"You've really become famous this time, my dear wife!"

"Now everyone in the entire prefecture knows that there is a Madam Wan in our Qingshui Village! Her skills are amazing. Not only did she discover how to cook potatoes, but she also knows how to make medicine to cure the plague, saving countless lives!"

When Wan Shu returned last night, the carriage made a lot of noise as it entered the village, and many villagers heard it.

However, because it was late at night, and the four carriages were very impressive, accompanied by about a dozen guards, the villagers didn't know what was going on and were afraid of offending important figures, so none of them dared to go out and see.

Now that it was daylight, the villagers learned that the prefect had sent someone to bring Wan Shu back, and naturally they all rushed over to see what was going on.

"Oh my, it took four carriages just to bring you back. This shows how much the Prefect values ​​his wealthy wife!"

"So many carriages! It seems the prefect has been giving his wealthy wife quite a few nice things!"

"This wealthy woman saved so many people; whatever reward the prefect bestows upon her is only right!"

Most villagers thought the same way, so everyone was just making good-natured jokes. But suddenly, two discordant voices emerged.

"Since you've obtained so much, so many good things... you rich, wealthy wife, why don't you say you'll share it with everyone, share it with everyone..."

"It's just... even though they're already so rich, they're still so stingy. They're really... unpresentable..."

The two stuttering voices came from Aunt Zhao and Li Lanhua.

The Zhao family members survived after taking allicin, but because Aunt Zhao and Li Lanhua were so ill, they were left with stuttering and body twitching problems after recovering.

Since developing this problem, Aunt Zhao and Li Lanhua have also felt ashamed and have hardly gone out lately.

Everyone thought they would behave themselves from then on, but unexpectedly, even though they were stuttering, they still didn't forget to cause trouble.

The two were so ungrateful that many villagers criticized them.

“Aunt Zhao, Er Gou’s wife, how can you say that? This was a gift from the Prefect to Fu Gui’s wife, why should it be shared with others?”

"Your wife saved your life, and instead of being grateful, you're even trying to covet her things. You two are truly ungrateful wretches!"

Aunt Zhao gritted her teeth: "Why should I thank her! Who knows, maybe our mouths and legs were deliberately ruined by her!"

Li Lanhua also looked resentful: "Yes! No, otherwise how come only we have this problem!"

Aunt Zhao, her body trembling, began pounding the table: "You, you must give me the good things the prefect gave us as compensation, otherwise, we will never leave!"

"Isn't this extortion?"

"Aunt Zhao and her family are really shameless. I think it must be because God couldn't stand their behavior that He deliberately made their mouths messed up."

Everyone despised the Zhao family's extortionate behavior, but no one dared to go to their door to stop them.

After all, it's clear that Aunt Zhao is just trying to extort money from anyone she can get her hands on. They don't have Wan Shu's wealth or resources, so how can they withstand the harassment from Aunt Zhao's family?

They believed that Wan Shu would definitely have a way to resolve this matter.

Wan Shu did indeed have the means to resolve the matter. Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, she put down her half-eaten rice bowl and was about to speak.

The lead guard, however, rushed ahead of her and stood in front of Aunt Zhao, his voice booming and his aura extremely imposing.

"These were gifts from the Prefect to Madam Wan. My mission is to protect them from being stolen by others. If any villains covet them, kill them without mercy!"

After saying that, he drew his sword in a flash.

Aunt Zhao and Li Lanhua had never seen anything like this before. They were immediately terrified and trembled, stammering, "I, we, no, we're not bad people..."

But the lead guard ignored her completely, brandishing his sword and about to touch Zhao Da Niang's neck amidst the gasps of the villagers.

Aunt Zhao and Li Lanhua finally couldn't take it anymore. Holding hands, they fled, sobbing uncontrollably.

The guards watched their departing figures, then swept their imposing gaze over the group of villagers watching the spectacle.

"If anyone else dares to commit this crime, they will suffer the same fate as them!"

"How could we dare!"

The villagers were terrified by the scene and fled in a panic.

No matter how much Wan Shu called after them, they did not stop.

Seeing this, Wan Shu felt both helpless and grateful, and thanked the leading guard.

"Thank you for this. It will probably save me a lot of trouble in the village in the future."

The guard clasped his hands in greeting to Wan Shu.

"Madam Wan, you're too kind. We should be the ones thanking you. You let us stay for the night and treated us to such a sumptuous breakfast. We should be the ones thanking you!"

What they really wanted to thank was Wan Shu's sincere heart.

Of course, breakfast was also very plentiful and delicious.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Hongxing, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but nod in agreement.

For him, this breakfast, which included meat, vegetables, and eggs, was not exactly lavish; in fact, it was rather simple.

However, the taste was surprisingly good. Even though he had eaten delicacies before, he couldn't help but eat two extra bowls of rice this morning.

"Madam Wan, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to the prefectural city and find us. Even if we can't solve it, the prefect will definitely help you!"

After breakfast, the guards formally took their leave.

The Liang family is about to begin a busy day.

Wu Ping had already gone to the fields, Si Ya was feeding the chickens, ducks and geese, and Er Ya and San Shun were washing dishes and cleaning in the kitchen.

Dazhu was also preparing to ride his new horse-drawn carriage to deliver goods in the county town.

This was Dazhu's first time riding a carriage, and he was both excited and worried.

"What if I ride it poorly and knock over the braised food?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Shu jumped onto the carriage, whose roof had already been lifted: "Don't worry, your mother will go with you. Your mother also needs to go to the county town to buy some things."

Dazhu nodded, and was about to ask Wan Shu what she planned to buy when Emperor Hongxing had already naturally stepped into the carriage and sat down next to Wan Shu.

Wan Shu and Da Zhu's lips twitched slightly at the sight.

Wan Shu asked directly, "What are you doing up here?"

Emperor Hongxing replied matter-of-factly, "I also have something to do and need to go to the county town. You can all accompany me there."

After saying that, he didn't forget to remind Dazhu: "The mountain road is rugged. When you're driving, make sure you drive smoothly and don't shake me."

Wan Shu's anger flared up instantly.

Is this person crazy? It's one thing to be so self-righteous, but to make matters worse, she's using her eldest son as a groom.