Can anyone relate? How did I wake up and find myself time-traveled? Couldn't they have made me a princess? Who is so unlucky to be reborn as a country girl with a child out of wedlock?
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As soon as Old Lady Li opened her mouth, Zhen Fuyou started calculating in her mind.
It was ready in no time.
"Adding in the transportation, food, and accommodation costs, as well as the lemon water we drank on the way and the ice we got, it would cost at least fifty taels."
Seeing this, Wang Er and his wife became anxious, and they didn't even feel the pain from Wang Er's broken arm.
"Isn't this robbery? The Zhou family didn't even pay for the fare, why should we pay?"
In their minds, the money that Zhen's family voluntarily paid out didn't need to be repaid!
Why are we starting to calculate the money now?
Ms. Ma stopped pretending to be aggrieved and turned pale with fright at the enormous debt.
"That's right! The lemonade was a gift from the Zhen family themselves! Why should it be included in the calculation?"
Wang Cuihua retorted angrily, "Hmph! We're giving this away to people, not to dogs! So you're naturally not included!"
Old Mrs. Li agreed, "The eldest daughter-in-law is right! This couple is worse than dogs!"
People around them echoed what Wang Cuihua and Old Lady Li said, and took the opportunity to belittle Wang Er and his wife.
"You...you...you all..."
For a moment, Ma couldn't find a retort. She suddenly noticed Zhen Wanwan sitting quietly in the chair.
Thinking of Zhen Wanwan's generosity and the money she had recently earned.
Lady Zhen wouldn't let them pay for such a small amount of money!
Ma scrambled and stumbled to Zhen Wanwan's feet.
"The carriage and the lemonade ice were both bought with Zhen Niangzi's money, so it's ultimately her decision to decide!"
With a pleading and hopeful look on her face, she said, "Madam Zhen, please have pity on us. Considering that my husband and I have worked hard on the road, even if we haven't done anything particularly meritorious, please forgive us for the money!"
Zhen Wanwan was infuriated by her self-righteous words. What kind of person is she!
How can you be so shameless?
Madam Ma was a little stunned. Wasn't Zhen Niangzi usually the easiest to talk to?
Seeing the other person's astonished expression, Zhen Wanwan said with disgust, "You insult me like that in private, how dare you come to me for help?"
Ma couldn't help but say, "With so much money and so many good things on you, why would you bother with us?"
Is this guy out of his mind?! Even if I'm rich, you still think you're right because you owe me money!
"It's only right to pay back debts. No matter how much money I have, it's still my money!"
"Stop saying anything! Hurry up and pay back the money!"
Since Zhen Wanwan had already made her statement, Feng He naturally had to say a few words.
"Since your two families have already reached an agreement, then Wang Er! You and your wife should pool together fifty taels of silver to repay the debt!"
Upon hearing this, everyone except the Wang family cheered.
It's better to raise a dog than to keep Wang Er and his wife!
Ma's face turned ashen. She realized that they only had a few coins in their purse, and they couldn't possibly repay so much money!
Previously, she had some disdain for Zhen Wanwan, but now she was only filled with fear.
"Waaah... Lady Zhen, please, we really have no money to repay. You are a magnanimous person, you surely won't hold this little bit of money against us..."
Standing nearby, Granny Zhang, fearing that Madam Ma would lose her temper, stepped in front of her to stop her.
Zhen Wanwan said irritably, "There's no room for discussion. I'm handing this over entirely to my second brother!"
The Wang family was the first to be listed by Zhen Fuyou, and now that this has happened, Zhen Wanwan thinks it's a good time to see how Zhen Fuyou handles the situation.
Upon hearing this, Ma wanted to turn around and beg Zhen Fuyou.
But faced with Zhenfu's murderous expression, she just couldn't bring herself to move.
Wang Er was injured all over his body, some slightly and some seriously, and even the slightest movement was excruciatingly painful.
He immediately abandoned his thoughts of seeking help and making money.
If he doesn't get treatment for this injury, he may be disabled for the rest of his life.
"My lord! Second Brother Zhen! We don't need compensation. Let's just consider it as settling the debt we owe to Madam Zhen on this journey!"
Wang Er had only said a few words when he started experiencing waves of pain in his chest.
But I still tried my best to hold my breath and finish what I wanted to say.
"I only ask that Lady Zhen help me take care of my hand..."
Zhenfu retorted angrily, "You wish! You deserve to be beaten!"
After Zhen Fuyou finished speaking, she raised her right foot as if to kick Wang Er again.
If that kick really landed, Wang Er probably wouldn't be able to get up for at least half a year!
"Zhen Fuyou, stop!" Feng He shouted.
Although he also disliked the temperaments of Wang Er and his wife, he could not allow Zhen Fuyou to harm people right under his nose.
After spending time together, the Zhen brothers had already made a name for themselves in Feng He's heart.
Therefore, Zhenfu obediently put down her right foot, but she was still very angry as she looked at Wang Er and his wife.
Feng He thought to himself that although Wang Er and his wife were not kind, the injuries Wang Er suffered at the hands of Zhen Fu were real.
Anyone with eyes can see that Wang Er's broken hand will likely leave him disabled.
After hesitating for two seconds, he still quietly asked Zhen Wanwan a couple of questions.
"Madam Zhen, Wang Er's injury..."
Zhen Wanwan firmly shook her head and said, "My lord, I will not treat him!"
Feng He understood, and added, "I see that Wang Er's family is poor and probably can't afford the money. Perhaps we could make an exception for them..."
Zhen Wanwan hesitated for a moment, considering that if she refused Lord Feng, it would be a loss if she offended him because of Wang Er and his wife.
Thinking of this, she nodded slightly.
"Then let's follow the adults' arrangements!"
Sweetie, lying in Zhen Wanwan's arms, sensed that her mother's mood was off.
She then gently kissed Zhen Wanwan's cheek twice with her little hands.
Feng He, who originally intended to deal with the matter leniently, felt a tremor in his heart when he saw Tianbao's face, which resembled that of a strategist.
He suddenly realized that Zhenniangzi and her two children had been wronged, and if he didn't punish them severely, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to the strategist!
Seeing the pale and pitiful state of Wang Er and his wife, Feng He hardened his heart again.
"Wang Er, Ma Shi, and Zhen Fuyou!"
Wang Er had noticed Lord Feng and Zhen Wanwan's actions long ago, and now he waited hopefully for Feng He to speak.
Feng He ignored his fawning manner and sat up straight, saying, "This matter shall be carried out as I have instructed!"
"This matter was caused by Ma's false remarks, but Zhenfu was also wrong to hit someone. Although Wang Er was hit, there was a reason for it."
"How about this! Zhenfu will compensate Wang Er with three taels of silver!"
Wang Er and his wife looked at Feng He with joy. Although the money was little, it was good that they didn't have to pay off their debts.
"Wang Er and his wife will repay the debt of fifty taels according to the list Zhen Fuyou gave you! As for whether Zhen Niangzi is willing to treat Wang Er's hand, that is up to her to decide!"
"Good! Well said!"
The other two families, who were sitting on the sidelines watching the excitement, cheered and applauded for him.
Wang Er and Ma Shi's smiles froze on their faces before they could even fade.
How can this be!
"My lord! I..."