Qin Liang walked up to Da Mao and asked him directly.
"Da Mao, your master's wife asked me to ask if you would like to live with us."
Da Mao was puzzled: "Why does the Master ask such a question?"
Qin Liang sighed meaningfully.
"You're a big kid now, you need to learn to handle things. Some people are better off without you, don't you think?"
Da Mao still held a sliver of hope for Old Lady Ma.
"What about my grandmother? Her leg is broken and if I don't take care of her, she'll die, won't she?"
Although Qin Liang was reluctant, he still told Da Mao the truth.
"Your grandmother wants to sell you. She's been asking around for the past two days. She's probably already found a way out. You don't need to worry about her. Just tell me if you'd like to live with us. We won't change your social status to that of an unworthy person. You'll just be living in a different family and have more uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters!"
Da Mao broke down instantly, tears streaming down his face like a burst dam.
Qin Liang hugged him to comfort him.
"Alright, stop crying. I remember you were born in February, right? So you'll have younger siblings from now on. Would you like to take care of them with Yunyang?"
Da Mao cried uncontrollably, "I...I do! Waaaaah, I do, waaaah~"
Qin Liang spoke gently
"Okay, then you stay here with them obediently. Your aunt and I will go get your household registration for you!"
Da Mao took a step back and knelt down before Qin Liang and Liu Zheng.
"Uncle, Aunt, today I, Wang Chang'en, swear that I will listen to you and take good care of my younger brother and sister-in-law together with my elder brother. I will repay you for all the money you have spent on me. If I break this oath, I will be punished by heaven and die a terrible death!"
After Da Mao finished speaking, he kowtowed three times to Liu Zheng and Qin Liang.
Qin Liang and his wife helped Da Mao up.
"Silly child, who asked you to swear? We know you're a good child. From now on, we're family. Go play with your younger siblings! Your aunt and uncle are going to find Old Lady Ma!"
After Da Mao nodded, Qin Liang and Liu Zheng first went to see Qin Ling and Ji Hong. Both of them were furious when they heard about Granny Ma selling her grandson.
When the group arrived at Old Lady Ma's place, they saw Old Zhang Mazi feeding her water. Qin Ling and the others all scoffed at Old Lady Ma.
For this pockmarked old man, he was even willing to sell his own grandson. He's a monster in human form!
Old Mrs. Ma wasn't embarrassed when people arrived, but Old Zhang Mazi seemed a bit awkward.
Qin Ling didn't want to say much to her, and asked directly, "I heard you're going to sell Da Mao?"
Old Mrs. Ma, dressed in a pitiful and miserable manner, began to speak.
"Alas! I, an old woman, can't afford to support him. I just wanted to find him a good place! It's rare that Master Qin likes him so much. Ten taels of silver and you can take him away. After that, I, an old woman, will no longer have this grandson. I will never rely on him, so don't worry!"
Qinling smiled dismissively.
"For his own good? If you want what's best for him, why don't you give him the money? That money was earned by his parents. You're trying to find him a good place to go? I think you're the one who's found a good place for yourself!"
Laozi and Mazi interrupted.
“Village Chief, Ma Xiu and I are both single, and we haven’t bothered anyone! Besides, Da Mao is living a good life with Master Qin!”
Ji Hong interrupted him impatiently.
"Shut up! You two aren't even married yet! What are you babbling about? Get out of here!"
Qinling sighed, sounding old.
"You're so shameless, the child is lucky to have left you. Old Mrs. Ma, don't try to take advantage of us. We'll just go with the slave trade price, three taels of silver. If you're willing, you can sign the divorce papers!"
Then he added a sentence
“I will write down the reasons for severing ties here. If you are unwilling, then don’t say anything more. We will set off immediately. Also, during this time, Da Mao will help the village guard the grain and water. You will have to crawl on your own!”
Old Mrs. Ma's face was ferocious.
"Don't think I'm an old woman who doesn't know anything. I'm Da Mao's grandmother. If I sue him, he'll go to jail. He'll have to pay at least five taels of silver, not a penny less!"
The Qinling Mountains were truly eye-opening.
"Wow! That's interesting. Who are you threatening with your own grandson?"
He waved to Qin Liang and the others again: "Let's go, let's get ready to set off!"
As soon as Qinling and the others left, Old Lady Ma started cursing.
Old Zhang Mazi quickly comforted her.
"Xiuer, why are you doing this to yourself? That brat Da Mao eats a lot these days! Do you remember how he came back and killed a chicken because of something someone said? Didn't you say you dreamt that Da Mao killed you? Don't you realize he really has some mental issues?"
Seeing that Old Lady Ma hesitated, he continued...
"He's been foolishly doing odd jobs everywhere, and now Da Mao knows you're going to sell him. Do you think he'll let you off the hook when he gets back? Besides, three taels of silver isn't a small amount. How many years will it take poor families like ours to earn three taels of silver?"
Seeing that Old Lady Ma still didn't speak, he continued to coax her.
"Xiuer, after you give Da Mao to them, you don't need to be worried anymore, afraid that Da Mao will kill you. We can stay together in peace now. I will definitely treat you well, and I will hold your hand wherever we go, and I will always be with you!"
Old Zhang's words moved Old Ma's wife to tears.
"Grab Old Zhang's hand and say, 'Pockmarked Zhang, go and call them back. Tell them I agreed!'"
Old Zhang, with a lewd grin, patted Old Ma's hand and said, "Xiuer, don't worry, I'll go right now!"
Old Mrs. Ma gave Old Zhang the pockmarked look and pulled her hand back.
"You wretch! Go now!"
Old Zhang Mazi then went to find Qin Ling and the others.
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