Chapter 2033: I'll Go Pay My Respects

Chapter 2033: I'll Go Pay My Respects

Shu Yu thought that what Aunt Xiang had inquired about, similar to Ying Xi, was the cause of Grandma Ruan's death. However, it seemed different now.

"What do you mean, Aunt Xiang?"

"You see, you might not know this, but Granny Ruan has passed away, yet her two sons still want to use her to their advantage. They deliberately sent someone to find your mother privately, all because they believe that your mother has a soft heart and a gentle nature. They're counting on her to help them."

Grandma Ruan might have passed away, but the Ruan brothers were looking to capitalize on her for their own gain. In their eyes, since Grandma Ruan was gone, there should be no more obstacles between the Lu and Ruan families.

After all, when it came to one's own mother, what significant event could compare to the passing of the closest elder? Right?

The Ruan brothers believed they had planned well. Everything Granny Ruan did was in their favor. With her gone, the Lu and Ruan families could start to interact again. Could it be that the Ruan Shi was really willing to sever ties with their maternal family? What if they faced mistreatment from their in-laws in the future?

The Ruan brothers had a thousand ways to convince Ruan Shi. In their view, she was timid and gentle-hearted. Shedding a few tears, reminiscing about the past, and presenting their weak and pitiable younger generation would surely move her. Once they broke down her defenses, they would have a chance.

Initially, they hadn't planned to do much. Their family had been going through tough times, and now that Ruan Shi had some money, they wanted to secretly benefit from her newfound wealth. They wanted to keep this hidden from the Lu family.

The Ruan brothers dared to scheme against Ruan Shi, but they didn't dare to face Shu Yu. They still had lingering fear of the scene where she had wielded an axe to destroy the Ruan family's kitchen and hall.

All these thoughts and plans were held privately by the Ruan brothers. However, they couldn't hide them from the village chief of Ruan Family Village.

Unfortunately, the village chief of Ruan Family Village had his own ulterior motives. He was even more scheming than the Ruan brothers. If playing the victim didn't soften Ruan Shi, he could resort to threats. Those in higher positions cared most about their reputation, and as long as Ruan Shi thought about her children more, she would surely yield. Once they made even a small breach, they would have hope.

Initially, Ruan Shi hadn't wanted to attend her mother's funeral. However, her brothers kept insisting, and she eventually agreed.

So, the idea of secretly sending a relative to the tailor shop to find Ruan Shi was proposed by the village chief.

Although most of the villagers in Ruan Family Village followed his lead, some honest and straightforward villagers didn't agree with his actions. In particular, one neighbor of the village chief held a grudge against him because of a land foundation issue, and they frequently kept an eye on his activities.

So, when Aunt Xiang returned to the village, this neighbor informed her of what they had heard.

Aunt Xiang was utterly disgusted by their behavior. "In any case, don't let your mother go. Find any excuse to decline. That Ruan Family Village is like a wolf's den."

Shu Yu chuckled after hearing all this. "I understand, Aunt Xiang, rest assured, I have a plan."

Aunt Xiang knew Shu Yu was capable, and she breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing her response.

Aunt Xiang still had matters to attend to at the tailor shop, so she left shortly afterward.

Once she left, Ying Xi asked, "Miss, what should we do next?"

"Those Ruan brothers are really filial to their mother, even after she's passed away. She might be gone, but they want to use her to their advantage." Shu Yu crossed her arms and smiled. "Since they're so eager for my mother to pay her last respects, as her daughter, it's only right for me to go in her place."

"Miss, are you planning to go to Ruan Family Village?"

"Yes, isn't tomorrow a free day for me? I'll go pay my respects."