Upon hearing the words "report to the authorities," Zhao Datou was too frightened to say anything. Old Zhao had no choice but to have his son pack up all the wheat in the house and give it to Aunt Pang.

Zhao was secretly thinking, "Hmph, why did you have to be so nosy? I gave my family things, and you wanted them too, and you even brought so many people with you. You've made our Zhao family lose face. Just you wait, you'll get what's coming to you. I, Zhao, will remember this grudge!"

Li Zheng was sitting in the carriage, talking to Liang Shuyan about harvesting crops. Li Zheng seemed to suddenly remember something, then glanced at Jin Wang sitting to the side and said, "I'm warning you, from now on, if any family in the village goes missing their grain, we'll be coming after you!"

Jin Wang remained silent, but Zhao Shi was indignant. With her hands tucked into her sleeves, she exclaimed, "Li Zheng, isn't this very unfair? We won't steal from now on, but what about others? Who knows if they'll steal? If they do, will it all be blamed on us? This isn't fair to us!"

Li Zheng's head was buzzing whenever he heard Zhao speak. He waved his hand impatiently and said, "No need. I will weigh this matter carefully and will not blame you without a reason!"

The clatter of hooves soon brought them to Daling Village.

Li Zheng got off the carriage and said in a low voice, "By the way, Auntie, these past two days, we've organized the villagers to repair the road up the mountain so that the villagers won't have to worry about their carts overturning when they're hauling grain."

"Okay, I'll leave this to you. I'm going to visit your in-laws later. No matter what, we've been neighbors for so many years, and I can't hold a grudge against Sanwang for the rest of my life."

Upon hearing this, Li Zheng burst into laughter: "Of course, of course. You've been neighbors for so many years, you shouldn't hold a grudge over this. Here's what we'll do, you go ahead first, and I'll take Qiu Dong to see her later."

Zhao squinted, somewhat unconvinced, and said, "You're obviously not a decent person. You're here acting as a witness for others, as if you think I'm afraid of you, my sister-in-law. Do you really think we're fools, since I'm so biased?"

Jin Wang grabbed Zhao Shi and said, "By the way, don't you think we've embarrassed ourselves enough? From Lijia Village to Daling Village, we've become the talk of the town. Don't you know that? And you still have to mess with that woman. We can't afford to mess with that woman!"

Ruyan glanced at Zhao Shi without saying a word. Su Qiaoqiao was no pushover. She glanced at Zhao Shi and snorted coldly, "Oh dear, some people are just shameful. They're so famous for being thieves, yet they're afraid of being talked about. If it were me, I would have gone to the county magistrate to claim my reward if I were a thief. How could I have the face to whine here?"

"You, you crazy widow, if you dare say another word, I'll tear your mouth apart!"

Su Qiaoqiao simply stood still, spreading her hands: "Fine, come on then. I'm a widow, and what are you? A used woman? Who's afraid of whom? Your own land is overgrown with weeds, yet you encourage your husband to steal grain everywhere. What, have you taken over stealing people and grain?"

Zhao was so angry at Su Qiaoqiao that Jin Wang hurriedly pulled her away.

Liang Shuyan glanced at Su Qiaoqiao: "Qiaoqiao, stop talking and hurry back. Go cook for your father. Get up early tomorrow morning and we'll go to Shengming Academy!"

"Okay, I understand, Auntie!"

Liang Shuyan brought Ruyan home. Zhang had already prepared a meal, and the family ate a simple meal together. Liang Shuyan then carried a bamboo basket to Aunt Liu's house.

Chicken droppings were everywhere in the yard, and a broom lay abandoned there, but no one was in sight.

Hearing footsteps in the yard, Aunt Liu struggled to get up from the kang (a heated brick bed): "Oh dear, Yinxia, ​​weren't you sweeping the yard? Where did you go!"

Looking up, she saw Liang Shuyan walking in carrying a bamboo basket. She quickly sat up and looked at Liang Shuyan, saying somewhat awkwardly, "Her, Auntie, what brings you here? Why did you bring things? Please sit down!"

Aunt Liu was busy going to pour water, but Liang Shuyan pressed her hand down: "Alright, don't say anything more. I just ate and drank. Haven't you eaten yet? I had my daughter-in-law stew some for you this morning and put it in the pot. If you haven't eaten, have some first!"

Aunt Liu said happily, "Great, let's eat some. I don't know where that wretched girl Yinxia has gone. Sigh, my worthless life can't be sick, because if I get sick I'll die, otherwise I won't be able to live at all."

Liang Shuyan took a bowl, rinsed it with cold water, placed it on the table, took out a jar from the basket, poured out the cooked chicken soup and chicken pieces, and handed it to Aunt Liu while it was still steaming hot.

“Come on, have something to eat. There’s nothing of value left in the house, so I’ll kill a chicken for you. Eat well. You need to get better so the family can manage. Otherwise, without you, this family really won’t be able to do anything. It was Uncle Liu who told me to come over.”

Looking at the steaming chicken, Aunt Liu said with red eyes, "I'm sorry, I was narrow-minded about Yinxia and Sanwang's issue. Please don't be angry. I just want Yinxia to have a good husband!"

Liang Shuyan laughed and said, "Forget it, it's all in the past. Don't dwell on it. It's all in the past."

In short, Liang Shuyan didn't want to talk about the past anymore, and Aunt Liu was too embarrassed to explain any further.

Liang Shuyan leaned against the wall and continued, "Actually, I came here today because I wanted to tell you about Yinxia. Since the baby is already pregnant, let's give Jiang a break and let the two children get married. Fatty isn't a bad person."

Aunt Liu hesitated for a moment: "Well, I've thought it through these past two days. We should do things according to the child's wishes. This chubby boy has been sneaking into my house to see Yinxia these past two days. Although Yinxia doesn't tell me, I can sense it!"

"That's right, marriage is all predestined. Since it's destined that the two of them are meant to be, you shouldn't stop them. Maybe Yinxia will be happy about it."

As the two were talking, Yinxia came in. Her belly was already quite large and visible. She blushed and said shyly, "Auntie, Auntie, you're here?"

"Hmm, Yinxia, ​​are you angry with your aunt?"

Yinxia shook her head: "No, I'm not. How can I go to work in the workshop like this? It's alright. On the contrary, I feel very guilty towards my aunt!"

"No need. Just live a good life with Fatty. Your mother and father are alone now. Spend more time with them when you have time!"

Zhao Heng rushed over: "Auntie, my grandma is here. She's mainly here to see you!"