Take a nap in the afternoon.

Jiang Miaomiao cried herself to sleep, had some milk, and then fell asleep.

She cried because she felt sorry for her straw mat and the wolf cub.

There was nothing we could do; we couldn't win a fight.

I can't bring myself to curse.

All they can do is yell at the top of their lungs.

I opened my eyes and was still in my mother's arms.

Her mother held her in one arm and a book in the other.

A shady canopy overhead.

May is the season when vegetation is lush and green, and the peach trees are already laden with small, fuzzy peaches the size of eggs.

It will be ready to eat in another month or two.

My gaze returned to the book in my mother's hands.

Wood and grass...

Oops! I'm wrong.

It is from "The Record of Natural History: Strange Plants and Trees"

As the name suggests, these are ancient books that record plants, insects, fish, birds, beasts, and some trivial matters.

How amazing!

My mother also enjoys reading unusual and miscellaneous books.

In this respect, the mother and daughter are quite alike.

My mother was engrossed in her book and didn't move at all.

Miao Miao remained motionless, afraid of disturbing her mother.

He rolled his eyes and looked around.

The children who had snatched her dolls and wolf cubs had all left, and the uncles and aunts from the neighboring courtyard had also left.

The courtyard was quiet, with only the sounds of cicadas and birds.

Aunt Xiuxiu sat by the well, helping her wash the straw mat and the rag doll.

They've been washed clean and are hanging on the wooden rack to dry.

The sun is very strong and intense during the Five Poison Months.

It dries very easily in the sun.

Jiang Xiaobai was also washed clean and was now lying in the sun drying its fur.

It probably never even dreamed of this.

Even wolves, as ferocious beasts, will one day be bullied by humans.

He was still being bullied by a bunch of kids who hadn't even grown all their teeth yet.

That's really a disgrace to wolves!

"Dong dong dong~~~"

There was a knock on the door.

After Aunt Xiuxiu opened the door, Sister Qiao'er peeked in, looking somewhat nervous.

"Auntie, Father sent me to invite you to my house... My second uncle's concubine has arrived..."

Lu Qingyao put down the book in her hand and realized that her daughter had woken up at some point and was looking at her with her bright eyes.

Jiang Miaomiao received a kiss on her cheek, and then her mother picked her up and held her on her shoulder.

He walked towards Sister Qiao'er.

Looking towards the entrance, one could see that behind Sister Qiao'er, many villagers were heading towards Uncle's house as if they were going to a market.

She was her father's concubine.

It's Qi Caiwei.

That woman really did deliver a house to my uncle's family...

Xiuxiu put down her work and hurriedly followed, "Sister, what is that woman doing here? Should I scoop some juicy liquid?"

Lu Qingyao burst out laughing.

"She should be inside her brother and sister-in-law's house by now, lest she make a mess of their house."

Jiang Miaomiao: "..."

Her mother and aunt are really quite humorous!

No wonder the villagers dispersed quietly; it seems they all went to join in the fun.

That's how it is in the countryside; if something happens in one family, the whole village knows about it within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Xiuxiu clicked her tongue. "Alright! There's plenty of time..."

I'm afraid I can't cure her.

Jiang Qiao'er's home.

Outside the courtyard, a large crowd of villagers had gathered to watch the spectacle.

The courtyard was also filled with people.

The courtyard, neither too big nor too small, was crowded with the maids, servants, and boys that Qi Caiwei had brought.

She glanced around.

A dilapidated house, a stinky yard, and foolish, ugly faces.

These troublemakers.

They even went around spreading rumors that she was a concubine who had been smeared with excrement.

Despicable! Hateful!

When I saw Jiang Yunhu and his wife.

Qi Caiwei forced a smile onto her originally dark face.

Jiang Yunhu and his wife exchanged a glance, pretending not to recognize her.

"I wonder whose wife this is, and what brings her to my house in such a grand manner?"

Mei Gu smiled and stepped forward to introduce them, "Master, this is the wife of Lord Jiang Yunze, that is, your sister-in-law, and these two are your nephew and niece."

"lady?"

Liu Yuniang laughed as soon as she heard that.

"My brother-in-law's wife doesn't look like her at all. Do you think we're blind?!"

Mei Gu choked, opened her mouth, but didn't know how to respond.

These troublemakers are sharp-tongued!

Qi Caiwei suppressed her anger and forced a smile. "Elder brother and sister-in-law, I am Qi Caiwei, Jiang Yunze's concubine. My father is Minister Qi of the Ministry of Rites... I have come here specifically on behalf of my husband to visit you..."

"Oh! So it's Miss Qi."

Upon hearing Liu Yuniang call her "Little Qi," Qi Caiwei's smile froze on her face.

He gritted his teeth and cursed Liu Yuniang in his heart.

“Sister-in-law, I am a concubine, not a stepmother. Madam Lu was unfilial to her mother-in-law and poisoned her son. She has been sent to the estate by my husband to reflect on her mistakes... Now, I am in charge of the Jiang family’s finances.”

Qi Caiwei felt that if she said that, they would think more highly of her.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yuniang, this village woman, didn't give her any face at all.

"What do you mean by equal wives? I'm illiterate. I've only ever heard of wives and concubines. I don't know anything about equal wives."

Qi Caiwei clutched her chest in anger.

No matter how eloquent she was, she couldn't argue with an illiterate, ignorant woman.

It's like casting pearls before swine!

Mei Gu couldn't bear to see her daughter humiliated, so she stepped forward and said, "How dare you speak like that? The madam treated you with courtesy, so don't push your luck."

"Snapped!"

Anita Mui had a handprint on her face.

Liu Yuniang had long wanted to avenge Lu Qingyao, but unfortunately, she hadn't seen the concubine in person.

This is practically delivered right to our doorstep...

She then imitated the way noble ladies in operas scold their servants, yelling at Mei Gu, "You lowly servant, what right do you have to speak about the affairs of our Jiang family? Get out of here!"

Mei Gu was filled with shame and indignation, and she covered her face and retreated behind Qi Caiwei.

She was furious, but she could only suppress it.

Who could blame her when these two were the head of the household's elder brother and sister-in-law, while she was merely a servant?

Qi Caiwei was about to retaliate when she saw her trusted confidante being beaten, but her daughter stopped her.

Jiang Zijin stepped forward and bowed to Liu Yuniang and her husband.

"Uncle, Aunt, this servant spoke rudely. I will certainly discipline him severely when I get back... However, my mother came here on my father's behalf to visit you both and apologize to you. Please forgive her if there was anything inappropriate!"

The little girl's voice was childish, but her words were very mature.

It made people feel more at ease after hearing it.

Jiang Yunhu looked down at the little girl. She looked a lot like her father, Jiang Yunze, and was also born with a good appearance.

Parents shouldn't make things difficult for a child because of their own mistakes.

He didn't want his wife to continue arguing with that woman, so he quickly finished speaking and left; he was busy.

However, proper hospitality must still be observed to avoid giving others cause for criticism.

So they simply moved a set of tables, chairs, and benches out of the house.

He said to Qi Caiwei, "We are a peasant family, and our house is simple and cannot accommodate so many people. We can only entertain you in the courtyard. If you don't mind, please sit down and have a cup of hot tea!"

Qi Caiwei was somewhat displeased.

How can we get Jiang Yunhu to write a letter under the watchful eyes of everyone?

Seeing that they didn't move, Liu Yuniang said impatiently, "What? If you don't like it, then go back and don't stand here."

Qi Caiwei looked around, "No, no!"

Since we're asking for a favor and so many people are watching, we can't afford to give them any ammunition to criticize us.

Seeing Jiang Yunhu and his wife sit down, she looked at the old, dark wooden stools.

He gritted his teeth and sat down.

Mei Gu led the servants in carrying the things they had brought in...

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