Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 98: Results (2)

Lian Fang Zhou smiled helplessly at the village elders and Zhang Li Zheng, and said: “That was also my intention, so its cheaper for everyone!”

Lian Li scolded Madam Qiao and sighed with a wry smile to the Lian brother and sister: “You really listen to her! Actually, it doesn’t need to be so clear, ah! Where do you put your uncle’s face!”

His words were ambiguous.

Lian Fang Zhou sneered in her heart. These were the words from the Qiao family’s person, no matter what she wanted to do in the future, it would not be easy for her.  However, this uncle was truly a difficult person! What did he mean by both agreeing and trying to leave a door open? He was so good with his words!

The bad deeds are done by others, he is the only good person! Look at how he can no longer take care of his nieces and nephews, how sad and helpless he is! Lian Fang Zhou and her siblings really couldn’t understand him, it was unconscionable!

“Uncle didn’t do anything wrong, so what is there to be afraid of? As for us sisters and brothers, I understand in my heart, how can I blame uncle for this matter? Let’s set us the evidence so aunt will be more at ease!”

Lian Fang Zhou smiled sincerely at Lian Li.

If you want to put on a show, let’s put it on together!

“Ah, child!”

“Uncle, we really won’t misunderstand you! We really won’t!”

The two sides were completely disgusted with each other. Zhang Li Zheng and the village elders exchanged glances between them and finally reached an agreement: establish a document!

Quickly, the words were written down and Zhang Li Zheng reviewed it. Both sides had no objections and they firmly pressed their fingerprints to the document. Zhang Li Zheng and the village elders also pressed their fingerprints as witnesses.

The document was written in triplicate, with each party given a copy and one copy left with Zhang Li Zheng. Finally, the matter was over.

Madam Qiao stood up from the ground and snorted heavily at the Lian brother and sister as if she had thrown off a heavy burden, her face full of disgust.

Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze exchanged glances, speechless. They had never taken even half of an advantage. How could she be disgusted?

Madam Qiao’s self-awareness was really not good!

“Since this matter has been resolved, let’s go back first! We have delayed Zhang Li Zheng and the village uncles for a long time so I will definitely accompany you well in the future!” Lian Li said with a smile.

Accompany? More like following back for a meal and of course, bringing something good back.

Truthfully, even if Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze no longer mention this matter, it would have been covered up eventually. After all, it was best for a village if everything was smooth and calm.

However, Madam Li did not agree!

Madam Li had a serious illness last year and almost went! Naturally, elderly people felt that certain words such as ‘death’ were taboo. Madam Qiao’s words about ‘old and immortal’ were especially piercing and irritating to hear!*

How could Madam Li let her go so easily?

“Why is it okay?” Madam Li snorted and glared at Madam Qiao calmly. “We shouldn’t let this wind go. If we don’t severely punish now, others will learn from you in the future! The reputation of our Dafang Village will be ruined! Madam Qiao, since Sister Fang Zhou doesn’t want you to take care of them, it would be too cheap for you to kneel outside the ancestral hall for a day and a night! Well, I think you should add a fine of ten tael to the village public account. What do you think?

Madam Qiao’s face changed drastically, her eyes widened as she glared at Madam Li. Just as she was about to say something, Lian Li glared back at her.

“I think this is good too!”

“Yes, so be it! Lian Li, do you have something to say?

Naturally, the village elders would not refuse such things.

Lian Li’s heart was full of bitterness. He was definitely not willing but what could be said? Who cared if he was willing or not!

“Okay! Okay!” Lian Li nodded with a smile, “I will definitely send the money back…”

“Well,” Uncle Zhang said cheerfully, “This matter has been resolved, you don’t have to pay us anything!”

The muscles at the corners of Lian Li’s mouth twitched fiercely twice, his mouth bitter with an astringent taste, but even so he had to reply!

Lian Li licked his lips and said with a smile: “How can that be? It needs to be given, haha! This is a must!”

“You are so polite!” Zhang Li Zheng smiled but did not insist.

Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze laughed sweetly, saying that Uncle Zhang was shrewd and greedy for petty things. Lian Li took the initiative to ask to be able to return home. Inwardly, he thought, why had he been so polite to him?

Ah, he deserved it! If it wasn’t for his own words, no one could have forced him.

“Okay! Everyone leave now!” Zhang Li Zheng nodded with the village elders, calling out.
 

At this time, Hua Jin Tao suddenly smiled: “Since Fang Zhou doesn’t want the fifty taels of silver, Aunt Qiao, you should give them back to me! I will follow you home! Although this money is not much, it represents my master’s hard work. You can’t spoil the money you earned, right?”

Madam Qiao’s head was dizzy with anger. She stared at Hua Jin Tao and snorted heavily, but did not say anything

“Okay! Everyone is gone!” Zhang Lizheng nodded with a few village elders, and said sideways.

At this time, Hua Jintao smiled suddenly: “Since Fangzhou doesn’t want the fifty taels of silver, Aunt Qiao, you will give it back to me! I will go home with you! Although the money is not much, it is my master’s hard work. You can’t spoil the money you earned, isn’t it!”

Qiao’s forehead was dizzy with anger, he stared at Hua Jintao and snorted heavily, but did not refuse.

The silver was originally from others, she couldn’t refuse to give it back!

Zhang Li Zheng and the others watched the village elders head home and then glanced at the crowd and smiled: “Come on, you all go back too!” As they spoke, they stared at Madam Qiao without speaking another word.”

“Dead girl! It wouldn’t have killed you!” At the door of Zhang Li Zheng’s house, Madam Qiao repeatedly may a ‘puh’ sound at the ground, glaring at the Lian brother and sister.

“Shut up! What are you doing!” Lian Li shouted at Madam Qiao. Looking at Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze, his expression was a bit heavy and he said calmly: “Your elder aunt has such a temper, don’t mind her!”

Cursing at someone in person like this, who wouldn’t mind in their hearts. Even Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze were a little confused: This was their eldest aunt!

“Uncle is worrying too much. Auntie is outspoken! We dare not care!” Lian Fang Zhou smiled faintly and said: “I heard that my cousin will be taking the exams next year. The future is boundless. I’m afraid we will regret it later. Auntie is so outspoken and quick to say a few words to remind us. Auntie is disdainful of our decision.”

After Lian Fang Zhou finished speaking she called Ah Jian and Lian Ze to leave.

Lian Li’s heart sank, and he glared at Madam Qiao in front of Hua Jin Tao without saying anything.

Hua Jin Tao hid her mouth and laughed, chuckling. Raising her eyebrows, she smiled: “Old uncle and aunt, let’s go! I still need to hurry back to the city with the silver!”

Madam Qiao glared at Hua Jintao again, thinking that Hua Jin Tao was a rich lady from the city. She resisted scolding her but secretly though of ‘walk and see’. Wait for my son to take care of you in the future, Lady I want you to take a good look!

Hua Jin Tao took back her silver and left.

When she got into the carriage, her face suddenly sank and she bit her lip.

TN: *I am not sure what this is referring to but I assume it is something Madam Qiao was shrieking about earlier.