Chapter 279 I Know About the Future
Zhao Yuniang stomped her foot in anger and immediately ran after Xie Liangchen.
Xie Liangchen had already arrived in his own courtyard when Zhao Yuniang grabbed him and roared angrily:
"Xie Liangchen, explain yourself! What exactly did you do at Jiang Pangya's house? Were you going to see Jiang Pangya?"
Xie Liangchen couldn't help but frown, looking down at his clothes. His good upbringing prevented him from directly pushing the woman away. He simply pulled his clothes back and said, "What does it matter to you where I go?"
"You! You heartless bastard!" Zhao Yuniang's face flushed with anger. "I've worked so hard to take care of you, providing you with the best food and drink every day, and now what do you do? You've gone to find that vixen Jiang Pangya! How could you do this to me?"
They lived in the countryside, not far apart to begin with. When Zhao Yuniang made a scene, the old women sitting under the tree all looked over expectantly.
A flicker of panic crossed Xie Liangchen's eyes. He gritted his teeth and said coldly, "What nonsense are you spouting? I paid you to come work for me, how can you be so unreasonable now!"
"I'm being unreasonable? Xie Liangchen, when you were starving, who gave you those sugar cakes? And who mended your clothes? Who did all the chores around the house for you? Now that you're doing well, you want to dump me? Let me tell you! No way!"
During the tug-of-war, the rock candy in Xie Liangchen's arms fell to the ground. Zhao Yuniang frowned as she picked it up: "Oh, was it that little bitch Jiang Pangya who gave you this rock candy? She thinks she can make you remember her kindness with such a small favor? She's dreaming."
As he spoke, he tossed the rock candy aside all at once.
That little bitch surnamed Jiang is truly cunning, and now with that face of hers, alarm bells are ringing in Zhao Yuniang's mind.
Xie Liangchen stared at the rock candy that had been thrown far away, his face flushing red and then turning pale. He pointed at Zhao Yuniang for a long time without saying a word. Finally, in a fit of anger, he flung his sleeve and said, "Fine, I'll give you one tael of silver. Consider it as payment for the candy and for mending your clothes. From now on, we're even. You wait here."
As Xie Liangchen spoke, he went straight inside.
Zhao Yuniang was stunned by his words, then her heart sank. If the bond of shared hardship was gone, and he truly became a nobleman in the future, would she still be able to escape unscathed?
Xie Liangchen came out in no time, coldly stuffing a tael of silver into her hand: "I paid your taxes before, and now with this tael, I don't owe you anything. I've received the money, so please leave my house, Madam Zhao."
Looking at Xie Liangchen's face and then at the money in her hand, Zhao Yuniang immediately smiled ingratiatingly: "Liangchen, why are you being so distant with me? I don't want the money, I just care about you too much."
As she spoke, she immediately stepped forward to tug at Xie Liangchen's sleeve, but Xie Liangchen shook her off.
"Liangchen, please forgive me. I will never cause trouble again."
Seeing Xie Liangchen about to turn and go into the house, Zhao Yuniang immediately hugged his leg tightly: "Liangchen, believe me, I really am doing this for your own good. I don't want you to get close to that Jiang guy or the Li family because I'm afraid you'll be tainted by their bad luck."
Xie Liangchen found it amusing: "Do you think I'm stupid?"
Zhao Yuniang's eyes flickered, and she said mysteriously, "I might as well tell you that I can actually encounter things that have never happened."
Xie Liangchen stopped in his tracks, squinting at her: "The one tael of silver I gave you, hurry up and find a doctor to check your brain."
Zhao Yuniang said, "I know you don't believe me, but I can tell you that a sudden downpour will occur in a few days and will continue for several days, and the temperature will drop sharply."
“It’s almost autumn, so your words are not surprising,” Xie Liangchen said.
Zhao Yuniang: "I also know that it will snow this autumn. All the crops that everyone planted will fail, and this winter will be the most difficult winter in the Great Wilderness in many years. There will be a lack of food and clothing, and many people will sell their children."
Xie Liangchen frowned: "Don't talk nonsense!"
"If you don't believe me, just wait a few days and see if it suddenly rains."
As she spoke, her eyes flickered: "Also, I know something that is very important to you."
Seeing Xie Liangchen looking over, Zhao Yuniang said in a leisurely voice, "I know what the questions for next year's quiz will be."
Xie Liangchen was horrified: "Have you gone mad?"
"It's true, Liangchen, don't be angry. I only acted this way because I care about you too much. You don't know, those people from the Li family are the people you will hate and despise the most in the future. You must stay far away from them."
Zhao Yuniang had heard Li Rong tell Li Junping about these things in her past life. At the time, she thought the two of them had secretly hidden some silver, but it turned out to be a completed exam paper. Of course, she knew much more than that. She had also overheard what Li Rong left for Li Junping before he died.
Now, all she needs to do is find a way to get Xie Liangchen to take her to the capital, by which time the entire Li family will be wiped out. Once she gets what Li Rong left behind, why would she be afraid that Xie Liangchen won't marry her? At that time, a life of bliss will be waiting for her.
"What will be the questions for next year's quiz?" Xie Liangchen frowned deeply as he looked at the woman's smug expression.
Zhao Yuniang, however, picked up her hair and knelt on the ground, extending her hand in a coquettish manner: "You have to help me up before I'll talk."
Xie Liangchen's eyes flickered with an unfathomable light, but in the end, he lowered his gaze and handed his sleeve to Zhao Yuniang.
"Mother, what do you think of Xie Liangchen?"
While the noodles were cooking, Ping'er stood behind Jiang Nuanzhi, helping her, and asked seemingly casually.
Jiang Nuanzhi asked in surprise, "Hmm? Why are you suddenly asking about him?"
Ping'er said, "He was very learned in the academy before, and I was just a little curious."
Remembering that Ping'er's greatest nemesis in life was Xie Liangchen, and that Ping'er had essentially died at Xie Liangchen's hands in the book, Jiang Nuanzhi immediately advised, "Xie Liangchen may be quite learned, as he was born into a noble family and his knowledge is beyond the reach of ordinary people. His ambition and vision are also far superior to those of ordinary people. Of course, he also has his talent and hard work; indeed, he is someone most people can only dream of. But none of that matters to us. Ping'er, we just need to live our own lives well. In your mother's heart, you are the most amazing one. Do you understand?"
Ping'er nodded, her dimples appearing as she smiled: "Yes, I understand, Mother."
Then, he turned around and waved to Xiao Er and Xiao Baozhu behind him with a stern face.
The three children immediately huddled together inside the house, their heads close together as they spoke.
Ping'er said, "I feel that this matter must be done."
(End of this chapter)
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