Farming with kids: My deceased husband returns and I spoil him rotten.

The sudden roar startled Lady Gu.

Summoning courage from who knows where, Shang Qing held the baby tightly in her arms, struggled to her feet, and shielded Pan'er and Nian'er behind her, blocking the view of Gu Wangshi and Liu Bazi.

"You heartless bastard! Your own son has only been dead for a few days, and you already despise us, a widow and orphan, for being a burden. You black-hearted and rotten-hearted person, and kicked us out of the house!"

Shang Qing felt as if her entire body was being torn apart, every inch of her skin screaming in pain. Her anger burned ever brighter, and her words grew sharper: "Since you don't consider us family, what right do you have to interfere in my marriage? Not to mention my daughters' future, how can it be a concern for you, you wicked old woman? Besides, a few days ago when I was seriously ill, my daughters only borrowed fifty copper coins from you, when did it become five taels?"

“Gu Wangshi, this is a temple. How can you speak such nonsense in front of the Bodhisattva? Aren’t you afraid of retribution?”

Her scolding made Madam Gu's face flush red. The shame on her face was not because of Shang Qing's words, but because she realized that she had committed a sinful act in front of the gods, and she felt a little guilty.

Originally, Madam Gu intended to let Liu Bazi handle the situation, but despite Shang Qing's current weakness and powerlessness, her gentle yet resilient temperament made Liu Bazi even more infatuated.

That Shang Qing is a complete scourge!

Madam Gu cursed inwardly, but dared not offend Liu the Scarface. She simply abandoned her original plan and instead demanded the debt directly.

"Since you said you borrowed fifty coins, then pay me back. You yourself said you've separated the family, and I, this old woman, don't want to be in charge of your household anymore, but the money you owe me must be paid back!"

Shang Qing felt a wave of nausea. Gu Wangshi's words clearly implied that she used to care about their lives. But was that really the case?

Back then, the original owner's husband, Gu Yu, served in the army. Every six months, he would send someone to bring back a sum of money, which invariably ended up in Gu Wangshi's pocket. As long as Shang Qing and the children lived in the Gu family home, Gu Wangshi would always treat them a little better, for the sake of the money.

However, as soon as news of Gu Yu's death arrived, Madam Gu couldn't wait to kick them out, even though she was heavily pregnant at the time.

“I will naturally pay you back the money you owe, but I’m short on cash right now, so I can only give you an IOU and promise to pay you back double within a month,” Shang Qing said, taking a deep breath and trying to remain calm.

Madam Gu sneered repeatedly, rolling her eyes as she said, "Fifty coins may not seem like much, but it's still what you owe, so naturally I have to take it back. As for your talk of double repayment, I don't care! Why should I wait a month for you? Since you can't pay it back, you have to follow my rules."

Her intentions were clear: if Shang Qing couldn't come up with the money now, she would sell Shang Qing and her three daughters as she planned.

Shang Qing knew she couldn't reason with Madam Gu; her physical weakness made her even more powerless to argue. She could only steel herself and turn to Liu the Scarface: "Brother Liu, you see my current condition. Even if you took me with you, I'd only be a burden..."

"So?" Liu Bazi remained calm and patient; he was a patient man, especially when it came to prey that interested him.

Liu Bazi was never a picky eater, and even though Shang Qing looked thin and pale now, her appearance was still beautiful, and she had gained a mature charm, which made his desire even deeper.

Shang Qing tried hard to suppress his nausea and endure Liu Bazi's unbridled gaze, his tone becoming increasingly serious: "I've heard that you know quite a few restaurant owners in town. I happen to have a secret-recipe immortal wine here. If you're willing to make an exception, this business will surely make you a fortune."

Liu Bazi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but become interested.

He then looked at Shang Qing suspiciously.

Although he was somewhat tempted by Shang Qing's proposal, he clearly did not intend to give up his desire for her.