CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: THE SILVER DIVIDED

Gu Chuan shook his head, "It was elder sister and mom who sold it together, I saw them each taking half of the silver."

"I heard them say that mom wants to take the silver to the Prefecture City to find dad, and elder sister wants to use the silver for her dowry."

Yun Jiao was infuriated, "Didn’t you tell second uncle and third uncle?"

Gu Chuan pulled a long face, "I did, but by the time I found out, the land was already sold."

"Second uncle and third uncle scolded elder sister harshly, telling her to return the silver and buy the land back. Elder sister refused, saying the official deed had already been processed at the government, and it couldn’t be undone."

"Second uncle then said, hand over the silver, and he’d buy a few acres of land in my name. Elder sister still refused, saying she needed the money for her dowry."

"Elder sister said she already lost her dad, and if she didn’t prepare a dowry, she would be looked down upon even more by her in-laws. She cried so much, and second uncle and third uncle couldn’t do anything about it."

Yun Jiao frowned, "What did your mom say?"

Gu Chuan lowered his head, "Mom said she would head to the Prefecture City tomorrow, the carriage is already arranged, and she told me to go with her."

"But, but elder sister secretly told me not to go with mom, she said mom would sell me."

Yun Jiao thought for a moment, considering Mrs. Li’s nature, if the money ran out, she might really sell Gu Chuan.

Gu Chuan started crying again, "Second sister, I’m scared to go to the Prefecture City with mom, elder sister is getting married, and I’ll be alone in the future. Second sister, can I stay with you?"

Mrs. Chen, who was next door mending clothes for Liu Lang, paused when she heard Gu Chuan’s words.

Then she heard Yun Jiao say, "Xiao Chuan, I would like to take you with me, but I’m getting married, and here—" it’s just the in-laws!

This is ancient times when a married daughter is like water poured out!

What girl could bring her brother from her natal home to live with her in-laws?

Gu Chuan’s sobbing got louder, "Second sister, there’s not much rice left at home, and there’s no land, what will I eat in the future, wuwuwu— I’ll starve to death— wuwuwu—"

Yun Jiao was at a loss for a moment, pondering, she thought the best solution was to entrust Gu Chuan to second uncle, she would give second uncle a little silver each month for Gu Chuan’s living expenses.

But living under someone else’s roof is never easy.

Just then, Mrs. Chen came out of the house.

She came out and patted Gu Chuan’s head, "This child is truly unfortunate."

"In that case, let him stay at our house."

Yun Jiao looked at Mrs. Chen, somewhat surprised.

Although she knew Mrs. Chen was kind-hearted, she truly loved Jiang Youzhi, who wasn’t her biological son, but she didn’t expect Mrs. Chen to accept even her daughter-in-law’s brother.

She thought for a moment, then stood up and solemnly bowed to Mrs. Chen, "Thank you, mother."

Mrs. Chen smiled, "Thank me for what? If there’s gratitude, it’s I who should thank you."

"It’s good that Xiao Chuan comes, Liu Lang gains a playmate too."

"I think there’s no need to get an extra bed, they can just share a bed with Liu Lang."

Liu Lang used to sleep in the southern side room, but now the side room has been converted into a kitchen, so Liu Lang’s bed is set up in the main hall.

Gu Chuan, being sensible, got up and saluted Mrs. Chen, "Thank you, aunt, for being willing to take me in."

Mrs. Chen quickly said, "This child, so young and yet so courteous."

"Don’t worry, staying at aunt’s house is just like being at your own home."

Yun Jiao looked at Gu Chuan, "Then after lunch, I’ll go home with you to fetch your clothes and luggage."

Gu Chuan nodded repeatedly.