Chapter 986 Undermining
Tian Dali had studied blacksmithing and carpentry, and he could be of help working in the shipyard.
"You don't need to pay me that much, just provide me with food and lodging."
Tian Dali was alone in the mountains, and his clothes were torn and no one was there to mend them. He was clumsy with his hands, and the patches he made were crooked and messy.
However, Tian Dali had a concern.
“Young Master Luo, Miss Lin, the Tian family is troublesome. I’m worried that if I go to work, they’ll find out and come knocking on my door.”
Apart from the second son's wife, Tianwazi is a decent person; the rest of the family are a bunch of scoundrels, dishonest, lazy, and dreaming of getting rich.
No wonder Tian Dali would rather lie and say that Old Lady Tian was gone than not be able to trick him into coming down the mountain.
When it comes to personal gain, even one's own mother is unimportant.
Like father, like son; they're all the same at heart.
However, even the worst bamboo produces the best shoots, and Tianwazi is quite a good kid.
"Because he always spoke up for me, his family disliked him and he often didn't get a full meal."
For this reason, Tianwa often helped the villagers with their work, just so he could stay for a meal.
The Tian family's mansion was bought with his military pay and pension. Tian Dali was driven out of the house, and Tian Wazi was no better off, sleeping in the doghouse with the family's dogs.
Tian Dali was worried that if he left, Tian Wazi would become a target of the Tian family.
They were talking inside the courtyard, and then a commotion broke out outside.
"Third Uncle, Third Uncle, why are you back? Run!"
Tianwa jumped and ran around in the yard, shouting, "Grandpa and Grandma want to steal your pension money. They made my dad trick you into coming back. They're all after you!"
"You little brat, stop talking nonsense! I'll break your legs!"
Tian Daguang was furious, never expecting that his son would be the first to undermine him.
"You brat, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll kick you and your third uncle out!"
Old Mrs. Tian's expression shifted between anger and apprehension as she threatened Tian Wazi, "Unlike Tian Dali, you won't starve by hunting. I'll throw you into the mountains..."
"Ah! My grandma is going to abandon me in the mountains to fend for myself, and the Tian family is going to embezzle one hundred taels of silver from my third uncle!"
Tianwazi seized the opportunity, ran out of his house, and ran around the village shouting as he did his best to spread the word.
The villagers were naturally curious about important people, and seeing that there was something to see, everyone turned out.
"Tianwazi, what did you say? The compensation has already been paid, why are you giving us another hundred taels?"
That's a hundred taels of silver! The villagers were envious and regretted not sending their unfavored sons away when they were conscripted into the army.
The Tian family, relying solely on Tian Dali, bought land and built a new house, living better than the village chief.
Thanks to Tianwazi's promotion, Tianjia Village was abuzz with excitement, and villagers flocked to the village.
Tian Dali looked very uncomfortable. He wanted to leave quietly. If Tian Wazi was willing, he would take him away. He didn't intend to make a scene.
"It's alright."
Lin Yuesha waved her hand, telling Tian Dali not to worry about her having any trouble. He had many men under his command, and the fishing village in the dock was their territory. If the Tian family, with their small number of people, wanted to cause trouble, they would be dragged out before they even entered the fishing village.
“If you want to punish the Tian family, my uncle and I can help you.”
Old Mrs. Tian was made to give back everything she had received.
Lin Yuesha has plenty of ways to deal with the worst people.
"Miss Lin, I've really come to terms with it."
Tian Dali smiled憨厚ly, his face showing an unusual open-mindedness.
I used to live a very tiring life, being controlled by Old Lady Tian, always thinking about how to contribute to the Tian family and make their lives better.
Later he realized that the good life of the Tian family was bought with every drop of his blood, and the Tian family was never grateful, only wanting to get more.
“I feel wronged and aggrieved, but I don’t care now.”
Grandma Tian was right. He, Tian Dali, should repay the kindness of being born and raised. He repaid it with his life and did not let down anyone in the Tian family. Now he is just himself.
He claimed that the Tian family had nothing to do with him and even asked the village chief to remove him from the family genealogy.
Tian Dali stood by as an observer, watching the Tian family members make a scene.
Some mischievous villagers grabbed Tianwazi, tied him up, and threw him into the Tian family's yard.
Lin Yuesha witnessed the despicable aspects of human nature once again, further worsening her impression of Tianjia Village.
"You little brat, I'll beat you to death!"
The facade of harmony was shattered, leaving behind a trail of bloodshed.
If the influential person learns the true nature of the Tian family's relationship, they won't hand the money over to Old Madam Tian, and then they'll have nothing left to hide.
Tian Daguang and Tian Laotai each took sticks, intending to attack Tian Wazi.
"stop!"
Tian Dali stopped him and stood in the courtyard, watching coldly.
"Oh dear, my life is so miserable. My own son takes away large sums of money, but he doesn't give us old folks a single copper coin."
Upon seeing this, Old Lady Tian burst into tears, hoping to gain some sympathy from Lin Yuesha and Prince Luo.
"Aunt Tian, we actually lied to you just now, we're so sorry."
Luo Wang apologized, saying, "Tian Dali used to be my subordinate. He took fifty taels of silver from me, and then he disappeared. We've come to collect the debt from him."
If they directly say they're here to collect a debt, they're unlikely to see Tian Dali.
Luo Wang then said, "Tian Dali is a member of the Tian family. He said he used the fifty taels of silver to build a house for you. So, do you want to use this house to pay off the debt?"
Luo Wang's words almost pierced through Old Lady Tian's lungs, tearing away the facade of harmony she had been trying so hard to maintain.
"What does the money Tian Dali owes you have to do with the Tian family?"
Old Lady Tian started cursing and immediately tried to kick Luo Wang and Lin Yuesha out of the house.
What a mess! If she had just said that Tian Dali was in debt, she wouldn't have spent over a hundred coins to buy meat to entertain him!
Grandma Tian was having trouble breathing and her chest hurt. She even suspected that Tian Dali and the other two had come to her house to freeload.
Lin Yuesha gave Luo Wang a thumbs up. The ethereal young master Luo had a knack for dealing with the worst people, and Lin Yuesha was completely impressed.
Lin Yuesha acts with swift and decisive methods, while Luo Wang excels at subtle and manipulative tactics.
Upon hearing that Tian Dali was in debt, Old Lady Tian was devastated. Old Man Tian and Tian Daguang, who were standing nearby, were unusually flustered, fearing that they would be implicated.
“My lord, Tian Dali has been removed from the Tian family genealogy and is no longer a member of the Tian family. His debts have nothing to do with us.”
If they need to recruit people to pay off debts, they can hand over Tianwazi.
Anyway, this little brat isn't close to his family and keeps talking about wanting to be Tian Dali's son.
"Is it true? Can I be Uncle's son?"
Tianwa clapped his hands and laughed. He could work to pay off his debts, and he would pay them off one day.
As for his third uncle, Tian Dali, he has difficulty walking. If he becomes his father in the future, he will have to take care of him.
Tian Daguang, standing to the side, almost collapsed with anger.
He's his son after all, yet he dares to clamor to recognize an outsider as his father. He's even more ungrateful than a heartless wretch.
Finally, the Tian family pushed Tianwazi out and kicked him out of the family genealogy, severing ties in front of the villagers.
"Can I come with you?"
A woman stepped out from the crowd; she was Zhao, Tian Dalei's wife.
This was like a thunderclap from a clear sky; the surrounding villagers immediately began to discuss it.
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