Unexpectedly, the expected pain did not come.

A moment later, Shen Tiantian opened her eyes in surprise.

Why didn't you hit her today?

"All you do is stay at other people's houses all day! Your brother bought a bag of osmanthus cakes today, and I saved a piece for you. Go and eat it."

Although Da Zhou's tone wasn't exactly gentle, it was much better than before.

Something unusual must be going on!

Shen Tiantian looked at her suspiciously and asked directly, "Did you put something in the snacks?"

Otherwise, why would I have left her a piece of pastry?

Her own mother would never leave her anything good.

"You!" Da Zhou's hand instantly rose to slap, but in the end it did not fall.

Da Zhou's face was ugly. How could she have given birth to such a bastard?

But remembering that incident, she suppressed her temper and explained, "Sweetie, you are my own daughter. Even if I favor your brothers, I wouldn't go so far as to drug you."

"oh."

Shen Tiantian lowered her head, picking at her fingers, her reaction unusually indifferent.

Belated maternal love?

If she really is Shen Tiantian, then maybe she would actually believe it.

But she is not, nor is she only an eight-year-old child.

"Go eat quickly."

Da Zhou said it through gritted teeth.

What an ungrateful wretch!

If it weren't for...

Do you think I'd spoil you like this?

I would have slapped you to death long ago!

Shen Tiantian hid the pastries, not daring to eat them. Then she lied and said she had eaten them.

After getting into bed, without even taking off his clothes, he was so scared that he didn't dare to sleep all night.

But when dawn broke the next day, everything was as usual.

Shen Tiantian scratched her head, somewhat incredulous.

Could it be that I've been being petty?

"Sweetie, go play after you finish eating. I'll take care of the chores around the house."

"Yeah, go play for a while."

The whole family was very welcoming, and Shen Tiantian didn't refuse.

Only a fool would refuse.

After breakfast, Shen Tiantian ran off to Shen Wanli's house in a flash.

She only felt at ease at her uncle's and aunt's house.

"Mom, is what you're saying really going to work? Do you think someone would even like Tian Tian?"

The second daughter-in-law was happy to receive so much money, but at the same time she looked down on Shen Tiantian, thinking she wasn't worth that much.

The inner conflict and the bittersweet feeling were something only she could truly understand.

"Don't worry. They're looking at your birth chart, not your appearance," said Madam Zhou confidently.

Shen Pengfei's cold face was almost covered in ice crystals as he issued orders to the Zhou family before leaving:

"This matter must be accomplished, otherwise I won't be able to buy the exam questions, and none of you will benefit from it!"

"Don't worry, son, this will definitely succeed!"

The obsequious Zhou family was like a beggar begging for food, or a dog wagging its tail.

But they are completely unaware of it.

Shen Pengfei withdrew his gaze with utter disgust and turned to leave immediately.

Once I get to high school, I'm definitely leaving this filthy place! For now, I can only make do with this!

When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test their resolve!

These are all tests from God for him!

——

After breakfast, everyone went to the fields one after another, either to dig for wild vegetables or to wash and mend clothes.

A busy day begins in the village.

Shen Wanli specially set aside a side room for Fu Linqing to teach a few children to read.

When Fu Linqing was lecturing, Shen Tiantian was the most attentive listener, her eyes constantly following Fu Linqing.

But Fu Linqing's eyes were fixed on Shen Liuliu and An'an.

Especially after telling a short literary story to Wu Tiao and the others, he would ask:

"An'an, do you think I'm right?"

Wow!

The big shot is actually listening to my lecture!

Fu Linqing's heart was pounding with excitement, her hands were trembling, and her eyes were shining so brightly they could blind someone!

"Actually, what you said is very good. You explained the complex story in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which shows that you have fully grasped it. So there's no need to keep asking me." An'an replied seriously.

What's wrong with this person?

What he wants is Liu Liu's adoration!

Why does this Fu Linqing always look at him like that?

Fu Linqing barely managed to suppress her excitement, nodded, and continued teaching.

Suddenly, a burst of excited discussion came from the courtyard.

"Father, Mother, the magistrate has handed down the verdict. He ordered Shen Wangshi to apologize to our family and compensate An'an and us with ten taels of silver. After that, we have to move away from Qingyang Town!"

"real?"

"Oh my god, that's great."

Hearing the sounds outside, Shen Liuliu quietly crawled out.

You can't see me, you can't see me~

"Six six!"

Fu Linqing lifted Shen Liuliu up like he was squeezing a turtle's shell, then stared into her big, dark eyes and said with a smile, "Don't you dare run away."

"Aqing, put me down. I'm still a three-year-old child. I don't understand. I don't understand."

Shen Liuliu pretended to be cute and pitiful, trying to escape.

How could a princess of the dragon clan possibly need to study?

Fu Linqing's eyes were full of mischievous smiles. This little girl was really clever, but also really lazy!

"Liu Liu understands, be good."

"Liu Liu, Brother Qing is doing this for your own good, so just be a good boy and listen to him, okay?"

Shen Tiantian also joined in trying to persuade Liu Liu.

I couldn't hide my envy.

Everyone really loves Liu Liu, which is understandable, since Liu Liu is so cute and I like her a lot too.

If only everyone could share a little bit of their affection with her.

"...Sigh, my life is so miserable." Shen Liuli pouted and swayed back to her little stool.

"Hahaha."

Everyone burst into laughter.

That clever little devil.

Only An'an couldn't bear to see her so sad, so she picked up Liu Liu and, with a few quick leaps, was outside the courtyard...

It was like a gust of wind that swept past everyone.

Tian Guifen blinked: "Was that An'an holding Liu Liu just now?"

The tone wasn't quite certain.

Shen Wanli took a few steps forward and looked around, but only saw a shadow. His face was full of worry: "Why are you running so fast? Don't let Liu Liu fall again."

An'an is a reliable child, so why is she running around with Liu Liu in her arms?

Fu Linqing and Shen Tiantian both chased after them from the side room.

Shen Tiantian stamped her feet anxiously: "An'an ran out to play with Liu Liu in her arms. Is she in any danger? We have to find her!"

Fu Linqing glanced at Shen Tiantian, something flickering in her eyes, before calmly reassuring Shen Wanli, who was anxiously trying to go out to look for someone:

"Uncle, don't worry. An'an is very reliable. It's just that Liu Liu wants to go out and play."

Although she had only known An'an for a day, Fu Linqing was certain that An'an was of noble and proud character and would never do anything dangerous or bad.

Even if Shen Yishan said this, Shen Wanli might not listen.

Chen Wanli had complete faith in Fu Linqing, the kind of faith that was especially strong.

Hearing Fu Linqing's words, he immediately nodded: "That's good."

"I wonder where those two kids have gone to play." Tian Guifen glanced out of the yard a few times.

Then they saw the down-and-out Second Madam Shen walking unsteadily towards home—