Miao's grievances grew as she spoke, thinking of all the years she had devoted to her natal family, with tears almost falling from her reddened eyes.
Seeing her like this, Mrs. Zhen sighed quietly, patting Miao's hand, and softly asked, "What about the others in your family? What do they say?"
"What can they say?" Miao snorted, recalling her family's attitude and feeling even colder, "I don't even know if that's her family or mine. Some just watched, some tried to smooth things over, and a few sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law took advantage, turning it into a grand drama!"
Finishing her words, Mrs. Shen Changgen turned away to wipe her face, with her shoulders slightly trembling, while Quan Yin bit her lower lip hard, her almond-shaped eyes filled with tears.
Conflicts with one's family are like arguments between spouses; whether others persuade or scold, it never leads to a satisfactory outcome for anyone.
