Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Wang Dali and Wang Daya are siblings who both know some simple martial arts. Wang Dali is training the eldest, second and third oldest brothers on how to shoot accurately with a bow and crossbow.

Meanwhile, Wang Daya patiently taught the fourth and fifth daughters how to use a dagger. Holding the dagger, Wang Daya's movements were swift and precise, meticulously demonstrating to the two young girls how to hold the dagger, the angles of attack, and the techniques of defense.

Wang Daya said softly, "Although the dagger is small, it can play a big role at a critical moment. You must remember to move quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly."

The fourth child looked focused and followed Wang Daya's movements closely; the fifth child asked questions from time to time, and Wang Daya patiently answered them one by one.

Xiuying and Yang's parents were busy preparing food for the family in the spacious kitchen, which was filled with steam and rich aromas.

Zhou Xiaoxiong stood by the kitchen window and happily took the steaming buns that Yang's mother had just made. He ate them in big mouthfuls, his cheeks bulging with food.

"It's so delicious, Grandma Yang!"

Mother Yang looked at the little bear, who had lost a lot of weight, with her eyes full of pity. She gently stroked the little bear's head and said softly, "Child, eat slowly. Don't choke. Eat more and make up for the lost weight."

Father Yang smiled and carefully handed over another bowl of fragrant chicken soup. He said lovingly, "Son, drink some soup and don't choke. If you're hungry, come over here. There's always food here."

"But you must not let Zhao Cunliang and Tian Guilan find out." Father Yang's expression suddenly grew serious, and he lowered his voice to warn, "If they find out, who knows what kind of trouble they'll cause. Little Bear, you must remember this."

Father Yang frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes, and he gently patted Zhou Xiaoxiong's shoulder.

Xiuying stood in front of the stove, skillfully stir-frying the shredded meat in the pot, with bursts of smoke and an enticing aroma rising from the pot.

Xiuying's mouth curled up slightly, and she thought to herself that according to her plan, it wouldn't be long before Tian Guilan would come to her crying and begging her to take Zhou Xiaoxiong in. Tian Guilan's selfish nature would definitely not last long.

I don’t know how the matter of buying land for the village chief is going.

While stir-frying the shredded pork, Xiuying thought to herself that not only did she have to buy the land, but she also had to buy it from the Zhao family.

Li Dongmei hurried in, looking a little nervous, and said, "Madam, Ma Ergun is here and wants to see you. The eldest lady has asked me to invite him to the main hall."

Li Dongmei lowered her head slightly, folded her hands in front of her, and spoke in a respectful tone.

Xiuying was concentrating on frying shredded pork in front of the stove. She replied without turning her head, "I know." Her hands did not stop moving, continuing to stir-fry the vegetables in the pot.

The servants in the house all knew that Xiuying always liked to cook for herself, and only on rare occasions would she let the servants do it. Generally, no servant would enter the kitchen without Xiuying's instructions.

Xiuying has her own rules and habits regarding kitchen matters, and the servants are well aware of this and dare not violate them easily.

Hearing that it was Ma Ergun who came, Xiuying's mouth curled up slightly. It seemed that the task assigned to the village chief had been completed. Xiuying raised her hand to stop stir-frying. Li Dongmei hurriedly came forward, carefully took the spatula from Xiuying's hand, and gently took off Xiuying's apron.

Li Dongmei looked respectful, her eyes full of concern, and said softly, "Madam, you have worked hard, just leave these tasks to me."

Xiuying nodded slightly and walked calmly towards the main hall. She was graceful, her steps steady, and her every move exuded dignity and grace.

When Ma Ergun saw Xiuying, he hurried over with a smile on his face. With a flattering smile, he unconsciously bent his waist a little and said, "Sister Xiuying, I have something to discuss with you."

For the first time, Xiuying showed enthusiasm towards Ma Ergun. She winked at the servant beside her and said, "Go and bring some tea." After a while, the servant brought tea.

Xiuying looked at Ma Ergun with a smile and said, "Brother Ma, we are all from the same village. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Ma Ergun paused, a look of embarrassment on his face, and said, "Sister Xiuying, you also know about my daughter's situation. Now, the Zhao family has given me two mountains and four acres of land. You also know our family situation. I am a grown man and my health is not good. It is all up to my wife to take care of the family. Suddenly, these fields and mountains have appeared. I am worried that my wife will be tired. So I want to ask you, do you want to buy them?"

Ma Ergun looked at Xiuying eagerly, his expression full of anticipation and nervousness.

Xiuying pondered for a long time. In fact, she was already very happy in her heart, but she kept a calm expression on her face. She thought to herself: I can finally buy the Zhao family's land. The best way to take revenge on the Zhao family is to watch how they decline and lose everything.

She asked slowly, "I don't know, how much money does Brother Ma want to pay?" Xiuying stared at Ma Ergun, her tone flat, as if it was just a casual question.

Ma Ergun had originally thought of eighty taels, which he thought was a very reasonable price. But now, seeing Xiuying's hesitation, he suddenly felt unsure.

Ma Ergun's eyes flickered and he licked his lips unconsciously. Thinking that the current year was not good, he would feel at ease if he could exchange the money into cash and hold it in his hands.

He gritted his teeth lightly, a look of reluctance on his face as he said, "Sixty taels, Xiuying, do you think it's enough?"

Ma Ergun knew clearly in his mind that although most people in the village had become wealthy now, most of them were hoarding food. If it came to cash, only Xiuying could come up with so much silver at once.

Ma Ergun frowned, thinking secretly, and looked at Xiuying from time to time, observing her reaction.

He silently prayed in his heart that Xiuying would agree to the price. After all, apart from Xiuying, he really couldn't think of anyone else to take over these fields.

Xiuying sighed, gently put down the teacup in her hand, then picked up the cup and took a sip of the tea. Xiuying's eyes revealed a hint of embarrassment, and she frowned slightly and said slowly: "Brother Ma, you know that sixty taels is not a small amount."

"But considering that Second Brother Ma spoke up for me when I was being slandered by the Zhao family, Caifeng is so well-behaved and sensible, and Sister Fuping has been diligently managing your family, sixty taels is sixty taels."

A gentle smile appeared on Xiuying's face, and her heart was already filled with joy.

Xiuying gently called Taohua and said, "Taohua, go and get the sixty taels of silver." Taohua responded and quickly brought the sixty taels of silver.

Xiuying took the silver and handed it to Ma Ergun, saying, "Brother Ma, take this silver. If you have any difficulties in the future, just ask."