Chapter 4: They all want to take her family's fertile land
Xu Zhichun and Liang Mingxuan, the sister-in-law, looked at each other in shock.
Abandoned?
What was abandoned? Hadn't the five acres of rice already been planted? All that was left was to watch over the fields and make sure they didn't run out of water. After two months, I'd check and weed them, apply manure and fertilizer, and then wait for the harvest.
How did Zhang manage to have such a gracious expression and tone?
And the "share" part is really amazing. If this land really falls into their hands, who knows how much they will give to themselves.
To be honest, the first and second wives had been taking advantage of Liang Minglang over the past two years because he was away. The original owner didn't dare to make a fuss, and Liang Minglang discussed with the original owner about the money for Liang Mingxuan's studies and gave it to the head of the village. Later, the original owner couldn't stand the harassment from the first and second wives, so after selling his pigs and the autumn harvest, he simply gave the money to the head of the village.
The first and second wives dared to be angry but not to speak out.
As for how much silver she gave to the head of the village, Xu Zhichun had a memory lapse and she couldn't remember.
Anyway, it seemed like a lot. In addition to the money earned from escorting, Liang Minglang went into the mountains before leaving and hunted several wolf skins to sell for money.
Anyway, the two of them tightened their belts and lived frugally. As long as nothing major happened and the child passed the exam successfully and didn't have to repeat the year for many years, they could at least help Liang Mingxuan become a juren.
Xu Zhichun smiled and was about to speak when Bai Shi also came over, "Zhichun, are you feeling better? I came to see you!"
Zhang immediately rolled her eyes in disgust.
Xu Zhichun went out to greet her, smiling broadly, "Oh, Second Aunt is here. Why are you here empty-handed?"
Bai Shi froze: "."
Xu Zhichun coughed and said, "I'm sorry, Second Aunt, I'm really not good at speaking."
Bai snorted and her mood turned sour. She felt that she did it on purpose.
Zhang said sarcastically, "I think Zhichun is right. How can you, as an aunt, come to visit your injured niece-in-law empty-handed? Don't you have anything else, not even eggs? You should at least bring a few."
Bai sneered: "Tell me what sister-in-law took."
Zhang said confidently, "Our two families are different. I have three sons, a daughter, and an older grandson. There's a large family, and my youngest son is in school. The household expenses are high, so how can we have extra things? You're different. You only have two sons, none of whom are in school, and no older grandson. Don't you have a few eggs to spare? You're just being stingy!"
Bai was always narrow-minded, and Zhang's display of power and taunting made her face twist with anger. "Just say what you mean by that? What's the point of all this? What's your business? Why do you have to control my family? Why is Mingxiang still in school? He's two years older than Mingxuan, but he's not even as good as him. Are you afraid of being embarrassed when you tell others about it?"
"Shut up right there! My Mingxiang is a very good student, much better than Mingxuan! You're not a scholar, so what do you know? Just because of your mouth, when my Mingxiang becomes a high-ranking official in the future, don't take advantage of him!"
Zhang couldn't stand hearing others say that her youngest son was not good at studying, so she glared at Bai and retorted.
Xu Zhichun was speechless. "You guys can just argue with each other, why are you pulling my Mingxuan around? You're the only one protecting your child, right?"
She was afraid that Mingxuan, a child, would be hurt by Zhang's words, so she patted his shoulder gently and said softly, "Don't listen to your aunt's nonsense. Sister-in-law knows that you are the best."
Liang Mingxuan glanced at the two aunts who were arguing fiercely, nodded, and looked at Xu Zhichun with his dark and clear eyes: "Yes, I know."
Xu Zhichun was very pleased, "Be good."
Xu Zhichun was anxiously stewing chicken for lunch, but seeing that the two aunts had no intention of stopping, he had to interrupt: "Ahem, aunts, if you have nothing else to do, why don't you go back to your own homes and argue?"
Zhang and Bai turned to glare at Xu Zhichun, both of them feeling suffocated: "This damn girl really can't talk! Why is she so irritating?"
But what he said was the truth, so they didn't know how to refute it.
Zhang held it in for a while, and finally said angrily, "Alright, it's time for me to go. What we just said is settled now!"
Bai was even more anxious than Xu Zhichun: "What is that, sister-in-law? Why don't I listen to it too?"
Zhang sneered: "What does this have to do with you? Why should I tell you?"
Xu Zhichun: "Aunt said she wanted to look after my paddy fields, but I didn't agree. Aunt, I can take care of it myself, so I don't need your help."
Zhang and Bai were so angry that they lashed out at Xu Zhichun: "Shut up! Don't be so ungrateful! How can you take care of it now? Those are prime paddy fields, don't let you ruin them! We farmers will be struck by lightning if we don't take good care of our fields. We are helping you out of good intentions, but you don't appreciate it? What? Do you think we will take your land? Aren't the land deeds in your hands? You are so heartless!"
Xu Zhichun was also annoyed. "No, I don't need it! Since it's my land, I have the final say. If any of you dare to touch my land, I will go to the village headman's house and cry. Minglang just left, and you bully us uncles and sisters-in-law. Do you want to give us a chance to live? Are you trying to force me to death?"
It's just throwing a tantrum and crying, who can't do that?
Life is like a play and it all depends on acting skills. She can also integrate into the environment perfectly.
Perhaps the fake play was a bit too real, and his emotions were aroused. He was a little too excited, which caused the wound to hurt. He felt a little dizzy and his face was a little pale. Xu Zhichun couldn't help but cover his head and groan, and his body shook.
Liang Mingxuan hurriedly supported her: "Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law! Aunt, if there is anything wrong with sister-in-law, I will definitely go to the village head."
Zhang then remembered that she was already injured after jumping from such a high cliff, and even walked around the gates of hell yesterday. She couldn't help but panic and spat, "She's just angry. What does it have to do with me? Don't talk nonsense. If you don't appreciate my kindness, then forget it. I don't even bother to worry about it. Don't ask me for help in the future, humph!"
He hurried away while cursing.
Mrs. Bai was relieved to see her leave, and said with a fake smile: "Relax, niece-in-law, I'll be leaving first. If you need anything, come to us for help."
Having said that, he left quickly.
Otherwise, she wasn't willing to stay and help.
There was no point in talking to Xu Zhichun like this. The eldest wife was being too impatient. Couldn't she have waited a few days? Furthermore, the eldest wife wanted to eat alone, but that was impossible.
Liang Mingxuan wanted to help his sister-in-law into the house to sit down and rest, but Xu Zhichun smiled and waved his hand: "I was just so angry that I fainted for a while, but I'm fine now. Let's scald or stew some chicken. It's important to eat more delicious food to replenish your body. You should also replenish your body. Your health is the foundation of studying. If you are not in good health, you will not be able to succeed. Eat more later."
Liang Mingxuan felt warm in his heart, nodded and said, "Sister-in-law, you also need to take care of your health. Don't be angry."
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, don't be angry."
The chicken was quickly cut into pieces and ready to be cooked.
Chickens raised by farmers get plenty of exercise and eat environmentally friendly food, so they are very thin, with few pieces of meat and no fat under the skin.
If this happened in modern times, such chickens would be at least three times more expensive than those from chicken farms, but Xu Zhichun felt that this amount was not enough to eat.
"Go to the vegetable garden, pick some radishes, wash them, bring them back, and cut two bunches of leeks." After sending the children away, she could get some chicken from the warehouse and sneak in.
(End of this chapter)
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