Chapter 177 Lessons

Xue Han's heart sank. The last time she visited the county government, her mother told her to be on guard against people at all times. She knew that people have two sides, some good and some bad. People at different levels have different positions and understand human life differently. The lives of people at the bottom are also worthless. "Loot all of Wang Ru's belongings and leave only enough to send the letter."

Zhu Lan's eyes were filled with satisfaction again, and she continued to ask, "Wang Xin and Wang Rong also have a lot of money, what should we do?"

Xue Han was silent for a few seconds, "They were all looted."

Zhulan smiled, "If I were Mr. Shi, I would keep the money of these two people."

Xue Han didn't understand, "Why, Mom?"

Zhu Lan took a sip of tea, "Because the three of them are living together now, but Wang Ru obviously treats the two sisters as maids. In addition, Wang Ru has a reputation of being involved with the two sisters, and the three of them are already in conflict. Leaving Wang Xin and Wang Rong's money can directly warn Wang Ru that she will take back what she gave her. Secondly, it can catalyze the conflict between the three of them, and threaten Wang Rong and Wang Xin that their money may disappear at any time, and the only way is to be obedient, thereby bribing the two to monitor Wang Ru."

Anyway, if she were Shi Qing, she would do the same thing. Shi Qing is a winner in house fights and will not be any worse than her.

Xue Han hissed, she had always believed that physical injuries were the most cruel, but after listening to her mother, she realized that attacking the heart was the most cruel. She had learned a lesson today.

In the evening, Zhou Shuren came back from the county. After dinner, he went back to his room and said to Zhulan, "The day after tomorrow, Mrs. Dong and Miss Dong will come to visit. You can take care of cleaning the house and buy some food in advance. Write a list for me and I will bring it back from the county tomorrow."

Zhulan was surprised, "Why are they here?"

It's not equal. They are family members of officials. Many counties would not go even if they were invited. This is only the first visit between the two families. Even if it's a return visit, it's been half a month. Isn't it a bit late?

On the way back, Zhou Shuren kept thinking about what the county lord meant, and he had a good idea in his mind, "The eldest daughter of the Dong family has become a widow. She married into a wealthy family and her life is not easy. If her husband had not died, her life would have been even more difficult. In order to get away from her husband's family, the Dong family paid a lot of benefits. The Dong family is not bad for paying benefits for their daughter who is getting married. I guess after the lesson of the eldest daughter, the Dong family wants to find a son-in-law who can be controlled."

Zhulan, "You have learned a lot about the Dong family."

Zhou Shuren said, "These are not secrets. I just didn't ask about them before. Last time I went to the county, I asked about them."

Zhu Lan asked, "The Dong family has found out everything about our family. Tell me, which of our sons did Mr. Dong take a fancy to?"

"That's why Mrs. Dong came to see it in person. As for which one she likes, we'll know when the time comes."

Zhu Lan said quietly, "I was thinking of getting engaged in two years, but now it seems impossible."

Zhou Shuren was amused. "Don't think too highly of our sons. Chang Lian is selfish and cunning, and Chang Zhi is incompetent. Who knows, the little girl might not like anyone!"

Zhu Lan thought the same thing, "Dong Chuchu is a young lady, the Dong family must dote on her very much, her opinion is very important."

Especially after the lessons from the eldest lady.

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren had no objection to this matter. If they put themselves in Xuehan's shoes, they would have thought the same about her at the beginning. They were all understanding parents. Of course, there were also reasons why resistance was useless because of the difference in status.

Zhulan was thinking about what dishes to cook and took Zhou Shuren's pen to write an order. Their family did not have the ability to buy rare ingredients like the Dong family, so all she could prepare was what the Li family had. She did not think of pretending to be rich and powerful, it would be too deliberate, and it would be counterproductive and leave a bad impression.

Zhulan wrote and handed it to Zhou Shuren, "Go to the county tomorrow to buy some seasonings and cakes. Yes, don't forget the wine. We don't have any good wine at home. Whatever seasoning you want to buy is on the list."

Zhou Shuren took a quick look and asked, "What else can you buy if not meat?"

Zhu Lan shook her head, "Tomorrow the butcher's house will slaughter a pig. I'll ask Li to go early in the morning and buy the salt prepared in advance. There are also fish in the village. We can buy it the day after tomorrow and don't have to go to the county to buy it."

Zhou Shuren folded the list and said, "Just keep it in mind."

Zhulan added, "You don't have to ask for leave for your two sons the day after tomorrow. That would be too deliberate."

Zhou Shuren, "No need to ask for leave."

Zhulan put on her shoes and went downstairs, "I'm going to go find Li and tell her to buy something for her tomorrow."

"kindness."

Zhulan found Li's in the kitchen, "Where's the hot water?"

Li put down the fire stick and said, "It's summer now. The children are suffering from the heat. Taking a bath frequently will make them feel better. Mom, do you want to talk to me about something?"

Zhulan felt that she had neglected something. The eldest grandson was not young anymore, and the second grandson was also grown up. The room in the old house was too small. Yushuang was also grown up, but unfortunately the Zhou family had no empty room. She would think about how to arrange for the grandsons later.

Zhulan motioned to Li to sit down first. Li looked at her mother-in-law's face, which was very kind, and felt relieved.

Zhulan said, "Tomorrow the butcher will kill a pig. Go buy two pounds of pork belly, two pork elbows, half a pig liver, and four pig trotters and bring them back."

Li was surprised, "Mom, are you going to have a party?"

Zhulan nodded, "Well, after you buy the meat, go buy two wild rabbits from the hunter's house."

Li wrote it all down, "Mom, when will the guests arrive tomorrow?"

"Guests will be coming the day after tomorrow. The water is boiling. I'll be back now if you're busy."

Li quickly turned off the fire. When she wanted to ask her mother who she would invite to dinner, her mother had already left. She wondered who would be the guest, but after thinking for a while she still couldn't guess who it was.

Zhulan returned to the house, "The grandchildren are getting old, it's time to move out of their parents' house. You want Yushuang to move out and live with Xuehan, Mingyun to live with Rongchuan, and Mingteng to move out next year. How about this arrangement?"