Chapter 496: Running Off to Seek Your Death

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio     Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Once Madam Yang left, Zhao Chuchu smiled at Old Mrs. Chen and said, “Let’s go back and have dinner. I have missed your dishes so much, Grandma Chen.”

Old Mrs. Chen initially wanted to say something. However, when she saw that Zhao Chuchu was unconcerned with the Zhao clan’s matters, she smiled and said, “Alright. What do you want to eat? Let’s go back, and I’ll make it for you.”

Madam Yang looked back and watched Zhao Chuchu and Old Mrs. Chen’s silhouettes from a distance. She was filled with regret and jealousy.

Zhao Chuchu was her granddaughter, but now someone else had claimed the latter.

However, Madam Yang did not dare to do anything.

She was well aware that Zhao Chuchu had no affection towards her. If she offended Zhao Chuchu in any way, the latter would make her life a living hell.

When Madam Yang returned nome, Madam Ma’s expression turned ugly when she saw the former. She asked, “Where did you run off to? Did you run off to seek your death?”

Madam Yang’s expression turned grim, but she did not retort.

Her sons were either dead or had run away. Now, she could only rely on Madam Ma.

Although Madam Ma gave her a long face daily, it was still better than being a beggar.

Madam Yang entered the house silently, not daring even to let off a fart. Now, her uselessness starkly contrasted with her arrogance from back in the day.

Old Man Zhao sat under the porch like a stuffed gourd.

Now, Madam Ma held authority in the Zhao clan.

Madam Ma actually hated Old Man Zhao and Madam Yang. However, for Zhao Changrong’s sake, she endured everything.

After all, filial piety came before all else. Madam Ma could not do what Zhao Chuchu had done. She did not have the latter’s strong will to forsake everything around her.

“Chop up the pig feed later. If the pigs have not been fed by night, all of you won’t be fed either,” ordered Madam Ma as she glanced at Old Man Zhao.

“Oh, I will go do it now,” said Old Man Zhao as he hurried off to work.

Madam Ma then looked at the brothers, Zhao Changfu and Zhao Changgui. She instructed, “Both of you, go gather firewood. If you don’t work, you don’t eat.”

The brothers were enraged, but they did not dare to show it. They could only pick up their hatchets and venture into the mountain.

After Madam Ma had arranged for them to work, she prepared to leave the house. Just then, Madam Yang emerged from inside.

“Your relationship with Zhao Chuchu is still considered okay, and she has saved Changrong before. Now that she is back in the village, why don’t you approach her to see whether she can offer you a way out of your current predicament?” suggested Madam Yang. She wanted Madam Ma to approach Zhao Chuchu and annoy the latter. It would be best if Zhao Chuchu lectured Madam Ma. That way, Madam Yang would feel much better.

“So you went to find Zhao Chuchu just now? Let me guess. You did not manage to get anything from her. So, now you wish for me to go see her and be chastised by her? Old hag, I am not as stupid as you!” said Madam Ma with a cold laugh.

Madam Yang immediately felt guilty, and her eyes wandered everywhere. She said, “I did not go to find her. I just happened to bump into her by chance. Didn’t Zhao Chuchu treat you rather well? Now that your life is so miserable, why don’t you seek her aid?”

Madam Ma declared, “I know exactly what you are scheming. Let me tell you this: even if I have to starve to death, I will not approach Zhao Chuchu. Before this, my heart was stone, and I treated her harshly like the rest of you did. Now, I will not do such a thing. She saved Changrongs life. I will not bother her. I advise you to stay in line; otherwise, don’t blame me for chasing you

“You!”

“Old woman, shut up,” said Old Man Zhao. He could not resist asking Madam

Yang to shut up.

Did she not know what the situation in the clan was like now?

Did she really wish to annoy Madam Ma and deprive them of even their meals?

Times had changed. They had to face reality.

Madam Yang certainly did not dare to go against Madam Ma. Once Old Man Zhao gave her a way out, she took a step back. Otherwise, she would actually end up without a meal.

When Madam Ma saw this, she coldly snorted. She then picked up her basket and left the house.

She knew that Zhao Chuchu was back.

However, she would not go and bother the latter.

Zhao Zhizhi’s death was not entirely Zhao Chuchu’s fault. However, the latter did play a part in it. Yet, she also saved Zhao Changrong. After considering both incidents, for Madam Ma, it was best if she kept her distance from Zhao Chuchu..