Transmigrated into a seven-year-old child, my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens.

Zhao Feng and Zhao Di hesitated to sign the document, knowing that if they did, they would have no further connection with Zhao Lian.

"Eldest sister, second sister, you two hurry up and sign the papers." Zhao Lian looked calmly at Zhao Feng and Zhao Di.

Although he was possessing Zhao Lian's body, he didn't have any special feelings for the two older sisters.

But she knew that these two sisters genuinely cared for the original owner of this body, and were her only family here from now on. She would definitely find a way to get the two sisters out of the He family as soon as possible.

Old Madam Yang got angry when she saw that Zhao Feng and the other woman were hesitant to sign the document.

"You two brats, hurry up and sign it!" he said, pressing their fingers down with ink and stamping it on.

Zhao Lian glanced at the letter severing ties. Because it was written in traditional Chinese characters, there were some characters she didn't recognize completely, but she could understand the general meaning.

Zhao Lian nodded in satisfaction, and then stamped her fingerprint on the paper.

Seeing Zhao Lian carefully examining the letter severing ties, the village chief had a strange feeling that Zhao Lian was literate.

However, he immediately dismissed the idea. Impossible, absolutely impossible. She's just a girl who's never been to school, how could she know how to read?

The letter of severance of kinship was made in triplicate: one copy was given to Zhao Lian, one copy was kept by the village chief, and the third copy was given to He Sen.

Master Liu packed up his brush, ink, paper, inkstone, and ink pad, and bowed with both hands, saying, "Village Chief, I will be returning now."

"Thank you, Master Liu." The village chief also bowed in thanks.

Then the Master looked at He Run and said, "He Run, let's go!"

With things having come to this point, He Run had no choice but to follow Master Liu.

Now that this matter has been arranged, the next step is to administer caning. He Changgui and He Changfu will personally carry out the caning on He Sen and his three sons in accordance with the He family rules.

Holding a stick about the size of a thumb, He Changfu first struck He Sen. He Changfu showed no mercy, raising the stick high and striking down heavily.

Although He Changfu is 73 years old, he is still a farmer and has some strength in his hands.

"Ouch~"

He Sen was only in his fifties, but after being hit with the stick 20 times, he was in so much pain that he grimaced. Old Yang turned away, not daring to look at him.

Next, it was He Mu's turn, He Zhu's turn, and He Shu's turn. He Changfu got tired and handed the stick to his younger brother, He Changgui. In the end, both of them were panting heavily from exhaustion.

The other members of the He family huddled together when they saw them being beaten, fearing that it would be their turn next.

However, the caning was only applied to the father and his sons, and did not affect other women, children, or other children.

Many people secretly gloated as they watched them being beaten and screaming.

Seeing her husband and son being beaten, Old Madam Yang was heartbroken and kept shouting, "Second Uncle, please be gentle!"

He Changfu was so angry that he glared and said, "Now you know what heartache is? When you hit your granddaughters, didn't you know they were in pain too?"

"Alright, you guys help them all back. Stop making a fool of yourselves here."

Old Mrs. Yang quickly asked Mrs. Liang and the others to help her husband back, and then she helped Yang Sen up herself.

He also called Zhao Feng and Zhao Di, who were standing nearby, to come and help.

Zhao Feng and Zhao Di looked back at Zhao Lian, unable to move. Old Madam Yang cursed again, "What are you two looking at? Our family has nothing to do with her anymore. You two come over here and help your grandfather."

Urged by Old Madam Yang, the two reluctantly went over and helped He Sen up.

Everyone looked at them with disdain and watched them leave.

Seeing that there was no more excitement to see, the villagers were about to disperse when the village chief called them back: "Hey everyone, don't go yet!"

Upon hearing the village chief's call, the villagers all stopped.

Seeing that everyone had stopped, the village chief continued with a smile, "As you all know, Zhao Lian is indeed pitiful. She has severed ties with the He family, but she still has nowhere to live. Does anyone have a spare house? Let's see if we can lend it to her."

The village chief asked this question to bring the matter to the table. When Wang came to see him earlier, she had mentioned that she had a woodshed that she could vacate for Zhaolian to live in.

But the village chief knew that her mother-in-law was quite formidable. If they didn't make arrangements beforehand, it would be even more difficult if Zhaolian went there and was then kicked out.

Moreover, while the whole village is here, let's see if anyone has any better ideas.

Everyone remained silent after hearing this. A few individuals still had empty rooms, but who would be willing to be the first to speak up? They might offend the He family and end up with nothing to show for it.

Wang stepped forward and said, "Village chief, we have a woodshed that we can vacate. Zhaolian can move there later."

"no!"

No sooner had Wang finished speaking than a shrill female voice rang out.

Upon closer inspection, everyone recognized her as Chen Donghua, Wang's mother-in-law. The woman looked to be around 60 years old, with high cheekbones, a thin face, and a shrewd appearance.

Zhao Lian was initially happy, but upon hearing Chen Donghua's words, her smile froze on her face.

She knew that Chen was difficult to talk to, and that it wasn't Third Aunt who was in charge; Wang had her own difficulties.

With a fawning smile, Wang said, "Mother, Zhaolian is quite pitiful. Besides, we can clear out our woodshed."

Wang's sister-in-law, Liu Chunmei, sneered: "Sister-in-law, it seems like everyone knows you're a good person, always taking on all sorts of trouble."

"If Zhaolian lives in our woodshed and nothing happens, that's fine. But if she dies there, it'll become a haunted house."

Chen nodded repeatedly, glaring at Wang and saying, "Second son's wife is right. If something really happens to her, and the He family tries to extort us again, who will we turn to for justice?"

Hearing her say that, the other villagers dared not utter a word. Yes, even though they were no longer related, what if something happened to them while they were living in their own house?

Not only has this house become a haunted house, but the He family might also try to extort money from it, so there's really no good outcome for them.

"Mother~"

Wang wanted to speak again, but Chen glared at her and she immediately shut her mouth.

Wang felt somewhat guilty. Looking at Zhaolian, she said with a wry smile, "Zhaolian, it's all because your third aunt is useless."

Zhao Lian shook her head: "Third Aunt, don't say that. Thank you. I know you did your best."

She knew that Wang was a good person. Because she was from the same village as her mother, Wang took good care of her after her mother passed away.

But since she wasn't in charge, there were many things she couldn't control, and without her, she wouldn't have been able to sever ties with her so smoothly. Zhao Lian was genuinely grateful to her.

"Hey, Huang, I remember your family had an empty pigsty, didn't we?" the village chief said to a plump woman.

The woman surnamed Huang hurriedly waved her hand: "Village chief, who told you that I'm planning to bring back two more piglets?"

The village chief sneered, "You still have grain to feed pigs these days? Your family is really living a good life."

The woman surnamed Huang smiled awkwardly, then suddenly pretended to be anxious and said, "Oh, I have to go back. My wife is about to give birth, and we can't leave the house unattended. I have to go back and check on her." With that, she slipped away.

"I have something to do at home, so I have to go back."

"Hey~ wait a minute, let's go together."

Many villagers, fearing the village chief might take advantage of them, have started leaving one by one.

He Changfu and He Changgui also stood up: "Village Chief, we're going back now."

With everyone about to leave, the village chief became anxious, as there was still nowhere to settle Zhaolian.