The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 788 - 787: Having a Child at 100, Worrying for 99 Years

Chapter 788: Chapter 787: Having a Child at 100, Worrying for 99 Years

Wang Yongzhu whispered, "Mother, really, it’s nothing! A few days ago, Ninth Master Lee personally came to the town and gave me the money for the fabric."

Old Granny Zhang was stunned, "You mean Ninth Master Lee came to our town? A few days ago, you sent a message home saying you’d stay in town for a few more days and also go to Yingzi Gully? Was that during those days?"

Wang Yongzhu nodded and recounted everything that had happened over the past few days to Old Granny Zhang in detail.

Old Granny Zhang’s expression changed with Wang Yongzhu’s account, and when she heard that Ninth Master Lee had brought a silver note worth ten thousand taels, she couldn’t help but exclaim, "Really?"

Wang Yongzhu said, "Of course it’s true! You’ll know if you come to the room with me to take a look!"

Old Granny Zhang struggled to contain her excitement, and as Wang Yongzhu explained the cooperation with Zhang Yinbao and Ninth Master Lee on tea, her joy only increased. She clasped her hands together, bowed to the sky twice, and muttered prayers under her breath.

After Wang Yongzhu finished speaking, it took Old Granny Zhang a long time to calm down. While starting to wash the pot to make food, she nagged Wang Yongzhu, "Chongjin must have heard some rumors and came back because he was worried! I figured something was up when he hurried back for no apparent reason. That child..."

Wang Yongzhu just buried her head in picking vegetables, staying silent.

"But daughter, this is a warning to you! Although we have nothing to fear because we keep our conduct proper and never aimed to latch onto those families of high status, people’s minds tend to wander. Especially between men and women, the more you explain, the messier it gets."

"In the future, we must be more cautious in our actions to avoid any small-minded people from spreading malicious gossip behind our backs and stirring up strife between you and your husband! Do you understand?"

Wang Yongzhu nodded, "Mother, don’t worry! I understand!"

"That’s good! Although Ninth Master Lee is great, his family is of high status. Even though I love you, I have to say that our family doesn’t match his status! As the saying goes, ’Bamboo is for bamboo, wood is for wood!’ Those big families are nothing like us country folks, we don’t even pee in the same pot!"

"Besides, a country farmer who harvests an extra three bushels of wheat would want a second wife. Laosan already has an Ahfu causing him headaches, let alone someone of Ninth Master Lee’s status and talent. Who knows how many concubines he has at home! We won’t get involved in that mess, okay?"

"Furthermore, although Chongjin may be more serious, his character is impeccable. He came back because he was worried about you! He didn’t even mention it when he came back, just acted the same as always with both of us, which shows he has a solid mind and isn’t someone who acts rashly without knowing all the facts. Listen to me, don’t let this cause a fight with Chongjin, okay?"

Old Granny Zhang felt like her heart was about to break!

In the past, when her daughter was immature, she wished for her daughter to grow up and behave sensibly so that she could be at ease.

Now that her daughter was sensible, she worried even more, simply wishing for her daughter to find a good family and a good home so she could finally close her eyes in peace.

Now that her daughter had a good home, she still couldn’t stop worrying. Whenever the young couple had an argument, as a mother, she had to step in and mediate.

No wonder the old saying goes, "A parent’s worry lasts for a hundred years," afraid she wouldn’t be able to rest in peace even after closing her eyes.

Seeing that Old Granny Zhang still seemed uneasy, Wang Yongzhu quickly changed the subject, "Mother, what made you suddenly decide to recognize Uncle Yang as our kin today?"

Old Granny Zhang, hearing Wang Yongzhu’s question, quickly stood on tiptoe to look outside the stove house, and seeing no one, she whispered, "Keep your voice down—"

Upon seeing this, Wang Yongzhu knew there was a story to tell!

Immediately, she brought over a small stool for Old Granny Zhang, and the mother and daughter sat together, whispered to each other while picking vegetables.

It turned out that Yang the Mute was known to Old Granny Zhang.

Yang the Mute was from the neighboring Yang Family Village. In his early years, he wasn’t mute. Their family was known for its wealth in Yang Family Village.

Yang the Mute wasn’t originally called Yang the Mute; his name was Yang Zongbao.

Back then, Yang Zongbao was a well-known young man in the area, with dozens of acres of fine land, and he was an only child, doted on by his parents.

As a child, Yang Zongbao had attended private school for a few years, learned some characters, and had once taken the child student exam but failed, so he gave up.

Instead, he liked practicing martial arts, had learned from a master, and acquired a set of martial skills. He also had a righteous disposition, always ready to stand up for justice whenever he saw any bullying.

He was a famous figure in the area.

With his generous and righteous nature, and his respectable family background, he was considered a prime candidate for marriage in the surrounding villages.

When he reached marriageable age, matchmakers almost broke the doorsteps of the Yang family.

Eventually, he was betrothed to a girl from the same village, with both families being well-matched and familiar with each other, and they agreed to marry in a year.

Out of nowhere, a girl showed up, claiming to be the sister of a friend of Yang Zongbao, saying her family had fallen into hard times and she was the only one who managed to escape.

Being a man of righteousness, Yang Zongbao naturally couldn’t let an orphan girl wander the streets, so he took her in. His family did not lack food for one more person.

Unexpectedly, after staying at the Yang house for a few days, the girl somehow developed feelings for Yang Zongbao.

She began scheming, first trying to seduce Yang Zongbao unsuccessfully. Yang’s Mother discovered her intentions, gave her some silver, and sent her away kindly.

However, the girl bore a grudge and soon sent word that she was getting married and invited the Yang family to the wedding feast.

Yang Zongbao, suspecting nothing, went to the feast.

After drinking a cup of wine personally served by the girl, he lost consciousness.

He woke up to find himself cast into the wilderness, completely powerless, and his voice was entirely gone.

Fortunately, Yang Zongbao had a strong will to live; otherwise, he would have been eaten by wild animals.

He managed to crawl to the roadside, was rescued, and taken to a medical clinic, where they found he had been poisoned, his body severely injured, and told that he could no longer be a man, and his voice was permanently damaged.

Yang’s parents were heartbroken, nearly to the point of death.

The Yang family only had this one child; this meant the end of their lineage!

When the betrothed girl’s family heard the news, they immediately came to break off the engagement. They couldn’t allow their daughter to marry and live as a widow!

Yang’s Parents vehemently opposed breaking the engagement, not wanting their son’s condition to be confirmed publicly.

It was Yang Zongbao himself who wrote the letter to break off the engagement so as not to delay the girl’s future.

The girl, weeping, accepted the letter. Her family was kind enough to return the betrothal gifts they had received, and the two families cut ties.

But once the news of the broken engagement spread, the girl’s family feared it would affect her reputation and spread the word that Yang Zongbao could no longer perform as a man. Everyone knew.

The Yang family couldn’t leave the house without people pointing fingers and talking behind their backs. They couldn’t lift their heads in public.

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