The neighbors who were watching were quite surprised to hear Zhao Fangzhi's words.

Everyone thought that Yue Jiangshi had probably gone mad, and that having several relatives who were officials was nothing special. In fact, that was quite remarkable.

Even setting aside the fact that he's a prefect, just looking at the surrounding villages, it's considered a great event if any family produces a scholar.

If any of their families had such powerful relatives, they would have rushed to curry favor with them long ago, and they would definitely try to establish a connection with them.

They had heard that many people from Zhao Family Village had gone to take up their posts with their clansmen.

According to the news that came back, they are all doing well, and most of them are still in charge of various places.

Even if they didn't become managers, their income was still good, especially since their children were all in school, so their future looked promising.

What a great opportunity this is! Instead of seizing it to establish a marriage alliance, she's causing trouble for her daughter-in-law. Is Yue Jiangshi out of her mind? It's truly infuriating.

Some even think further ahead: if Zhao Fangzhi can establish connections with her relatives and become successful, wouldn't she also be able to help her neighbors and benefit the entire village?

The quick-thinking one naturally went to ask the village chief for help.

Seeing Zhao Fangzhi crying miserably while holding her son, Huang Sunshi quickly came over and helped her up.

“Zhao, stop crying. Today is a good day. Now that the young lady from your clan has returned, you should go back and visit her.”

Auntie, if I had your good fortune to meet such important people, I would be laughing in my sleep.

If you ask me, going back to your parents' home is a big deal. Don't try to save yourself trouble today, just take the baby with you.

Your aunt's oxcart is free today, so let your brother Da Gui and your sister-in-law drive it to take you back to your parents' home.

No need to pay for the car.

Auntie heard that your Zhao Family Village has a continuous banquet. As long as you can help your brother Da Gui and his wife get a bowl of cabbage and tofu, Auntie will be satisfied.

Our family is really blessed by the officials. Who knows, maybe next year your eldest sister-in-law will give birth to another healthy baby boy for the Huang family...

Zhao Fangzhi was surprised by Huang Sunshi's generosity.

Normally, Huang Sunshi could eat a cucumber for three meals a day, but today she was actually offered a ride back to her parents' home without paying for the carriage. This was as exciting as a rain of blood falling from the sky.

Seeing Zhao Fangzhi's stunned expression, Huang Sunshi immediately understood her thoughts and waved her hand.

"Hey, what are you thinking? Your auntie is just a little frugal, not stupid."

Isn't it just because they envy the successful members of your Zhao family village?

I heard that whenever a distinguished person returns to Zhao Family Village, a grand banquet is held. My aunt just wants to share in the good fortune.

If we were to be blessed with even the slightest bit of good fortune, perhaps one day our Huang family would produce a scholar.

"Hehehe, Auntie was just saying that for good luck."

Zhao Fangzhi then understood why Huang Sunshi was behaving so strangely today.

He sniffed.

"Auntie is truly blessed; otherwise, how could she have amassed such a large fortune?"

Fangzhi will remember your kindness today. The fare will be paid in full, and I will certainly find a way to ensure that Brother Dagui and his wife enjoy a feast.

The two of them settled the travel arrangements in just a few words.

Seeing Zhao Fangzhi carrying the child and about to leave with Huang Sunshi, Yue Jiangshi quickly chased after them.

"I'm telling you, you little wench, who gave you permission to ruin my reputation and run away? Come back and explain to me who forbade you from going back to your parents' home."

What's wrong with giving a child a couple of slaps when they misbehave? Every kid gets spanked, but yours is the precious one.

If you don't kowtow and apologize to your mother today, I don't think you'll ever come back to your parents' home.