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

"Eldest brother, didn't Dad say he'd think about this? Why did you call the village chief and several uncles here?"

Jiang Shoutian sat on a stone in the courtyard, took a puff of his pipe, and looked at Jiang Changtian with hurt in his eyes.

He didn't want to separate from the family.

If parents live together but don't separate, are they still considered a family after they do?

"Hmph, why don't you tell me what your wife did..."

The village chief of Xinghua Village recounted how Xu and her family had come to the Lin family to demand money that day.

They also emphasized that the apricots sold by the Lin family were from Xinghua Village and had nothing to do with the Jiang family. I've never seen such shameless people.

Jiang Shoutian was immediately ashamed and couldn't lift his head. "Eldest brother, eldest brother's wife, it's my fault for not managing them well, your mother..."

“Father, this isn’t the first or second time. Let’s not say anything more. Separating the family is better for everyone.” Jiang Changtian said expressionlessly.

Jiang Shoutian lowered his head, unable to utter a single word; he felt ashamed of his son.

"Let's divide it."

The village chief of Hewan Village also felt embarrassed.

Just then, Xu, Wang, and Jiang Lao Er returned.

They took a detour to take Jiang Lao Er to see the village doctor, and Jiang Lao Er was found to be alright.

As a result, they argued for a long time because they didn't have money to pay for the oxcart. In the end, Ms. Xu gave one of her silver-plated rings to pay for the oxcart.

As soon as Xu came in, she started throwing a tantrum, shouting, "What family division? No family division! I raised him all these years, why should he want to divide the family just because he's not filial to me!"

"I'll allow you to separate the family, but only if the couple gives me five taels of silver a month! Otherwise, don't even think about me agreeing!"

The village chief of Xinghua Village was furious when he heard this, "Five taels of silver? You might as well rob us! Listen to your wicked woman, I'm ashamed of myself!"

He was standing up for the girl from Xinghua Village, so naturally he was speaking on the side of the young couple.

Normally, the village chief wouldn't bother with such trivial matters, but Lin Shuyun is different; she just helped the villagers make money.

Moreover, my third aunt said that the price might go up next year.

"The land in the eldest son's family will be divided among you and your two younger brothers..."

Jiang Changtian interrupted Jiang Shoutian, "I only want the old house I live in now, I don't want anything else, I just beg my mother and brothers to stop coming to force me and give me a way to live."

These words struck a chord with Jiang Shoutian, instantly bringing tears to his eyes.

Madam Xu persisted, "Even if you don't want anything, you still have to give your old mother a monthly allowance, or I'll cause trouble, I'll go to the place where you used to study and make a scene, you..."

"what!"

Before he could finish speaking, he let out a scream.

Jiang Shoutian immediately took off his shoe sole and started slapping him across the face.

Upon seeing this, Ms. Xu immediately ran inside and locked the door.

The others remained silent.

Jiang Lao Er originally wanted money, but seeing this, he went back inside.

The family still separated.

The village chiefs of both villages witnessed the event and signed a written agreement.

From now on, Lin Shuyun, Jiang Changtian, and the Jiang family will be two separate families.

After Jiang Shoutian and Xu Shi became unable to work, Jiang Changtian gave each of them sixty coins every month.

Jiang Shoutian seemed to have lost all his energy and spirit.

As Jiang Shoutian saw Jiang Changtian and Lin Shuyun off, he looked at Jiang Changtian and said in a low voice, "Eldest son, from now on you and Lin family should live a good life. Just come and visit your father during the New Year... during the New Year."

"Father, let's go back."

Jiang Changtian neither refused nor agreed.

After closing the door, Jiang Shoutian picked up a wooden stick from the doorway and kicked the door open.

"Jiang Shoutian, you old geezer, are you trying to kill me?!"

"Ah! Murder! Help!"

"Dad, stop hitting her! You'll hurt Mom, and we'll need to call a doctor!"

Lin Shuyun and Jiang Changtian seemed not to have heard anything.

As for Old Man Xu, he was already old and couldn't hear.

Jiang Changtian asked a young man in the village to deliver the donkey cart to the village chief of Xinghua Village.

The three of them returned to the small courtyard.

When I opened the door, a lot of fallen leaves were blown into the yard by the wind.

"Ball!"

Lin Shuyun shouted at the top of her lungs, but Meiqiu didn't come out; he was clearly not home.

"I'll go start a fire and cook. I'll come back when the food is cooked."

Old Xu pulled the puppy out of his pocket like a treasure, "Yun girl, this is for you."

"Where did this puppy come from?!"

Lin Shuyun's eyes widened.

The puppy was grayish-black, only slightly larger than a hand, and looked asleep with its eyes closed, its little belly rising and falling.

“I found it by the river. It must have been abandoned at birth. I figured you would like it, so I let you raise it.”

When Old Xu saw Lin Shuyun's eyes light up at the sight of something furry, he knew he had made the right choice.

Lin Shuyun pointed with her finger, and the puppy moved its paws, whimpering and closing its eyes to eat Lin Shuyun's finger.

"Its eyes aren't even open yet, how can it survive?"

"Maybe," Old Xu said, unsure.

This little thing looks quite pitiful.

Lin Shuyun found a small basket, put a cloth inside, placed the puppy inside, and then went to cook.

There was nothing in the kitchen, so we had to borrow some from my third aunt's house.

Old Xu picked up a broom and started sweeping the yard.

Jiang Changtian practiced walking in the yard, and when he got tired, he would stop to rest and read a book.

The sun was setting in the west, its afterglow warm.

……

……

In the evening, a horse-drawn carriage arrived at Hewan Village to inquire about the Jiang family.

Kind villagers gave them directions.

When they arrived at the Jiang family's door and knocked, Jiang Shuixian opened the door.

"Excuse me, is this Jiang Changtian's house?"

It was Shi Luo who knocked on the door; he had come to deliver Jiang Changtian's enrollment card.

He also wanted to see who this Jiang Changtian was, and whether he was worthy of his master's special treatment.

"Who are you...? May I ask what business this young master has with my elder brother?"

When Jiang Shuixian saw that he was a richly dressed young man with good looks, she immediately blushed and spoke in a coquettish and shy tone.

"Jiang Changtian is your elder brother? I'm from Mishan Academy, here to deliver your enrollment certificate. Please let Jiang Changtian come out for a moment." Shi Luo spoke politely, subtly stepping back.

This woman is really a bit scary.

Her face was covered in rouge and powder, making it appear pale and white. She wore a green dress and had a red flower in her hair.

Jiang Shuixian covered her face with her sleeve and looked at Shi Luo shyly, "My older brother went out on business."

"Young master, you must be tired from your journey. Please come in and have a cup of tea. Perhaps my elder brother will be back soon."

Jiang Shuixian didn't know anything about academies or anything like that; all she knew was that her peach blossoms had stirred.

With everyone else in the family out, Xu Shi was lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) unable to get up. Wasn't this an opportunity created by God?

A handsome man and a beautiful woman, sharing a room...

Jiang Shuixian almost burst out laughing as she thought about it.

The woman, who was already dressed like a ghost, was laughing so hard that drool was dripping from her mouth. Shi Luo felt a chill run down her spine. "No need. I've already delivered the admission notice and I'm in a hurry to get back. Please pass it on to Jiang Changtian."

Shi Luo threw the admission notice into Jiang Shuixian's arms and ran away.

Good heavens, that scared me to death.

"Oh, young master..."

Jiang Shuixian saw the person get into the carriage and was about to chase after them when the carriage suddenly started moving, choking her nose with dust. She stomped her foot in anger.

"what!"

Jiang Shuixian originally intended to throw it away, but then she changed her mind.