Chapter 376: Dry Wood Meets Fire
A long drought is followed by a downpour, and a raging fire meets dry firewood.
Liu Fengjiao hadn't been touched by a man in months since she returned to Nanshan Village. This feeling, new to her, made her feel ecstatic and unable to stop...
After the storm, she nestled in Wang Qichang's arms with a satisfied look on her face, teasing him with her hands.
"Wang Lang, I have nowhere to stay now. From now on, I will rely on you."
"Okay, don't worry. As long as you are obedient, I will give you two taels of silver every month for your food and drink. To the outside world, you are my hired servant, but inside the house, you are my sweetheart." Wang Qichang stretched out his hand and pinched her chest hard with a teasing motion.
"Don't worry, Wang Lang. I will never let Chen Zhancai get involved with me again. Everything will be left to you."
Liu Fengjiao spoke sincerely. She had already made plans. If Chen Zhancai passed the Autumn Examination, she would go back and become the wife of the Juren.
If he fails the exam, Chen Zhancai will be as lazy as a salted fish and don't expect to earn a penny.
Given the Chen family's current situation, it is estimated that the whole family will have to beg for food this winter.
At least she has a place to stay if she stays with Wang Qichang, and her son can go to school. Why not?
Wang Qichang smiled softly, "Okay, from now on, everything you have will be mine. Chen Zhancai, that selfish, heartless fellow, left such a good wife like you behind and married a bitch from Chunfeng Tower as his precious child. I really don't know how he got that scholar pass the exam."
"Him?" Liu Fengjiao's eyes were full of contempt as she told the story of how Chen Zhancai secretly studied and memorized Chen Han's articles, and when he took the exam he found out that the topic was about emphasizing commerce and agriculture.
Wang Qichang was in a good mood after hearing this. He was a little worried at first.
If Chen Zhancai passed the imperial examination, he would become the official of Anyang County, his immediate superior.
It is a serious matter to cuckold an official. If he knew that you had made him a cuckold, you would be skinned alive if you didn't die.
Now it seems that he was overthinking it. Chen Zhancai is just a coward with a pretty face and no substance, and he is not to be feared at all.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel good and in high spirits.
"Darling, I want it again."
Liu Fengjiao looked shy, and Wang Qichang pinched her cheek, smiled slightly, and leaned forward...
Sugar factory.
The raw materials delivered last time were originally planned to be used up tomorrow, but everyone worked very hard and finished all the scheduled work early.
The beetroot delivery will be in two days.
Chen Zhanshan took this opportunity to prepare fodder for the donkey with Chen Zhanliang.
He placed the straws one by one on the appropriate position of the chopper, while Chen Zhanliang pressed the chopper down again and again.
Each time the stalks are chopped, they are cut into one-inch pieces, making it easier to feed the donkeys.
At this time, the sisters-in-law Lin and Sun came back from the City God Temple.
As soon as she entered the yard, Sun couldn't wait to tell the story of Chen Zhancai making a wish at the City God Temple.
Chen Zhanliang sneered when he heard this and said to Chen Zhanshan,
"Brother, this third child is such a piece of shit. He has no ambition at all and only knows how to daydream. I think if my parents follow him, they will end up starving sooner or later."
Chen Zhanshan had a blank expression on his face and smiled faintly, "Zhanliang, their family affairs are not something you and I can control. You should know what your parents are like. You got the blisters on your feet by walking around, so you can't blame anyone else. Even if they have to starve, they deserve it."
Chen Zhanliang nodded in agreement, "Brother, you're right. This is just shooting oneself in the foot. You deserve it."
Hearing them say this, Madam Sun couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, "Don't speak too soon. Everyone with a discerning eye knows what's going on with the old house. Only Dad and Mom are still blinded by the promises made by the third son. We must think carefully now. If that day really comes, will we really be forced to beg for food?"
Lin took over the conversation, "What else can we do if we don't beg for food? Do we really want to support us? I don't care!"
"Okay, let's not worry too much. Maybe the third child can pass the imperial examination. Besides, his parents love him the most. If he really doesn't care about him, I think he will feel guilty." Chen Zhanshan sighed silently after he finished speaking.
Chen Zhanliang said, "Big brother, what you said makes sense. If he dares to ignore it, I will break his legs."
"Zhanliang, don't do whatever you want in a fit of rage. Beating a scholar is a crime. If you go to jail, our family won't be able to live." Sun reminded him hurriedly.
Without waiting for Chen Zhanliang to speak, Chen Zhanshan said, "Okay, second wife, Zhanliang said those words in anger. He won't be so reckless. Let's talk about the future later!"
"That's right. Anyway, we have severed our ties with the old house. Even if we let you two take care of it in the future, you have to teach them a lesson and make them suffer a little. Otherwise, with our unscrupulous parents-in-law taking care of it, they won't get any good results."
Lin deliberately talked about breaking off the engagement, and implicitly removed the eldest wife from her thoughts. It was not that she was cruel, but she was really heartbroken. After failing to sell her daughter, she wanted to sell her son, and even wanted her husband to be a eunuch. How could she possibly forgive that evil old woman?
Chen Zhanliang and his wife knew it very well, but these words were also the truth. It seemed that their second branch would have troubles in the future.
Sun couldn't help but warn Chen Zhanliang, "Zhanliang, remember this. If that day ever comes, think about Erbao who was almost sold. You must not be soft-hearted."
"I've got that." Chen Zhanliang nodded in agreement and looked at Chen Zhanshan. "Brother, we've chopped enough fodder. Cuiqin and I will be heading back first. You guys should take a good rest."
"Okay, go ahead." Chen Zhanshan watched the two of them leave. He didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the old house.
His daughter hasn't been home for half a month. She should be back soon. Then he has to prepare some delicious food for her. He doesn't have the time to care about these trivial matters.
Chen Zhancai was very angry on the way, but he firmly believed that he was very lucky and would definitely pass the imperial examination in Ningjing this time.
Even if he fails the exam, there will definitely be greater opportunities waiting for him, just like passing the exam to become a scholar.
He doesn't care about doubts or ridicule.
When he returns home in glory, it will be the perfect time to slap those people in the face.
After returning home, Chen Zhancai began to pack his bags and prepare to rush to Ningjing the next day.
Old Mrs. Chen was worried, so she held Chen Zhancai's hand and kept telling him,
"Son, the journey is long and arduous. You must take good care of yourself and don't be reluctant to eat. I am waiting for good news from you."
"Yes, Zhancai, it's different when you're out than at home. You have to be careful everywhere." Old man Chen also reminded.
Chen Zhancai nodded in agreement, "I understand. You don't have to worry about these things. I know what to do. Just wait at home for good news from your son!"
"Okay, I'm glad to know," Old Lady Chen suddenly remembered something and hurriedly gave another instruction, "Son, don't lose anything on the way, especially your money. You must keep it safe and don't lose it."
Chen Zhancai listened with a bit of impatience, "I know, Mom, I'm not a three-year-old child, how could I lose the money?"
"That's good. I feel relieved when you say that."
As soon as Mrs. Chen finished speaking, Ruhua came in with a bowl of boiled eggs. "Husband, quickly pack these eggs and save them for the journey."
Seeing this, Chen Zhancai felt so disgusted that he almost vomited. He thought, who would eat this kind of food if they were hungry along the way and went to a restaurant? He wanted to refuse, but it was not easy to refuse Ruhua's kindness. At worst, he could just feed it to the wild cats and dogs on the road.
Thinking of this, he nodded and smiled, "Not bad, not bad. These eggs should be enough for me to eat for three to five days. Good Ruhua, I'll leave the house to you."
Ruhua's eyes were filled with reluctance. "Husband, don't worry about taking the exam and try to come back as soon as possible. Ruhua will take good care of our parents at home."
After a busy day, the family went to bed early to rest...
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