After she left, Mrs. Niu couldnât resist blurting out, âFrom what I see, this girl might have become foolish! If there were really such a great matter, ordinary people like us would never have a chance! Donât whom she was deceived by, but her guts arenât small! Isnât she afraid of suffering a loss? However, this way is good, haha, weâll sell our portion of forty-fifty jin to her. Not only do we solve a problem, but also earn a hundred wens!
Zhang Li Zheng gaze was deep, after pondering, he spoke, âWeâll sell half of our share of seeds. For the other half, en, leave it to try ourselves!
âAh? That canât do! Planting food is much better, why plant those unreliable things!â Mrs. Niu immediately widened her eyes and disagreed.
The couple had a round of argument. In final result of the discussion was keep two jin to experiment. After those cotton seedlings sprout out, Mrs. Niu found them more displeasing the more she saw it. And called her son to eradicate them all and change to soya bean. Zhang Li Zheng scolded her a bit and let it be.
After coming out of Zhang Li Zhengâs home, Lian Fang Zhou was in a cheerful and excited mood. Her steps were more light-hearted. The evening wind carried a cold chill, but she didnât feel it.
Just the thought of the matter is in progress, she canât control her happiness.
âThe seeds mater is mostly settled. Next, need to look at the field, and then afterward, can check how much seeds is short⊠For the ground, got to hire a few people to give it a simple sorting out. Wait until after year-end when spring come, buy a few honest and hardworking ones.â
âAlso, the spinning wheeling to spin the cotton, donât know if there is a big difference between the modern one. And the tool for cottonseed removal needs to be made as well.â
She had seen these things before in her previous life, but undoubtedly, she doesnât know how to make them. Have to inquire a professional craftsman, they should be able to make it according to her description!
Lian Fang Zhou couldnât help be thankful, due to her frequent visits to the countryside for data collection and research work in her previous life. And her interest toward the nearly extinct tools and skills. When she chanced upon them, she would always take a closer look and ask for an outline. Never thought it would come in handy now!
Imagining the vast profit gained from next year hefty harvest of cotton, Lian Fang Zhouâs delight on her face deepened.
âFang Zhou ah, itâs you right!â Out of nowhere, a middle-aged womanâs voice rang out, startling Lian Fang Zhou and affected her happy mood a lot.
Because the middle-aged woman that stopped her was Mrs. Qiao.
âAunt ah, is there something the matter?â Lian Fang Zhou indifferently asked.
She had some suspicion, âDid she know I went to borrow money? Have ideas on it? Hmm, even Mrs. Niu had a faint idea, let alone Mrs. Qiao? Third Aunt, that blabbermouth! It was no use to repeatedly warned her!
âHehe, there is a small matter!â Mrs. Qiao grinned and said. âIt really cold here, letâs go over to Auntâs place! Your Uncle and I have some things to say!â
âAunt got something to say then say it here! Itâs late, I need to head back!â Lian Fang Zhou stated.
âOh, why act so distant with Aunt? Itâs just a few steps away, why canât you go to Auntâs home? Donât worry, itâs only a few words. Once said you can leave, it wonât delay you a lot! What? Afraid hat Aunt would eat you?â Mrs. Qiao smiled.
Lian Fang Zhou observed her. She felt Mrs. Qiaoâs attitude today was so nice that it was a bit odd!
She canât decline, and could only be pulled over there by Mrs. Qiao. Anyway, she had already made up her mind, âIf she wants to trick her and want money, no way!â
âFang Zhou ah, mind your feet! Itâs dark here, donât trip overâŠâŠâ
Entering the courtyard, Mrs. Qiao nagged behind her back.
Lian Fang Zhou subconsciously looked down to watch the ground. Suddenly the back of her head was hit by something heavy, and her body swayed. She could only have time to glare at Mrs. Qiao fiercely before she flopped down and enter into the endless darkness.
âDead girl, who told you to act so sharp-tongue! Act so mighty! Have a taste of this ladyâs might, hmph!â Mrs. Qiao casually threw away her wooden stick, clapped her hands, and sneered.
At this time, two people slowly came from behind a pile of firewood at the side. From silhouette, it was a young married woman and an accompanying maid.
âIs this appropriate? There wonât be trouble, right?â The young woman quietly spoke.
âDonât worry!â Mrs. Qiao hearty laughed and said with complete confidence, âIâm her direct Aunt, I can decide! Hmph, also, itâs allowing her to live in ease and comfort. Isnât it wonderful to be decked in gold and silver? Itâs better than digging the soil for food! Wait until she understands that, sheâll thank me!â
Finished speaking, the to exchange gaze and quietly burst into waves of laughter.
Wait until she understands. Might as well say whatâs done is done and raw rice is already cooked!
This young woman was the county townâs Wang Ji satin and silk shop managerâs concubine, called Hua Jin Tao.
This Hua Jin Tao and the recently married to Yang Huai Shan, Hua Xiao Hua are cousins from father side. She came back yesterday to join in on Hua Xiao Huaâs wedding feast.
Mrs. Qiao saw that Hua Jin Tao was wearing gold and silver, and wore make-up, looking neat and beautiful. Those shiny gold bracelets on her wrist were at least a width of a finger, appears to be very thick and solid. Also, she got a maid serving her. Itâs a difference between sky and ground to when she previously stayed at home. She couldnât resist envying.
A thought came to her, hypocrisy and audacity were birthed. She implemented several ideas to get closer to Hua Jin Tao. Her words filled with innuendo, the meaning was asking Hua Jin Tao, if she knew anyone in town looking for a concubine? She wanted to introduce one to Lian Fang Zhou.
Hua Jin Taoâs mind moved. Her home received an important business guest. Two evenings ago during a drink, he mentioned to her family master that going to the store too much, now thereâs nothing fresh. He wanted to have a taste of an authentic countryside girl and half-jokingly asked master if he knows any connection?
Lian Fang Zhou? That girl got pretty good features; delicate brows, beautiful face structure and also pretty white skin. More importantly, sheâs authentic!
Whatâs more, sheâs parentless, got her engagement dissolved by her cousinâs husband family and lost her reputation. This matter was also decided by her direct Aunt. An excellent choice to mold. And even if by some tiny chance it was exposed, the blame wonât fall onto her head!
Let alone, thereâs no one willing to help her seek justice!
Itâs like a godsend pillow when youâre about to doze! Hua Jin Tao was overjoyed on the inside for a while.
However, she lived in the town for over a year now. She also learned about reading a personâs thought from their face. Her mind was most definitely willing, but her expression doesnât show a hint of it. She just used some ambiguous words to bait Mrs. Qiaoâs appetite, making Mrs. Qiao enduring the itching in her heart.
In the end, it goes without saying the two came into agreement. And the Hua Jin Tao seized the hold, dropping the price very low to only five silver liang!
Hua Jin Tao was feeling thrilled on the inside. With just five liang, she bought a giant favor. Master will definitely dote her! That yellowed-face woman can go sleep in the storeroom!
As to whether Lian Fang Zhou is willing or not, both her and Mrs. Qiao doesnât think itâs a matter!
Woman ma, no matter how strong personality they have, as long as their body been taken advantage by a man, they can only resign to one fate! Under the sky, how could there be so many chaste, fiery girl?
Pitiful Fang Zhou little sis, your firmly believed bitterness is finished, sweetness will begin ahâ