After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 60 - Planning
Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Planning
Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Planning
On ordinary days, Lady Zhao, who dominated the village, not only faced hardship but was also forced to compensate with money, and in the end could only flee the scene in disgrace?
After all, Lady Zhao’s reputation in the village was extremely notable, and few dared to confront her directly.
Who would have thought that as soon as Jiang Ziling’s wife returned, she would make the village tyrant quickly retract her arrogance.
Murmurs started among the crowd; they couldn’t stop praising Su Yu’s courage and tact.
This woman really possessed an extraordinary mettle!
Then, Su Yu turned her head, her gaze sharply fixed on Jiang Ziling, her tone laced with a mix of reproach and sympathy, “Look at the little spirit you have, allowing yourself to be bullied to your doorstep. Even the little maid Xixi knows to fight back. As a man, are you just going to stand by and watch idly as your home is destroyed?”
Her question was both an accusation against Jiang Ziling and a hidden hope for braving future storms together.
Ziling’s eyes flickered with a trace of panic, and he hurriedly explained, “You have to understand, I was genuinely worried she might accidentally hurt Xixi. In that situation, with my limited mobility, I truly had no choice but to ensure the child’s safety first.”
His words revealed a hint of helplessness and guilt, his brow lightly furrowed as if still recalling the peril of the moment.
The bystanders, upon hearing this, nodded to themselves, understanding as Ziling’s disability was known to all, he indeed lacked the ability to cope with such an emergency.
This sense of powerlessness, seldom seen beneath his usually resilient facade, made his current mood all the more heavy.
“But the problem now is that these household items, which were not easy to come by, have all turned into fragments in an instant…”
Ziling’s words carried a hint of regret; his gaze swept over the broken wares.
It was as if he told an unfinished story, with a light air of regret pervading the atmosphere.
Su Yu, however, appeared nonchalant, her lips curling into a carefree smile as she said lightly, “If things are destroyed, then they are destroyed. After all, she has agreed to compensate. It’s a good opportunity to replace them with new ones, almost like a disguised renewal.”
Having said that, she turned and walked towards the door, her stride radiating an unquestionable decisiveness.
Her presence caused the surrounding people to shudder involuntarily, stepping aside to make way, fearful of inadvertently provoking this woman who was usually gentle but now revealed her sharp edge.
After all, Su Yu’s boldness was well-known in the village, and no one wished to carelessly provoke that bad luck.
Su Yu gazed at the robust horse, which was now securely tied under the old locust tree.
The sunlight filtered through the leaves, speckling the horse’s back. She gracefully leaped onto the cart and began shifting the goods with efficiency.
The villagers, seeing this, stepped forward to help, and the atmosphere warmed up with harmonious and spirited labor.
Sister-in-law He, looking at the piles of items, had her eyes filled with curiosity and awe, “Wow, all these things must have cost quite a few Silver Taels, right?”
Her words were laced with curiosity and an inquiry into Su Yu’s source of income.
Su Yu was well-prepared in her mind; she smiled slightly and replied calmly, “That’s right, I went to Ning County recently to diagnose and treat Lord Grand Commandant’s mother. The Lord Grand Commandant was generous and gave me a substantial fee for the consultation.”
Her tone held modesty as well as pride, skillfully deflecting the topic to avoid further probing.
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law He’s eyes lit up: “Really? You know medical skills too? That’s amazing!”
Her surprise was tinged with admiration, as if she’d discovered a treasure hidden within Su Yu.
Su Yu nodded subtly, a sly glint flickering in her eyes.
She spoke half truthfully and half fabricating, satisfying the villagers’ curiosity while protecting her own secrets.
“That’s right, my hasty departure that day was for this reason.”
She downplayed the matter, as if the favor of those high-ranking households was nothing out of the ordinary for her.
Su Yu knew well that although herb gathering in the mountains was her particular talent, it was seen by others as fraught with danger and not something to be revealed lightly.
The treasures of the mountain were indeed splendid, but resources were limited. If everyone knew, they would swarm to the place.
Not only would it destroy the ecology but it could also incite disputes.
She had done the math clearly in her head; she would never engage in a losing deal.
Facing Sister-in-law He’s repeated praises, Su Yu just smiled faintly, maintaining a proper degree of mystery.
She knew that saving a life was a small effort, but a moderate amount of mystery could earn her more respect and trust.
Before long, with everyone working together, all the items Su Yu had bought were properly placed.
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Looking around, everyone couldn’t help shaking their heads and sighing, looking at the mess in Jiang Ziling’s home: “The woman from the Zhou Family was too heavy-handed, even tearing the daily clothes and bedding to shreds, it’s too much!”
“Exactly, getting beaten is her own fault, anyone else would be enraged!”
A nearby uncle indignantly said.
“How can sons be dutiful if the mother is unkind? With her behavior, how can the children learn filial piety?”
An elderly woman shook her head, her tone full of concern for the future.
Su Yu felt a great relief in her heart seeing that the villagers could discern right from wrong.
In this small village, the power of public opinion was not to be underestimated. If things really got to the government,
With the support of the villagers, the situation would surely develop in a favorable direction.
To thank everyone for their help, Su Yu generously brought out the pastries she had specially bought for Xixi and distributed them to the crowd.
In a village with scarce resources, these treats from the city were undoubtedly a rare delight.
Each person treasured them like a valuable find, and after tasting them, they couldn’t stop praising, their faces filled with happy and satisfied smiles.
However, before the sweet taste had faded, several villagers were already regretting in private, wishing they hadn’t indulged in the moment and should have taken some home for their children to taste.
Su Yu caught on to these subtle emotions and smartly kept a few for herself, giving the rest away to everyone else.
In her eyes, this little token was nothing, and she could buy more the next time she went to the city.
After all, neighborly harmony was essential, and they would have to support each other in the future.
Every person held a pastry in their hands, their smiles radiant, the atmosphere warm and congenial.
Seizing the moment when everyone was in high spirits, Su Yu timely made her request, “There’s another thing I wish to ask for. My carriage has no place to stay. I wonder which uncle or aunty could accommodate it, perhaps find a spot to tie it up, add some hay daily, and give it some water?”
No sooner had she spoken than the previously cheerful scene suddenly quieted down, and the villagers exchanged looks.
The pastries didn’t seem to taste as sweet as before.
Keeping an animal wasn’t just about adding a bit of fodder; it entailed extra work and responsibility.
At this moment, all of them felt the truth of the saying “one who takes the pay calls the tune.”
Faced with Su Yu’s request, each began to calculate in their minds.
Eating, drinking, and all the idiosyncratic details needed careful arrangement and care.
Among the crowd, someone with an embarrassed face said in a low voice, “It’s not that I’m unwilling to help, it’s just that my animal shed is small as a palm, and finding a suitable place for such a large and magnificent horse is truly difficult.”
