Chen Zhanliang nodded repeatedly. He was disgusted by what Old Lady Chen had done. He even doubted whether Old Lady Chen was his real mother. How could she do something as inhuman as selling her granddaughter?
"Qingya is such a good child. She's just causing trouble. Luckily, I don't have a daughter, only two sons."
Sun rolled her eyes at him. "Don't talk so sarcastically. Your mother is such a heartless woman. She was trying to harm Chen Han just a few days ago. She's willing to give up anything for her third son. How could she not have her eyes on our two kids?"
Chen Zhanliang suddenly felt a chill in his crotch, and a cold wind also rushed through his neck.
"Honey, your words really reminded me. From now on, I'll take Da Bao with me wherever I go when I go out to work."
You'd better keep a close eye on the second child while you're at home. He's still small; he can be easily tricked away with a piece of candy.
Madam Sun's face paled. "Don't scare me. I was just saying it casually. Mother wouldn't really be plotting against our son, would she?"
"It's better to be safe than sorry. I'd do anything for my third son. Besides, I really don't want Qing'er to marry that beast, Butcher Li."
After Chen Zhanliang finished speaking, he pondered for a moment, then continued,
“Wife, think about it carefully. If Qingya doesn’t marry, the third son and his family will definitely be reluctant to marry Ruolan off. In that case, I will have to return the betrothal gifts. How can she break off the engagement without money? So you have to keep a close eye on my son. Don’t be careless.”
"Don't worry, starting tomorrow I will never let Erbao out of my sight."
"Not only do you need to keep an eye on Erbao, but you also need to look after Xiaohan from your eldest brother's family, so that no one takes advantage of the situation."
"Don't worry, I understand what you mean." Madam Sun snorted lightly. "Zhanliang, I'm not afraid you won't like what I'm saying. Although we've separated from the eldest son's family and severed ties, we are human beings, not animals. I've watched Qing'er grow up since she was a child. As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I can't just stand by and watch her jump into the fire."
"That's right. He's always called me 'Second Uncle' and 'Second Aunt' since he was little. He's much better than that brat Ruolan. She rolls her eyes at me."
"So, we should still lend a hand when we need to, and not let your mother's scheme succeed."
Chen Zhanliang shook his head helplessly, "What can we do? We have no grain, no money, and we're just empty promises. What can we do?"
“What’s so difficult about that? It’s no big deal for me.”
Chen Zhanliang sat up abruptly, looking surprised. "Wife, you're not going to steal grain, are you? I can't do that. Mother keeps even a small thorn in the cupboard locked up. You can't just break the lock!"
“Who said I was going to steal food? Don’t forget, I’m the only one working in the kitchen right now. If I secretly keep a couple of rations, no one will notice.”
Sun looked smug and casually pulled a cloth bag from her bosom.
"Look, here are two cornbread buns. I'll take them to my elder brother and sister-in-law in a bit."
"Well done, you're really something. Your kindness has paid off."
"That's a must. Do you think everyone is as black-hearted as Chen Zhancai?"
Sun was somewhat indignant.
"The third brother is too much. He's over thirty and doesn't understand anything. He's selfish, has no humanity whatsoever."
He sold his niece without a second thought just to get him some education; why doesn't he just marry off his own daughter?
To put it bluntly, we're all just stepping stones for the third brother's family; they don't take us seriously at all.
If you ask me, he's morally corrupt. If he really had the ability, we wouldn't even be worth a fart in his eyes, and we wouldn't benefit from it at all.
In my opinion, as long as the eldest brother holds on, the third brother can return the money and give the bride price back to Butcher Li, and everything will be fine.”
Chen Zhanliang curled his lip and said, "I can see that too. The third brother's family are ungrateful wretches. We really shouldn't expect to benefit from them."
"Why didn't you tell me this sooner? If I had known you thought the same way, I would have fought you to the death today, and I would never have let Mom give all the money to the third son."
They didn't seem to be studying; it looked more like a family had gone to town to enjoy some peace and quiet.
Sun felt a little regretful, thinking it was unfair no matter how she looked at it.
Chen Zhanliang shook his head and sighed, "What can I do if I say something? If it causes a huge uproar and makes us a laughingstock, how will we live our lives afterward? Everyone knows our mother's character; if they laugh, they'll laugh at her."
"Alright, wife, didn't you say you were going to the main house? Go on then!"
"Alright, let me see if Father and Mother are asleep." Madam Sun got up and glanced at the main room, which was pitch black. "You go to sleep quickly, I'll be back in a bit."
"No rush, I'll wait for you." Chen Zhanliang raised an eyebrow and grinned mischievously. "Let me visit you in a bit and tell you a good joke that I guarantee you'll love."
"Look at you, all brooding and repressed. Just wait at home." After saying that, Mrs. Sun carefully left the house and walked towards the neighbor's yard.
......
Chen Qingqing tossed and turned in bed, her mind a jumbled mess.
Having transmigrated to this dynasty, she truly understood the principle that food is the most important thing for people. It was so difficult to have a full meal. It was a waste of her medical skills, as they had no use for them.
The climate here is indeed suitable for ginseng growth. Although she knew that digging for ginseng was not easy, she insisted on trying again.
Whether you can make money and get out of your predicament depends entirely on yourself.
Once she has her first start-up capital, whether it's selling food or opening a pharmacy, I believe she will be able to lead her family to a better life.
I glanced down at the ring on my finger and wondered to myself, "What's the point of this ring anyway? Give me a surprise!"
Could it be that fate would truly allow her to marry the tyrannical butcher Li, bear him a litter of wolf cubs, raise them to adulthood, have them pass the imperial examinations, and eventually become high-ranking officials, generals, or even kings...?
Ugh, that's disgusting!
She couldn't help but shiver.
Just as she was lost in thought, she heard someone outside the courtyard say, "Sister-in-law, are you asleep?"
Just as Lin was about to lie down, she heard someone and quickly went out. "Who is it?"
“Sister-in-law, it’s me.” Madam Sun lowered her voice.
Lin asked, puzzled, "Cuiqin, is something wrong so late?"
"Sister-in-law, please keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you."
Lin was confused by her, but still let Sun into the house.
Sun looked around and exclaimed, "Oh dear, this house is fine in the summer, but it'll be a nightmare in the winter!"
Lin ignored his question and asked directly, "Cuiqin, what brings you here so late?"
“Sister-in-law, I came here specifically to see you.” As she spoke, Madam Sun approached Chen Qingqing, her face full of sympathy. “Qingqing, you’ve really suffered.”
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