Chapter 951: Chapter 951 Who Is That Man?_1 Chapter 951: Chapter 951 Who Is That Man?_1 “The Qiao Family was poor before, and my family had a very poor impression of Xiaomai. Whenever she came over to seek help or to thank Grandfather for his assistance, my family members always gave her the cold shoulder.”

“Later, when my family faced sudden changes and their fortunes took a drastic turn, they got greedy for the Qiao Family’s wealth. Although they wanted me to marry her, their disdainful attitude towards her never changed. Under such circumstances, how could I dare to marry her, and how could she dare to marry me?”

“Because of the Sun Family, she had already endured so much suffering and pressure in the name of filial piety. Once she entered our household as the youngest, anyone could lord over her, simply based on their seniority.”

“There was no choice, I could only say I wouldn’t marry, and she could only say she wouldn’t either.”

Tricking someone into marriage can be mentioned in front of those who are unaware, but it can’t be concealed from Yang Wenxiao; Yang Wenxiao had long known about their mutual interest in each other, so he had to explain the reasons clearly.

And truly, talking about such things to others, it shames him.

But after all, aside from Tong Tiehu, nobody in this family has any shame left, so what’s the harm in talking a bit more about those rotten issues?

“But my family got used to living a life of wealth and leisure; when their wealth was abruptly confiscated, their temper… changed quite a bit. So my mother feigned illness, forcing me to seek Xiaomai’s hand in marriage in hopes of bringing good fortune, using my father’s debt of gratitude to the Grandfather to our advantage.”

“Then, under the pretense of repaying a debt of gratitude, Xiaomai married into the family.”

“My whole family’s attitude towards her has always been to covet her wealth, hoping to return to the carefree days of the past while looking down on her at heart. The day after the wedding, she taught my second sister-in-law how to make Braised Pork. Xiaomai taught her in the morning, and by noon, my second sister-in-law was at Zuixian Building, trying to sell the recipe.”

“When we caught her in the act, my second sister-in-law even accused Xiaomai of being cold-hearted and mercilessly rich.”

“It had been agreed upon that once my mother recovered, we would divide the family assets. When the time came, my mother wanted the silver and the recipes, and Xiaomai gave them to her, but my mother kept delaying the division. Later, my mother even fabricated stories about Xiaomai’s unclear relationship with another man. In a fit of anger, I insisted on the separation.”

“After the separation, through connections at Tingfeng Pavilion, I discovered my mother-in-law’s whereabouts. Xiaomai went to bring her mother back, but her mother… had a hard life. During those few days, Xiaomai was in a solemn mood and then my father came to make trouble; she just exploded. Besides me and Grandfather, she disowned everyone else in the Tong Family.”

“As for what happened after that, Your Highness, you’ve just heard not too long ago. In short, my family just can’t seem to keep the peace.”

“In my opinion, she gave the recipes and the silver. If my family were only more industrious, we could certainly live comfortably without lacking for silver. But they only think about reaping without sowing, only about taking advantage of Xiaomai, which is why she acts this way towards them now, and I think she’s not wrong.”

“Xiaomai isn’t unfilial; it’s my family’s insatiable greed that has worn away her filial piety. Today, my father sent my second brother to bring accusations against her, which is purely making trouble out of nothing.”

After finishing these words, Tong Sanlang fell silent, staring at his toes, feeling numb inside.

Yang Wenxiao listened with great interest, quite satisfied.

So that was the story.

Given the Tong Family’s temperament, Qiao Xiaomai certainly wouldn’t tolerate it.

However, he was a bit curious as he inquired, “You mentioned that your mother accused Qiao Xiaomai of having an improper relationship with another man, who specifically did she mean?”

Tong Sanlang, “…”

“She is a woman from a rural village, spouting nonsense; I just listened and let it pass, I didn’t take it to heart.”

“Hmm? Even if you didn’t take it to heart, you should remember who it was,” said Yang Wenxiao, narrowing his eyes.

Tong Sanlang, “…It was His Highness Prince Wei.”

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