The daughter-in-law knelt there with a face full of despair, tears flowing wantonly, but she didn't dare to resist. She was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and her five-year-old husband was eating deep-fried twisted doughnuts beside her, watching the excitement without having anything to do with her own business.
Some of the neighbors on the side couldn't stand it anymore, and advised the mother-in-law not to beat her. The mother-in-law blamed them for being nosy and said some strange things. For example, she spent money to buy it, and raised a daughter-in-law who is so big, but she doesn't work and is lazy every day. Even if she killed her daughter-in-law, she would not pay an extra coffin. If you have the ability to meddle in my family's affairs, why not teach your own people well first.
Then, the mother-in-law began to talk about other family affairs, and the words were very ugly.
The well-meaning neighbors were ridiculed instead and let go of their anger.
Yu Qingyao sighed, and the white horse let out a long hiss.
The onlookers turned their heads and looked at Yu Qingyao in astonishment.
Yu Qingyao smiled and said, "Please let me out!"
Seeing her extraordinary clothes, the villagers gave way in awe.
Yu Qingyao jumped off the horse and walked in.
Seeing Yu Qingyao's appearance, the mother-in-law looked like a lady from a rich family, she didn't dare to make mistakes, and said with a smile: "Miss, what are you doing at my house?"
Yu Qingyao smiled and said: "I'll be a peacemaker. I think aunt is very dissatisfied with this woman, how about this, I will pay double the money to buy her. How about buying another wife that you like?"
The mother-in-law asked suspiciously, "What did you buy her for?"
Yu Qingyao pretended to be a virgin, and said, "You don't like her, you dislike her for being lazy and greedy, and you get angry when you look at her. She is beaten and scolded every day, and she is not happy. I will pay some money to make her happy." If the two of you are separated, you can buy a daughter-in-law you like, and I will find another husband's family for her, and you can take care of yourself here, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"
The mother-in-law listened and thought to herself: The truth is good, but why are you doing this? There are such kind-hearted people in this world? What good does it do you
The onlookers felt strange when they heard it.
The child bride-in-law heard this, and hope flashed in her eyes. She had had enough of her own family.
Yu Qingyao looked at Tong Bride-in-law sympathetically, and comforted her to take it easy.
The mother-in-law looked at Yu Qingyao calculatingly, and then looked at the child bride-in-law with the eyes of appraising goods, and said greedily: "I bought her for three taels of silver back then and raised her for three years. In the past three years, she has enough to eat and wear. Which one does not cost money? Twice the money is not enough.”
Yu Qingyao sighed, and said: "It's none of my business, I did it out of kindness, for your own good."
The mother-in-law didn't believe it, so she laughed.
How can anyone go out of their way to do good deeds without expecting anything in return? Maybe this daughter-in-law has some unknown value. This rich young lady would pay double the price from the moment she opened her mouth, and she was afraid that if she changed hands, she would get ten times or even a hundred times the return.
Yu Qingyao was a little annoyed, and asked, "How much do you want to let her go?"
The mother-in-law thought for a while, and said viciously, "I don't want too much. If you give me twenty taels of silver, I'll sell her to you."
Yu Qingyao sighed and didn't bother to haggle over the price. If it can be settled with money, that's nothing to worry about. This girl is not short of money.
"Okay! I'll give you twenty taels of silver. You write a document."
It is necessary to write the paperwork, so as not to wait for her to leave, this wicked mother-in-law will make trouble again. Yu Qingyao didn't want to go to court.
Seeing that Yu Qingyao agreed readily, the mother-in-law backtracked and said, "No, I was wrong just now, I want fifty taels of silver."
Yu Qingyao stared at the mother-in-law speechlessly. Although she didn't care about fifty taels of silver, she was always upset.
A person next to him was stunned and couldn't help cursing: "Master Zhang, are you crazy?"
That person is everyone's neighbor Zhang, and she clearly knew that she bought the child bride-in-law from a fleeing beggar with a bucket of rice. Since the girl arrived at Master Zhang, she got up to work before dawn, and she couldn't sleep until the moon was high. I don't know how much money I saved.
A bucket of rice is exchanged for twenty taels of silver, which is already a big profit, but she still refuses, and she is so greedy that she wants fifty taels.
The mother-in-law glared at the neighbor viciously, and cursed: "Shut up, I'll sell myself a wife, it's none of your business."
The neighbors shook their heads contemptuously.
Yu Qingyao sighed: "I just can't bear her being punished by you like this, and want to save her, why do you do this?"
The mother-in-law couldn't believe it, and shouted: "I don't care why, anyway, it's only at this price, whether you like it or not!"
Yu Qingyao shook her head with a sigh and said: "I don't want you to worry about it, call the village chief, write a letter, and I will give you money."
The mother-in-law tentatively said, "I want fifty taels."
Yu Qingyao nodded with a sigh.
The mother-in-law said happily: "You wait, I will call someone."
She rushed out to find the village chief.
Everyone whispered on the sidelines. After hearing the news, many people came to see the rich silly lady.
Yu Qingyao was also idle when she was idle. Seeing some villagers' clothes were worn out, she gave them some money to buy clothes. Seeing that the two children were pale and emaciated, I gave them some money to take home. Seeing an old man panting and coughing continuously, I gave him a rejuvenation technique to treat his illness. He also healed the injured child bride-in-law who was beaten all over her body.
After getting this set up, the villagers were in awe of her, especially seeing that she could spell.
When the village head followed Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang's yard was already full of people. Some came here hoping to get alms after hearing the news, and some asked the fairies for treatment behind their backs.
Everyone Zhang and the village chief looked dumbfounded, not knowing what happened.
Everyone Zhang got angry, and pushed people to scold and squeeze in: "What are you doing? What are you doing around my house? I warn you, if my house loses something, I will never end with you!"
Everyone was even more disgusted with her at this time, and blocked her intentionally or unintentionally.
Everyone Zhang was angry and anxious, she was afraid, afraid that the things in the house would be stolen, and also afraid that the fifty taels of silver would fly away.
She was so anxious that she cursed. Everyone wanted to beat her up.
Yu Qingyao heard the voice inside, and said softly: "Everyone, please let her in and let me finish this matter."
The villagers let the wicked mother-in-law in.
Yu Qingyao didn't like to see this wicked mother-in-law very much, but there was nothing she could do. Bai Lianhua wanted forgiveness and charity. Now that we have started, we must do good deeds well.
Everyone Zhang and the village chief entered the courtyard. At this time, an aunt was kneeling on the ground kowtowing to Yu Qingyao, thanking her for curing her illness for many years.
Yu Qingyao helped her aunt up, and said softly: "Auntie, your illness is caused by overwork, you should pay attention to rest in the future, don't be too tired."
The aunt nodded gratefully.
Cai Chang was stunned, and everyone in Zhang also felt baffled.
Yu Qingyao saw Master Zhang came back, followed by an old man who looked like a village chief, and said with a smile: "Master Zhang, you are back, so write the next letter quickly!"
A person nearby shouted: "Fairy, don't be fooled, she only bought A'hua for a bucket of rice back then."
(end of this chapter)