The Legend of the Farm Girl

Yunfang walked out of Tian Tian's embroidery room and met Shopkeeper An. Shopkeeper An looked at Yunfang with some surprise and said, "I was planning to go to your house to find you after work today. Mr. Zhao wants to embroider some summer clothes for the women in the family and has designated you to go. If you want to go, just go directly to Mr. Zhao's house tomorrow. Someone will pick you up at the corner gate."

This was not the first time Yunfang had gone to Mr. Zhao's house. She was clear about the specific procedures and nodded in agreement. Just as Tian Tian said, only if she was strong could she not be hurt by anyone. Yunfang would continue to work hard to become a strong person.

After leaving Linglong Embroidery Workshop, Yunfang went straight home.

Soon, Yunfang's mother, Yunfeng and Yunying also came back. They were just sitting together to eat when there was another knock on Yunfang's door.

The person who came this time was Mrs. Shi from next door who had not visited for a long time. Over the years, she always wanted to take advantage of Yunfang's family, but was always tactfully rejected by Yunfang and her mother.

So she was always unwilling to give in. She kept an eye on everything that happened in Yunfang's family, hoping to find an opportunity to cheat Yunfang's family.

When Yunfang saw Shi Niangzi, she said unhappily, "I wonder what Shi Niangzi is doing in my house?"

Lady Shi said proudly, "I heard constant crying in your family. What's going on? Has your daughter been abandoned by a wild man?"

Yun Fangniang said angrily: "What are you talking about? If you keep talking nonsense, I will tear your mouth apart."

Lady Shi was not afraid at all. She had been observing Yunfang for a long time. Yunfang had been away for the past month and was absent-minded after returning. Yesterday, a beautiful and noble woman came to her house. After she left, she heard crying coming from her house. She must have been abandoned by a wild man.

Shi Niang looked at Yun Fang Niang with ridicule: "I was right about you, you are so angry! Everyone knows that your daughter is still unengaged at the age of fifteen, and she is often away from home. She must be doing something else outside, she is fickle and unfaithful to her husband. I am ashamed to live with such a daughter."

Yun Fangniang was so angry at Shi Niangzi's nonsense that her eyes went dark. She pointed at Shi Niangzi and said, "You, you, you, I will tear your mouth apart today. You have always wanted to take advantage of our family and complained when you couldn't. Today, you actually come to slander my daughter. I will fight you."

After saying that, she started fighting with Shi Niangzi. Yunfang, Yunfeng and Yunying came out after hearing the noise. When they saw their mother and Shi Niangzi fighting, they hurried over to help.

Originally, Shi Niangzi and Yun Fangniang were fighting evenly, but when three more people from the Yun family came out, Shi Niangzi was no match for them. She quickly shouted for her husband and son to come out and help.

After hearing this shout, not only Shi Niangzi's family came out, but also the neighbors. When Shi Niangzi's family saw the four people from the Yun family beating Shi Niangzi, they hurried over to help. Soon the situation became a mess, and the neighbors quickly stepped forward to separate them.

In the end, both families were injured.

Everyone was trying to persuade them, and some were curious and asked them why they were fighting.

Yun Fangniang was unwilling to say it. She knew that Shi Niangzi was spreading rumors, but there were so many people here, and everyone knew that three people can make a tiger. If a few mouthfuls spread the rumor, it would definitely be distorted in the end.

But she couldn't control Shi Niangzi's mouth. In order to appear to be the righteous party, Shi Niangzi said loudly: "I heard that Yunfang from her family kept crying these days, so I came to her house to ask what was going on. I thought Yunfang was not young anymore, so I asked her if she was engaged. I didn't expect Yunfang's mother to beat me up right away, and even called her children to beat me up together. Is there some unspeakable secret in your family? You beat me up just for asking a question."

Yun Fangniang was so angry at Shi Niangzi's words that she was speechless. Seeing the expressions of the neighbors, they all looked like they were enjoying a good show. Some of them believed Shi Niangzi's words, while some did not, but it did not affect their mentality of watching the show.

Yun Fangniang felt she had no way to refute it, her eyes went dark, and she fainted on the ground.

Yunfang and her two brothers and sisters quickly surrounded them. Yunfang looked at Shi Niang fiercely: "Is the truth really as you said? You must know in your heart that what you said has no basis. If anything happens to my mother, I will not let you go!"

Yunfang and Yunfeng carried their mother back home. Yunfeng and Yunying were crying in anxiety. Yunfang also wanted to cry, but she knew she couldn't fall down.

She said firmly, "Don't cry anymore. Yunfeng, go get the doctor. Yunying, go to the academy and ask for leave from the teacher. Then go to Linglong Embroidery Workshop and tell her that I can't go to Mr. Zhao's house today."

After hearing Yunying's words, the two younger brothers nodded quickly and ran away without saying a word.

Yunfeng rushed to the clinic as quickly as possible, found the doctor and brought him home. Yunying was young and nervous, and even cried on the way. When she arrived at the academy, she was crying out of breath.

At this time, Li Muwen also came to the academy to hand in the policy paper left by the teacher.

Seeing Yunying crying, he called Yunying worriedly: "Yunying, what's wrong? Where is your brother?"

When Yunying saw that it was Li Muwen, she seemed to have found her backbone. She threw herself into Li Muwen's arms and sobbed, "Brother Muwen, my mother fainted because of the anger from Mrs. Shi next door. I came to ask for leave from the teacher, and my brother went to find a doctor. I have to go to Linglong Embroidery Workshop later."

Li Muwen asked worriedly: "What about your sister?"

"My sister is at home with my mother!"

Li Muwen patted Yunying and said, "Don't worry, I'll go with you to ask for leave from the teacher, and then go to the clothing store to ask Aunt Wang for help."

Soon with the help of Li Muwen, Yunying took leave from the academy and brought Aunt Wang and Li Muwen back home.

When she got home, the doctor had already given Yunfang's mother an acupuncture injection. Yunfang was surprised to see Aunt Wang and Li Muwen.

Li Muwen explained, "I met Yunying at the academy. I was afraid that your family would be too busy to handle it. Yunfeng and Yunying are young, so I asked Aunt Wang to come over. My mother has gone to Linglong Embroidery Workshop and will explain everything clearly. Don't worry."

Aunt Wang hurriedly asked Yunfang: "How is your mother?"

Yunfang replied, "The doctor said my mother fainted because she was overthinking and anxious. She will wake up soon after acupuncture, but she still needs to recuperate for two days. Aunt Wang, I'll trouble you and Aunt Li to take care of the clothing store for the next two days."

Aunt Wang said angrily, "Your mother is usually worried. What did your neighbor do to make her so angry?"

Yunfang couldn't help shedding tears of self-blame after hearing Aunt Wang's words. She knew her mother would overthink things. It was all because of her that Shi Niangzi was so angry.

Aunt Wang saw Yunfang crying and quickly stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Don't worry, didn't the doctor say your mother is fine? When your mother wakes up, Aunt Wang will help you talk to that shrew next to you and will definitely not let her bully us in vain."

At this time, Yun Fangniang woke up slowly and just heard Aunt Wang's words. She said weakly, "Sister, you don't have to go. Let's just forget about it!"

Aunt Wang knew that Yun Fangniang was not a weak person. Something must have happened that prevented her from going to see Lady Shi again, so she asked, "What happened? Why are you afraid of her?"

Yun Fang's mother was unwilling to say anything more. She shook her head and said, "Please help me find a real estate agent in the next few days to sell this house and buy another one! My family wants to move to another place."

Aunt Wang asked in disbelief, "Why? It must be that Lady Shi who did something wrong. Why did your family move? If someone didn't know, they would think you were afraid of her! You have lived in this house for so many years, and it is convenient to go anywhere. It would be a pity to sell it!"

Yun Fangniang was unwilling to explain further and just said, "Sell it."

Yunfang knew why her mother wanted to sell the house and move away. She was afraid that what Shi Niangzi said today would have an impact on her. She was afraid that some of the neighbors around her would believe what Shi Niangzi said and spread rumors to hurt her.

Yunfang knelt down beside her mother and cried, "Mom, we won't sell it. I'm not afraid of gossip. I have nothing to fear from my own evildoers. Their words can't affect me."

Yunfang's mother also cried. She patted Yunfang's head and said, "Fang'er, do you know that gossip can sometimes hurt people more than a knife? Mother doesn't want you to get hurt."

The mother and daughter were crying sadly. Aunt Wang wanted to comfort them, but she didn't know what was going on.

Li Muwen was also very worried. He called Yun Feng out and asked him about what had happened in detail.

After knowing that Yunfang cried all day yesterday, Li Muwen had a hunch in his heart. After understanding what Shi Niangzi said when she came to his house today, Li Muwen became more certain of his guess.

In addition, Yun Feng also said: "My sister is in a bad mood, it must be because of that Mr. Lu. If I see him, I will definitely deal with him."

Ever since he saw Yunfang and Lu Liding holding hands and kissing that day, Li Muwen felt very sad, but he still decided to bless Yunfang. Knowing that Yunfang was not engaged yet, he did not tell anyone that he had seen Yunfang and Lu Liding. So his mother never knew that he had decided to give up Yunfang.

But today's events gave Li Muwen a glimpse of a turning point.

If it is really as he guessed, he could take advantage of the situation now. Only in this way could he stop the neighbors from gossiping and prevent Yunfang's family from moving.

He knew that even if he brought it up now, Yunfang and her mother might not agree, but if he didn't say it, he might never have another chance.

Li Muwen clenched his fists and decided to tell Yunfang and her mother his thoughts.

Li Muwen walked into the room. Yunfang and her mother were no longer crying, and Aunt Wang was still persuading them. As soon as Li Muwen entered the room, he bowed to Yunfang's mother, and everyone looked at him.

Li Muwen said loudly, "Aunt Qu, I have already asked Yunfeng about the whole story. Escape is not the solution to the problem. I want to marry Yunfang. You know I have been in love with Yunfang for a long time. If Yunfang and I get engaged, those rumors will be broken by themselves, and you don't have to move or sell the house. I know I am suspected of taking advantage of someone's misfortune, but my feelings for Yunfang are real. If you and Yunfang agree, my parents can ask a matchmaker to come to your house tomorrow to make the engagement."

Yunfang was stunned by Li Muwen's words. After she came to her senses, her face turned red and she looked at her mother at a loss.

When Yunfang's mother heard what Li Muwen said, her eyes suddenly lit up. She thought Li Muwen already knew about Yunfang and Lu Liding and would no longer have any thoughts about Yunfang. Unexpectedly, he was still willing to marry Yunfang.

Li Muwen has always been the most suitable candidate for son-in-law in Yunfang's mother's heart. He is two years older than Yunfang, and passed the imperial examination to become a scholar at a young age. He has a handsome appearance and a gentle personality. Mainly, Yunfang's mother has watched him grow up since he was a child, so she knows him inside and out.

Li Muwen's family was also very friendly. She always wanted Yunfang to make her own choice before, but what did she choose? This time she wanted to push Yunfang and let her make the right choice.

Yun Fangniang suddenly started crying again, choking with sobs, "Mu Wen! If I had a son-in-law like you, I would be so relieved, but it's not my turn to decide my daughter's marriage. The doctor told me not to worry too much, but how can I not worry too much? I don't know when my daughter will be willing to find me a son-in-law that satisfies me."

These words were telling Yunfang explicitly and implicitly that her mother wanted Li Muwen to be her son-in-law, otherwise she would worry too much and get sick.

How could the clever Yunfang not understand the meaning of her mother's words? She had to seriously consider the matter with Li Muwen.

In this era, there was no woman who did not get married. Most of the marriages were arranged by their parents or matchmakers. There were countless blind marriages. The imperial court even had laws and regulations. If a woman was not married by the age of 20 without any reason, she would have her face tattooed. It was a very harsh punishment and no girl could afford such a price.

So Yunfang knew that she must get married. She thought she would marry Lu Liding, but she didn't expect that he was a scum who cheated on her feelings.

She didn't want to think about getting married in the near future, but now that things have come to a head, she has to consider it.

She didn't have much contact with Li Muwen, but she knew that she was a good person and someone who was worthy of trust. She thought of her mother's previous behavior. Her mother must have known that Li Muwen liked her, so she created opportunities for her and Li Muwen.

His mother liked him, and his brothers liked him too. He thought that the reason why Li Muwen was so nice to Yunfeng before must be because of him. He had never realized his intentions.

Thinking of this, Yunfang felt a little touched.

She thought again about the situation she and her family were facing now. Indeed, choosing to get engaged to Li Muwen was the best way to solve the current problem.

Everyone waited with bated breath for Yunfang to speak, even Yunfeng and Yunying became nervous unconsciously. Everyone hoped that Yunfang would agree.

Yun Fang nodded gently, looked at Li Muwen and said, "Thank you for standing up and saying you want to marry me at this time. I agree."

Hearing this, everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief, especially Yun Fang's mother, who wanted to sit up from the bed.

Li Muwen was also very excited. His wish for many years had finally come true. How could he not be excited? Even though he knew that Yunfang was willing to marry him not because she loved him, but for her family.

But he believed that as long as he was attentive enough, Yunfang would see his good qualities and marry him willingly.