requires fate."
Wang was more upset that her little son kept helping the wife of her third son, and in her heart, the fire of anger burned fiercely. "Sixth Son, don't get involved. This is a matter between us and our daughter-in-law."
She spoke with an inflexible attitude.
Yu Yao chuckled coldly inside. The old lady is truly unreasonable. However, since she has come, she will not let others take advantage of her.
"Grandmother, if you insist on this, then I will go back to my parents' house. It's better to avoid taking your abuse here."
Wang didn't get angry, but instead laughed mockingly, "Alright then, go ahead and pack your things. Your parents' home is so poor that even mice don't want to stay there. Just wait and see, if you go home, you won't be able to eat even a full meal. You might even be sold to your parents or married off as a concubine to some old man."
Yu Yao's heart was beating rapidly. She had just glanced at the memories of the original host's husband and had yet to look at anything else.
What vampires does the original host's parents belong to?
Although the specific circumstances are unknown, based on Mrs. Wang's implication, the original host's family background must have been very terrible.
But she's not someone who grew up being scared, and she's certainly not someone who would allow Mrs. Wang to manipulate her.
She actually started to pack her things.
She doesn't necessarily have to go back to her parents' home when leaving the Chen family. The world is so vast, where can't she go?
Lying in bed, Chen Xiuyuan saw his wife really packing up her things and immediately became anxious.
He tried to sit up, but only succeeded in shaking his body helplessly, "Yao Niang, don't go. If you leave, what will I do?"
His voice trembled with a hint of crying, and his eyes were filled with panic and fear.
Zhao, the eldest wife, rushed to persuade her, "Sister-in-law, if you leave, our Chen family will be embarrassed. Moreover, your third brother can't get along without you."
Old Two Qian did not speak up. She couldn't wait for Yue to leave. It's not that there is a grudge between the two of them, but rather that they simply do not like each other.
It's because Yu is beautiful, with a natural, seductive allure that is maddening to look at.
Neither does she like it.
Chen Mu Feng also chimed in, "Yes, sister-in-law, what my mother said was just a fit of anger. Don't take it to heart. After all, if you leave the Chen family, how can a woman like you live on her own?"
"I won't let my six younger brother worry about this. In any case, I won't let myself starve."
After saying that, Yu Yao turned to leave, not even bothering to pack her things.
Chen Mu Feng rushed to block Yu Yao's way, "Sister-in-law, you need to calm down. The outside world is too tough for women, and with no one by your side, where can you go?"
Yu Yao furrowed her brow, "Sixth Brother, you don't need to persuade me anymore. Staying here is just enduring suffering. It might be better to go out and take a chance."
At this moment, Chen Xiuyuan suddenly spoke up, "Yao Niang, if you leave, I don't want to live anymore. My condition like this was originally a disabled person. If you leave, what's the point of living?"
Yu Yao's eyebrow creased slightly, her heart softened, and she looked at Chen Xiuyuan, "Husband, you don't have to say that. I... just don't want to be so coerced by my mother-in-law anymore."
She really wants to just leave, but the original host's husband is indeed a burden.
She also cannot be that heartless and ruthless.
At this moment, Mrs. Wang didn't say anything either. She was really afraid that this omen bearer would leave without thinking twice.
If she leaves, what if the third son really tries to kill himself?
Even if the third son doesn't try to kill himself, he still needs care.
Chen Mu Feng noticed the change in his mother's attitude and comforted, "Mother, you've also seen that my third brother can't do without his wife. Don't make things difficult for her anymore. The matter of having children can be handled slowly."
"Slowly? Look how long she's been married and her stomach isn't showing any signs of pregnancy. With your brother in this condition, there will surely be no girls willing to marry him in the future. If she doesn't give birth, are you going to let your brother have no descendants, and be left without anyone to take care of him when he gets old?"
Qian also spoke in a sarcastic tone, "Sixth Brother, Mother's concerns are all for the good. Although the Chen family may not be very wealthy, the issue of succession is not a joke. With your third brother's condition, having a child to bring joy to his knees would also be his good fortune."
Chen Mu Feng frowned when he heard this.
He had never interfered with such trivial matters before, but today he felt an odd desire to help her. Where this strange feeling came from, he couldn't quite say.
"Mother, this is a matter between my third brother and his wife. As outsiders, we can't interfere. Moreover, the most important thing for my third brother at the moment is to focus on healing and improving his condition. If you pressure him to have a child, it will only drive his wife away from the family."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang's face became increasingly gloomy. She sneered coldly, "You're only concerned about defending that omen bearer, but have you ever considered my third son? He's in this condition now, and if he doesn't have any descendants, what will happen in the future?"
Chen Mu Feng wanted to say more, but Mrs. Wang cut him off, "Don't speak anymore. I have made up my mind. This matter is not up for negotiation."
She wanted to say that if they don't have children, she would pack her bags and return to her parents' home.
But thinking about this omen bearer really wanting to leave, she didn't say it out loud.
She snorted coldly and turned to walk away.
Qian, the second wife, slightly stunned, saw that Mother had left and didn't continue to stay there, so she followed her.
Zhao, the eldest wife, also wanted to leave but still couldn't help but say to Yu Yao before she left: "Third sister-in-law, this world is harsh to women. Although the Chen family is not prosperous, at least we can eat enough. If you really leave the Chen family, it's not just about how a woman like you can live on her own, but also about safety."
Yu Yao looked at Zhao, nodded slightly, "Sister-in-law, I know you're being kind to me, but my mother-in-law's constant harassment is really too much for me to bear."
Zhao sighed and said, "Third sister-in-law, your mother-in-law is also anxious. Think about it and don't be impulsive."
After speaking, she also left.
The room was left with Yu Yao, Chen Xiuyuan, and Chen Mu Feng.
Chen Mu Feng looked at Yu Yao and said, "Sister-in-law, you don't need to rush to make a decision. I'll go talk to Mother again."
Chen Xiuyuan saw that his wife was silent and seemed determined to leave. He sighed deeply and felt useless.
"Yao Niang, you can leave if you want to. Don't let this disabled person hold you back."
His voice was full of crying and sadness.
Yu Yao listened to Chen Xiuyuan's words, her expression complex. At this moment, if she insisted on leaving, it would be somewhat unkind.
She walked to the bed and sat down, "Husband, what foolish words are you saying? Since I have married you, how could I easily abandon you?"
Chen Xiuyuan slightly stunned, and his eyes were filled with joy as he looked at her, "Sister-in-law, are you not going to leave?"
Yu Yao sighed softly and gently held Chen Xiuyuan's hand, "Okay, I won't leave."
Chen Mu Feng looked at the two of them and felt slightly relieved, "Brother three, sister-in-law three, it's the best thing for both of you to be like this. I'll go and persuade Mother again."
After saying that, he raised his foot and left, leaving the space for the couple.
