These words made the three aunts even more embarrassed in front of the villagers.
"Hmph, Da Zhuang's wife, you must have planned this all along!" Second Aunt said venomously.
Qian Shuishui was a newlywed bride who had just married into Changfeng Village. She looked weak and easily bullied, and was no match for the old women in the village.
Upon hearing what Lingdang's second aunt said, Qian Shuishui's face immediately turned red.
She protested, "I didn't. I just gave Lingdang some food because I felt sorry for her..."
He Tiantian also stood up decisively to defend Qian Shuishui, saying, "Lingdang's aunts, at this time you should reflect on why Lingdang would rather go to a stranger's house than go to your house."
"Children have the purest minds; they know better than anyone who treats them well. When Lingdang's family was in trouble, none of you stood up for them. Now that the adults in the family are gone, you all want to come back and get a share. There's no such logic in this world!"
Zhao, the village head, agreed, saying, "That's right. Whichever family Lingdang chooses to go to, their fields and houses will be temporarily entrusted to that family for safekeeping. Of course, if Lingdang is not doing well, I, as the village head, also have the right to take her out at any time!"
“Dazhuang’s wife, you should think this through. You and Dazhuang don’t have children yet. If you have children in the future, the family will need another mouth to feed.”
Qian Shuishui nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Pavilion Chief, the bell is at my house, and I will definitely treat it with all my heart. Pavilion Chief, you can come and check anytime."
Zhao, the village head, nodded. "Did you three hear that? In that case, it's settled then."
"Chief, this is not fair!"
"Chief, please don't go! How are we supposed to face anyone in the village now that you've done this?"
"Hey...the village head..."
Zhao Tingzhang could no longer hear what was said after that. The three uncles and aunts each glanced at each other. Seeing that they wouldn't get anything from Lingdang, they suddenly remembered the grain at home.
Since that's the case, they'll have no choice but to take the grain from their house to pay off their debts. They'll also check what valuables they have inside.
Didn't Da Zhuang's wife say she was truly good to Ling Dang? Now that there's no food, let's see if she'll still be so sincere, hmph!
Zhao Lingdang didn't go home, so she naturally had no idea what wicked scheme her three uncles and aunts were plotting.
Qian Shuishui looked at He Tiantian with great gratitude, "Auntie, I'm so grateful that you spoke up for me just now."
He Tiantian held the bowl of hot tea that Qian Shuishui handed her and glanced at Zhao Lingdang standing next to her.
She smiled and said, "I can tell that Lingdang really likes you."
Zhao Lingdang's eyes were a little swollen from crying these past few days, and this was the first time he had smiled in a long time.
Although it's a bit of a stretch, it's a good start.
"I like Aunt Shui because she has been very kind to me ever since she came to our village."
Qian Shuishui was a little embarrassed. "Lingdang is the only child around here. I give her food because she's a well-behaved child."
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