Chapter 27 The third master wants to divorce his wife
After Yin's death, his spirit was found in the courtyard.
The second wife said she had no money for the funeral, and the third master said he was short of money.
Yao Qingshan was afraid of people's comments, so he paid for it, bought a bunch of sacrifices, and had a hasty funeral.
On the day of the funeral, not many guests came. Master Yao hated Mrs. Yin, so the third master received the guests.
Mengying had already received the title of unfilial descendant, and she did not join in the fun.
Qingluo knew that Hongying was very popular in front of the girl, so she also wanted to show off her merits in front of the girl.
Without waiting for Mengying's instructions, she took the initiative to ask for help.
When she came back, she told Mengying what happened during the dinner. Mengying didn't pay much attention to it at first, but when she heard that Yao Qingqiao was going to divorce his wife, she became interested.
"The third master said in front of so many people at the banquet that he wanted to divorce the third wife?" Mengying asked curiously.
"There is still a lie. In front of Uncle Qi and a room full of guests, the third master scolded the third wife for three crimes: the first was for failing to provide a child for the Yao family; the second was for despising the new house when moving and returning home without permission.
Maternal family; third case: mother-in-law is seriously ill and unable to attend her bedside."
Mengying lowered her eyes and said nothing, because this did not happen in her previous life.
Qingluo continued: "To tell you the truth, it would be a good thing if the third lady was divorced and returned to her parents' home. She would just be out of this pit of fire."
Mengying whispered: "I'm afraid that the third master will not let Mengqiu and Mengdong leave with the third aunt."
"The third master can't control the mouths at home now. If the third wife takes two girls away, won't we comply with his wishes?" Qingluo said in confusion.
Mengying raised her eyes and looked at Hongying, who was embroidering a purse under the window, and said, "It is because of the lack of money that I will not let the two sisters go."
Qing Luo was so shocked that she covered her mouth, "You mean, the third master will sell two girls?"
I'm afraid Third Aunt has also thought of this, so she won't accept the divorce letter easily.
Thinking of this, Mengying suddenly said to Qingluo: "Go and ask about the family situation of Aunt Liu, who is the most favored by the third master, and who else is in the family."
"Yes." Qingluo said happily and hurried out the door.
"Girl, do you want to help Fifth Girl?" Hongying said.
"Do you think I should help?"
Mengying had no idea whether to help or not. In her previous life, Yao Mengqiu was kidnapped after the Tatars entered the city, and her final whereabouts are unknown.
Do you want to save her? Although she is not close to him, there is no feud between her and him.
"We are not close, we are father and daughter. Even if the girl wants to help, she has to beg you before you can take action." Hongying put down her embroidery work, poured Mengying a cup of tea, and said
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Mengying smiled and said: "That's the truth."
This is the biggest difference between Qing Luo and Hong Ying. Hong Ying can stand on her own side and take care of her mistakes. Qing Luo looks at her own mood and thinks about how to get things done. Mengying held the tea bowl and looked thoughtfully at the tea leaves floating in it. Qing Luo was fourteen years old. She can get married after she reaches the age of fifteen. She has a bad reputation now, so maybe she should think about her future.
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Yao Mansion.
Just after nightfall, Mengying had finished taking a bath and Qingluo was twisting her hair. The third girl, Yao Mengqiu, arrived.
Before Mengying got up, she said, "Third sister, please sit down quickly. I'll be fine in a moment."
Yao Mengqiu said hoarsely: "I'm not in a hurry, big sister, there's no need to be polite to me."
After a cup of tea, Mengying walked over with her half-dried hair. From a distance, she saw the third girl’s eyes red, and knew that she had cried.
Mengying sat across from Yao Mengqiu. Before she could speak, Yao Mengqiu said: "Sister, my father wants to divorce my mother, have you heard about it?"
Mengying nodded, indicating that she understood.
Yao Mengqiu suddenly took Mengying's hand, as if mustering up great courage, and said in an almost pleading tone: "Although we are not close friends, I know you are capable. Big sister, please help me.
Let’s do it.”
Mengying recalled how she usually hid behind the third lady and peeked at her. She withdrew her hand and asked, "Who asked you to come to me?"
Yao Mengqiu's eyes were a little dodgey, "No...no one, I came here myself."
Mengying's face sank, "If you don't tell the truth, then please do it." After saying that, she wanted to stand up.
"Sister, don't be angry, I said, I said, she is my mother."
Yao Mengqiu nervously clenched her sleeves and continued: "My mother said that you can defeat my grandmother, so it's no problem to deal with my father. Our sisters are easy to talk to, so I asked you to help give me advice. Otherwise, my fourth sister and I will
There is no way to survive.”
After Yao Mengqiu finished speaking, she started to cry.
"Don't cry, don't cry, I didn't say I wouldn't help you." Mengying said and handed a handkerchief to Mengqiu.
Mengqiu's eyes lit up, "Really, big sister, are you really willing to help us?"
Mengying nodded.
Meng Qiufu took Mengying's hand again, "Second aunt has a reputation as a bad sister outside. I swear, our third wife has absolutely no involvement. Especially our mother-in-law, we have never said anything bad about my eldest sister from the beginning to the end."<
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"I know, otherwise you wouldn't be able to enter my door. How do you want me to help you?"
"My mother wanted to take us sisters back to our parents' home, but my father refused to agree to anything." After Mengqiu finished speaking, he lowered his head.
Mengying pursed her lips and said, "Then you should go find Aunt Liu."
Mengqiu shook her head like a rattle: "No, no, she is the one who encouraged my father to divorce my wife."
"Have you ever thought about why she instigated it?" Mengying asked.
"It's not just that I want to be a legal wife, she is worthy of it." Mengqiu said disdainfully.
Mengying shook her head, "Wrong, she is short of money, and her goal is you two sisters."
"Why is it us?" Mengqiu asked in confusion.
"Because her father-in-law just broke his leg and my mother is bedridden. In the past, my third uncle could give her some money from the cracks of his hands. Now that my third uncle is very poor and short of money, how can he find any spare money to give her." p>
"What eldest sister means is that she...she wants to sell us?" Yao Mengqiu stood up in shock. She had heard about Yao Mengchun being sold.
"My father, no...can't." Mengqiu stammered.
"What's wrong? Haven't you heard that if you have a stepmother, you have a stepfather. Now that the winery is unsustainable and the old lady has passed away, where does your father's money come from? You should know you better than me.
It’s dad’s temperament.”
"Then what should we do if we find Aunt Liu?" Mengqiu was completely panicked.
"First give Aunt Liu some money to help her meet her urgent needs. Remember, you can't give me enough. Then I tell you to leave and give her the position in the main room."
"Is this possible?" Mengqiu asked dubiously.
"This is the only way I can think of." Mengying finished speaking and picked up the tea bowl to see off the guests.
Mengqiu stood up and said to Mengying: "If we can escape this disaster, I will bring my fourth sister to kowtow to my elder sister."
Mengying waved her hand and said: "Sisters, you and I don't have to be like this."
Just after sending Yao Mengqiu away, the housekeeper asked to see him again for something urgent.
Mengying quickly put on her clothes, and Hongying came over and hurriedly combed her hair into a ponytail.
When Butler Liu saw Mengying, he clasped his fists and said, "Bringing the good news to the girl?"