Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

Zhang Shi, with a dark and sullen face, was helped in by her maid.

"Madam Jiang, don't listen to these two rascals' wild accusations. They stole from my house and are trying to frame you, falsely accusing me..."

He turned to look at Xu Heng and said, "My lord, they should be severely punished."

Xu Heng stroked the stubble on his chin and said quietly, "Yes, those who are guilty should be punished."

Lu Qingyao looked at her coldly, "Those two do indeed deserve punishment..."

"However, there is another important matter. Madam Liu mentioned it to me yesterday. It concerns the people of Taoxi Village. Since everyone is here today, including Lord Xu, let's take care of it together."

More and more villagers gathered at the entrance, all staring intently at the two of them.

Lu Qingyao simply invited them in.

"What is it?" the villagers asked one after another. "Miao Miao's mother, tell us!"

Zhang looked bewildered, feeling only unease in her heart.

What is this woman trying to do?

"Uncle Fu, you've arrived."

Following Lu Qingyao's gaze, the village head walked in carrying two bolts of cloth.

The village chief approached Zhang and bowed, saying, "Madam Liu, I thank you on behalf of the children of Taoxi Village."

Zhang looked at Lu Qingyao with a completely bewildered expression.

Lu Qingyao pulled her in front of the village chief and tore off the cloth covering the Shu brocade.

“Madam Liu, have you forgotten? This is what you asked me to give to the village head yesterday.”

A red Shu brocade with a lotus flower pattern.

A piece of light blue Shu brocade with a pattern of broken branches, flowers, and birds.

Shining brightly in the sunlight, the fabric is delicate and smooth, showcasing exquisite brocade weaving techniques.

It makes you want to touch it a few times, but you're also afraid of breaking it.

Someone exclaimed in surprise, "Could these two bolts be the lost Shu brocade?"

"No, it is indeed Shu brocade, but it is not the two pieces that were lost."

Jiang Miaomiao waved her little hands and clapped for her mother.

Her mother is about to unleash her ultimate move.

Zhang is a complete idiot!

Her mother gave her a chance yesterday, but she insisted on courting death...

Lu Qingyao explained to the villagers, "Madam Liu is kind-hearted, but she's also very proud. Yesterday, she asked me to deliver two bolts of Shu brocade to the village head, saying she'd sell them to help build a school in the village. I estimated it might be worth fifty or sixty taels of silver..."

The villagers were overjoyed when they heard the good news.

"Is this a miracle?"

"The village school leaked rain in the summer and drafts in the winter, and the children all got sick from the cold. Now we finally have the money to repair the school."

"Thank you so much, Madam Liu, you are such a kind person!" The villagers bowed to Zhang in gratitude.

Zhang nodded slightly, her face pale, and forced a few smiles at the villagers.

A sharp pain shot through my heart.

She could afford fifty or sixty taels, but that was Shu brocade.

I'm preparing to make clothes for my son and daughter; these are Shu brocade pieces that money can't always buy.

She originally intended to use it as bait, thinking that it would eventually come back to her.

They watched helplessly as the village head put away the two bolts of cloth.

Xu Heng had pretty much figured it out as well.

Was it Madam Jiang's superior strategic planning and skillful maneuvering, or was Madam Zhang simply too foolish?

He couldn't make a judgment at the moment.

Just when Zhang thought the matter was over.

Unexpectedly, Lu Qingyao continued, "Madam Liu also said yesterday that Master Liu has done many things that wronged the villagers in the past, and now he wants to make amends..."

With the precedent of donating to repair the school, the villagers' eyes lit up when they heard this.

Dozens of expectant eyes were fixed on Lu Qingyao.

Jiang Miaomiao also nestled in her older brother's arms, craning her ears to listen.

Zhang bit her lip hard, gripping the maid's hand tightly, resisting the urge to cover Lu Qingyao's mouth.

I just hope she'll show mercy...

"Fellow villagers, Madam Liu wants to return all the land and property that you all borrowed money from at exorbitant interest rates and mortgaged to Master Liu, to fulfill her compassionate heart." Lu Qingyao raised her voice.

The villagers, both inside and outside the gate, all heard it.

The crowd immediately erupted in excitement.

"I misunderstood Madam Liu earlier..."

"What a kind person, truly compassionate..."

"What a kind person!"

The villagers were generous with their praise.

They led the children to kowtow to Zhang.

They didn't care whether Zhang was happy or not; there were so many people present, including the county magistrate.

As long as she doesn't say no, the matter is settled.

Upon hearing this, Zhang was struck dumb.

Covering your heart.

She was so angry she almost fainted and leaned on her maid.

My fingernails dug into my flesh, and my palms were almost bleeding from being pinched so hard.

Blood was on her lips, blood on her palms, and blood was dripping from her heart...

He had an urge to go up and strangle Lu Qingyao.

"Mrs. Liu... I'm sorry, I've said all I have to say. Do you have anything to add?" Lu Qingyao looked at her with a smile.

This laugh made Zhang even angrier.

She then realized that Lu Qingyao had been setting a trap for her since yesterday.

He saw right through her from the start.

Therefore, if she hadn't insisted on giving away those two bolts of Shu brocade, none of this would have happened today.

At least we still have options, and we're not in such a passive position.

Lu Qingyao had already anticipated this, as long as the Liu family still wanted to establish themselves in Taoxi Village.

He couldn't utter a single word of "no".

They really lost both their wife and their army!

Zhang wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. Why was she so stupid?

After a long while, she finally steadied herself, her voice a little hoarse, "I'm not feeling well, I'll go back now..."

I tried to force a smile, but it looked worse than crying.

"Everyone, go to the steward tomorrow to collect your land deeds..."

After saying that, he staggered out of the Jiang family home.

He had only walked a short distance when a mouthful of blood gushed out.

"Madam..." The maids were in a panic.

A strong man carried her on his back and ran towards the Liu family's house.

The villagers, having gotten their wish, dispersed.

Xu Heng walked quietly to Lu Qingyao's side and gave her a thumbs up, "Madam Jiang is amazing!"

He suddenly understood why Jiang Yunze, a poor scholar, could thrive in the capital.

It was mostly thanks to this lady.

It's a pity he's blind...

"Lord Xu, you flatter me. It's just like Jiang Taigong fishing—those who are willing will take the bait." Lu Qingyao smiled as she took the babbling baby.

My daughter is really clingy to her; it's only been a short while.

Then it lunged at her, baring its teeth and claws.

Xu Heng looked at Jiang Miaomiao and, as if possessed, reached out and pinched her cheek.

Jiang Miaomiao pouted.

Even if you're a county magistrate, you can't just pinch someone's face...

Seeing her like this, Xu Heng, a rough man, almost melted his heart.

He patted himself down and pulled out a piece of Hetian jade, which he then placed in Jiang Miaomiao's hand.

"A gift for the kid!"

It's just a little cotton-padded jacket.

He wants to have one too...

After saying that, he strode out the door.

The officers and soldiers followed closely behind.

Only their family and the Li brothers remained in the courtyard.

The two brothers stared wide-eyed as the soldiers brushed past them one by one.

These people didn't take them with them!

Lu Qingyao originally wanted to call out to Xu Heng, but before she could even speak, he had already turned out of the alley.

He picked up the jade pendant, thinking about returning it to him next time he went to town.

It's never appropriate to accept gifts from people you don't know well without a reason.

When Old Man Li and his wife, along with Liu Yuniang, arrived, the two brothers were still kneeling.

Lu Qingyao wouldn't let them get up.

As soon as Old Man Li saw his two sons, he slapped each of them hard across the face.

"You little brats, you've really grown up, haven't you? You actually stole things and even dared to frame someone. I'll beat you to death."

He then kicked her twice more.

Make them apologize to Lu Qingyao.

Liu Yuniang was not happy. "What's the use of apologizing? You almost got my sister-in-law thrown in jail."

"Auntie, tell me, what will it take for her to forgive them?"

Liu Yuniang's eyes lit up when she saw the firewood in the yard. "I'll help my sister-in-law with her work for seven days!"

Old Man Li didn't give the two brothers a chance to argue. "Seven days isn't enough, a month..."