CHAPTER 20: CHAPTER 20: THREATS INEFFECTIVE

If from the very beginning, Mrs. Fu had calmly asked her why she came back so late.

Jiang Xin is not someone unreasonable.

She would naturally explain the reason to Mrs. Fu nicely.

But Mrs. Fu just started scolding her without inquiry, and this made Jiang Xin’s temper flare up.

Dealing with rude people means paying them back in kind.

Whatever attitude Mrs. Fu showed her, that’s exactly how Jiang Xin would respond.

Wishing for her to be subservient in front of Mrs. Fu is simply wishful thinking!

Jiang Xin, not being a fool, could clearly understand the meaning behind Mrs. Fu’s words.

To put it plainly, Mrs. Fu repeatedly emphasized.

She wanted Jiang Xin to return to the Fu Family before nightfall, simply because she feared an accident would damage their family’s reputation.

Furthermore, if anything happened to her during this marriage with Fu Yu, if her life was at risk and she accidentally died, Mrs. Fu feared it would tarnish Fu Yu’s name.

After all, Mrs. Fu had explicitly mentioned "bad luck to wives."

Nowadays, villagers are gossipy, if she had an accident just days after marrying Fu Yu, they would definitely talk.

If Fu Yu was labeled "bad luck to wives," it would be hard for him to find another wife in the village.

If the gossip spread, even if by coincidence, families would hesitate during marriage proposals.

That’s why Mrs. Fu was so concerned about her safety.

Until the divorce certificate was finalized, she would keep a strict watch over Jiang Xin.

Jiang Xin felt exasperated, thinking can’t Mrs. Fu think positively?

Can she take Mrs. Fu’s words to mean she wished her dead?

Sure enough, when Mrs. Fu heard Jiang Xin’s threatening words, she instantly fell silent.

She just stood there, staring blankly at Jiang Xin.

After threatening Mrs. Fu, Jiang Xin turned to head back to her room.

She had been out all afternoon and was indeed tired.

Not wanting to continue confronting Mrs. Fu in anger, she chose to just leave.

But unexpectedly, Mrs. Fu seemed intent on picking a fight.

Seeing Jiang Xin about to leave, she rushed over, violently grabbing Jiang Xin to stop her:

"I see you, little brat, really defying the heavens!"

"Who gave you the courage to disrespect your elders? No matter what, I am your mother-in-law. Listen obediently when I teach you!"

"Still thinking of laying hands on me? Believe it or not, if you dare make a move, I’ll go to the village head and seek justice!"

In this era, village heads generally have significant authority.

So Mrs. Fu’s threat was to make Jiang Xin obedient.

Especially since she suffered a silent loss with Jiang Xin this morning.

Even though Mrs. Fu spoke loudly and appeared unafraid of Jiang Xin.

Using her seniority to oppress her, the truth is Mrs. Fu was quite intimidated.

She just felt suffocated inside and wanted to vent.

Jiang Xin’s arm was restrained, preventing her from moving freely.

She sneered at Mrs. Fu, seeing her angry expression, and frowned.

Jiang Xin truly didn’t want to argue with this crazy woman Mrs. Fu.

But she couldn’t get away from Mrs. Fu’s constant badgering.

Actually, if she wanted to leave, Mrs. Fu’s weak grip would never hold her back.

But at this moment, with Mrs. Fu using brute force, if Jiang Xin broke free, Mrs. Fu might get injured.

It’s not because Jiang Xin feared being accused of assaulting her mother-in-law.

But simply, if she pulled Mrs. Fu’s hand away, and Mrs. Fu’s fragile old body couldn’t withstand it, what if it broke, what if it fractured?

Walking from the village to the town hospital takes about twenty minutes.

Fu Yu wasn’t home, Mr. Fu, an elderly man, couldn’t possibly take Mrs. Fu to the hospital late at night.

Ultimately, she would be the one suffering.

While Jiang Xin considered potential unforeseen consequences.

Seeing Jiang Xin silent, Mrs. Fu thought her words had suppressed Jiang Xin.

So she became obedient!

Mrs. Fu raised her eyebrows, thinking Jiang Xin wasn’t much after all, as soon as she mentioned the village head, Jiang Xin immediately straightened out.

After all, wasn’t she just someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong?

Mrs. Fu cleared her throat, speaking arrogantly:

"Ahem, since you’re afraid of the village head, let’s do it this way."

"Before Fu Yu returns, you stay at home obediently, don’t go anywhere."

"I’ve never seen a daughter-in-law who doesn’t stay home but runs outside to show off every day."

"Anyway, you have food at home, you won’t go hungry, wait till Fu Yu returns and you both get the divorce certificate, then no one will care where you go!"

Originally, after Jiang Xin considered all the potential consequences of violently pulling away Mrs. Fu’s hand from her arm.

To avoid causing trouble for herself, Jiang Xin chose a non-violent resolution.

But at this moment, hearing Mrs. Fu’s words made her instantly laugh in anger.

Listening to Mrs. Fu’s meaning, was she trying to restrict her personal freedom?

Just stay quietly at home?

Why should she!

This is not imperial times; haven’t things opened up for years? How can anyone still meddle unnecessarily like this?

Turns out, Mrs. Fu isn’t a decent person either.

Jiang Xin looked down at Mrs. Fu.

She’s quite tall, about one meter seventy-two.

Mrs. Fu was a full head shorter than her.

Jiang Xin’s expression hardened, looking at Mrs. Fu with a blank expression, giving off a sense of oppression.

Mrs. Fu instantly felt pressured.

Looking at Jiang Xin’s face, it didn’t seem like she would listen to her.

Mrs. Fu suddenly felt anxious, turning to Mr. Fu, hoping he would say something to help her.

But Mr. Fu, always dull, couldn’t grasp Mrs. Fu’s intention.

Jiang Xin first roughly shook off Mrs. Fu’s hand from her arm.

Then, speaking forcefully and impatiently:

"I’ve already made myself clear, don’t bother me if there’s nothing important."

"Aren’t you eager for me and your son to divorce? Once he returns I’ll divorce him."

"In the meantime, if you keep bothering me, don’t blame me for changing my mind!"

"Also, even though I married into the Fu Family, none of you have the right to restrict my personal freedom."

"The legs are on my own body, I’ll go wherever I want, and you have no right to interfere!"

If Mrs. Fu feared her clinging to Fu Yu and refusing divorce?

Then why fear it, just say it directly.

This was the only way to intimidate Mrs. Fu!