Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1514: Ms. Zhou Is Not Scary, But Ding Xiang

Editor: Henyee Translations

Yang Xiaoni shot a defiant glare. “This is meant for Fifth Grandpa Ding and Fifth Grandma Ding, and it’s a substantial offering. How can you call it petty? It’s none of your business! Still staring at me? Uncle Erzhu, Aunt Zhou, and others endured mistreatment from you in the past, right? Despite their generous nature, you’re fortunate they didn’t retaliate. Do you really expect them to miss you and send you food? What’s going through your mind!”

Her words struck a nerve, causing the third daughter-in-law of the Ding Family to pale, fear evident in her eyes. Recalling the slap she received the previous day, a burning sensation and ache returned to her face.

Yes, she had forgotten. In the past, when Ding Erzhu and Madam Zhou were part of the family, they endured frequent mistreatment. The brunt of the dirty work fell on their shoulders, subjected to ridicule and deliberate difficulties.

While Ding Erzhu and Ms. Zhou handled it well, Ding Xiang and the troublesome girl displayed a fierce temper, showing no regard for her or her sister-in-law. They even resorted to slapping them.

The panic spread not only to the third daughter-in-law but also to the other brothers and sisters-in-law.

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Upon returning from the Land Officer’s place the previous day, the family had engaged in a lengthy session of scolding. They intended to settle the score with Ding Erzhu and Ms. Zhou once Zhou Chong, Qingyun, and the others departed.

The two daughters-in-law who had been slapped nursed intense hatred, vowing to return the favor to Ms. Zhou during the commotion or risk harboring unresolved resentment.

However, fear now held them back.

Ding Erzhu and Madam Zhou weren’t particularly intimidating, but Ding Xiang was a different story.

What if Ding Xiang returned to settle old scores?

While Ding Xiang might spare the two elderly individuals, others could find themselves in an unfortunate predicament.

Following that, the entire family adopted a more restrained demeanor and refrained from venturing into Zhang Village. Even when Fifth Grandma Ding expressed a desire to go, her sons and daughters-in-law went to great lengths to dissuade her, leaving the villagers puzzled.

Little did they realize that this change was a direct result of Yang Xiaoni’s unintentional remarks.

Zhou Chong and the others spent two days in Shaoding Village before bidding their farewells. Given the considerable distance to cover, a swift return would place them in late October or early November. Delaying any further would expose them to colder weather as they headed north, making the journey more challenging.

Ms. Fang, anticipating their needs for the journey home, prepared ample food for them. Each member of the group received a generous red packet, and the entire family saw them off with courtesy.

Anxiously awaiting news from Qi, Ms. Fang couldn’t help but hope for a swift update.

Reluctant to part ways, Ms. Zhou and Ding Erzhu enlisted the help of a schoolteacher to write a letter to Ding Xiang, expressing their longing for her return.

Despite the uncertainty, the couple found solace in the knowledge that their daughter was alive and thriving, a source of profound joy that left no room for regrets.

Once Zhou Chong departed, Ms. Fang approached Ding Erzhu and Ms. Zhou. Acknowledging their status as the General’s in-laws, she considered it inappropriate for them to serve as stewards for the family. Ding Erzhu and Ms. Zhou, however, couldn’t envision a life of idleness and expressed their willingness to continue managing the farm for the first section of the family.

Assuring Ms. Fang that they were not weary, they opted for a more leisurely lifestyle while awaiting Ding Xiang’s return. Ms. Fang, after contemplating the situation, agreed to their arrangement.

Surprisingly, the incident led to improved relations among the various families in the village. Biased opinions began to shift, recognizing that success might come to any of the previously marginalized children or grandchildren.

Fifth Grandpa Ding’s family served as a tangible cautionary tale, prompting a reevaluation of their attitudes.