Divorced woman with child travels through time

The news also reached Chen Wenfang's estate. However, since Wang Erniu was now in league with Yang Shouzhen, Qian Zheng hadn't expected that Wang Erniu would be recruited. Despite not caring about the monk, he still sent Zhou Changqing with his men as a token gesture, and Chen Wenfang paid another three thousand taels of silver.

Mr. and Mrs. Nie were so angry they almost cursed out loud. Aunt Hu fell silent, and everyone else looked equally grim.

Chen Wenfang was also very angry. She had only paid the money a few days ago, and her husband was already on their side. How could they still be so bloodsucking?

Zhou Changqing looked troubled. Just a few days ago he could yell at people, but now he had to beg them for money.

“Madam Chen, if you have the money, just give it to her. This is only because of Mr. Wang's influence; otherwise, you would have to give even more,” Zhou Changqing said earnestly.

"Listen to this, is this even human language?" Chen Wenfang became increasingly angry. "We only paid a few days ago, and they want more? Nobody's that rich! We really don't have the money." Chen Wenfang also tried to play the victim.

Actually, the one who was most heartbroken when he left with Wang Erniu and the others on the first day of the Lunar New Year was Da Xiong. He had wanted to curse when these thieves came to ask for money last time. Although he was a little scared by the hundreds of thugs, he still led the children to try to surround the room and prepare to fight back. After Wang Erniu came back and handed over the money, they didn't have time to think about it anymore.

Chen Xuanyu and his group were the same; the children hid behind the adults, their slingshots already set up. Although there were many people on the other side, they were not afraid.

They were furious that they'd come again. They glared angrily at Zhou Changqing and the others; if Da Xiong hadn't tried to calm them down, these kids might have caused a huge uproar.

Zhou Changqing looked at the men, women, and children on the estate, each of them glaring at him with a look that seemed to want to devour him. He felt a slight sense of fear.

Having taken on this mission, he couldn't go back empty-handed and have to explain himself. So, he had no choice but to plead, "Madam Chen, please, I beg you, just give me some money so I can go back and report. I really have no other choice. I know how Master Qian works, and I'm here on his orders. Please, Madam Chen, have pity on me." Zhou Changqing had none of his usual arrogance; he had unusually lowered his pride and pleaded humbly.

Chen Wenfang wasn't buying it. He just pretended to be troubled, "We really don't have any money. You know how we do business. We earn it by the penny by the pound. We did make some money last year, but we always treat the people on the estate well. We pay them very high wages, and everyone knows that. Besides, we've only paid five thousand taels of silver. Where are we going to get another two thousand? Just go back and explain. If it really doesn't work, let Master Qian go to our boss, okay? Let Master Qian ask him directly. We're all in the same boat now, so it'll be easier to talk to him."

Zhou Changxing had no choice but to lead his henchmen back to town and tell Qian Zheng what had happened. Qian Zheng didn't say anything more.

Since Wang Erniu had surrendered, he should give him face. Moreover, Wang Erniu had made up his mind to lead his men to help Yang Shouye suppress the bandits. He had heard that a lot of money could be made on the mountain. If they could make money, he could gain wealth and also gain merit by suppressing the bandits. It was a win-win situation. He wouldn't have to work hard to collect all sorts of miscellaneous taxes, which was a good job.

Under the cover of night, two slender figures galloped towards Wangjiazhuang on two swift horses.

"Second Sister!" one of the women said, "Why does the mistress insist on seeing such a country woman?"

The other was much calmer, and said in a cold voice, "We should just focus on doing our work and not ask questions we shouldn't."

“Oh…” the younger woman said obediently.

After a while, the woman couldn't help but ask again, "What if she doesn't come with us? Should we kill her?"

"Qian'er, as I said, I will do whatever the mistress tells me to do. If she dares not to come with us, I have my own ways to make her come with us."

"But, Sister Ru'er, how can we get her to come with us? What if she doesn't listen to us? Can we kill her?" Qian'er spoke with an innocent and naive expression, completely out of character for their assassin identities.

Ru'er had a bit of a headache. "We'll talk about it later. Are you tired? Do you want some candy?" With that, she took out a few candies from her pocket and stuffed them into her hand.

"I'm tired, thank you, Second Sister." Qian'er happily put the candy in her mouth and stopped talking.

Finally, it was quiet. Ru'er breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that her junior sister was nice, but she was too noisy.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at Wangjiazhuang. Ru'er cautiously looked around and said, "Dismount!"

Qian'er had a candy in her mouth and accidentally swallowed it. "What are you doing? What are you going to do? Just ride in, what are you afraid of?"

Ru'er said, "Someone is on lookout duty, I can feel it." Qian'er readily agreed and dismounted. They quickly entered the village. Luo Xiaohei noticed the strangers and darted out from outside the courtyard with a "whoosh!" Just as he was about to bark, Ru'er threw a dart at him. "Woof...!" With a very short sound, Luo Xiaohei fell to the ground.

Wang Xiaoming, who was on night watch in the courtyard, noticed this, gently picked up his spear, walked to the door, and quietly waited for the person to come in.

On the kang (heated brick bed), Brother Nie keenly heard a short, whimpering bark from a dog. He sat up abruptly and listened intently.

"Someone's coming! Wife, get up and protect the children. I'll go check it out." Brother Nie quickly dressed.

"Okay!" Sister-in-law Nie got up and dressed quickly without any hesitation.

Brother Nie opened the door and happened to meet Li Huanqiu, who was also getting up to leave. The two nodded to each other and walked into the yard at the same time, forming a triangle with Wang Xiaoming at the door, waiting for someone to break in.

"The person inside is awake, Qian'er, kick the door down!"

"Alright!" Qian'er loved doing this kind of thing the most. She kicked open the thick beam with one foot, and the door creaked open with a crack.

Ru'er stood with her long sword drawn and quickly slipped into the courtyard. Wang Xiaoming, who was behind the door, didn't hesitate either, shouting, "Thief, take this!" and thrust his gun straight at her waist.

Ru'er's face was like precious jade, pure and aloof, her figure light and graceful. She turned and bent over with agility, her long sword deflecting his spear and thrusting at his lower body.

As the two fought, Qian'er also attacked with a long sword. Seeing this, Brother Nie and Li Huanqiu joined the battle, and the three of them fought against the two women, having a great time.

Chen Wenfang, along with her aunts and children, were all awakened and hid in the main room watching from a distance. Chen Wenfang found the scene of flashing swords and shadows extremely terrifying and was very worried. "Sister-in-law Nie, can they win?"

Sister-in-law Nie gripped the short knife tightly in her hand and said with some difficulty, "Don't worry, mistress, we will protect you."

Chen Wenfang sensed something amiss in her words. Before she could say anything, there was a "whoosh." Wang Xiaoming was no match for the older woman, and his spear flew from his hand. It was clear that the woman's sword was about to pierce his chest...