Transmigrated into a Prosperous Farm Wife, Pampered, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Prime Minister

"Why can't I say it? I was just thinking of bringing something for the boss. Lin Hongzhi just got ten taels of silver for nothing, what's wrong with me borrowing some money?"

Mrs. Xu stood still. She couldn't get her hands on the money in the house anymore, so she couldn't resist money.

Ten taels! That young nobleman just gave it to me like that, it's enough to make anyone green with envy.

Jiang Lao Er's death was a heavy blow to Xu Shi. Xu Shi looked even older, but old habits die hard.

"What else do you want besides money? I've never seen anyone as shameless as you!"

Lu Qiaoqiao was about to say something harsh when Lin Hongzhi stopped her.

"Aunt Jiang, your family shouldn't be short of money, right? Hongwen is about to start school, and there will be a lot of tuition fees to pay. The family is worried about it, so I won't lend you any money."

Lin Hongzhi said that he would take Lu Qiaoqiao home.

The village chief of Xinghua Village sighed as he looked at the Jiang couple.

Jiang Shoutian was so embarrassed that he forcibly dragged Xu away.

The village chief then warned Lin Dahai that the young master must have something to do, and that the money wouldn't be so easy to take; he told Lin Dahai to be careful.

The village chief's politeness towards the Lin family was also driven by ulterior motives. He noticed that the Lin family's life was getting better and better, with a promising son-in-law and a scholar named Lin Hongwen. He thought things might change someday.

That's how it is in the countryside. If you have a son to uphold the family's reputation, and your son and daughter are successful, the villagers will look up to you.

Lin Dahai was completely bewildered. Now that his son was married, he no longer interfered in some matters. He simply nodded, thinking he would remind Hongzhi when he got back.

He was about to call Li Shi to go home together, but when he turned around, Li Shi was already gone.

The village chief then dismissed everyone.

Everyone was still talking about it with great enthusiasm, clearly envious of Lin Hongzhi, while some felt that the money wasn't so easy to come by.

"Qiaoqiao, don't be angry, let's go home."

Seeing that Lu Qiaoqiao was quite angry, Lin Hongzhi whispered to comfort her.

"Why are you stopping me from scolding her!" Lu Qiaoqiao was angry with Xu Shi, and also angry with Lin Hongzhi.

My sister is such a good person. She married into the Jiang family and was bullied by that old woman, Xu, just because her husband wasn't her biological son.

“You’re a new bride, and this is bad for your reputation. We should just ignore her. I won’t lend them any money anyway.” Lin Hongzhi wasn’t good at saying nice things, so he just wanted people to stop talking about Qiaoqiao.

He then handed the ten taels of silver he had just given to Lu Qiaoqiao.

Lu Qiaoqiao snorted, took the silver with a beaming smile.

“This money is just right for our sister Yunniang. Hongwen is going to study at the academy and will be staying with her. This money should be enough.”

Lin Hongzhi grinned.

Lin Hongwen had already gone back to his studies. Lin Dahai glanced at the young couple and then went back to find Madam Li.

As soon as Ms. Li got home, she locked herself in her room and recalled an old story.

She was orphaned at the age of ten and sold to the Wang family as a maid. When she was fifteen or sixteen, she caught the eye of the Wang family patriarch because of her good looks, and he wanted to take her into his household.

She refused, but was forcibly sent there, along with two other pretty maids. The old master was impotent; although nothing happened that night, it was still a terrifying and disgusting experience for a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl.

On the first night, Master Wang failed to accomplish his goal. The next day, a servant leaked the news, and Master Wang found several servants to watch as they took advantage of the maids.

Madam Li was so frightened that she wanted to jump into the well. Fortunately, Zhang, the old woman who took care of her, was a kind person. She secretly let her escape through the back door while the vegetable vendor was delivering vegetables to the kitchen.

She escaped death from the Wang family, and almost became a victim because of her beauty...

When Li resisted, she accidentally injured her face, leaving a scar, which saved her from certain death.

Later, after meeting Lin Dahai, although this man was a bit old-fashioned, he was always very kind to her and honest, so Li Shi came to Xinghua Village with him to settle down.

For so many years, Ms. Li thought she had forgotten all of this.

Seeing the young master Wang today, who looks remarkably like Master Wang, suddenly triggered a flood of long-buried memories, instantly reminding her of Master Wang and making her feel nauseous.

"Li Niang, I was looking for you. I didn't expect you to be back so soon." Lin Dahai pushed the door open and came in from outside.

Li looked at Lin Dahai. She wanted to be honest, but the words wouldn't come out.

"Chestnut Girl, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing that Madam Li's complexion was not good, Lin Dahai said, "Mother Li, are you sick? Let's go to town to find a doctor."

"Honey, I'm fine, I just miss Yunniang a little."

Madam Li held back her tears; she was afraid that if she told Lin Dahai about such a sordid matter, he wouldn't be able to bear it.

This man values ​​his reputation highly. If he knew that his wife had been a runaway slave and had served a master, he would definitely not be able to accept it.

The old woman, Zhang, who let her run away back then, said that once she got out, she should find an honest and reliable man to live with and keep this matter buried in her heart for the rest of her life, never mentioning it once.

Lin Dahai sighed helplessly, “If you miss her, just go see her. Why do you have to hide here and cry alone?”

Li opened her mouth, wanting to reveal her past several times, but in the end she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Lin Dahai said, "Tomorrow we'll take a car to the county to see Yunniang. The academy will be starting soon, so let's take Hongwen there in advance and have his brother-in-law give him some pointers. If he can get into the academy, our family will have a scholar too."

Ms. Li responded absentmindedly.

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In the small courtyard.

When Qin Niangzi saw Jiang Shuixian, her disdain and contempt were clearly written on her face. "Why did you bring her back?"

"I didn't bring her; she walked here on her own." Lin Shuyun also had a headache.

She told Jiang Shuixian not to follow her, but the woman acted as if she couldn't understand human speech, crying and calling her "sister-in-law" all the way, which angered many older women who told her not to be so mean to her sister-in-law.

Jiang Shuixian shrank back at the courtyard gate and said in a low voice, "I came to see my older brother, not you. Why won't you let me in?"

"Hey, little brat, don't you know the situation? You think this is the village? If I don't let you in, I won't let you in. So what if you die out there? What does it have to do with us! We're not your parents!"

Qin Niangzi spat and picked up a broom, intending to chase Jiang Shuixian out and close the door.

It's annoying to look at.

Jiang Shuixian panicked and squatted down at the door, burying her face in her hands and pleading, "Please, sister-in-law, I beg you, if you kick me out I have nowhere to go, please let me change my clothes and have some food."

If she were driven away, she wouldn't even be able to leave the city. Jiang Shuixian was really scared of what had just happened.

Qin Niangzi threw down the broom and gestured to Xiaoqing, "Go to the academy and call Jiang Changtian over. Let him handle his troubles."

Why should I go just because you tell me to?

After Xiaoqing finished arguing with Qin Niangzi, she turned around and saw Lin Shuyun looking at her as well. She touched her nose and said, "Alright, sister, don't worry, I'll go call her."

Just as Xiaoqing was about to go out, she saw Jiang Changtian and Old Man Xu return, and they almost bumped into each other.

"Big brother, big brother, you're finally back." Jiang Shuixian burst into tears again as soon as she saw Jiang Changtian.

Jiang Changtian frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Jiang Shuixian, her hair soaked with stench, sobbed, "I came to find you, brother. You have no idea how much hardship and suffering I've endured on this journey..."