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"Big sister, big sister …"

Qimu and Yangyang were joking and laughing happily. The two of them were even discussing how to deal with the thorns on the small piece of wood.

A voice that was not very harmonious interrupted the leisurely conversation between the two siblings.

Qimu raised her head and saw that it was the eldest daughter of the main house, Sister Qiao'er. Her eyes were red, tears fell like the rain, and there was a clear red and swollen palm mark on her cheeks. She sobbed softly, not knowing what to do.

"Little sister, what is this?"

Qimu let go of Yangyang and gently patted his head, her eyes indicating that he should go somewhere else to play. Yangyang was quite obedient, and quietly walked away from her. Qimu then took her hand, and looked into her eyes while gently wiping away her tears.

"B-big sister …"

Qiao looked at Qimu with tears in her eyes. Her crying became even more intense. She could not even speak. All she could do was sob.

Seeing this, Qimu didn't panic. She held her in her arms and patted her back gently as if she was comforting a child. She didn't ask any further questions.

After a long while, when Qiao's mood seemed to have improved, Qimu held her hand and led her to the hall. She poured her a cup of water and after seeing her drink it, she slowly said:

"Those who should be crying are already crying. It's time to tell me what exactly happened."

Qiao lowered her head and stayed silent for a long time. Seeing Qimu about to open her mouth yet unable to continue talking, Qimu did not get annoyed. Instead, she opened her mouth again and spoke in a tone of discussion:

"If you are unable to say it, then I will ask. You only need to shake your head or nod your head. Do you think that will do?"

Qiao looked at Qimu's calm and collected eyes and nodded slowly. There was a hint of timidity and unease in her eyes.

"Did Grandma hit you on the face?"

Perhaps Qiao did not expect Qimu's first question to be this sharp. Surprise and embarrassment flashed past her eyes the moment she heard it. Her lips trembled, but she was unable to speak for a long time.

"Yes. Just nod your head. No, just shake your head. That won't be difficult.

"I'm your sister. I won't tell anyone else about it. You can rest assured."

Qimu warned Nie Tian with a soft voice and promised him with a smile. She knew perfectly well what Qiao was worried about.

Qiao nodded almost imperceptibly when she heard this. A big teardrop fell silently from her eyes the moment she nodded, bringing her grief and helplessness with it as she fell into the dust.

Qimu's smile remained the same when she heard that, but a sharp coldness flashed in the depths of her eyes. She knew that it was most likely that the old demoness was behind this!

By Qiao's side, there were only those few people going back and forth. Her mother, Zhang Chuncao, was indeed not good to others, but she was famous throughout the village for protecting her son. Even if she wanted to teach her daughter a lesson, she would never be so merciless.

Her father had a good temper and usually didn't care about his children. Zhang Chuncao seemed to be the one worrying about upbringing, and it was unlikely that she would do something like this.

The only things left were the old man who lived together in the main Ye Family room, Mrs. Lee's room, and Lee Zhiqing, Ye Yiming's room.

How could Ye Yiming, who had been missing all day, find trouble with Qiao for no reason at all? Lee Zhiqing had bragged that she was from a "rich family", so why would she make a move when she was acting so gentle and virtuous? Besides, if a person like Lee Zhiqing really wanted to deal with someone, it wouldn't be on the surface. It would only make people feel miserable.

Qimu understood the old gramps somewhat. He knew how to hit his son, but he didn't know how to hit his daughter. Moreover, it was his grandson's daughter. That person's mouth was full of venom, and he didn't like to worry about her at all …

Counting the rest, only Mrs. Lee with a sweet and bitter face remained of the entire Ye Family.

Qiao's heart was kind and sincere. Having grown up by Mrs. Lee's side, her attitude towards Mrs. Lee was probably the most respectful and sincere in the entire Ye Family, yet she still suffered such hardships. She shook Qiao's somewhat rough hand a little and said slowly:

"But grandpa and grandma are arguing?"

Qiao glanced at Qimu, lowered her head, and actually said in a low voice:

"Big sister, could it be that you have the clairvoyant eye? Otherwise, how would you know?"

When Qimu heard this, she chuckled lightly and joked:

"I don't have my clairvoyant eyes. It's a coincidence that little sister shouldn't speak carelessly. In a while, the people in the village will arrest me like I'm a monster!"

"I can guess a bit because I just happened to give grandpa a piece of meat last night. Looking at you today, I'm very worried myself. Maybe it's because of that piece of meat that grandpa and grandma got into an argument."

"Little sister, dear sister, can you tell me what happened at home these past few days so that I won't worry too much?"

Qiao's tears had yet to dry as she nodded her head. With a hint of tears still in her voice, she slowly said:

"Big sister, you probably don't know. Ever since your family went out, there hasn't been a single day of peace for you in the main house …"

"Not only grandpa and grandma are quarreling, but my mother and father have been at loggerheads lately as well. Once, I got up in the middle of the night to go to the latrine, and from afar, I could hear third aunt's house, as if they were quarreling as well …"

"I don't know why, but everyone's been unhappy lately, especially Grandma and Grandma, who used to smile and rarely talked to anyone. Recently, she actually scolded me a few times, and sometimes when she was angry, she would even hit me a few times …"

"Scolding a few words, it's just a moment of pain. It doesn't matter to my left or right, but, but …"

Qiao suddenly became agitated. Her tears started to flow again, as if she was a person who was about to be abandoned.

"It's fine, it's fine …"

Qimu could only hug her and give her as much comfort as possible.

Qiao held Qimu's hand and squeezed out an extremely ugly smile as she spoke word by word:

"This morning, when I went to make tea for my grandmother, and when I came back and put my foot in the doorway, I heard my grandfather say to my grandmother," You can't see anyone, can you? Must my Ye Family family be destroyed for you to calm down? I want to divorce you, you wretched woman! "

"At that time, when I heard that, I was completely dumbfounded. The tea in my hand wasn't ready either, the tea was scattered all over the floor, and the teacup had shattered …" I didn't do it well, that's why Grandma hit me. "

Qimu looked at Qiao, who was sitting upright in front of her. She did not have a pretty face, and slowly but firmly said:

"No, it's not that you're not doing well, you're already doing very well."

The one who didn't do well should be Mrs. Lee.

How could he vent his anger on Qiao, who had raised him by her side since childhood?

If only Old Master Ye and Mrs. Lee had truly left … That would be great.