When Shi Yi thinks about Xianyu, someone always comes to disturb her.

Kaiyang and Ma Dazhuang would first calculate their wages based on their work, and if they did some odd jobs, they could also get some wages.

The old lady knew that the noble man was kind-hearted, otherwise why would he give an advance on salary without doing any work?

This was because they were worried that after the two older children passed away, the remaining girls would not have enough food to eat, so they were taken special care of.

She did not refuse, holding the silver tightly in her palm, she bowed to Shi Yi, and was quickly helped up by Shi Yi, saying:

"No, there's no need for that."

The old lady knew that only by accepting the silver would Kaiyang and her eldest son feel at ease, so she shamelessly accepted the nobleman's kindness.

Ma Dazhuang also bowed deeply to Shi Yi, "Thank you very much, my dear!"

Kaiyang also wanted to bow after realizing it, but Shiyi stopped him and said with a smile:

"There's really no need to do this. I'm young and can't handle your courtesy. We'll all be working together in the future, and I may need your care in the future!"

Shi Yi said to Kai Yang and Ma Da Zhuang:

"You can still talk together for a while, I'm going to get busy first."

Then he said to Da Zhuang Niang:

"Auntie, if you have anything to tell them, tell them now. The caravan will set off after they finish breakfast."

The old lady nodded gratefully and stayed to say her final goodbyes to the two children. Ma Dazhuang said:

"Mom, please go to the teahouse for me and tell the owner that I left so suddenly. Ask him to hire another waiter. If there is no suitable one at the moment, you can let the second son give it a try.

The second brother has been to the teahouse before and knows how I worked. He is also smart, but a little young. If the shopkeeper doesn't mind, let the second brother take over for a while."

Ma Dazhuang sniffed, holding back tears, and told his mother:

"Thank the shopkeeper for his care for me." He was somewhat reluctant to say this. The work in the teahouse was not tiring, the income was decent, and he could often get tips from customers.

If he wasn't really worried about Kaiyang, he would be reluctant to quit his job in the teahouse.

The old lady touched her eldest son's head and said:

"Don't worry, I know how to talk to the shopkeeper. When you're out, you two should take care of each other, be more active, and rush to do things in the caravan, and don't be afraid of hard work.

Your Excellency is kindhearted. If you have any problems, you can talk to her instead of figuring it out on your own."

In fact, she had already told him these words last night, and now she was just repeating them out of worry.

Kaiyang pursed his lips and looked tearful. He was a quiet man, but his face full of attachment still softened the old lady's heart.

The old lady patted his hands and said, "You must study hard and become famous. You must respect your master. Do you understand?"

Kaiyang nodded, reluctant to let go of the old lady's hand.

The old lady looked at the time and said to Ma Dazhuang, "Keep an eye on your brother. Go in and have dinner. Don't keep them waiting. Go now."

The old lady cruelly pulled out the hand that Kaiyang was holding and pushed him a few steps towards the inn.

Ma Dazhuang pulled Kaiyang away, looking back every few steps. The old lady could no longer hold back her tears, and was afraid that the children would see her and she couldn't bear to leave, so she covered her mouth and quickly left the inn.

She hid in the alley nearby and waited until the caravan set off. She saw her two children following the team. She did not come out of the alley until they were far away and out of sight.

The mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles!

She was already extremely worried before they even left the town, but reason told her that it was important for her child to learn a skill and she couldn't stop him.

This time, I was gone for two months.

The old lady was absent-minded every day at home because there were many rumors around her saying all kinds of things about her.

Some people said that she sold Kaiyang's child to a passerby, and some people said that she was deceived and the child was taken away and could not be returned...

Plus, the daughter-in-law next door always adds fuel to the fire, saying how much money she got, with all sorts of details, and many people just watch and watch.

The old lady is not a good-tempered person. She is a widow, and if she is not aggressive enough, she will be bullied to death.

So, every time she heard these sarcastic remarks, she would pinch her waist and shout back loudly.

“My child went to work with the caravan. Every time the caravan came to town, everyone saw it. They came every once in a while.

The owner of the inn knows best. If you don’t believe me, go and ask him. He will just talk nonsense if he knows nothing.

My child will not be sold. I am not one of those black-hearted people like you who would let your child starve to death at home. I have raised my child to be strong.

Vixen next door, if I hear you talking nonsense again, I will tear your mouth off!"

She is not afraid of quarrels, but when it is late at night and everyone is asleep, she is so worried that she can't sleep. Are her children well fed, warmly dressed, or bullied outside?

She waited tremblingly for the day when the caravan would be back, and she stood at the door of the inn, looking out. But she waited and waited, and no one came back, and her heart was in her throat.

When the neighbors saw that she still hadn't picked up anyone today, some of them started to laugh at her. Who else could it be?

The daughter-in-law next door leaned against the door, cracking melon seeds, and asked disdainfully:

"Hey! Why is there no sign of the child? You came back alone? Haha..." She just liked to rub salt into Da Zhuang's mother's wounds.

Da Zhuang's mother was too lazy to pay attention to her, but she was still in high spirits, giggling like an old hen that had just laid an egg.

"I say, you don't have to act like this. Even if you sell Kaiyang, my family won't say anything. But you have to give us half of the money from selling your body. Otherwise, I won't agree. If you want to keep it all for yourself, I will sue you in the government!"

Da Zhuang's wife turned around suddenly, scaring the person who was about to bargain!

She spat fiercely at the person who was making such a fuss.

"Bah! Only a despicable person like you can come up with such ridiculous things. If I want to sell you, I will sell you, a person without humanity. Kaiyang and Dazhuang will definitely come back. Stop cursing my children. If you say anything unpleasant again, I will tear you apart!"

The daughter-in-law next door spat out a mouthful of melon seed shells and rolled her eyes.

In the past, she might have had some concerns. As a widow with many sons, she did not dare to go too far.

Now... Humph! Their children were not at home, but her own son was at home every day, so she was not afraid of two people against one woman.

So, she pinched her waist and sneered, "I'm not afraid of you in a fight. My son is out, and people are coming to the door. Beat her to death, you evil woman!"

A boy ran out from the yard. He was Kaiyang's half-brother, who was spoiled by his mother.

He is lazy and gluttonous on weekdays, and has gained a lot of weight.

He had the same slanted eyes as his mother, and was born with an unreasonable look. As soon as he came out, he started yelling:

"Whoever bullies my mother, I will beat her to death."