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Seeing all of this, Xia Li's anger rose rapidly. She carefully placed the herbs in her bosom into the kitchen basket, scooped up a bucket of water, carried it up to Madam Zhou and placed it by his feet. She helped Xia Qing up, patted the dirt off his body, and smiled as she spoke.

"First Aunt, you may not know this, but my mother has been sick for many years and it is already difficult for her to walk. How can she have the strength to help you with your work? Our family still has debts to pay, and we might not have the time to help you. We apologize, but I hope you can forgive us. "

"Stop pretending to be sick. I watched your mother take your brother for a walk in the courtyard. She only eats and does not work all day. Also, look at whose house you are living in right now. It's only right for your mother to help us with our work. "

Madam Zhou still held onto Lee's, not showing any intention of letting go at all.

"First Aunt, I promised Grandmother that I would not start a conflict with you, please do not make things difficult for our family."

Xia Li lowered his posture.

"Aiyo, look at my niece. She really knows how to speak. If others see me, they will think that I am bullying you. Alright, isn't your mother sick? Then you, come with me. Go work in the fields."

The Madam Zhou released Lee's as he spoke, and was about to step forward to pull Xia Li away.

Xia Li gently pushed the Madam Zhou away with a troubled expression.

"First Aunt, are you really planning to not let my family go?"

"Hurry up and follow me to work, don't be so long-winded."

Madam Zhou was truly annoyed. He came up and pulled Xia Li again, and Xia Li quickly lifted the water basin by his feet.

"If you don't want to leave, then don't blame your niece for being impolite."

When Madam Zhou saw Xia Li carrying the water basin, he didn't have the slightest intention to leave.

"If you want to splash me with a basin of water, I'll give you courage. I'll see if you dare!"

Xia Li did not hold back, he picked up the water basin and splashed towards Madam Zhou.

Ah!" "You, you stinking girl, how dare you actually make a move!

The Madam Zhou was not stupid, seeing that Xia Li had truly thrown everything at him, he wanted to hide, but it was already too late. His entire body was drenched, droplets of water flowed down his hair, and his clothes were also wet.

"Damned girl, I'm going to teach you a lesson!"

As Madam Zhou said this, he was about to pounce on them, but was stopped by Lady Zhao and Madam Qian who rushed over upon hearing the news.

The Madam Qian continuously advised the Madam Zhou, preventing the battle between Xia Li and the Madam Zhou from escalating up again, "Sister-in-law, calm down, Xia Li is still young and doesn't understand, let's not be like her, let's go back to our own house to change, alright?"

"No! If I don't teach this damned girl a lesson today, she'll come to my room tomorrow and tear me apart without a care in the world!"

The Madam Zhou said, about to push the Madam Qian away and teach Xia Li a lesson.

"Then what about my daughter and grandson? How did they offend you?"

Mrs Zhao looked at the mud on Lee's's body and the tear-stained Xia Qing as she questioned him.

"Mother, you know, we have a lot of fields at home, so we wanted big sister to come and help. Who knew that big sister would be unwilling, because Xia Li this damn girl, would use a water basin to splash me. You have to teach her a lesson!"

The Madam Zhou patted the water off his body, and confidently and confidently reported Xia Li to his wife.

"Xia Li, quickly apologize to your First Aunt. No matter what, pouring water on your elders is your fault."

Mrs Zhao looked at Xia Li and said with a serious expression.

"I'm sorry, First Aunt."

Xia Li looked at Madam Zhou who had a complacent expression, and lowered his head to apologize.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, now that the child has apologized to you, the mother-in-law will tell you about it. You know that my daughter is sick, and the three of them are helpless and have huge debts. Why do you still want to make things difficult for them?"

Madame Zhao's every word caused Madam Zhou's face to turn ugly.

"Mother, is big sister going to do nothing every day, just sit and wait for death?"

Madam Zhou said unwillingly.

"Shut up! What nonsense are you spouting? Hurry up and apologize to my daughter. "

"Mother, you can't be biased, it was clearly her family that took over our house, and now that stinking girl Xia Li is using water to throw me, on what grounds is my daughter-in-law apologizing to her, I won't take it! Don't forget, half of the food that you and dad eat every year is from our family, and not from your daughter! "

After Madam Zhou finished, he turned around and left in a huff.

"Sigh!" My family has truly sinned by marrying such a domineering wife! "

Looking at Madam Zhou's figure disappearing into the distance, Mrs Zhao could not help but sigh.

"Mother, eldest sister-in-law has always been like this. She's just a little outspoken, not bad at all."

Madam Qian immediately tried to smooth things over, to ease the awkward and tense situation in front of her.

"Mother, it is all because of my weak body, which has implicated Xia Li, and you. If it really doesn't work, I can help sister-in-law with the work."

Lee's was frightened by the menacing Madam Zhou, and she didn't want to make it difficult for Xia Li and Madame Zhao either.

"There's no need, daughter. Your mother and father can't help your family with anything, but they won't let your family suffer. Otherwise, mother will not be able to sleep at night!" All these years, you have to change your soft and weak character. Otherwise, you'll be bullied too easily.

Mrs Zhao consoled Xia Li by patting his head and repeatedly warned him.

"Xia Li, help your mother go back to her room to rest. In the future, your daughter-in-law will come to find trouble with you.