Qin Huairu's Alternative Life in the Traditional Chinese Courtyard House.

Summary

In this chapter, the He family distributes grains to the community at previous prices during a famine, with the exception of Jia Jia's family, which causes tension. Jia Zhang Shi protests this exclusion, while her daughter-in-law, Li Er Ni, tries to distance herself from her mother-in-law's antics. Meanwhile, Qin Huai Ru learns from Xu Damao that her husband, Sha Zhu, has returned but is living with another wife, leaving her heartbroken and confused. The chapter ends with her in despair, reflecting on her situation, as the neighborhood buzzes with gossip and conflict.

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