The wife of two taels of silver

"Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I will kill you!" Lin Haitang hit Wu Cailing's sore spot. She rushed over and tried to knock Lin Haitang over with her head.

Of course Zhang Ben and Li Youdao would not let her do anything wrong and stopped her immediately.

"Oh my!" Wu Cailing sat on the ground and raged. "My own daughter is cursing me to death! She even put her own brother in jail! You're such a jinx! You've ruined my family!"

Lin Haitang frowned and shouted, "Zhang Ben, throw her out!"

"Yes, ma'am." Although Zhang Ben had a lame leg, he was still able to throw an old woman away. Besides, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but Zhang Ben felt that his legs were much better than before after he came to Captain Gu's house.

"Let me go! Let me go! Catch the thief! Catch the thief!" Wu Cailing was scratching and screaming like crazy, but Zhang Ben was unmoved. He lifted her up with both hands and threw her into the middle of the road.

The villagers who were watching the fun immediately made way for him.

"Isn't the Gu An family too cruel? This is her own mother." Some people muttered.

"Aunt Wu is too partial, but after all, she raised her. This girl is too harsh in her words."

Many people said this, while others refuted: "They almost sold their own child. If it were me, I would not recognize these parents."

Lin Haitang listened to all the words without a trace of expression on her face.

There is no point in explaining to these people.

Wu Cailing got up and wanted to rush to Lin Haitang's house again, but Zhang Ben kept stopping her.

"Lin girl, you've suffered so much." The village chief sighed and said, "I'll go and persuade your mother to leave. You should have a good rest."

The village chief walked out, waving his hands: "Go away, there's nothing to see."

After everyone left, the village chief stood beside Wu Cailing and talked for a long time before letting Wu Cailing stand up and leave.

Lin Haitang went to bed again, but couldn't fall asleep.

How could there be such parents?

Yes, there are many parents in the world who love their children, and there are also many parents in the world who are not human.

It's just a pity for the children. I'm afraid many of them will never be able to get out of the shadow of their original family.

I can’t live in the village anymore, I have to move to the county town as soon as possible, Lin Haitang thought.

As she was thinking, Lin Haitang sat up. There really was a lot of things to do.

So many people helped find my child yesterday. It’s only right that I thank them. That way I can ask for help next time.

Besides, Gu Mo will be an examiner in the future. Lin Haitang can have a domineering reputation, but she must have a good reputation among the children.

Take Gu Mo's father Gu An for example. Although he only achieved the title of scholar, the Gu family has a very good reputation. In the surrounding area, who wouldn't give a thumbs up to Gu An if they know him?

Lin Haitang's reputation for being arrogant and domineering has spread, and today she is afraid that she will be accused of being unfilial. She can only spend some money to earn back her reputation.

Lin Haitang called Zhao Xiangjun and went to the county town: "Sister-in-law, let's go to the county."

"Okay, ma'am, please wait for me to wash my hands." Zhao Xiangjun went to wash her hands in the wooden basin beside the well.

"Madam, what are we going to do?" Zhao Xiangjun asked.

Lin Haitang touched Xiaobai's head and said, "Let's go buy some things. We have to thank those who helped us find the child."

Zhao Xiangjun wiped her hands and said, "Madam, there's no need. We're all from the same village. Finding a child is such a big deal, everyone will help out. It's the same for us. We're all used to it."

Zhao Xiangjun is also from the countryside and is well versed in rural affairs. Whether there are funerals or weddings, the villagers will lend a hand. Unless the family has a particularly bad reputation, no one will come close.

Lin Haitang shook her head in a daze, waving her fingers in front of Zhao Xiangjun. She said, "Sister-in-law, you know I, Lin Haitang, have a reputation for being arrogant and domineering. Even the surrounding villages know about it. My son is going to take the civil service exam, and I have to pave the way for his reputation."

Zhao Xiangjun thought for a moment, patted the water in the basin, and said, "Madam is right, let's go!"

It is convenient to have your own carriage at home. You can just get on and go without having to wait or sit with others.

This time, Lin Haitang left Xiaobai at home and refused to let him go no matter what. If this happened again, Lin Haitang's heart would not be able to bear it. Zhang Ben's legs and feet were not flexible after all, and he would not be able to catch up if something really happened. It was better to leave Xiaobai at home and feel more at ease.

We still need to find another person, someone with strong martial arts skills, otherwise we really can't protect this whole family.

The carriage was there, but the problem was who would be the driver.

Lin Haitang wanted to drive herself, but Zhao Xiangjun refused to agree: "Sister-in-law, you can sit here, it won't tire me out."

"That won't work either. How about this, you teach me and get up and drive." Zhao Xiangjun was very determined.

That's fine, this is also a solution. I'll have to use a carriage in the future, so I'll have to learn how to do it sooner or later.

Lin Haitang started teaching on the way to her home.

Fortunately, we were driving instead of riding a horse, so as long as we could grasp the direction, it was quick to learn.

Zhao Xiangjun was bold and careful, and she dared to take action as soon as she walked out of the village. But when they were halfway there, Lin Haitang gave up.

"Madam, what should we buy?" Zhao Xiangjun asked.

Lin Haitang's lazy voice came over: "Two pounds of pork per family."

Hey!

Zhao Xiangjun took a breath.

Two kilograms sounds okay, but there are 30 or 40 households helping out! How much does that cost?

"Add six more eggs!" Lin Haitang shouted again.

Just say that these things were bought together with Li Erzhu's family.

The villagers were looking for the three children. Lin Haitang couldn't abandon Li Erzhu's family and take the things to thank the people who helped her. This would be too immoral.

Zhao Xiangjun clutched her chest, feeling very sorry for the money: "Madam, this will cost a lot of money."

Lin Haitang said indifferently: "It doesn't matter, I can make more money. No matter what, it's not as precious as three children."

The market was very lively during the day, with all kinds of things for sale. Lin Haitang saw three or four stalls selling fortunes alone.

When we got to the butcher, the clerk asked, "Miss, would you like some pork belly or pork elbow? Or some pig's trotters?"

"Brother, just the meat will do. Cut it into two-pound portions for me. I want fifty portions." Lin Haitang said.

"How much?!" The butcher opened his mouth in surprise, suspecting he had heard it wrong.

"One portion is two kilograms, and I want fifty portions." Lin Haitang repeated.

The butcher was so happy that he bought up all the remaining pork in his shop. "Okay, okay, girl, wait a minute, I'll cut it for you right away."

Zhao Xiangjun said to Lin Haitang, "Madam, isn't fifty a bit too much?"

Lin Haitang waved her hand and said, "Not many. There are more than 50 households in the village. I saw almost all of them that night. Besides, we don't have to worry about not finishing the meat at home. Xiaobai can finish it all by himself."

Ah, yes, there is also Xiaobai.

The butcher asked, "Girl, did you take anything when you came? Where did you put all this meat?"

"Oh, I forgot to bring it." Zhao Xiangjun was a little annoyed.

The butcher waved his hand and said, "It's okay, I'll go home and get you two bamboo baskets!"

"Thank you so much." Zhao Xiangjun thanked the person.

Lin Haitang gave the money to the butcher and said, "Brother, you take care of it first. I'll come back to get it later. I'm going to go shopping first."

"Okay, go ahead." The butcher cut the meat very quickly. After cutting each piece, he weighed it and it was exactly two pounds.

Lin Haitang and Zhao Xiangjun were strolling around the market when they said, "There should be a chicken farm in Hua'an County. Let's go find out where it is."

The two were walking down the street, surrounded by the cries of vendors. Just as they were about to find someone to ask, a fortune teller called out, "Young lady."

Lin Haitang turned around in confusion, she felt like someone was calling her.

"Girl!" the fortune teller called out again.

Lin Haitang and Zhao Xiangjun now saw clearly that it was a fortune teller. Although he looked handsome, he was young, but it was obvious that he was a liar.

"Sorry, I don't tell fortunes." Lin Haitang pulled Zhao Xiangjun and was about to leave.

Zhao Xiangjun shook her head. "These days, there are so many charlatans."

The young man said, "I know your origins."

Lin Haitang paused, then turned around and sat in front of his stall.

"Then tell me, I'm listening." Lin Haitang gave Zhao Xiangjun a soothing look and said to the fortune teller.

The young man leaned forward slightly and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "From another world."

boom!

Lin Haitang's heart sank suddenly.

Lin Haitang clenched his fists and said, "Master, may I ask if there is any way to return?"

The fortune teller seemed to have heard something funny. He glanced at Lin Haitang and said, "What are you thinking about? You came here after death. Your body has long since dissipated. Even if you could go back, would you become a wandering ghost?"

Lin Haitang was stunned by his words.

Yes, how could she forget that she came here after she died suddenly.

"Then, then," Lin Haitang said in a panic, a tear unconsciously falling from the corner of her eye, "Then why did I come back here?"

If possible, she didn't want to.

Even if she died and this person no longer existed, she didn't want to stay here. This place didn't belong to her. She was an outsider, like she had been abandoned by the whole world.

"You asked for it yourself." The fortune teller said in a light tone, not realizing that there was anything wrong with his words or how much of a blow they would bring to Lin Haitang.

Snapped!

"Ridiculous!" Lin Haitang put her five fingers together and slammed them on the table. The table shook and her fingertips turned red. "In my previous life, I, Lin Haitang, only wished for the health of my parents and the well-being of my family. I would never ask for this bullshit!"

Lin Haitang roared angrily, and many people around looked over.

The fortune teller raised an eyebrow and said, "What I said is true. You paid a huge price to achieve this cause and effect."

Lin Haitang found it unbelievable and asked, "Why?"

"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed." The fortune teller pointed his index finger to the sky and uttered these words.

After calming down, Lin Haitang stood up and asked, "What's your name?"

"I am Sanyou." The fortune teller replied.

"What's your name?" Lin Haitang frowned and asked again.

"Three haves."

"Do you know Taoist Sankong?" Lin Haitang asked.

Sanyou didn't take it seriously: "I know him, Sankong is my junior fellow apprentice."

Lin Haitang's eyes were full of disbelief.

"Don't disbelieve me, I was raised by my master. I am his first and last disciple. I am the eldest senior disciple." Sanyou said, and then added: "It's just that I have returned to the secular world."

"Why do you still mention your Taoist name when you have returned to the secular world?" Lin Haitang complained.

San Youshen shook his head mutteringly: "That's not true. I'm just returning to the secular world. I still need to cultivate the Tao."

Lin Haitang threw down the silver and left without paying any attention to him.

Sanyou quickly ran over to stop the man and said, "Miss Lin, are you in need of a thug? I'm very skilled, and most people can't hire me. I'll come to your house and be your thug for free."

Lin Haitang asked: "State the conditions."

"It's so comfortable to talk to smart people," Sanyou stared at Lin Haitang and said, "Save my wife's life."

"Then you've come to the wrong person. I don't know any medical skills." Lin Haitang made a gesture to leave.

Sanyou stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Miss Lin, I know you have a way."

After a moment of silence, Lin Haitang uttered two words: "Let's go."

This is agreed.

Sanyou breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes a little red.

Now Wanniang is saved.

In fact, Lin Haitang didn’t know whether Sanyou knew kung fu or not. She just wanted to keep him because she still had a lot of questions to ask.

It would be better if he knows kung fu, but if not, Lin Haitang also needs his fortune-telling skills.

"Where is your stepmother? Let's go pick her up." Lin Haitang walked in front and asked.

Throughout the whole process, Zhao Xiangjun never asked a single question. She would interrupt on small matters, but she knew her limits on big matters. She was just a servant and could not interfere with the lady's decisions.

Now it was Sanyou who drove the carriage and took Lin Haitang and Zhao Xiangjun to his current residence.

It was a small courtyard on the outskirts of the city, with a fence around it and several pots of flowers inside.

"Wanniang, I'm back." Sanyou shouted loudly.

As soon as Lin Haitang put her hand on Zhao Xiangjun's hand, she saw a young girl appear at the door.

She was very beautiful, but pale, holding a handkerchief in her hand, and coughing from time to time.

Although she is as beautiful as a willow swaying in the wind, one can also see that she has been suffering from a long-term illness and her life will not last long.

Sanyou went over to support her and said, "Wanniang, this is the person I mentioned to you before, the one who can save your life."

Wanniang coughed again and said in a weak voice, "Miss, my name is Liu Wanwan."

Lin Haitang also softened her voice, but her words were not very pleasant: "Wan Niang, your husband sold both of you to me in order to save you."

Liu Wanwan said: "It's okay, my husband told me a long time ago that we have been waiting for you."

It was exactly what Lin Haitang thought.

Fortunately, the carriage was big enough to accommodate so many people.

Lin Haitang took them to the butcher again. The butcher had already cut the meat. He laid two layers of clean gauze in the bamboo basket and covered the bottom with oil paper. The pork was neatly stacked in two large bamboo baskets.

With Sanyou, I didn't need to ask for directions and went straight to the chicken farm.

He asked for another three hundred eggs and filled the carriage to the brim.

Lin Haitang said to Liu Wanwan, "Mother Wan, tonight I'll let you taste my sister-in-law's cooking. It's truly amazing. What do you like to eat?"

Liu Wanwan seemed very happy and said, "I like spicy food, but my health is not good, and he won't let me eat it."

Lin Haitang patted her hands and said, "Don't worry, I will cure you soon. From now on, you can eat whatever you want. I won't have to control you anymore."

Liu Wanwan is beautiful, like a little rabbit who seems to be afraid to look directly at Lin Haitang. This greatly arouses Lin Haitang's desire to protect her, and he likes her very much.

Lin Haitang laughed: "Why do you keep looking at me?"

"Sister," the little girl said softly, "Sister, you are so beautiful."

Oh my God, why is this girl so likable!