Chapter-11: yes divorce her and let my mother escape
But Mrs. Sander Lark (Yuna) hesitated and asked, "But, how do we contact the outside world?" They have nothing now, no money, no power, and no influence. How can they make connections? Old Madam Lark was confident, "I have my own way."
Seeing that she was so confident, a glimmer of hope ignited in the hearts of the Lark family. Old lady Lark was also a capable person. After a while, she started chatting with several jailers. They had a very good and lively conversation.
I heard that one of the jailer's ancestors had done this for generations, and he even became a small leader. Old lady Lark's eyes flashed slightly. "Sir, how many children do you have?"
It was not the first time that the jailer had seen an official's wife in distress, but the fact that the official's wife spoke to him with some respect and enthusiasm satisfied his vanity greatly. "Three sons…"
"You are so lucky, have you got married?" Old Madam Lark smiled kindly, "If not, I will do my best to find a matchmaker for you." The officer was moved,
"My youngest son is not married yet."
Old Madam Lark smiled even more enthusiastically, pointing her finger at Wendy Lark who was sleeping in the corner,
"Look, what you think of my granddaughter? She has been docile, well behaved and obedient since she was a child, well educated and well mannered, and proficient in everything from playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.
I love her the most. If you don't mind, I will betroth my granddaughter to your youngest son, what do you think?" "This..." The jailer was very tempted.
People are divided into different classes and they the jailers, are the lowest class, a lowly class, which is a world of difference between them and the officials. The two daughters-in-law he married were both illiterate women of low birth, and he dreamed of changing his family...
Being able to marry the daughter of an official to improve your bloodline and bring in the scent of scholars is a great thing that was unthinkable in the past.
But, this comes with risks. According to the rules of the court, if the wife of a criminal official is engaged, the man can take her away if he is willing to fulfill the engagement. Nor will it implicate married aunts.
The rules are set like this, but it is human instinct to seek benefits and avoid harm. After all, who doesn't have a few rivals? What if you get implicated? Old Madam Lark smiled and looked at her bastard.
"Wilson, I will find a good place for the Wendy so that she doesn't have to suffer with us. What do you think?" Wilson Lark always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out for a moment.
As a father who loved his children, he naturally hoped that his daughter would be free from suffering. "Thank you, mother..." Zaman Lark's eyes flickered slightly, but he said nothing. Before Wilson Lark could finish, a cold voice rang out,
"If it's so good, why don't you let your granddaughter go?" It was Wendy Lark. She turned over and sat up, brushing her messy hair.
"I would like to follow the example of the great sister, who gave up his happiness to his younger sisters, so that they can enjoy the happiness." If she doesn't wake up, she will be taken away and sold.
Old Madam Lark is such a disgrace. Her own father was spoiled and sold, and she still helped count the money. "My little daughters are still young." Madam Yuna jumped out hastily, "Wan Qing, this is a token of your grandmother's love. You must not let her down."
"Third Aunt, what you said is not right." Wendy Lark refuted seriously, "Grandmother always told me that I should respect and love my elder sister and not compete with her in everything. My younger sister is young, so I should give in to her in everything."
"After all, they are my grandmother's legitimate granddaughters. My father was born out of wedlock. We, the second branch, have no blood relationship with my grandmother. My sisters are nobler than me. I understand all of this."
The jailer didn't understand until then what about the most beloved granddaughter? It was all a lie! The others also understood and had complicated expressions. Mary couldn't help but get anxious.
"Old lady, since ancient times, parents have been in charge of their children's marriages. I don't agree..." Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Old Madam Lark's angry shout,
"Second son's wife, you disobey your mother-in-law, do you want to be divorced?" Wendy Lark had no intention of quarreling with anyone, as she had already become a prisoner, but the old lady's move was so disgusting that it crossed her bottom line.
She said in a gloomy tone, "That's great, hurry up and let my mother escape. The old lady has finally done something humane." Old Madam Lark stared at her with cold eyes, but Wendy Lark was not afraid at all and even smiled at her wickedly.
(Do you still think you are the old lady who has the final say?) That is what her eyes said. Zaman Lark was furious, "Wendy Lark, how dare you talk to your grandmother like that? How did you learn the rules?"
In the Lark family, Old lady Lark is the top of the pyramid. Next are the two brothers Zaman Lark and Sander Lark, followed by their sons, daughters, and daughters-in-law. Wilson Lark from the second house was at the bottom of the social ladder and had no say at all.
Even the children from the third house did not take his second uncle seriously. Wendy Lark smiled nonchalantly and poked Zaman Lark where it would hurt the most with her words.
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