Chapter 224 So he came for her medicine?
Upon hearing this, Widow Wang suddenly laughed: "Sister, what are you saying? Of course I'm grateful to you for lending me the money."
Jiang Nuanzhi: "Oh, I won't lend it."
Widow Wang was shocked by Jiang Nuanzhi's decisive rejection and looked at her with disbelief: "Are you crazy?"
This woman really didn't want to move around the village anymore; she had offended so many people at once.
Thinking this to herself, she immediately plopped down on the ground. She burst into tears, crying, "Oh dear, how could you be so heartless? Do you really want to watch us sell our children?"
"That's right, sister, please be kind and lend us some money."
Li Rong frowned and went to Jiang Nuanzhi, saying, "Nuanzhi, you go in first, I'll take care of things here."
"No need." Jiang Nuanzhi turned around and smiled reassuringly, "Go inside and help me pick out the vegetables, then we'll cook in a bit."
Jiang Nuanzhi turned to the old man and said, "Why don't you come in with Li Rong and help me pick out the vegetables?"
The old man was already rubbing his hands together, staring intently at Widow Wang and the others. When he heard Jiang Nuanzhi speak, he frowned and said, "So annoying, Nuanzhi, do you really not want me to handle everything for you?"
"Don't be angry." Jiang Nuanzhi shook her head: "It's nothing, I'll handle it."
Li Rong and his companion listened and actually went to pick vegetables. However, after taking the vegetables out and placing them on the table, they kept glancing in their direction as they picked them.
Jiang Nuanzhi glanced at the crowd who were still standing there staring at her, frowned and said, "Aren't you leaving? I've already said I won't lend it to you, how many times do I have to say it?"
"Jiang Pangya, what do you mean by this?" A burly old woman with triangular eyes stepped forward: "We are your elders, and we have already begged you so humbly, what more do you want from us?"
"Your family lives so comfortably, raising horses and donkeys, you must have plenty of money. It's just an emergency loan; we'll pay you back once this is over."
Jiang Nuanzhi looked her up and down, noticing that she was dressed quite well, with a hairpin in her hair and a silver bracelet on her wrist, making her look slightly better dressed than the other women in the village.
"Auntie, the way you're talking makes it sound like my family is some kind of rich and powerful one. You know I raise horses and donkeys, and their daily expenses alone cost a lot of money. Besides, with so many of you here, where would I get so much money?"
Even if I had two taels of silver left, I could only lend it to one person. Otherwise, you could choose the one who is currently in the most difficult situation, and I would lend her the two taels of silver.”
Upon hearing this, the mean-looking old woman's eyes lit up: "Of course I'll lend it to you! Little Jiang, do you remember that day when we were fetching water together, I even helped you out? We've helped each other out before. If you lend me the money, I will definitely remember your kindness."
Jiang Nuanzhi raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Sigh, they are all my elders, this... I'm in a difficult position too."
“Jiang girl, don’t lend it to her, lend it to me. Our two families’ children used to study at the same school.”
"Lend it to me! My house is the closest to yours. If you ever need anything, just let me know and I'll definitely come to help."
"What are you all yelling about? This money can only be mine today!" the triangular-eyed old woman said fiercely.
The village women weren't afraid of anyone. They copied each other and glared back.
The atmosphere instantly became tense, as if a fight was about to break out at any moment.
Widow Wang, seeing this, rolled her eyes and immediately went up to persuade them, "What are you doing, ladies? Why are we arguing?"
As she spoke, she glared fiercely at Jiang Nuanzhi: "Jiang Fatty, don't try to sow discord on purpose!"
I saw it all just now; there's such a huge pile of meat in your yard. How could you not have any money? And all these medicinal herbs. Wouldn't they all be money if you sold them?
I've also heard that you have a kind of ointment called "Golden Wound Medicine." A bottle costs over an ounce of silver.
"Aunties, don't fall into her trap. Her horses eat millet, so how could they not have money? If all else fails, we can each take two bottles of medicine, and that should be enough to pay the taxes."
Upon hearing this, the tense atmosphere dissipated instantly. Everyone began to examine the valuables in the courtyard.
Jiang Nuanzhi squinted at Widow Wang and said, "Why are these people putting on this show? They're after her wound medicine."
Indeed, the wound medicine has been on the market for quite some time; it's about time they heard the news.
“What, Widow Wang, are you trying to rob me outright? You’ve got some nerve. I think I should report you to the authorities and have you arrested.” As she spoke, she spread her hands: “Since you’re all in jail, you might as well not have to pay taxes.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. We’re just here to borrow money. Why would the soldiers arrest us?” Widow Wang said.
“Borrowing money? This is burglary, you deserve at least three years in jail.” Jiang Nuanzhi said, letting out a long sigh. “I was thinking of giving you two taels of silver to tide you over. Now, I won’t lend you those two taels. You should all go home before I get angry.”
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze towards Widow Wang turned sour.
Widow Wang clearly sensed this as well, and a flash of resentment crossed her eyes. She immediately shouted, "Aunties, don't be afraid! We're just borrowing some money. It's not like we won't pay it back. Even if the upright official came, he wouldn't drag us to jail!"
We're all from the same village. If she gave us a few bottles of medicine to help us get through this difficult time, how could she possibly go to jail?
Let's grab the medicine and leave quickly. Even if she denies it to the death, what can she do?
Anyway, I'll be arrested by the authorities even if I don't have any money, so what if I am arrested?
Aunties, what are you waiting for! If you wait any longer, you really won't get anything! Hurry up and go!
As she said this, she nudged the old woman beside her. The old woman, as if having made up her mind, waved to the crowd behind her: "Let's go!"
"Let's give it our all!"
"Yes! Her family is old and young, and the only man is disabled! She's not afraid of them."
"right!"
Widow Wang immediately received a response and gave Jiang Nuanzhi a smug smile.
Then, she led her people and tried to rush into the house. She even slammed the basket in her hand hard against Jiang Pangnuanzhi.
At that moment, Li Rong also narrowed his eyes, holding chopsticks in his hand, and with a whoosh, the chopsticks flew out, and at the same time, a teeth-grinding crunching sound was heard.
In a few swift movements, Jiang Nuanzhi dislocated Widow Wang's arm and struck her calf with chopsticks. She collapsed to the ground, her cries of agony echoing throughout the village.
Her piercing cries startled the surrounding women, who stood frozen in place, too afraid to move.
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't hold back. She grabbed the old woman who was trying to back away and, with two sharp cracks, dislocated her arm. Then she kicked her in the shin, and the old woman, who was already somewhat overweight, fell to the ground, wailing.
Jiang Nuanzhi had countless ways to quiet them down, but she didn't use any.
They let them howl for quite a while. The people behind them were so frightened that their faces turned ashen and they retreated repeatedly.
Many people even wanted to run away, but thinking of the consequences for the fat woman who had tried to run away earlier, they didn't dare to move for a moment.
They just stared nervously at Jiang Nuanzhi.
"I'm...I'm sorry, Jiang girl, we just came to borrow money. If you don't have any, then forget it and just let us go?"
One of the old women glanced at her and asked cautiously.
(End of this chapter)
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