How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 12 A Scream

When Granny Tian saw that everyone was looking at her, she asked in confusion, "Why are you all looking at me? I have the money to produce."

Her father-in-law said that selling those items would not only pay for the education of their six cows, but also let more people know that the Tang family was going to form a marriage alliance with their family.

Her father-in-law said that the more people who knew, the less the Tang family would dare to kill them casually.

Her father-in-law said that the Tang family dared to scheme against them because they were powerless and without influence. If they wanted others to be less likely to scheme against them, they would have to send their children to school.

Magistrate Hu smiled. Although the old woman's actions were somewhat impolite, they were greatly beneficial to her grandsons and the entire family. He could also consider it a case of being unconventional. "It's nothing. I'm going back now. Please make yourselves at home."

"Okay, okay, please take care."

After Magistrate Hu and his wife left, Granny Tian immediately put her hands on her hips, glared at her children and grandchildren, and said, "What's with that look on your faces? What, do you still want to eat or use those things?"

Zhao really wanted to. She not only wanted to use it herself, but also wanted to send some to her family.

Zhang was also envious. She was wondering what Granny Tian could give her.

Madam Xu hadn't thought about it. Now, Madam Xu was constantly wondering where her father-in-law had taken her daughter.
The three Qian brothers wanted to make two nice outfits to show everyone that even though their father had abandoned them, they were doing just fine.

Now, all the plans have fallen through.

However, their plan was nothing short of throwing money into the river compared to his/her mother-in-law's plan.

Zhang was the first to react. "What? Mother, let me help you. Mother, you're so brave, you actually dared to ask the county magistrate for help."

"Hmph!" Granny Tian glanced at Zhao. "Your sister-in-law is the one who's really bold."

Zhao was extremely upset. How could she have known her mother-in-law planned to sell their possessions to pay for the children's education? "Mother, I was wrong. I won't interrupt again."

"That's more like it. Come on, help me up with your second son's wife." How harmonious they used to be, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law! Now…sigh!

Zhao felt a little better when she heard her mother-in-law ask her to help her up. If her mother-in-law held a grudge against her, her life would be very difficult.

Qian Laijin's wife was envious when she heard that Granny Tian was going to send her grandsons to school. She whispered to Qian Laijin, "Laifu's wife is becoming more and more successful."

Qian Laijin glanced at Granny Tian. "What's the plan? If you had a plan, you should have gone to the capital with Madam Tang."

Qian Laijin's wife didn't think so. "If I brought my family to our house and begged you to live with us, would you be happy?"

"The Tang family is a wealthy and influential family."

"So what if they're from wealthy families? Their money doesn't grow on trees. Chunhua is already marrying up, and if she brings her whole family along, Old Madam Tang will definitely be angry. I heard that Old Madam Tang is still alive."

Qian Laijin still felt that Granny Tian had missed a good opportunity. "You women are all talk and no action. What can Old Madam Tang do even if she's unhappy? Can she really return Chunhua? Chunhua is her granddaughter's savior."

Qian Laijin's wife didn't want to talk to him anymore. "You men are so shrewd. Your shrewdness is that once you have money, you don't want your wives and children anymore."

Qian Laijin: "..." This third brother has made him lose his confidence in front of his wife.

Qian Laijin's wife glanced at him sideways before going to talk to Granny Tian. The third son's family was about to start their meal, so she needed to chat with the third son's wife as much as possible.

Qian Laiyin's wife, seeing that Tian Pozi had been supported by her two daughters-in-law, thought to herself, "She's not even an old lady yet, and she's already putting on airs like one," and then went to talk to Tian Pozi.

The two old brothers exchanged a glance and said at the same time, "How could the third brother be so confused? I'll definitely have to have a good talk with our parents when we go to their graves one day."

The next day, Granny Tian first selected two items to give to the county magistrate's wife, and then asked the county magistrate to intercede with Master Du on her behalf.

After leaving the county government office, Granny Tian took Zhang, Qian Dashan, and Qian Dajiang to sell their belongings to wealthy families in the county town. Granny Tian also asked Zhao about it. Zhao didn't want to come. Zhao said that although she knew the sale was to pay for her children's education, it hurt to see her things being taken away by other people.

Granny Tian comforted her for a few words and then left with her two sons and daughter-in-law.

Qian Dashan and Qian Dajiang were still a little reluctant to go.

Granny Tian scolded them, saying that with such thin skin, how could they possibly do business? They were dreaming.

The two brothers felt better after being scolded and obediently followed their mother to sell things.

Qian Dahe and his wife went to find Qian Laifu and Gousheng.

Only Zhao and a bunch of children remained at home.

In the shadows, an ordinary-looking man approached a serious-looking man and whispered, "Fifth Brother, do you still want to join?"

There weren't many of them to begin with, and when Madam Tang left, she assigned a few of them to protect her. He'd been working tirelessly for three days straight.

The fifth brother rubbed his temples. "Go with us. We can go back to report in nine days."

"Fine." Mrs. Tang just wanted to make things difficult for them when they had nothing to do. What's so special about an ordinary farmer? Should she watch them see how many times a day they beat their children?
Granny Tian's business was thriving. Firstly, the wealthy families in the city wanted to establish a good relationship with the Qian family. Secondly, the gifts Madam Tang gave to the Qian family were indeed brought from the capital and were of excellent quality. Thirdly, everyone wanted to share in Chunhua's joy.

In order to let more people know that her family had become related to the Tang family through marriage, Granny Tian visited all the wealthy households in the city.

The person keeping an eye on Granny Tian was exhausted. Not only did he have to remain hidden, but he also needed to find out what Granny Tian was saying to others.
Qian Dashan, Qian Dajiang, and Zhang were also very tired. But they were in good spirits because they had sold their goods for a good price.

On the third day, Magistrate Hu sent someone to tell Granny Tian that Master Du had agreed and that she should take the children to Master Du's place first, and then they could formally start studying when Master Du opened a new class.

Granny Tian quickly took the six oxen and went there, fearing that Master Du might change his mind.

After arranging the six cows, Granny Tian found a scholar's wife to teach the two girls to read.

After settling the children, Granny Tian started making arrangements to buy land.

Granny Tian is busy every day, like a spinning top.

The person watching Granny Tian was so tired he wanted to break her legs.

Time flies, and ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Ten days later, the people who had been secretly watching the Qian family immediately went after Madam Tang.

Mrs. Tang was completely relieved after hearing their feedback.

After giving them a reward, Madam Tang told them to go and rest.

After they left, Madam Tang admired the flowers while saying to her wet nurse, "It seems that Master Qian has indeed lost his integrity because he suddenly received a huge sum of money."

The wet nurse was relieved. "Yes, money can be a powerful motivator."

Time flies, and ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the middle of the night, the Qian family was sound asleep when they suddenly heard a scream.

The Qian family members were so frightened that they quickly jumped out of bed. "What happened? What happened?"

(End of this chapter)