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  "Even if it's just a small amount of money, it's still worth something. A married-out niece is already quite fortunate to have this much. Moreover, Xia Erniang was so cheerful and enthusiastic, how could she be so unlucky? Of course, no one dared to say anything about it. This was also Xia Lao Tai Tai's way of treating her two step-daughters-in-law."

  Everyone says that Xia Ershen loves to show off and often exaggerates when speaking. In her mouth, Juanzi is extremely good, but the actual situation may also have a lot of water content.

  Xia Ershu also has this habit. Speaking of which, this couple is quite husband-and-wife-like.

  "...When I was young, I cooked for him, combed his hair, washed his clothes... He had a sweet mouth, saying that when he grew up and made money, he would buy this and that for me. Now that it's June and she's already married, he hasn't bought anything for me." Old Lady Xia said with a smile.

  This led to the story of several brothers in the Xia family when they were young, and both Xiazhi and Lanyue were interested, asking Grandma Xia repeatedly. Grandma Xia smiled and told them a few things. Then, Lanyue asked if the money for embroidering the purse was enough for household use. Xiazhi's agreement with Tian Shi was also known to Lanyue's family.

  "I've discussed it with your grandfather, and I'll give you the money I earned from embroidering the purse to cover your expenses. It's enough for you siblings to spend on daily things." Old Lady Xia said this. This matter was kept secret from Second Uncle Xia but not Third Uncle Xia, who was informed by Old Lady Xia herself.

  Xiao Hei and Xia Zhi were on the same side. That day, Xia Zhi took charge, protecting his mother and son, and gave Xia Er Shu a good scolding, doing something that even Xia Lao Ye couldn't do. Xia Lao Tai was very grateful to Xia Zhi in her heart. She couldn't control her stepson, but she could order around her own biological son. Moreover, Xia San Shu's family was relatively honest and didn't compete for this.

  Selling cherries or embroidering lotus bags are all small change. Xia Zhi has a bigger plan in mind, otherwise she wouldn't have made that appointment with Tian Shi.

  The three of them were talking when they heard a flurry of voices at the gate. Immediately, someone rushed in from outside the gate, and to their surprise, it was May. May was wearing a yellow blouse with her hair disheveled, covering her face as she ran in. She didn't watch where she was going and stumbled in the courtyard, almost falling over.

  Old Lady Xia and Lao Yue both let out a cry of surprise.

  In May, she lifted her head and looked at them for a moment, but didn't say anything. She ran back to the east wing of the house and slammed the door shut with a bang.

  "What's going on in May?" Old Lady Xia said with a frown, speaking softly.

  Lai Yue's face was also full of surprise: "Why is Sister Wu crying? Did she get into a fight with someone outside?"

  Little girl playing together, inevitably there will be times of quarreling and arguing. But May is fierce, she has never been at a disadvantage in this regard. She and July are always together, the two sisters' combat effectiveness is not ordinary, only when she bullies others to tears, who has the ability to make her so embarrassed.

  Just as they were in doubt, July also ran back. July was panting and her face was flushed red. As soon as she saw the three people sitting in the courtyard, she immediately became anxious. "What are you looking at? Are you happy?" Then, she pushed open the door and went inside, slamming it shut with a loud bang.

  It's okay for Xia Zhi and Lao Yue, they are of the same generation. But with Old Lady Xia sitting here, not even a bit of courtesy in July, it's as if she doesn't take Old Lady Xia seriously at all.

  It's not her biological mother, but still an elder. In July, her own personality is one aspect, and on the other hand, it also reflects Xia Ershu and Xia Erniang's education for children, as well as their attitude towards Lao Tai Tai.

  At this moment, thinking back to what Old Lady Xia said about Second Uncle Xia's childhood makes one sigh with emotion.

  "Something must have happened." Xiaoxiao's soft voice said to Xiazhi, "Where did they come back from?"

  Xia Zhi of course also did not know.

  Soon, Xia Er Aunt also hurried back. She didn't talk to Old Lady Xia either and directly entered the east wing room. Old Lady Xia put away her needlework and stood up. She asked Lao Yue and Xia Zhi to follow her into the house as well.

  Laiyue saw Xia Zhi and then told Old Lady Xia that she wanted to take a rest.

  "Go on, you all go and play for a while." Old Lady Xia then went back by herself.

  Lan Yue still held the needle and thread in her hand, and walked out of the courtyard with Xia Zhi. The two planned to go out and ask around to find out what had happened. As they passed by the east wing, Lan Yue tilted her ear to listen carefully.

  "Third sister is crying..." Laiyue told Xia Zhi.

  Xia Zhi didn't say a word, but she also heard May's suppressed sobbing, as if she was wronged beyond endurance.

  The two of them walked out the gate, and without going far, they already knew what was going on. Earlier, they had heard footsteps in the courtyard, and it turned out that May wasn't alone when she came back; there were many little tails following behind her. These little tails didn't dare to enter the courtyard, but instead lingered at the gate, peeking around and chattering away.

  May let Tian San Niang be scolded!

  After analyzing and restoring the summer solstice, things are roughly like this:

  In May and July, after having lunch, they would dress up again and go out to enjoy the cool. The two of them didn't stay at their own gate, nor did they go to the big willow tree where they usually went, but instead walked a bit further to the big elm tree in the west of the village.

  Tian's grandmother had many elm trees planted at her gate, and also placed stone benches for people to sit and rest. In this regard, it is similar to the large willow tree at Wu's old lady's gate. But in fact, they are quite different.

  The big willow tree forum welcomes guests from all over the village, but under the big elm tree it's much more serious. Generally, girls and daughters-in-law don't dare to sit there casually, mostly only Tian San's family members go there to enjoy the cool breeze.

  The Tian family's days are spent in prosperity and good fortune, with Tian FuGui having some connections that reach the heavens. Their home often has guests, including officials, businessmen, and people from the jianghu.

  Honest rural households rarely get to see these people, at most they can only watch from a distance. Those who sit under the big elm tree have to pay attention to their dress and demeanor, if you don't have some status or connection with Old Tian's family, you wouldn't dare sit under the big elm tree.

  In May and July, dressed up beautifully, walked to the vicinity of the big elm tree, just sat under the big elm tree.

  It just so happened that someone from the Tian family was there to enjoy the cool, and Wu Yue and Qi Qi quickly blended in. It's said they got along well with others and received quite a few compliments. Up until this point, everyone's account is consistent. But as for what happens next, there are different versions.

  Some say that in May and July, a girl from the Tian family had a dispute with them, which shocked Grandma Tian San. Some say that Grandma Tian San came out to cool off because she was annoyed by a word from May. Others say it was because Tian Lai Bao, the grandson of the Tian family's mansion, came out and made Grandma Tian San unhappy.

  In short, Auntie Tian came out and scolded the two sisters, pointing at their noses, giving them a good tongue-lashing, with May being the main target.

  Tian's grandmother scolded Wu Yue for being a fox spirit and told her not to be delusional. Wu Yue was so humiliated that she cried and ran back home.

  Scolding without reason, but this makes people think more.

  Xia Zhi found out what was going on and thought of a way to drive the big and small kids away from the entrance. She took a glance inside the courtyard, secretly sighing in her heart. From now on, Wu Yue's reputation would be ruined.

  Tian San Niang in Daxing Village is famous. In May and July, she had the guts to go and touch a tiger's butt. Is it ignorance or greed? Last time she saved them, this time she was powerless too.

  Xia Zhi returned to the front yard, Tian Shi was still making a skirt for her, and also heard some rumors about what happened outside. She asked Xia Zhi, who told her everything she knew.

  Tian seemed to be in a good mood: "Serves them right. From now on, they'll behave themselves." Then she asked Xia Zhi, why Tian Lai Bao didn't come. "Xiao Shu told me that he's always here except when eating. Since he hasn't left yet, invite him over to our place for a meal."

  "Daughter," Xia Zhi said lightly, looking at Tian Shi, "do you want Auntie Tian to come knocking on our door? May and July are already set examples."

  Tian's family paused for a moment, and then said casually: "You are better than Wu Yue in May, not to mention. Can your second uncle's family compare with our family? Your father is a scholar!"

  "In the eyes of Auntie Tian, our family and my second uncle's family are probably no different." Xia Zhi gave Tian a wake-up call with her eyes. A scholar, in the eyes of ordinary villagers, was quite impressive, but what did it count for in the eyes of a wealthy and influential family?

  The Tian family is not just an ordinary wealthy and influential family, they can be said to have both wealth and nobility.

  Xiucai was also known as poor Xiucai. Moreover, Tian Shi had forgotten herself. Tian Shi was also famous in Daxing Village. Xia Zhi thought that it would not be easy for her to find a husband's family in the future. Nor did she know where Tian Shi's confidence came from.

  Tian's family was silenced by Xia Zhi's words. She knew about the wealth and nobility of the Tian family, and also knew about her own family's poverty. To be able to marry into the Tian family, she had to rely on a single xiucai (scholar) signboard, as well as her daughter's own talents.

  "Grandma Tian and Lai Bao's uncle went to the backyard. At that time, I was there, and people had already made their intentions clear. Mother, you know Grandma Tian's temper, don't you?" Grandma Tian looked down on people from a farming background like the Zhuang family, even if they were as respectable as the Xia family. Old Master Xia also had an arrogant streak, although he seemed to get along with Tian Fu Gui, but in private, he thought the two families were not of the same social status. He would never agree to any marriage between the two families."

  In addition, there is also the combat power of Tian San Niang herself! Against Tian San Niang, even Tian Shi is not a match.

  Tian thought for a moment, May had just touched the moldy head, now if she went up again, it would not have a good result. So, she didn't mention inviting Tian to come and eat with Bao anymore, but in her heart, she secretly resented Xia's uncle and his family for ruining her plans. After a pause, she seemed to be muttering to herself: "May is getting older, your uncle and aunt are anxious, making people look down on us. We're not anxious, we'll take it slow."

  Still not giving up.

  Then this carrot will just hang there.

  Xia Zhi turned and left, she didn't go to the backyard again. The May incident was a big crisis, but it was self-inflicted, she was too lazy to get involved.

  The sun hid behind the clouds, and the sky gradually darkened. Xia Zhi sat by the window, slowly sewing a lotus-leaf pouch. Before long, it started to drizzle.

  Lan Yue rushed in from outside, with water droplets hanging on her hair. When she came out of the backyard, the sky was still overcast, and it didn't start raining until she reached the back door of Xia Zhi's house.

  "Fourth sister..." La Yue smiled and called out to Xia Zhi, while putting down the needle and thread in her hand. She had come to make a pouch with Xia Zhi together.

  Xia Zhi busily fetched a towel and in December wiped his hair dry, then took off his shoes and sat on the kang beside Xia Zhi.

  Two young girls were doing needlework together, chatting idly. Lao Yue told Xia Zhi that Wu Yue was still crying in May, and Xia Er Shu had also returned. Now the whole family is upstairs in the backyard, saying that Wu Yue was scolded by Tian San Niang, and it's likely that her reputation will be ruined from now on, implying that Xia Lao Ye should think of a solution.

  The old master Xia's dissuasion they didn't listen to, when something happened then they looked for old master Xia to solve it, what kind of thing is this!

  "What did Grandpa say?" Xia Zhi asked.

  Lai Yue shook his head: "Father is particularly angry, and scolded Second Uncle and Second Aunt again." Understanding what had happened, Old Master Xia was extremely annoyed and felt very embarrassed. He didn't blame Wu Yue or Qi Yue, he thought that Second Uncle Xia and Second Aunt Xia were the culprits. "Father said he won't have the face to go out from now on."

  Tian San's grandmother is too much to handle. Xia Lao Ye Zi, who loves face so much, was shot this time and was quite miserable. Of course, the most miserable one is still May.

  Just as they were talking, the sound of a dog barking was heard from the back door. Xiaohu wore a raincoat made of a folded sack on his head and brought Daqing to find Xiazhi with a patter.

  "Oh no, the rain is getting heavier!" Xia Zhi only noticed this now, she quickly got down from the kang and helped Xiao Hei Yu collect the raincoat and hang it aside to dry. She also took off his wet shoes and let him sit on the kang. "Lai Yue, help Uncle wipe his hair." After instructing Lai Yue, Xia Zhi went to the main room to fetch a thermos and made a bowl of ginger Hawthorn sugar water for Xiao Hei Yu.

  "Come on, old uncle, drink up quickly, lest you catch a chill." Xia Zhi said to Little Black Fish.

  Xiao Hei Yu'er responded with a sound and sat cross-legged on the kang to drink sugar water.

  "How did it rain and come over?" Xia Zhi took another piece of cloth, quickly wiped the Da Qing dog three to five times, then sat on the kang and talked to Xiao Hei Yu.

  "Fine, I'll come over." Little Black Fish frowned, looking very annoyed. "In May, she cried nonstop, and her parents were quarreling. I was so angry that I said I would go find Lai Bao's mother to seek justice for May. But you, my grandfather, wouldn't let me go. I said I'd come here, but your wife even followed me to the door, afraid that I would go fight with Lai Bao's mother."

  Xiao Hei Yu usually doesn't get along with Wu Yue, but when something happened to Wu Yue in May, he still wanted to go and seek justice for her. In fact, he had done such things many times before. Xia Zhuang was often bullied by others, and as long as Xiao Hei Yu knew about it, he would help him regain his dignity every time.

  This is a little guy with a particularly warm heart.

  "One by one, they're so useless, only knowing how to be arrogant at home!" Little Black Fish drank up the sugar water and was still a bit huffy, resenting May and the others for not being impressive.

  "Uncle, let's not think about it anymore, this matter will pass quickly." Xia Zhi consoled Xiao Hei Yu.

  Xiao Hei Yu's troubles were still many. He consulted with Xia Zhi: "Sixteen, do you think we should still care about Lai Bao or not."

  "Alas..." Xia Zhi sighed.

  Tian's family knew in the east house that Lao Yue and Xiao Hei Yu Er had arrived, and she even deliberately walked around the main room a few times, coincidentally hearing what Xiao Hei Yu Er said.

  "Others' fields have come to treasure, and he didn't do anything wrong. You guys played with him pretty well, don't break up because of this... In May, it was just letting Tian's grandma scold a few words, it won't hurt the flesh."

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