After the arranged marriage, she farms and survives under the tutelage of the villainous boss.

“Keep it all, Yunniang. I won’t agree to this with you.” Zhang Shi rarely insisted. “Don’t say that I’m keeping what I gave you. Although this savings isn’t much, it’s all the family’s assets. I’ll save it for you from the wages Shuheng gets and the wages I get.”

"Although this family is very poor, it was a complete mess when I was in charge. Now I'm handing it over to you, thinking that my mother will work with you from now on, so she won't be so nervous."

The main problem is that Zhang knows she lacks her own opinions and doesn't know how to prioritize money. Someone like her is not fit to be a leader.

Now that Yunniang has arrived, it would be perfect to let her manage the household.

Then patiently explained:

“When a woman like us gets married, it’s like she’s taking on a different kind of household chores. I already feel bad for you on our wedding day, so now this dowry should all be used for your own benefit. And don’t refuse any of our family’s belongings.”

"I will listen to you from now on."

"..." Hearing her mother-in-law say this to her, Jiang Zhiyun was truly at a loss for words. Other mothers-in-law were busy setting rules, but her mother-in-law had a completely innocent look on her face.

Therefore, Jiang Zhiyun did not refuse, and was even grateful. She said:

"Thank you, mother-in-law."

Xie Shuheng nodded slightly, staring intently at Jiang Zhiyun. Strangely, he felt that Jiang Zhiyun's eyes carried very complex emotions, which he couldn't quite make out.

What had she been through before?

When he was about to look at her again, Jiang Zhiyun quickly avoided his gaze, and then everything returned to normal.

The next day.

Jiang Zhiyun and Zhang got up very early in the morning.

Yang Ge'er, who was standing nearby, was also woken up. He couldn't even open his eyes, but he was afraid of being alone, so he clung tightly to Zhang Shi's arm.

He was a little afraid of Jiang Zhiyun and didn't dare to go closer.

Zhang rubbed his head and said, "Yang, be good. Stay home and look after your uncle. If anything happens, just ask a neighbor in the village, okay?"

"Okay~" he obediently replied, and then fell asleep sitting up. His even breathing could be heard. The child was still young, and his voice was soft.

Jiang Zhiyun quickly packed her things, carrying a basket and a sickle, and called Zhang Shi to go out.

In this southwestern border region, the mountains are verdant and one after another. If you were to travel along the official road, you might not see the end of the mountain even after a whole day.

Jiang Zhiyun planned to take Zhang Shi along a side path, using a sickle to clear the way, which would make the journey much easier. Although the path would be steeper and they would have to climb several more mountains, it would save them half the time.

At first, Zhang was able to keep up with Jiang Zhiyun, and even join in the conversation.

Then I couldn't keep up. It had rained last night, and the bushes and weeds were all damp. After walking a lot, my shoes were covered in mud, and my trouser legs were all wet.

"Yunniang..." Zhang was panting, feeling like she couldn't even speak anymore, "Let's rest."

"Okay." The path Jiang Zhiyun took was the shortest one she had figured out herself in her previous life, and it was indeed a bit more difficult to walk, but she would get used to it.

It's still early today, and you can hear flocks of birds chirping. All you can see is green.

She remembered that mushrooms easily grew in this area after it rained, and she even remembered where she picked mushrooms in her past life.

If you can pick some mushrooms along the way and sell them, you can earn more money to buy rice.

Whether it's matsutake or Boletus edulis, it might depend on luck, but Jiang Zhiyun remembers that termite mushrooms have fixed growing sites.

It is unearthed in the same fixed location every year. If it is fresh and tender, it can be used to stir-fry cured meat slices or stew soup. As for the more mature chicken mushroom, it is usually used to extract oil, which can be stored and eaten all year round.