It was Hehua, the wife of Xiao Changyi's brother, Xiao Gousheng.
After giving birth to Xiao Changyi, Mrs. Xiao bore two more children, the second son Xiao Gousheng and the third daughter Xiao Xiaomei.
Xiao Gousheng was lazy and gluttonous, always beating his wife Hehua. Hehua was already timid, and being constantly beaten by Xiao Gousheng, she now didn't dare to speak loudly, always appearing scared.
As for Xiao Xiaomei, she had already married into town and seldom came back.
Having a daughter married into town was an extreme source of pride for the family in the village, and everyone regarded Mrs. Xiao with an added measure of respect.
However, Xiao Xiaomei rarely visited her parental home.
As to why Xiao Changyi's younger brother was called Xiao Gousheng, An Jing decided she would ask Xiao Changyi when he returned. Xiao Changyi? Xiao Gousheng? What a disparity between the names!
