Chapter 2294: The Main Branch Is Truly Heartless

Chapter 2294: The Main Branch Is Truly Heartless

However, the main branch of the Shu family saw potential in this girl; she worked efficiently both inside and outside the house, and her family had several capable brothers. By marrying her, the main branch's life would undoubtedly improve significantly.

Although Shu Feng was reluctant, he followed his mother's advice and married Wu Shi.

Initially, Wu's family was opposed to the marriage, but Shu Feng had his ways, and he gradually won Wu Shi over.

Shu Feng had some experience with women, having had both a wife and a concubine before. He had a way with women, and Wu Shi, who had never experienced romantic feelings, stood no chance against him.

In the end, she had to marry Shu Feng.

Initially, Shu Feng treated Wu Shi well. After all, she did make life easier for both his mother and younger sister. Additionally, Wu's family members were watching closely, so Shu Feng had to maintain a harmonious relationship with Wu Shi.

However, things had changed now.

Shu Quan knew that ever since Shu Feng's life had improved in the latter half of the previous year, his affection for Wu Shi had waned.

It wasn't just him; the rest of the main branch had also become distant toward Wu Shi. Shu Quan had even heard some gossip suggesting that the main branch's matriarch was displeased with Wu Shi for not bearing children after two years of marriage. In recent times, there had been rumors that she had even taken physical action against her.

Shu Quan felt that Shu Feng might be involved in something secretive, and the main branch members were aware of it, but they kept it hidden from Wu Shi.

Perhaps they believed they no longer needed to rely on Wu Shi in the future, hence the drastic change in their attitude toward her.

This situation was convenient for Shu Quan.

He went to find Wu Shi to gauge her thoughts. Wu Shi was strong and capable of doing all sorts of work, but when it came to scheming and manipulation within the family, she couldn't compete with the main branch's matriarch, who was experienced in such matters.

The matriarch constantly belittled Wu Shi, calling her an eggless hen and claiming she would lead to the Shu family's lineage being cut off.

She accused Wu Shi of not understanding her husband's feelings, making her an unfit wife.

In short, the matriarch constantly undermined Wu Shi, and this took a toll on her. She felt guilty for letting the Shu family down, so she worked harder, becoming increasingly emaciated.

Shu Quan felt that the main branch was truly heartless, using people until they were no longer needed and then casting them aside.

Since the matriarch was belittling Wu Shi, Shu Quan decided to encourage her. He told Wu Shi that not being able to have children didn't necessarily mean it was her fault; in fact, Shu Feng, who had multiple relationships, might have a higher chance of having a problem.

He explained to Wu Shi that her daily chores kept her busy, leaving her with no time to read or learn. The matriarch's criticisms were purely to shift blame, as she must be aware of her son's inability to have children, so she intentionally found fault with Wu Shi to make her feel guilty.

Wu Shi, a girl who had grown up in a small town, was no match for Shu Quan. In just a few sentences, he managed to sway her perspective.

Shu Quan didn't consider it manipulation; he believed he was helping Wu Shi. Everything he said was based on facts.

Because of the truthfulness of his words, Wu Shi quickly began to trust him.

When Shu Quan felt the time was right, he instructed Wu Shi to observe Shu Feng closely, to report every word and action to him. He helped her analyze what the main branch intended to do and whether they planned to marry her off to someone else.

Although Wu Shi hesitated, after the matriarch once again left her with a pile of chores and criticized her for not being ambitious, she finally agreed to Shu Quan's plan. With his guidance, she took her first steps.