Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1594 - 1583: Honest Fool

Old Lady Wang and Ye Chun left Niu Xue Mei’s house in a sorry state, glaring at the tightly shut courtyard door, longing to chop it open with a blade.

"Mother, what do we do now? Cong Hui cannot come to harm!" Ye Chun staggered as he spoke, "Second sister and third brother’s wife are too heartless, Cong Hui is their own nephew, after all. They clearly have so much money, yet they refuse to give any. Their conscience must have been eaten by dogs!"

Old Lady Wang’s face was full of gloom: "Shut up, why are you crying with me?"

Her eyes flickered: "Since Niu Xue Mei is unkind, don’t blame me for being unrighteous."

Ye Chun’s wailing paused: "Mother, what are you planning to do?"

"Come with me to the Qian family and the broker, the third son has been missing for over two years, I, as the grandmother, have the right to dispose of my granddaughter. If she doesn’t give me money, I’ll sell her daughter." Old Lady Wang spoke with venom, casually uttering words of selling people as if Ye Congying and Ye Congzi were not her own granddaughters.

Ye Chun shivered at the thought, never expecting his mother to come up with such an idea. Even though Lan Country is frequently plagued by wars, it is rich in resources, and the common people’s lives are still rather decent. Unless truly desperate, it is rare for someone to sell others because everyone knows that once sold, they become lower-class people, and one’s fate is no longer their own.

But Old Lady Wang easily said such words, and it was because of her other wayward grandson. Although one thousand silver taels is a lot, if Old Lady Wang and Wang Hong pooled their savings, sold some land, or even the recipe for marinated dishes, it wouldn’t be impossible to gather the amount.

Yet Old Lady Wang never considered this, only thinking about what would happen to her and her sons and grandsons if the family assets were gone. As for the granddaughters’ fate, they belonged to other families sooner or later, what difference does it make whether they are sold or not?

"Mother, if we go to the broker, what if third brother’s wife won’t let the girls go? And what if the third son is still alive? Wouldn’t he fight us to the death when he returns?" Ye Chun asked nervously.

"If she won’t let them go, then she can only give money to the broker. It’s not like she’s without money. The third son? Do you really believe he’s still alive? It’s been two years, and the battles in the north have been particularly intense, only recently easing a bit. If he had a chance to return alive, would he care about this old mother’s life?" Old Lady Wang was reckless, with all ties severed long ago, so what harm was a little more malice?

Old Lady Wang first went to the Qian family, heart aching at the sight of her wounded, exhausted grandson, and immediately talked about her two granddaughters to the Qian family.

"You said the gambling den is run by your son and son-in-law?" the Qian family’s Lady’s eyes flickered.

"Yes, Madam Qian, my third daughter-in-law has money, she will surely give you money, just spare my family Cong Hui." At this moment, Old Lady Wang did not display the toughness and malice she showed facing Niu Xue Mei. This was the so-called bullying at home, acting with impunity, but outside, who would give her face?

"Then since your son-in-law and third daughter-in-law are so rich, why didn’t they bring the one thousand taels today?" Madam Qian asked with a half-smile, "Old Lady Wang, aren’t you trying to deceive me?"

"I’m really not deceiving you." Old Lady Wang got anxious, "It’s just that after the division of the family, my third daughter-in-law refused to lend me money. However, since my third son has not been heard from since he joined the army, naturally, I have the right to deal with my two granddaughters. Madam Qian, those two granddaughters of mine are quite attractive. Didn’t you say that Young Master Qian, after injuring his leg, has trouble finding a bride? Perhaps one of my granddaughters could marry into your family?"

"Nonsense!" Madam Qian looked at her with disdain, "What is our family status compared to yours? Your son injured my son’s leg and still wants to climb up?"

"I didn’t mean that. If Madam Qian thinks they don’t match, perhaps one of those girls could become a concubine or a servant in your family," Old Lady Wang said with an ingratiating smile.

"So you think you can settle this matter with a mere little girl? Is there such a bargain?"

"Madam Qian, we really can’t come up with the money. How about this, I secretly send one to Young Master Qian as a concubine, and sell the other one to compensate your family, okay?"

"How do I know your daughter-in-law won’t bother me?"

"I’m her mother-in-law, would she dare?"

Madam Qian’s expression softened somewhat: "Alright, to prevent separating the two sisters, I’ll take both girls, and let the matter rest. Let’s write an agreement now."

"Ah, alright, I’ll write it right away." Old Lady Wang didn’t expect the Qian family to agree so easily and promptly complied.

Madam Qian looked more disdainfully at her. For the sake of an unworthy grandson, she so easily sold two granddaughters, and she did it while her son wasn’t around, hiding it from her daughter-in-law. Such a person truly deserves contempt.

Old Lady Wang tremblingly signed, then asked with a smile: "So can I take my granddaughters with me now?"

"I’m afraid that won’t do. What if I go to take them and your daughter-in-law stops us? You have to bring my family’s servants and bring them back yourself."

"That’s no problem. It’s just that my son-in-law stands with my daughter-in-law, and they have two vicious dogs in their yard. Madam Qian should send a few more people."

"Nanny Wu, ask the steward to bring two more people, and also take this indenture to the county government under Miss’s name to borrow two Government Officials, and accompany Old Lady Wang to her daughter-in-law’s house. Make sure to bring them back." Madam Qian instructed casually.

Hearing this, Old Lady Wang heaved a sigh of relief. She thought not to blame her for being ruthless; it was Niu Xue Mei who refused to lend money, after all. She did it for her family; how could two little girls compare to the eldest grandson?

Meanwhile, outside Anquan County, a troop of about twenty soldiers was rushing towards them, with a young man leading them whom the soldiers addressed as Captain Wang.

"Captain Wang, is that the Great General’s and your hometown ahead?"

"Yes, we’re almost there." Approaching his hometown, Wang Yong felt a bit excited.

"Indeed, only such a beautiful place could produce someone like the Great General. Captain Wang, are we going to your home or the Great General’s home first?"

"Naturally, we’ll go to the Great General’s home first. With the two years of frequent warfare, the Great General has been busy on the battlefield and hasn’t had time to contact his family. The General’s wife must be very worried; we should bring them some peace of mind first."

"I truly wonder what kind of person could deserve the Great General, to whom he is so devoted. Back then, even when General Li wanted to betroth his legitimate daughter to the Great General as an equal wife, the Great General did not agree."

Wang Yong thought of his memory of Niu Xue Mei, and he could only recall an image of a timid and silent woman, not particularly beautiful, just regular-looking.

The Great General is truly devoted and honorable to remain unmoved by temptations and to stay true to one alone. But it is also because the Great General is such a person of emotion and honor that he inspires many soldiers to loyally follow him, fighting bravely by his side.