Chapter 83 Another one
"Don't worry, Mother, we all know. We just hope you get better soon."
Lian said with a slight smile.
If they say nice things, Old Madam Yang will let them leave sooner.
But it's impossible for them to genuinely hope that Old Madam Yang will get better.
They were tormented and oppressed by her, forced to do these hard jobs. On the surface, they were the legal wives of the second and third masters of the mansion, but in reality, they lived a more tiring life than the maids. The maids in the mansion had it easier than them.
It's ridiculous that this old woman, Yang, still has the nerve to ask them to sincerely pray for her.
Those who sincerely prayed for blessings have already been driven away by them.
"You can all go back now. Come back early tomorrow when you're done with your work."
Looking at her two exhausted daughters-in-law, Old Madam Yang felt a strange sense of pleasure; the feeling of controlling them was so captivating.
She didn't even get to enjoy any happiness, so what happiness can these two worthless lives expect?
"OK."
Liu and Lian packed up and left.
The two walked outside side by side, both looking preoccupied.
The two men's yards were next to each other, and they both sighed as they looked at the unlit yards.
Su Changsheng and Su Chang'an did not return.
They didn't have to take care of the couple's children, but they were the ones who had to manage all the big and small affairs in the household, including taking care of their sister-in-law, serving their mother-in-law, and serving their father-in-law.
"Second sister-in-law, when will this end?"
Tears welled up in Lian's eyes; she was too exhausted.
Ever since Qin and her daughter left home, her parents-in-law have been unwell. They were fine for the first month, as the servants took care of them.
But gradually, they all stopped needing servants to serve them and insisted that the women do it themselves.
The two were exhausted and aged, and a sense of desolation rose in their hearts. Although life was much better than it had been a few years ago, they now felt nothing but pain.
“Sister-in-law, I don’t know either. Sometimes I really envy Qin Shi. She had her family to accept her when she went back after the divorce, but we don’t have that…”
Liu sighed, saying she was so tired that she could barely lift her feet to walk.
If she could return home like Qin Shi, she would also like to get a divorce.
They knew the Su family's background; she couldn't possibly have received less than Qin Shi. However, establishing a female household was troublesome. Without her maternal family's support, she couldn't hold onto her money, and life wouldn't be easy.
"Go back inside and rest. We still have things to do tomorrow."
Liu felt that she would probably have to spend her whole life in the Qin family.
Lian sighed; she and Liu had the same thought.
They could only spend their lives in the Qin family. Old Madam Yang and Old Man Su tormented them, and they couldn't resist. All they could do was hope that they would die soon.
The two returned to their respective courtyards.
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As soon as it was light, Qin got up.
She first looked at the unconscious Qin Jin'an. The child was still asleep, but his breathing was steady, and his face had regained some color compared to yesterday. Qin Shi kissed Qin Jin'an's cheek and said gently, "My dear, you must eat well at home. Mommy is going to do some chores. I'll come back to be with you when I'm done."
Qin Jin'an could hear and was conscious, but she couldn't open her eyes.
Her body seemed to be out of her control.
She wanted to tell Qin that she would behave and that she didn't need to worry.
But it's impossible.
Qin left the room without lingering.
Qin Jin'an knew that his mother and grandfather would be leaving soon.
Someone entered the room and gently fed her water and porridge.
He didn't mind that she ate slowly.
"Baby, the weather is nice today. Your aunt will carry you outside for a nap."
Zhao combed Qin Jin'an's hair, fed her porridge, wiped her face and cleaned her mouth. After making sure she was clean, she carried her to the long plank outside, which was a makeshift bed.
The sun was warm, and Qin Jin'an felt very comfortable in it.
White Dots ran to her side, whimpering and calling out "Master, Master".
Qin Jin'an struggled desperately, but still couldn't wake up.
According to the medical records, she is in a deep sleep and her wake-up time is uncertain.
In yesterday's crisis, she had no choice but to forcibly communicate with heaven and earth to exchange bad luck for a curse.
Qin Jin'an sighed as he recalled the little boy he had seen in his consciousness.
She had hoped to exchange her bad luck for that of the unluckiest person in the world to cast a curse, but instead she ended up with the god of misfortune, who was about four or five years older than her.
What saddened Qin Jin'an was that, despite being a lucky princess, she was living a far more miserable life than the god who controlled misfortune.
The child was chubby and fair-skinned, unlike her who was almost skin and bones. After the transfer of fortune was successful, he seemed to sense her, but he didn't know if she had seen him.
They are all gods from the divine realm; he wouldn't laugh at himself for living like this, would he?
Amidst this worry and melancholy, Qin Jin'an continued to sleep. Her body slept, and her mind also needed to sleep; her spirit was too weak.
...
Qin and Qin Tianhai went to South Street and set up their stall as usual.
Qin Tianhai wrote the sign in small characters and placed it next to his stall.
Fearing that people might not be literate, Qin Tianhai and Qin Shi would often recite the words.
"Girl, so you suffered an undeserved misfortune yesterday."
After their explanation, many people understood what was going on.
Li Siheng's wife couldn't eat fish; it would trigger her illness. She didn't die from poisoning, but from the illness itself.
"Some people can't eat fish, some can't eat mutton, some can't eat beans, and some can't eat peanuts. These are all normal situations. If any of you have a child who can't eat fish who has eaten fish noodles, you must take them to a clinic. I will pay for the medicine. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, while taking a life will only bring you sin."
Qin knew that most of them were ordinary people who wouldn't harm those around them for money.
Sometimes good and evil are just a matter of a single thought. If she says a few more words, even if only one person listens, it's good.
"That's right, that's right."
Qin's words were generally agreed upon by the people who bought the noodles and fish.
“My little fairy has gone into seclusion. Everyone heard what she said yesterday. If it was an accident, our Qin family will take full responsibility. If it was premeditated, misfortune will surely come first.”
Qin Tianhai added with a serious expression.
People smiled faintly, bought the fish-shaped noodles, and left in a hurry.
We didn't sell all the dough fish today; we still have several dozen kilograms left.
After noon, Qin decided to pack up her stall and go home.
We'll keep the remaining dough fish for ourselves to eat slowly.
The father and daughter were packing up their stall when the matchmaker brought a man over. She smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Mr. Qin, Ms. Qin, you're busy, aren't you?"
The man next to the matchmaker bowed with his hands clasped. He was less than seven feet tall and not very strong, but he looked particularly calm and composed.
The matchmaker shuddered involuntarily: "Yesterday's man was unlucky, but today I've found a fine young man to help you. I hope Miss Qin can find her happy marriage soon."
The man spoke calmly: "My name is Sun Xiaowu. I have fallen in love with Miss Qin at first sight. I hope Miss Qin will give me a chance."
Sun Xiaowu's gaze fell on Qin Shi, and he was very satisfied.
Qin felt uncomfortable being scrutinized by him, but she nodded lightly and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Young Master Sun."
Sun Xiaowu smiled slightly: "It's not hard work."
The matchmaker gave a stiff smile and said, "Then you two go first, I'll head back now."
After the matchmaker finished speaking, before Qin Tianhai and Qin Shi could say anything, she immediately turned and ran away, as if a ghost was chasing her.
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