The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 237 Agree

Both of them stared wide-eyed for a moment. Mo Niang was the first to react. She picked up the broken basket next to her and threw it at Wen Luozhi.

This time, Wen Luozhi reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a slight movement. Seeing the woman in front of her trying to pick up a broken brick to hit her, she became envious.

"You bumped into me on the street just now! And now you want to hurt me?"

If that woman dared to throw that broken brick at her, she'd beat her to a pulp!

Mo Niang snorted coldly, saying that she was only going to take action now because she had bumped into her earlier.

Every time this girl went to Wu San'er to buy someone, Wu San'er was very respectful, and the two of them would chat and laugh together.

If I offend her today, she will definitely tell Wu San'er whereabouts.

Wu San'er said he would beat her to death if he caught her this time, and she didn't want to die!

The only solution then is to kill them to silence them!

She steeled herself and was about to pounce, but before she could move, a voice behind her shouted, "Mo Niang! Stop right there!"

Hearing the commotion, Xu Fengqing, who was inside the house, thought that the people from the Yaxing business had come looking for him. He rushed out and shielded Mo Niang behind him.

"Girl, Mo Niang can't go with you! Tell me how much silver you want to redeem her, and I'll give you whatever it takes, even if it costs me my life!"

He stared intently at Wen Luozhi, as if afraid she would snatch him away, leaving Wen Luozhi both amused and exasperated.

Seriously? Look carefully before you speak! The guy behind you doesn't look like a pushover; he's holding a brick!

Do you think that's something I could easily take away?

Haha, but I never expected that woman would actually be from this old scholar's household.

She lifted the things in her hands slightly and said, "Sir, I'm here to ask for your help, not to arrest her."

"I am not a member of the Yaxing family."

She and Wu San'er were simply buyer and seller; the rest was none of her business.

Xu Fengqing was skeptical. He looked her over and saw that she didn't seem like a barbarian, but he still didn't dare to let his guard down.

"What business does the young lady have with me? I'm afraid I can't help you, so please leave."

He made a move to close the door, but Wen Luozhi stepped in and blocked it with one foot, smiling as she said, "It's just asking you to be a teacher for the children in our village. Are you sure you don't want to talk?"

Xu Fengqing was a little surprised that she was here for this, but without thinking, he refused, saying, "I am of limited knowledge and talent and I'm afraid I will disappoint you, young lady. Please leave."

Wen Luozhi wasn't about to let him off so easily. Putting everything else aside, just the fact that that woman almost picked up a brick and hit her meant she was determined to get this done.

The people she asked for directions earlier said that this Scholar Xu was very learned, but perhaps he was just unlucky and failed the imperial examinations many times.

Later, his family fell into poverty, and he could no longer take the exam.

Where can you find a schoolteacher these days? Most of them have gone to private schools. It's impossible to find another one who also has a family and lives in the village.

Going back and forth would be too time-consuming; it's more suitable for someone like Xu Fengqing, who only needs to eat and doesn't have anyone else to worry about.

She smiled and stepped in with her other foot, while Xu Fengqing protected Mo Niang behind her and took a step back.

"Sir, you can stay in the village, all your expenses will be covered by us, and you'll even receive silver. Most importantly..."

“Sir, you can also bring her along,” she said, pointing to Mo Niang behind Xu Fengqing.

Although she couldn't hear very clearly outside the door, she still managed to understand a little bit of what was going on.

Xu Fengqing's refusal is probably due to this woman. At worst, she can just buy it herself. She knows Wu San'er, so it's easier for her to talk to him, isn't it?

It can be used for work after buying it, so it's not a bad deal.

Besides, this woman is so fierce, she might even help her family fight with those gossipy old ladies in the village...

Xu Fengqing hesitated upon hearing this, and Mo Niang pursed her lips and said, "Who knows if you'll keep your word?"

"What if you sell me out when we get back?"

She didn't want to leave; she wanted to stay with her family, but she was also afraid that the girl in front of her was deceiving them.

Once she goes back, she might never be able to get out again.

Wen Luozhi raised an eyebrow. "What do you have that's worth selling?"

"Just because you bumped into me on the street? Or because you threw a basket at me, or tried to hit me with that broken brick you were holding?"

If it weren't for finding a husband, who would care about you, sis?

Mo Niang felt a little embarrassed. Despite her fierce demeanor at the child dealership, she kept herself locked in a cage.

That fierceness was half an act, because the cages holding people inside were too close together, and at first, when she went in, her food was always snatched away by others.

Over time, she became fierce, and Wu San'er felt that she was even harder to sell.

Xu Fengqing glanced back and his gaze fell on her hand. Mo Niang immediately threw away the broken brick in her hand.

"Brother..."

Xu Fengqing snorted and ignored her. How could he not feel sorry for his adopted sister?

She wouldn't have suffered so much if it weren't for me.

"Please come in with me, young lady." He invited Wen Luozhi into the house. Mo Niang was no longer fierce at this moment and even poured her a bowl of water.

Wen Luozhi took the bowl; it was chipped in several places and wasn't much better than what her family used to have.

Indeed, there are countless patches on the long gown that Scholar Xu is wearing, what else can he do?

Seeing her staring at the bowl, Xu Fengqing thought that the girl must have been disgusted and lowered her head in shame.

Come to think of it, after most of his life has passed, and he, a mere scholar, hasn't even owned a decent bowl—it's laughable that people would laugh their heads off.

When he looked up, to his surprise, Wen Luozhi had already finished drinking the water in the bowl and sweetly thanked Mo Niang.

Mo Niang was now completely embarrassed. She twisted her dirty sleeves and whispered, "I'm so sorry, Boss Wen, for bumping into you on the street and just now..."

"Including when you went to the gambling den to buy people and I scared you with my actions..."

Wen Luozhi: ...

Haha, she'd almost forgotten. Every time she bought someone, this woman would grab her skirt and try to buy her back. Every time they went home, her mother would ask, "Daughter, why is there a black handprint on your clothes?"

Thinking of this, Wen Luozhi laughed and teased, "It's alright, I'll go find Boss Wu in a bit and get your indenture, then you won't have to worry about it anymore."

"You've dirtied my clothes three times, so remember to wash them three times."

Mo Niang's eyes reddened with excitement as she went to Wu San to get the indenture.

Does that mean this girl wants to buy her?

Xu Fengqing understood the meaning behind her words, stood up and bowed to her, saying, "I, Xu, will not let you waste your money."

"I, Xu, will certainly teach this girl well."

He couldn't bring himself to say he wouldn't accept money, because buying Mo Niang would mean she would be beaten and scolded at will.

If it weren't for the need, this girl wouldn't have gone to the shop owner to buy Mo Niang.

Having money gives him confidence, and he will then discuss with the girl how to get back Mo Niang's indenture.

Wen Luozhi immediately knew he had agreed to become a teacher in the village. She told him about the benefits and then looked at Mo Niang, saying, "Get ready and come with me to the school."

“Master Xu is with us too,” she said with a smile.