Chapter 27 Savior

She would have to collect more of these herbs and plant them so that she could use them when needed in the future.

During the second break, Zhao Chunhua planned to go up the mountain to collect herbs again.

Perhaps because they were worried that their mother would be in danger if she went up the mountain alone, the children all rushed to go with her.

Fearing that the first and second wives might do something while she was away, Zhao Chunhua asked Xie Lanqin to look after the food at home, and told Zhang Xiu'er and Zhang Daniu to take good care of the luggage before she left.

Seeing Zhao Chunhua walking away, the eldest wife's eyes immediately fell on the bags of rations next to Xie Lanqin.

The bag contained not only black flour, but also a bag of precious fine flour and the good meat that he had been reluctant to eat.

Zhang Erxi couldn't help licking his lips, his mouth was drooling. But Xie Lanqin didn't notice these greedy eyes at all.

Tired of carrying the food, Xie Lanqin put a few bags of food beside her and sat down next to them.

Every time someone passed by, she would get nervous, fearing that someone would take the opportunity to steal.

At this time, Zhang Defu nudged Bai Xiaowei with his elbow.

After getting the signal, Bai Xiaowei walked over to Xie Lanqin with a smile on her face and sat down next to her.

Xie Lanqin immediately became alert: "Aunt, what are you doing?"

Bai Xiaowei smiled and said, "Look how careful you are. How could I steal your food? Do you think I am that kind of person?"

Before Xie Lanqin could speak, Zhang Daniu whispered, "It's really hard to say."

Bai Xiaowei rolled her eyes at him and pushed him aside: "Little brat, it's not your turn to speak here. Go over there, I want to have a private chat with your aunt."

So Zhang Daniu was sent away.

Bai Xiaowei held Xie Lanqin's hand intimately and sighed, "Oh, what a miserable life! I'm about to give birth and I have to flee in such a chaotic world. Not only do I have to be exposed to the wind and sun, but I also have to face a domineering old lady. Life is too difficult."

Xie Lanqin pulled her hand back: "Actually it's not that bad, not as bad as you say. My mother treats me very well now."

Although they did not get along well with each other in the past, perhaps because she was about to give birth to a baby, Zhao Chunhua had been very caring towards her recently. Every day, she found ways to make sure she was well fed and warmed, and also kept her from getting cold. She took care of her even better than her own mother.

Bai Xiaowei immediately retorted, "She is doing well now only because of the baby in your belly. Once the baby is born, she will definitely treat you the same way as before."

Xie Lanqin thought for a moment and said, "As long as I treat this child well, I will be satisfied."

Now their family eats better than the village chief's family, and after her child is born, their future life will definitely not be bad.

Seeing that she still didn't understand what she meant, Bai Xiaowei rolled her eyes and continued, "What if you give birth to a girl?"

Xie Lanqin was stunned.

Bai Xiaowei continued, "Don't say I didn't warn you. As your second aunt, I favor boys over girls. If you give birth to a boy, it's fine, but if it's a girl, she will definitely be unhappy. You know her temper, and she will..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Zhang Xiuer at the side couldn't help but interrupt, "If my mother really favored boys over girls, how could I exist? My mother is the best to me!"

Zhang Xiuer raised her chin and said proudly, "Auntie, please stop provoking us. We are not fools."

Bai Xiaowei was a little annoyed when she saw that what she wanted to do was exposed, but she didn't want to give up, so she decided to change the way she spoke.

She held Xie Lanqin's hand tightly and pretended to be sincere and said, "I'm telling you this because I see that you're pregnant and you're not feeling well, and you're my junior. Don't think too much about it. I don't have any bad intentions."

"Besides, how can a biological daughter be the same as the wife my son marries? Sister-in-law, you have to be more careful."

After hearing this, Xie Lanqin stroked her belly with one hand, feeling uneasy.

The thought of how angry her mother-in-law would be if she found out she had given birth to a daughter made her feel anxious.

At this time, Bai Xiaowei's eyes were fixed on a flour bag next to her.

Taking the opportunity, she whispered to Xie Lanqin: "I just told you the truth, please help me too, secretly scoop some noodles for me, just as you are helping me and your uncle get through this difficult time."

Hearing this, Xie Lanqin stared at Bai Xiaowei with wide eyes and shook her head vigorously. That's absolutely not possible!

This is the family’s only food reserve and it cannot be given to outsiders under any circumstances!

Not to mention that it was because of her family that Tian Bao was injured before!

Thinking Xie Lanqin was afraid Zhao Chunhua would find out, Bai Xiaowei quickly comforted her, saying, "Don't be afraid, just take some away quietly, your mother-in-law won't notice."

But Xie Lanqin refused directly: "Auntie, my family doesn't even have enough food for myself, how can I share it with you?"

Seeing that her plan was unsuccessful, Bai Xiaowei had to persuade him in another way: "How can my niece-in-law be so heartless? Look at how hungry your uncle and brother are now. Can you bear to do this?"

"Buddhism says that saving a person is as good as building a seven-story pagoda. Your behavior of only caring about your own lives and not caring about the lives of others will be punished sooner or later! You should also accumulate some blessings for the child in your belly!"

Hearing these words, Xie Lanqin clenched the corner of her clothes. She wanted to refuse, but couldn't find the right words to respond.

"Oh, who is going to die?" At this time, Zhao Chunhua's voice came from outside the door.

She carried the sickle and rushed towards this side

And the few little followers behind her couldn't keep up with her.

Bai Xiaowei instinctively took two steps back.

Zhao Chunhua threw away the herbs in her hand, stood in front of Xie Lanqin, and shouted at the other party: "What's wrong? Who is going to die? Didn't you say that we will not help people who are dying?"

When Xie Lanqin saw Zhao Chunhua's back, she felt as if she had seen a savior.

But his thoughts were soon broken by Bai Xiaowei's words, and fear once again took over his heart.

Bai Xiaowei didn't dare to provoke Zhao Chunhua, and quickly explained: "I was just joking with my niece-in-law. I'm leaving now, right away."

But Zhao Chunhua grabbed her neck, pulled her over, and said in a low voice: "If you do something behind my back again when I'm not around, I will never let you off easily!"

When Bai Xiaowei looked up, she saw a sickle across her ear and was so frightened that she dared not move.

"Second sister-in-law, I was wrong. I know I was wrong. Please let me go!" She begged for mercy again and again.

Zhang Defu watched Bai Xiaowei being arrested, clenched his fists, and decided to turn a blind eye. He didn't want to lose face again.

Zhao Chunhua let go of Bai Xiaowei and pointed the sickle at her, the meaning was obvious: get away.

Bai Xiaowei ran away in a hurry, sweating all over her body. When she ran to Zhang Defu, her legs were shaking. This woman is so scary!

Not only Bai Xiaowei was frightened, but Xie Lanqin, who was pregnant, also shuddered.

When Zhao Chunhua turned around and looked at her, her hands shook involuntarily.