Chapter 990 - 988: Asking for a Favor

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Chapter 216 of "The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure" opens revealing the plot: Chapter 990: Chapter 988: Asking for a Favor Tian Wuhu and Lady Chen’s faces turned pale,... Discover what happens!

Chapter 990: Chapter 988: Asking for a Favor Tian Wuhu and Lady Chen’s faces turned pale, not daring to say anything more. Even Zhang Qiuju closed her mouth. Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang cast a disdainful glance at the three of them, took a couple of steps away, and then Old Granny Zhang, still unsatisfied, turned back and said, "There is one thing I forgot to tell you. Lady Fang had a doctor check, and it turns out she was never pregnant!" With this last remark, the two of them left Tian’s house. After getting on the carriage, Old Granny Zhang couldn’t help but curse, "I used to think at least Tian Family managed to produce a good shoot from a bad bamboo. But seeing it today, they have holes in their heads! How dare they even think about exchanging family assets for their father’s life! Bah! Back when the Tian Family attacked the Huang Family, wasn’t Tian’s Eldest Brother already over ten? The Huang Family was wiped out back then, and now he has the nerve to speak up?" Wang Yongzhu quickly consoled her, "Mother, don’t be angry! Mind your health! Don’t worry, the Tian Family will suffer in the days to come!" Though she didn’t interact much with Lady Huang, she knew that Lady Huang, able to hide under the influence of the Tian Family, Loo Family, and County Magistrate Du for over a decade, get married, have children, and even find a chance to turn the tables, was not an ordinary woman. For this verdict, the person who should be most indignant is Lady Huang. Now that the Tian Family has been ransacked, with most properties returned to the Huang Family, the roles of the Tian and Huang Families are reversed. With Lady Huang’s tactics, the remaining members of the Tian Family likely wouldn’t have good days ahead. After saying this, screams seemed to emanate from the Tian Family courtyard, but Wang Yongzhu didn’t look back, instead instructing the coachman to drive away. In the Tian Family courtyard. Zhang Qiuju was almost hysterical, "What? Lady Fang isn’t pregnant? How can Lady Fang not be pregnant? Wasn’t she with that old beast? It must be a lie! It must be a lie!" Zhang Qiuju couldn’t believe it. If Lady Fang wasn’t pregnant, thinking back to the shopkeeper Tian’s expression then, Zhang Qiuju felt thunderstruck, her vision turning black. If it’s true, then wouldn’t it mean she and the second son personally betrayed shopkeeper Tian, sending him to the gallows? Impossible! It can’t be! There must be some mistake! Zhang Qiuju shook her head, refusing to believe it. Ever since Zhang Qiuju returned, Tian Wuhu and Lady Chen daily heard her scold shopkeeper Tian, then Lady Fang. They naturally knew the reason, but upon hearing Lady Fang wasn’t pregnant, what then? The couple exchanged a glance, then looked at Zhang Qiuju. "Mother! What’s really going on? If sister-in-law isn’t pregnant, then, what..." Tian Wuhu was confused. Lady Chen, more composed, suggested, "Dear, why don’t you go outside and investigate whether there’s been a mistake?" Tian Wuhu, already unsure, upon hearing Lady Chen’s suggestion, quickly stumbled out. Zhang Qiuju sat in the collapsed kang, murmuring, "Impossible! There must be some mistake!" Lady Chen, anxious and worried, alternated between checking the entrance for Tian Wuhu’s return and ensuring her mother-in-law was alright. Finally seeing Tian Wuhu return, she grabbed him, "Dear, what did you find out?" The disoriented Zhang Qiuju also turned to look upon hearing the commotion. Tian Wuhu’s face was full of disappointment. After a long pause, he finally said, "Lady Fang isn’t pregnant—" Zhang Qiuju’s eyes rolled back, and she fainted. The chaos in the Tian Family was of no concern to Wang Yongzhu and others. Back home, Old Granny Zhang held the Golden Leaf, contemplating for a long time without speaking. Wang Yongzhu knew Old Granny Zhang was upset and tried to console her, "Mother, it’s alright! With this Golden Leaf, you will eventually find your family." Old Granny Zhang knew her daughter’s words were just comforting; how does one search across the world? She wasn’t one to wallow in sorrow, but confirming the Golden Leaf was indeed hers filled her with a faint sadness. Seeing her daughter’s concerned gaze, she pushed her sadness aside and ridiculed herself, "Mother really has aged and become sentimental! Now I have you and Chongjin being filial, life is good; there’s no need to be upset over this trivial matter!" "Alright, today is a good day, the Tian Family finally got their comeuppance, let’s prepare some good dishes. Though we can’t drink, let’s have a couple of bowls of mung bean soup to celebrate." Saying this, she went into the kitchen to give instructions. Wang Yongzhu, seeing Old Granny Zhang truly happy, also felt relieved. Before long, Song Chongjin and the rarely home Yang Zongbao returned, both sporting joyful expressions. Though there was no wine, the family seldom enjoyed such happiness, and Old Granny Zhang vented her years-long grievances, only ending the dinner when the moon was high in the sky. Early the next morning, just after the family had risen, there was a knock at the courtyard gate. Upon opening, Lady Huang stood at the entrance with Xiao Wu, looking like they had been there for a long time. Once inside, upon seeing Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin, they said nothing before kneeling and knocking their heads in gratitude. Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin hurriedly stepped forward to help them up. Lady Huang then spoke, "The great grace and virtue from the two of you, our Huang Family will never forget!" Tears welled in her eyes as she spoke. Wang Yongzhu quickly invited them to sit and serve tea, "Now that your great grievance has been redressed, just focus on living well in the future." After Lady Huang expressed her profound gratitude, she hesitantly said, "In the coming days, as we await the government to return the properties and land deeds that the Tian and Loo Families owe the Huang Family, we are willing to give half of it to express our deepest thanks to the two of you!" Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin quickly refused. Lady Huang sincerely wanted to give it, and when she saw the two insist on not accepting, she got anxious, "Is it that you two think little of what the Huang Family has? If so, we will take nothing once everything is returned—" Wang Yongzhu interrupted immediately, joking, if they accepted, what would that make them? Yet, seeing Lady Huang’s insistence, he pondered for a moment before speaking, "Well, if you truly want to thank us, I’d like to ask a favor." Lady Huang’s eyes lit up. She came this early today because she had burned her bridges before, proposing to send her maid and Xiao Wu to serve Scholar Song and his wife as servants. But now that the Huang case was overturned, how could she bear to send her maid and Xiao Wu as servants? Her gratitude to Scholar Song and his wife was genuine, so she’d rather give away half the family’s property. Seeing Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin’s refusal made her worry. She feared them not making any requests just as much. So when Wang Yongzhu finally spoke, Lady Huang felt relieved. "Scholar’s Lady, please say it, whatever our Huang Family has is yours without question!" Lady Huang agreed eagerly.

Chapter 990 - 988: Asking for a Favor

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