Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 99: Money to Buy Seeds

Yesterday, in the middle of the night, the man at Lian Fang Zhou’s side took Hua Jin Tao and her master and forced them to write a confession and a letter of guarantee, pressed their fingerprints, and ordered them to act according to their instructions.

With a knife resting at her neck, she couldn’t avoid obeying.

She never dreamed that an orphan like Fang Zhou, with no father, no mother, no money, no backing, would be supported by such an unreasonable person! She was helpless against this!

Not only was she helpless herself, she had also harmed the master.

The master had never experienced a knife to his neck in his life. This time, she was really afraid that he would not spare her easily!

When she went back, she needed to find a way to let the master calm down…

Hua Jin Tao’s heart was full of regret! If she hadn’t grasped the tip so strongly and hadn’t taken the initiative to share her master’s worries, this would have never happened!

She was already very favored, as long as she continued to flatter her master, why should there be so much trouble? This was really giving away the bride and losing the army!

When Lian Fang Zhou, Lian Ze, and Ah Jian returned home, Third Aunt, Lian Che, and Lian Fang Qing all greeted them.

“How is it? Are you okay?” Third Aunt asked hurriedly.

The two little ones shouted “Sister!” and rushed forward.

Lian Fang Zhou felt warm, hugging Lian Che and Lian Fang Qing and gently stroking them. She nodded and smiled: “It’s alright now, it will be alright!”

“It’s okay!” Seeing Ah Jian, Third Aunt nodded, her heart relieved, and smiled: “Come on, come in and eat! It’s all done and warmed up in the kitchen, just waiting for you!”

“Okay! I’m really hungry!” Lian Fang Zhou smiled and everyone entered the house together.

After eating for a while, Ah Jian said: “You should be tired after running around all night, go back to your room and rest!” It’s not too late to finish things tomorrow! Ah Ze, you also have a rest!”

Lian Fang Zhou was indeed very tired, so she nodded and smiled: “Don’t just talk about us, you are the same. Fortunately you were there last night, otherwise, I really don’t know— anyways, thank you for this!”

Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian did not elaborate on the specific inside story. They only said enough to tell Third Aunt and the children that Lian Fang Zhou had been knocked out and sold by Madam Qiao. Lian Ze knew a little of the details but not all of it.

Ah Jian smiled and said, “You have said the words ‘thank you’ many times. Since I live here, I am responsible for everything within my power. Don’t be so polite!”

“Sister,” Lian Ze said solemnly, “I must work hard to practice martial arts. In the future, I will protect my sister!”

The events of last night had caused Lian Ze to be deeply motivated and shocked. Without Brother Ah Jian, he would not have had the ability to force his Aunt to tell the truth, let alone save anyone!”

He hated himself deeply for the first time, hated his inability to do anything! Under his analysis, he was not strong enough.

“Ah Jian told me that you did well.” Lian Fang Zhou smiled softly: “When you grow up, this sister will rest assured!”

Ah Jian also comforted him: “You worked very hard! As long as you have the heart, one day you will become stronger!”

Lian Ze nodded heavily.

After dinner, Lian Fang Zhou had to go to Zhang Li Zheng’s house again. She needed to give the money for the cotton seeds and pick up her potato seeds.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she said she was leaving, all three siblings unanimously said: “I will go with you!”

Seeing three pairs of big, twinkling eyes, Lian Fang Zhou smiled unconsciously. She knew they were worried about her.

“You two stay home. Sister, let me go with you! I will accompany you when you go out in the future!” Lian Ze said, and then said to the younger ones, “And you two, you are not allowed to go out at night!”

Lian Fang Qing and Lian Che both said “oh” and no longer insisted on going together.

Lian Fang Zhou knew that Lian Ze was very worried about his inability to save her and was asking her to do this for himself as well. Maybe this would settle his heart, so she nodded and laughed: “Alright! Who knows how much potato seeds we have, you are strong so its right for you to help!”

After hearing this, Lian Ze’s spirits lifted and he nodded, saying: “Sister, don’t worry, just leave it to me!”

“I won’t go, you come back early!” Ah Jian also understood Lian Fang Zhou’s thoughts and nodded.

Lian Fang Zhou promised with a smile and left with Lian Ze.

This time she brought the copper coins packed in a heavy cloth bag.

The money was to pay the villagers who allowed her to take the seeds. Currently, all the seeds were temporarily being keep at the official’s house and would be returned at the official price after a few days.

Zhang Li Zheng saw the brother and sister coming and said with a smile: “You two are right on time, I was just thinking whether to call for you!”

Asking, naturally, if she wanted any more cotton seeds! Such a big matter had just happened and Li Zheng, who had always done things carefully, felt that it was necessary to ask again. Unexpectedly, Lian Fang Zhou had come on her own, which made Li Zheng’s opinion of her rise again without realizing it: This girl was so considerate in her work! Moreover, her mind was very strong and nothing could make her change her mind.”

Lian Fang Zhou smiled and said: “I was thinking about coming over and offering something good. Uncle Zhang, don’t worry! Naturally, things are the same. Here are 1,300 copper coins. Please take them first! I will go to town tomorrow and exchange for more copper coins and bring them to you tomorrow night! Please check, I am not sure if I have counted the correct number.”

Zhang Li Zheng nodded and smiled: “Very good, let’s do business! Wait, I will count them!” He counted them in front of Lian Fang Zhou and her brother.

The result was, of course, no more and no less. The two parties agreed that Zhang Li Zheng would release the news early tomorrow morning. Lian Fang Zhou thanked him and said that her share of the potato seeds were forty catties, totaling 80 liters.

After paying, the siblings returned home with the potatoes.

Madam Niu looked at the bulging bag of money Zhang Li Zheng was holding and couldn’t help but feel a little greedy. Although she knew that Lian Fang Zhou had given her husband the money to the villagers to buy seeds, not her own, but when it came to her family to spend, she felt distressed for no reason.

However, though she smacked her lips and felt conflicted, she was not completely confused and knew that the money was not for her own greed.

Madam Niu’s heart suddenly shifted and she smiled: “Husband, let’s sell all our cotton seeds! We can try planting too, can’t you just leave a little bit? Anyways, it is a thousand catties, leaving a few catties won’t hurt!”

“What nonsense are you speaking?” Zhang Li Zheng said angrily: “You should change your greedy and petty temperament! I’m warning you, if something happens in the future, don’t blame me for not protecting you!”

The words of Madam Qiao today had given him a warning. Today, there was Madam Qiao. Who knew if there would be Zhang and Li tomorrow? Fortunately, this time Fang Zhou took it lightly. If it was something else, it would not be so easy to explain!

Some things were tacitly understood, as long as no one said it, it was nothing. Once the layer of window paper was punctured, however, it was completely different.