It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

After Wang Er left, the farm manager called the kitchen maid over and whispered a few words to her, "Be careful tomorrow morning and mix this croton powder into the breakfast of the Song family father and son."

After saying that, he turned around and took out a packet of medicine powder from a wooden box and handed it to the old woman.

"Just like last time, be careful and don't let anyone notice!"

The old woman understood and after accepting the powder, she repeatedly assured him, "Don't worry, there will be no mistakes."

After the people left, the manager of the farm could no longer sit still, so he hurriedly asked someone to prepare a donkey cart and go to the Wang family's pastry shop in the city.

He found the manager of the pastry shop, who was also his second uncle, and told him how he had gotten the jelly recipe.

"I will present this recipe to the master family. I also ask you to help me and transfer me back to the shop in the city. I've had enough of staying in the countryside!"

Wang Lun was worried about the declining business in his shop.

He had not only heard of that jelly, but also tasted it. It was very popular in the county recently.

If he could get this recipe, at least he could win the favor of the Second Master, and his current predicament would be largely resolved.

Thinking of this, Wang Lun directly promised: "Okay, as long as you can get this recipe, I will transfer you back to the city without any problem."

The manager of the farm was so excited when he heard this that he made repeated promises.

It seemed as if getting the recipe was a sure thing.

......

On the other side, Song Guangyun arrived at the home of Patriarch Song.

Patriarch Song was sitting leisurely under the jujube tree in the yard, watching his grandchildren playing wildly in the yard.

"Brother." Song Guangyun called out from outside the door.

When the Song clan leader saw the visitor, he hurriedly stood up to greet him and moved a bamboo stool for him to sit down first.

Song Guangyun waved his hand, a trace of worry appeared on his weathered face.

"Just now, the Wang family came to our house, saying they wanted to inquire about our harvest this year. They also asked if Dashan's family could pay the rent. I quickly said that his family was in the jelly business and would be able to pay."

"Later, from his words, I felt as if he was trying to find out about the jelly. I don't know if I'm overthinking it, but I came to tell you."

Patriarch Song frowned, "How many people from the Wang family came?"

"There's only one person."

Clan leader Song also felt something was amiss. Why were they asking about the harvest at this time? Perhaps he was plotting something.

Even though it was just a guess, the Song clan leader felt that he still had to remind the Song family, so he put his hands behind his back and said, "Come on, follow me to Dashan's house."

So the two of them came to the door of Song Zhi's house.

Patriarch Song did not go in directly, but stood outside the yard and called out.

At this time, Song Zhi had just comforted her grandmother and aunt.

Hearing the noise, the three of them came out of the house together and saw the Song clan leader leading Song Guangyun standing at their door.

Mrs. Wu hurried out and invited the two into the yard.

This family is made up of women and there is no man at home.

Besides, her family might be cooking right now. He could smell the sweet fragrance wafting from the yard even when he stood outside.

The Song clan leader waved his hand and stood outside the door, saying, "I came here to tell you that someone from the Wang family just went to Guangyun's house and seemed to be inquiring about your jelly business."

He immediately signaled Song Guangyun, "You should also tell them what happened at that time."

Song Guangyun then recounted the conversation he had just had with Wang Er.

He rubbed his clothes nervously and said to Wu: "Sister-in-law, I didn't mean to tell him about your jelly business. Oh, I was too nosy..."

After hearing what the two said, Mrs. Wu's face turned pale.

But she still forced herself to remain calm and said, "It's not your fault. They did it on purpose. Even if you didn't tell them today, they would have been able to find out from other places."

"They don't want to let my Dashan and Aping go!" After saying that, she sat down on the ground dejectedly, wiping her tears.

When Yang heard this, her eyes turned red and she saw her mother-in-law fall to the ground.

She wanted to run forward and help the person up, but her hands and feet were already weak.

Not only did he fail to pull the man up, but he also fell to the ground.

Patriarch Song looked at this scene and frowned in confusion, "Where did you get this from?"

Song Zhi immediately asked Song An and Song Huan, who were standing in the yard at a loss, to get a stool and helped the man sit up.

Then he stepped forward and told them what had happened when his aunt went to the Wang family.

"It seems that the Wang family doesn't want to let my eldest brother come back easily. They have sent people to investigate again!"

Song Guangyun was shocked. His two sons also worked at the Wang family. What would happen if they were detained there like Dashan and the others?

He hurriedly asked, "Why didn't they return your uncle and his family? Do you have any explanation?"

Song Zhi did not hide anything and told her uncle about the Wang family asking him to compensate for the lost sheep. At the end, she did not forget to add her own speculation.

"I originally thought it was my uncle's bad luck that he lost the sheep, but now it seems someone did it on purpose!"

She lowered her head, her emotions hidden from others as she spoke, "This may be my groundless conjecture, but I don't dare let my uncle and cousin stay at the Wang family anymore. Even if they have to pay me money before I can take them away, I will definitely bring them back tomorrow!"

Regarding something without much evidence, Patriarch Song couldn't say much.

But since the people in their village want to come back, he, as the patriarch, must support them.

He sighed first, "When the Wang family was in charge, they weren't so overbearing. Now that they're free from restraint, they've become even more domineering and erratic."

"I can't say anything about the lost sheep, but I can still help get your uncle and the others back."

"Prepare the compensation. If you don't have it, get it from me first. Tomorrow I'll bring some people with you to bring your uncle and the others back!"

Song Zhi was stunned. It was obvious that she had not expected the Song clan leader to say that.

But the Wang family was so domineering that Song Zhi was still worried that they would retaliate.

She might have a way to deal with it, but if it implicates the villagers, she would feel guilty.

She first thanked the clan leader for his kindness, then immediately explained, "It's just that the Wang family is acting so forcefully, and I'm worried that they'll take their anger out on the villagers."

Seeing that she had thought of so much, the Song clan leader was relieved and explained, "You don't have to worry about this. Most families in our village don't rent the Wang family's land. He can't threaten our entire village."

Song Zhi insisted, "Grandpa, clan leader, let's go first tomorrow."

"If I could bring the person back, the villagers wouldn't have to make another trip and offend him. It's not worth it."

"If I can't bring anyone back, I'll trouble you and the villagers again!"