She's skilled in medicine, martial arts, and even understands animal language—the abandoned dau

"What conditions?"

Zhao Yuanqing hurriedly asked, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes. He knew his current situation was extremely dangerous; if he could meet the other party's demands, perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope for survival.

"I want you to write a letter of divorce for my mother on behalf of Zhao Xiaoqing, so that my mother will completely sever all ties with your Zhao family and have no further connection with them," Shen Man said calmly.

“Okay, I promise you! It’s just that neither of us can read or write…” Zhao Yuanqing said with difficulty.

"I have a pill here that will keep you safe for two days. After you go back, find a literate teacher in town and have him write it for you. Once you have the divorce papers delivered, I will completely detoxify you!"

As Shen Man spoke, she took out a black pill from her sleeve and handed it to Zhao Yuanqing.

"What if I send you the divorce papers and you go back on your word?" Zhao Yuanqing took the pills and looked at Shen Man with some suspicion.

He didn't know whether the little child in front of him was human or demon, or why he had such great abilities at such a young age, not only being able to control snakes and insects, but also being able to concoct antidotes.

"Do you have a choice? Besides, what use is your worthless life to me?" Shen Man sneered.

Zhao Yuanqing gritted his teeth, cursing Shen Man inwardly, but dared not show it. He knew he had no other choice but to do as she asked.

"Alright, I'll send the divorce papers over as soon as possible. I hope you won't go back on your word."

Zhao Yuanqing nodded helplessly, called the two people in the room out, briefly explained his poisoning to them, and then the three of them left.

Shen Man watched Zhao Yuanqing's departing figure, a cold smile flashing in her eyes. She knew Zhao Yuanqing would definitely come back, because he didn't want to die.

Only by obtaining that divorce decree could she and her mother completely break free from the Zhao family's control and start a new life.

Lanxiang finally relaxed after Zhao Yuanqing and the other two left.

He originally thought that after they kicked him out, he would have nothing to do with the Zhao family anymore, but he never expected that they would come knocking on his door just when his life was starting to improve.

Fortunately, Shen Man brought back a little snake to help her today; otherwise, she really didn't know how this matter would have ended.

"Man'er, where did you get this snake? It helped me a lot today!" Lanxiang said, still a little scared.

"Yes, I found it by the river. It was a little injured, so I brought it back to treat its wounds. Xiaoqing, wait for me in the yard, I'll go get you some medicine."

The little snake obediently got off her, slid to the ground, and coiled into a circle.

"Mom, they've ransacked the house! Come in quickly and see if anything's missing!"

Lanxiang walked into the house and saw the mess inside, which made her furious.

She checked where she had hidden the silver notes, and thankfully they hadn't found them. However, the fabric for making clothes had been scattered everywhere.

"The money is still there." Lanxiang breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Man plucked a handful of tender leaves from the pine tree behind the house, chewed them, and then gently applied them to the snake's wound.

The little snake seemed to feel comfortable and stuck out its tongue to lick Shen Man's hand.

"These Loropetalum leaves are like natural bandages; your wound will heal quickly!" Shen Man said with a smile.

Although the little snake didn't understand what a band-aid was, it knew it must be a good thing.

Two days later, Zhao Yuanqing arrived at Lanxiang's doorstep again, carrying a letter of divorce that he had had someone write.

Shen Man carefully read through the divorce papers and, finding no problems, pretended to be illiterate and summoned the village head to help her take a look.

After the village head read the divorce papers and confirmed that there were no problems, he nodded to Shen Man and Lanxiang.

Lanxiang finally felt relieved and gave the village head a grateful look.

Seeing this, Zhao Yuanqing hurriedly said, "Since there's no problem with this divorce agreement, then please quickly give me the antidote!"

Shen Man didn't hesitate and immediately took out a pill from her sleeve and handed it to Zhao Yuanqing.

Zhao Yuanqing took the pill, swallowed it in one gulp, and then left without looking back.

This time, when he came to Xiaoyao Village to cause trouble, he not only didn't gain any advantage, but he also almost lost his life. He now regards this place as an ominous place, and this three-year-old child is someone he should not mess with.

Lanxiang held the divorce papers, tears streaming down her face. She knew all too well what this piece of paper meant; from now on, she would have no further connection with the Zhao family.

Those days that filled her with anxiety are finally gone forever.

Shen Man gently patted Lanxiang's hand and comforted her, "Mother, don't cry. From now on, we'll live a good life and never have to put up with their mistreatment again."

Lanxiang wiped away her tears and nodded.

"Lanxiang, this divorce decree is a wonderful thing! With it, you're free and can live as a separate household. From now on, your marriages will have nothing to do with the Zhao family!" the village head said happily.

They originally thought that, given the Zhao family's temperament, Lanxiang would never be free in this lifetime. But they never expected that Shen Man would solve this huge problem for Lanxiang so easily.

"That's wonderful!" Lanxiang exclaimed excitedly, her eyes filled with hope.

Shen Man smiled and took Lanxiang's hand, saying, "Mother, we'll go to the county office to register in a few days and officially become an independent female household!"

"Yes! Man'er, this is all thanks to you..." Lanxiang happily agreed, her hand holding Shen Man's trembling.

"Mother, there's no need for such talk between us."

The village head was quite pleased to see how good the relationship was between the mother and daughter.

If Lanxiang hadn't been kind enough to adopt Shen Man, she wouldn't have the good fortune she has today. So, the saying "good people are rewarded" is absolutely true.

After Shen Man healed the little green snake's wounds that day, the little green snake stayed at Shen Man's house and became a guard to protect their home.

Days passed by, and soon it was time for the county government to collect grain taxes.

Because Xiaoyao Village survived the flood, its tax revenue this year has doubled compared to last year. As a result, the village head was beaten up when he argued with the officials.

Knowing there was no room for negotiation regarding the increased taxes, the villagers, though full of complaints, had no choice but to pay their grain taxes. Otherwise, they didn't know what the government might do next.

Shen Man looked at the meager amount of food left in her home after paying taxes and felt somewhat worried.

What she was worried about was not whether her own family would have enough food, but the villagers in the surrounding villages that had been affected by the disaster.

Their crops failed this year, and although the government exempted them from taxes, they would have a hard time surviving the winter without relief grain.