Who understands? He traveled through time with a high-spec spatial ability.

The mother and daughter each ate two quail eggs, and Qiao Jingjing then taught Lin to identify Panax notoginseng.

Unfortunately, the downloaded color images cannot be retrieved. Common herbs are everywhere, and rare herbs are also available. I can only learn them myself first and then teach them to Lin.

The two then discussed their plan to split up the family property, intending to do so once the first batch of herbs could be sold for a profit.

Otherwise, given the old couple's habits, they wouldn't leave anything for the eldest son's family. It's also possible that Qiao Wanjun will separate from them, leaving the mother and her two children with nowhere to live.

Qiao Wanjun was filled with fear and unease at not being able to see his biological mother.

He knew his mother was truly heartbroken. He had thought about it for a long time but still couldn't understand why his second brother's family was like this.

Their mother loves them so much, what is there to complain about, that they would curse their mother like this behind her back?

He wanted to say a few words of comfort or do something to make his mother happy, but before he could come up with a plan...

The parents called a meeting and announced their decision to separate the family property.

Qiao Jingjing and Lin were both amused and exasperated when they heard the news. They had been discussing plans during the day, but Qiao Shilang's commotion had unexpectedly worked out in the end.

This left the two of them both happy and bored. They had come up with so many plans and racked their brains, but none of them had been used. The other person had skipped the process and given them the result directly, which was... pretty good.

However, the Lin family was very happy, as there is a difference between voluntarily dividing the family property and being forced to do so.

They took the initiative and lost the initiative.

If the parents bring it up themselves, the land and money they receive will be relatively better, or rather, relatively fairer.

Let's rewind to the Xu family.

Xu's maiden name was Xu Youzhen. When she was a girl at home, she had several older brothers who spoiled her.

After marrying into the Qiao family, she gave birth to three sons in a row, which secured her position. In addition, Qiao Zhengguo was taciturn and mostly followed Xu Shi's wishes.

With her sons being filial and her mother-in-law passing away early, it could be said that Xu's life had been smooth sailing all these years.

She suffered a huge setback today because of her grandson, losing all face and dignity. She will never be able to get over this.

After Qiao Zhengguo returned, she sat up against the wall and discussed how to handle the situation.

“Old man, I’ve never been wronged in my life, whether at my parents’ home or your Qiao family. I never thought that my grandson, whom I’ve always doted on, would stab me in the heart like this in my old age. My heart is breaking.”

She raised her wrist to wipe the corner of her eye with her sleeve and continued:

"I know the eldest son's wife has grievances against me, but I really didn't expect the second son and his wife to be so resentful. I've thought about it a lot, but I still don't know what the problem is. Sigh, the children are all grown up, so I might as well separate."

To avoid turning into enemies over time. Right now, we both still have the strength; tending the fields and feeding ourselves is no problem. I'm truly afraid that in the future, when we can't work anymore, we won't be able to rely on any of our children.”

Qiao Zhengguo squatted at the bedroom door, smoking his pipe. His face was somewhat blurred by the swirling smoke.

Only that tiny wisp of crimson tobacco flickered with his breath, like a lonely firefly.

The room was filled with the acrid smell of smoke and a depressing atmosphere, as if everything was shrouded in a thick haze.

After a moment, he tapped his pipe on the wall and said succinctly, "I'll listen to you."

Xu was not surprised by his reaction. Everyone in the village said she was doing well, and her husband listened to her in everything.

Actually, she had no choice. Men only knew how to work and couldn't manage anything else; she had to handle everything herself, inside and out.

As the saying goes, even cats and dogs will tire of a housekeeper after three years; managing too much will exhaust you. And you can't complain to outsiders, because they'll only think you're ungrateful.

"My family currently has 11 mu of fertile land, 3 mu of dry land, 90 taels of silver, 189 copper coins, 20 chickens, and 100 jin of stored grain. I plan to keep the 2 mu of fertile land on the small hill at the east end of the village, 30 taels of silver, 5 chickens, and 40 jin of stored grain."

The remaining three houses will be divided equally. The house itself will remain unchanged. Whoever is willing to support us in our old age will have all our assets transferred to their household. What do you think?

Qiao Zhengguo fiddled with the tobacco using a thin bamboo stick, took another puff from the mouthpiece, and after confirming that the tobacco was lit, replied in a deep voice, "I'll listen to you."

Xu rolled her eyes, realizing she had asked unnecessary questions. She never worried about big or small matters, but always took the lead in things that might offend others.

"We'll discuss the other miscellaneous matters with them tonight. Since we've decided to split the family property, let's call the clan head over. Also, have the eldest son bring some wine to the village head's house and ask him to go to the yamen to have the official documents stamped. We'll settle this matter tomorrow."

"it is good."

Xu: "..."

That evening, everyone was summoned to the main room. Qiao Shilang, still sobbing, was touching his buttocks. Qiao Wanshi, having learned what had happened that afternoon, had given his son a severe beating, as he always doted on him.

The person who was favored finally realized they were panicking.

He looked at his grandmother pitifully, his eyes filled with pleading and expectation, hoping to gain her forgiveness.

He longed for his grandmother to be able to reach out gently, stroke his head softly, and then hold him tightly in her arms, just like before.

However, this time, Grandma didn't do that. She just sat there quietly, watching him silently, her eyes flashing with a complex light.

Madam Xu glanced at him, then turned her head away without speaking, and also gestured to stop Qiao Lao Er from speaking. Seeing that everyone had arrived, she began:

"You all know why I called you here. There's no need to say anything else, we just want to discuss how to divide things. Your father and I have discussed it, and the two of us will keep 2 mu of land, 30 taels of silver, 5 chickens, and 40 jin of grain. The rest you can divide equally."

The houses will remain as they are. As for whether you want to build new houses after you receive the money, we won't interfere. Just discuss it among yourselves.

We're old, and our legs aren't as strong as yours when you're young. I took charge of the two mu of land at the small embankment at the east end of the village. As for other pots, pans, hoes, sickles, etc., if we had extras, we'd divide them up; if we didn't have enough, we'd share them or buy more ourselves.

In short, from now on, everyone will rely on themselves for everything; whatever they earn, whether much or little, is theirs. Each family will give us, the old couple, one tael of silver and 50 catties of grain as a filial offering each year. Do you have any objections?”

Qiao Lao Er was already anxious. "Mother, what are you doing? I've already scolded and punished Shi Lang for his mistakes. Please calm down and don't hold it against him."

He was still young and had no idea what those words really meant. He just used them randomly, not knowing where he heard them from.

"It's my son's fault for not raising the child well. If you're angry, hit me or scold me to vent your anger. I won't complain at all." After saying that, he lowered his head, his attitude of admitting his mistake very proactively.

Madam Xu remained unmoved; once she made up her mind to divide the family property, no one could change it. Having managed the household for many years, she was already accustomed to having the final say.