A master of metaphysics is farming.

Er Gou was forcibly held by Xiang He and confronted, while Yu Shi and Xiang Fusheng protected Xiang Lianhua on either side.

Xiang Fusheng couldn't understand how He Yatou could have changed so much. That night, she even dared to curse her grandmother. She was truly lawless.

"Hey girl, what exactly do you want to do?"

Xiang He grabbed Er Gou by the collar and started to pull him up. "Er Gou, you say it."

Er Gou was taller than her, so he had to bend over while being pulled like that, but he had no choice but to bend over.

My cheeks, eyes, and hands were still throbbing, so I didn't dare to resist.

"Yesterday, Lotus came looking for me, gave me a piece of clothing, and told me to go to He's house today and say that I had an affair with He—"

"Snapped!"

"Ouch! Why are you hitting me?!"

Xiang He withdrew his hand and blew on his palm. "Stop calling me 'father,' get to the point!"

The onlookers couldn't help but find it ridiculous—a grown man being scolded and beaten by a little girl, and having no choice but to obey; it was truly laughable to watch.

Er Gou, who had been beaten, immediately wilted. "Alright, alright, say I'm having an affair with He Ya Tou. If it works, I'll not only get a tael of silver, but I might also get some benefits from He Ya Tou. I think this is a good thing! I agreed right away! That's how it is, can you let me go now?"

"No, she hasn't acknowledged it yet."

Xiang He tilted her head and peeked out, "Second sister, do you recognize her or not?"

"I didn't! He's lying!"

Xiang Lianhua always denied it, and the villagers around her started gossiping.

The fourth aunt's voice was the loudest, "Oh dear! This young lady has such a wicked heart! She actually colluded with a local thug to ruin her own sister's reputation. She's so wicked!"

"If it's true, then this lotus is too insidious. A young woman's reputation is the most important thing in her life. If someone takes this seriously, she'll be talked about behind her back for the rest of her life."

"Exactly! It's too poisonous!"

With Fourth Aunt leading the way, everyone got more and more excited as they talked. Xiang Lianhua retorted and shouted, "I didn't! Don't listen to what this local scoundrel is saying. Maybe he's just trying to frame me so that He'er will let him go!"

"Exactly!" Madam Yu pulled Xiang Lianhua behind her, tilting her chin up and shouting, "Those two are definitely teaming up to bully my Lianhua! They might even be having an affair!"

"Come on, give me a break," Fourth Aunt said as she walked to Xiang He's side, still managing to eat a peanut. "Why would He girl frame your Lianhua? She wouldn't want money from you, would she? Everyone in the village knows you're stingy, why would she bother?"

Xiang He chuckled and lowered her head. Whenever Fourth Aunt was involved, the wind would always be on Xiang He's side.

Auntie Si's words made Xiang Lianhua's face darken even more. "Those are her clothes! How could I possibly have her clothes! She's clearly framing me!"

"I thought those clothes were unlucky, so I just threw them by the river. I never expected you to hide them. Second sister, you must have gone to great lengths to find them, right?"

"No! Don't listen to her nonsense!"

Xiang Fusheng finally understood what was going on. His tightly furrowed brows did not relax, but he stopped talking and turned to walk into the house, too lazy to listen to the ignorant women's foul language.

Seeing Xiang Fusheng enter the house, Xiang Lianhua anxiously called out, "Brother!"

She was met with the sound of the door slamming shut, and Yu's heart jumped.

This family is full of schemes, and Xiang He has little patience. She let go of Er Gou's hand and said, "Are you sure what you're saying is true? That Xiang Lianhua sent you to frame me for having an affair with you?"

Once Er Gou was free, he hurriedly covered his face and jumped to the side, saying, "Girl, you beat me up like this, how could I dare to lie to you?"

Xiang He smirked, "Fine, since you, Xiang Lianhua, are not human, don't blame me."

"W-what do you mean?!"

She took a step forward, staring intently at Xiang Lianhua, the mocking smile on her lips gradually turning cold, sending chills down one's spine.

Xiang Lianhua shuddered involuntarily, "What...what exactly do you want to do? Don't hit my face..."

"Heh, you're ruthless to me, so I'll be ruthless to you too. You'll never be able to set foot in Wang Rongxing's house in this lifetime."

"Varied--!"

"boom!"

The door to the next room was flung open with a loud bang, and before anyone could see the person, the voice preceded them: "What did you say, you little brat!"

Li rushed over in a flurry, carrying a broom in her hand; it was unclear whether she had used that broom for a nightmare the night before.

After hiding inside for so long, I've finally come out.

Xiang He smiled and said, "Grandma, you're sleeping so late?"

"What did you just say, you little brat!"

She came in with great force, but dared not step out of the gate; she only dared to shout in the courtyard.

Xiang He remained expressionless, her gaze fixed on Xiang Lianhua's face as she watched her complexion turn from red to pale.

"Wasn't that loud enough? Then I'll say it again." Clearing his throat, "You're ruthless, so I'll be ruthless too! Xiang Lianhua will never, ever set foot in the Wang family again! I said it!"

Raising her voice slightly, Xiang He coughed twice, "Isn't that loud enough? If you dare to ruin my reputation, I have the ability to prevent you from obtaining the Wang family's wealth."

Back then, in order not to take a single share of the Wang family's wealth, we decisively made them divide the family property. Now, we'll make sure they never get any of it. That'll be more fun.

"How...how did you know..."

Looking at Lianhua with a bewildered expression and eyes full of shock, Madam Yu immediately covered her mouth, saying, "What ability does she have? She's just a little girl. Don't listen to her nonsense."

Whether I have the ability or not, we'll see in the future. Goodbye.

Xiang He turned and left the ominous place, leaving everyone speculating.

Standing to the side, Zhang said something to Xiang Kaixi, who walked away with a worried look on his face. Zhang immediately ran inside, closed the door, and helped Li sit down in a chair.

"The Wang family? Is it the Wang family of the perfume dyeing workshop in the city? Did Lotus Girl manage to get married into their family?"

She hadn't expected there to be things she didn't know. She needed to find out more about it. If it was true, she was determined to build a good relationship with the eldest daughter-in-law!

Li angrily shook off her hand, "It's none of your business!"

Knowing that the old woman was unreasonable, Zhang never bothered with her. Instead, she got up to comfort Yu and kindly pulled her to sit down.

"Sister-in-law, you'll be rich and powerful once you get involved with the Wang family."

"Of course!" Yu Shi, still furious, gritted her teeth and cursed as her chest heaved, "How dare she, a lowly girl, spout such nonsense!"

"The Wang family is one of the wealthiest families in the city. After Lianhua marries into the family, our family will be honored."

Zhang, who used to ignore them, was now chatting with them at length, and anyone with eyes could see her ulterior motives.

Madam Yu curled her lip arrogantly, "Although I don't know how that wretched girl found out, the Lotus Clan's entry into the sect is a done deal! If she dares to mess around, I'll beat her to death!"

This time, Zhang didn't respond. Instead, she looked at Xiang Lianhua and said, "Lianhua, has the young master of the Wang family said when he will come to propose marriage? This matter cannot be delayed for too long."

Madam Li also looked over, "It's been several days already, weren't they supposed to come and present the betrothal gifts soon?"

Xiang Lianhua choked, the shock from earlier subsiding. She forced a smile and said, "Rongxing said that once the family matters are settled, he will bring my mother to propose marriage. It shouldn't take more than a few days..."

"How many days is it?!" Madam Li pounded her knees. "Tell him to hurry up!"

After Xiang He's outburst today, Xiang Lianhua suddenly felt uncertain. They had clearly said it would only take a few days, but it's been almost ten days and they still haven't come.

But we should appease Grandma first, so she won't keep asking about it.

"Don't worry, Grandma and Mother, he won't break his promise."

The courtyard was filled with only Li's cursing, and Xiang Fusheng, listening to the four people outside, couldn't help but show a look of disdain.

Women who are obsessed with currying favor with the powerful and wealthy are all vulgar!

He cursed inwardly, but as he touched the palm mirror, his expression changed from one of disgust to one of unusual gentleness, and his fingertips lightly touched the frame.

The places he touched shimmered with light, as if responding to him.