These words struck a nerve with the man, and he flew into a rage: "It's because this jinx couldn't have a son that I sold her!"

"Yes, this jinx has only given birth to money-losing babies since he came into my family, causing my third son to die without an heir!" the old woman shouted fiercely.

Jiang Zhi nodded: "I know. Your family has even lost their ancestral graves, which is why she didn't give birth to a son."

"Yes, it's all because of this jinx!" the man and woman said repeatedly, as if they had found a reason.

"Since those three are jinxes, why should I spend money to buy them? Are you trying to harm me on purpose?" Jiang Zhi's face darkened.

The man realized he had misspoke and tried to take it back, but it was too late. He could only shout, "I don't care, you already agreed to buy people, so give me the money!"

He was about to act like a scoundrel when the old woman shouted, "Yes, these three jinxes are worth sixty taels!"

Jiang Zhi held up one finger: "Don't mention sixty taels, even a hundred taels is fine, but I have one more condition if I want to buy people!"

The man panicked, fearing that Jiang Zhi wouldn't buy it, and quickly replied, "As long as you buy me, I'll agree to anything you say!"

"Alright, first write a letter of divorce, including the children, admitting that these three jinxes have nothing to do with you, that you're not deliberately trying to harm me, and that's why I bought them!"

"Otherwise... you can take him back, and I'll have some peace and quiet." Jiang Zhi said earnestly, then told Er Rui to prepare to leave.

Seeing that the lady really wasn't buying anyone, Old Man Yang became extremely anxious.

Thinking that he would get money by writing a letter of divorce, and feeling excited, he quickly said, "Write it, I'll write a letter of divorce."

The Yang family members got excited and urged Yang Laosan to write a letter of divorce as soon as possible.

By this time, the refugees had already been dispersed, and only Jiang Zhi's people and the minor officials in charge remained.

The clerk had long disliked the Yang family, and now that he wanted to write a letter of divorce, he immediately picked up his pen without saying a word and severed the marital relationship in a long and eloquent manner.

The letter of divorce emphasized that because the couple's relationship had ended, their two daughters would leave home with their mother and would never be a member of the Yang family again.

The letter of divorce was made in triplicate, with one copy each held by the Yang family, the woman surnamed Tan, and the middleman Jiang Zhi.

From the moment the divorce was discussed until the divorce papers were written, Tan remained dazed and confused. She didn't even respond when someone called her name and pressed her name on the paper. It was Yang Laosan who grabbed her hand and pressed his monogram on her name.

Yang Laosan shoved the divorce papers into Tan Shi's hands, his expression shifting to a forced smile. "Tan Shi, you've been with me for ten years, and I've even found you a good place. Don't forget my kindness later. I'll come back to see you when the children are ready to be married!"

As he spoke, he reached out to touch the heads of the two children, appearing every inch the loving father.

Tan's face was pale and she looked dazed, her eyes brimming with tears. She seemed not to hear what Yang Laosan said, only muttering, "Divorce, divorce, where can my child and I go now?"

Pi clicked his tongue lightly: "This man wants to sell you, what are you still reluctant about! Whether you divorce him or not, you still have to work. If you divorce him, you'll have fewer mouths to feed."

She muttered it aloud, but in her heart she was disdainful. She would tell Wang Xiaoju and the others when she returned to the village.

It's great to come out with Aunt Jiang; we get to see all sorts of exciting things.

Yang Laosan was busy expressing his fatherly love, but the two children hid from him in fear, afraid of being touched by his hand.

Jiang Zhi watched silently from the side, casually folding the letter of divorce, and reminded the distraught woman, "Mrs. Tan, it's time to write the contract of indenture!"

The old woman from the Yang family, who had been driven to the side, and the couple who had been hiding behind her suddenly became excited and rushed over despite the threat of sticks: "Third brother, quickly write a contract of servitude!"

We've already seen three contracts of servitude; this one is written by Jiang Zhi herself.

“Establish a study book.”

Tan, a refugee, was stranded in Pingchuan County, destitute and struggling to find food. He and his two daughters, Yang Daya, were born on the 28th day of the 11th month at the hour of Chen (7-9 AM) and Yang Erya, who was seven years old, on the 7th day of the 10th month at the hour of Zi (11 PM-1 AM).

The three men voluntarily sold themselves into slavery to the Jiang family of Xu. After the contract was signed, they were free to be disciplined or taught whatever they pleased.

If anything goes wrong, it's all up to fate. If anyone escapes or abducts, they will be brought back to the authorities and imprisoned, or punished by being sold to others.

Both parties agree willingly and without regret, this agreement is hereby documented and a payment of five taels of silver has been made as payment. This is to serve as proof in case of future disputes.

After finishing writing, Jiang Zhi rubbed her wrist. What a mess! For over a year, she had pretended to learn to write and had written a few pieces.

I'm writing two indentures in one go, and my hands are shaking so badly they're like leaves in a sieve. I almost couldn't finish.

She was writing a contract, and the steward and Errui were watching her. The more they watched, the more something seemed off, but neither of them said a word.

The Yang family members were still happily waiting nearby. When Jiang Zhi put down the pen, they immediately wanted to collect the money.

Jiang Zhi didn't let Yang Laosan bring the indenture; she only called Tan Shi over to affix her seal.

The inkpad was still on her hand, and now she had to sign it again. Madam Tan, holding her two children, looked bewildered and incredulous with swollen eyes: "Madam, you...you're willing to buy us?"

Jiang Zhi pointed at the indenture: "This is a dead indenture. You have to put your fingerprints on it to get any benefit."

"If you don't want to sell yourself into slavery, that's fine too. You've already left the Yang family; you can live however you want."

She didn't mention the money for selling herself into servitude; if Madam Tan wanted to sign the contract, she could, and if she didn't, she wouldn't be forced to.

To be honest, Jiang Zhihua was very unwilling to pay a high price for these three patients.

Tears welled up in Tan's eyes again as she sobbed, "I have no relatives here. How am I supposed to survive with my child?"

Beside him, Yang Laosan, who was waiting to get the money, glared and roared, "You're such a stupid pig! Madam said she'd buy all three of you, so you'll come along. Just don't forget me when you have food and drink."

He reminded Ms. Tan of his existence as her "husband," completely forgetting the divorce letter he had just written.

Or perhaps he believed that Madam Tan wouldn't dare disobey him. Now that he had received the money for selling himself, he could also use the monthly allowance for the mother and her two children. Just thinking about it made him very happy.

After years of being tyrannical, Tan had long lost her courage. She trembled as she was yelled at: "I'll sign, I'll sign!"

She didn't care about the price of being sold into servitude; as long as she was obedient, she wouldn't be beaten.

Tan quickly pressed her fingerprint, entrusting her life and that of her two daughters to Jiang Zhi.

On the other hand, Yang Laosan, who was in high spirits, was no longer happy.

He glared at Jiang Zhi, trembling with rage: "Five taels of silver! You only gave five taels of silver for three people! You rich people who eat people without spitting out the bones, all you know is to bully men and women and oppress the common people."

Yang Laosan was furious. He wanted Jiang Zhi to give him sixty taels of silver, but the indenture only stated five taels, and it wasn't even for him, but only for Tan Shi.

I've been tricked!

Jiang Zhi also turned hostile. Since she was a ruthless villain who bullied men and women, why should she give him money?

"Open your dog eyes and look carefully. This letter of divorce is here. You have nothing to do with the Tan mother and daughter. Get as far away as possible from an unrelated person, and don't mess with me or I'll slap you!"

Seeing their once gentle master suddenly become unruly, everyone in Ma Guan and the Huang family was terrified: What kind of master have they followed?

"I'm not divorcing my wife!" Old Yang said angrily.

Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "You're talking nonsense!"