Farm Tough Girl-Chapter 210 - 211 Wanting a Second Spring_1

Chapter 210: Chapter 211: Wanting a Second Spring?_1

Chapter 210 -211: Wanting a Second Spring?_1

Mrs. Lin had just been worrying that Chui Laicai had drunk tea poisoned with a “spring drug,” fearing that he would certainly cause trouble once he left. She didn’t expect Qingya to have gathered news so soon.

“Why would they send for Muniang? It was clearly Chui Laicai who harassed Mrs. Ji!” Mrs. Lin fretted, also afraid Muniang would be drawn into misfortune.

Qingya replied, “This servant doesn’t know, but after all, Chui Laicai is from Lady’s maternal family. Today’s incident is indeed tied to our house. Now that this has happened, Mrs. Ji naturally won’t let it go, and Mr. Village Head is likely concerned about Lady’s health and has chosen to send her instead.”

A shadow passed over Mrs. Lin’s eyes. No matter the situation at home, large or small, it was always Muniang shouldering the burden. Yet this time, the incident clearly arose from her kindness. Seeing her daughter tirelessly managing the household while being unable to assist, Mrs. Lin felt she only added to the chaos.

Upon seeing Mrs. Lin’s expression, Muniang knew what she was thinking and hastily consoled, “Mother, Mr. Village Head isn’t someone who can’t distinguish right from wrong. We need not worry, surely nothing serious will happen. Don’t overthink it. If today’s events can expose the true faces of some people, even this scandal would be worth it.”

Muniang had already guessed that Chui Laicai would cause a disturbance in Tupo Village; otherwise, she wouldn’t have sent Qingya out to pick up any rumors. Such a man, if not taught a lesson, would only fuel her anger.

Mrs. Lin’s eyes welled up as she said, “Mother understands, I’ve been foolish before, and that has made you suffer so.”

Muniang smiled, “Don’t cry. What good will it do if you cry your health away? I’ll go take a look over there first.”

Mrs. Lin nodded, and Muniang asked Hong Luo to take Mrs. Lin back to the house to rest while she went with Qingya to assess the situation.

At this moment, Chui Laicai was still soaking in the water. The dosage of the drug he added to the tea was strong, and it wouldn’t wear off anytime soon. But now, in the early spring weather, soaking in the river water was bitterly cold. Having been there for half an hour, he was frozen to the point of being unrecognizable. The extreme cold outside and intense heat within gave him a taste of both ice and fire—a sensation not everyone could endure.

Chui San looked on in particular distress; he had only one son, spoiled from childhood. Initially wanting to find a brothel woman in the town to cure the spring drug’s effect from Qiao Muniang, he now realized, what brothel could be found in the broke and desolate Tupo Village? Besides, the town was half an hour away. By the time they got there, the man might have burned to death. It seemed better to let him freeze in the river for now.

The villagers, upon hearing such an unheard-of affair, all came to spectate. They surrounded the riverside, three layers inside and three outside, pointing and commenting at Chui Laicai in the water, scantily clad, and occasionally casting strange glances toward Mrs. Chui and others on the side.

Mrs. Chui and Lin Yang felt as if they had lost all face in their lifetimes. It was Chui Laicai who caused the scandal in someone else’s village. Why should they tolerate the disdain here? Yet, just as they thought of slipping away, they were blocked by several tall and burly men.

“What do you think you’re doing? Caused trouble and now you want to leave? Do you take Tupo Village for an easy mark? I’m telling you, today’s matter won’t end until you give us a satisfactory explanation. No one leaves until then, else we’ll send you straight to the authorities!”

The villagers were actually very united. They weren’t so much avenging Mrs. Ji, but concerned about a foreign “lecher” causing trouble in their village. It was fortunate no serious incident had occurred, but had he actually attempted misconduct towards one of their girls, who would be the victim? They seethed with anger at the thought.

Mrs. Chui stubbornly argued, “We didn’t cause this mess. Go after him! He’s the culprit, why are you grabbing onto us without letting go? We haven’t done anything!”

“Wasn’t it you who brought him here? Our Tupo Village may be small, but we’re not so easily bullied or deceived!” A dignified voice rang out, tinged with age.

As soon as Mr. Village Head arrived, the crowd automatically parted ways for him.

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Seeing Mr. Village Head, Mrs. Ji began to sob and wipe away tears, “Mr. Village Head, you must stand up for me. My good reputation has been ruined by that little beast! I am so wronged. If his family doesn’t give an explanation, I might as well bash my head to death!”

Actually, in the case of any other woman, this sobbing complaint might indeed evoke some sympathy, but as everyone observed Mrs. Ji—who was as sturdy as an ox and as fat as a pig with a face full of folds—the villagers couldn’t help but feel an inexplicable sense of humor.

One gossiping busybody even said teasingly, “Aiyo, Mrs. Ji, what do you mean by that? You’re nearly forty with both sons and daughters. How can you say a young man owes you an explanation? Could it be you’re hoping for a second spring? Does your husband, Yuanshan, approve?”

The moment those words were said, everyone burst into laughter, and Mrs. Ji’s face darkened as she cursed, “Shut your mother’s fart! This little beast harassed me today, can’t I ask for some compensation silver? If not given, I’ll take this to the authorities and we’ll see who’s in the right!”

So, she was after money after all. Mrs. Ji truly hadn’t changed a bit, always finding a way to bring up silver in any situation!

The Village Head felt Mrs. Ji was bringing shame to their village and his face turned stern as well, “You shut up! I will decide on this matter, no need for your babbling. Go stand over there on the side!”

Mrs. Ji felt a surge of grievance in her heart. She’d been harassed and yet everyone was treating her with such disdain; wasn’t she the real victim here?

Collective inner voice of the crowd: That’s because you don’t know the extent of your own wrongdoings!

Muniang parted the crowd and stepped forward, “Mr. Village Head, may I ask why you’ve called me here?”

She put on a face of innocent ignorance, as if she had absolutely no idea about the situation.

After clearing his throat twice, the Village Head said, “I heard that these people are relatives from your mother’s family, and now they’ve caused quite the disgraceful scene in our village. I wanted to ask you about the situation.”

Muniang expressed surprise, “They are indeed my uncle and aunt. They left our house just a while ago, all well and good. How could things have turned out like this?”

Mrs. Chui snorted, thinking to herself that this girl really knew how to play dumb!

“You don’t know? Isn’t it you who gave Laicai the aphrodisiac?”

Muniang’s eyes widened in shock, “How can you slander me so, Aunt? Why would I drug him with an aphrodisiac, am I looking to have him harm me?”

Mrs. Chui was caught off guard; she pulled Lin Yang over and said, “We can all testify! It was you who drugged him. Yangzi, isn’t that right?!”

Lin Yang was startled for a moment but quickly said, “Yes, it was her. She’s the one who drugged him.”

Over on the side, Lin De and Chui San also pointed at Muniang, “Stop pretending! It was you who did it. You harm-maker, now you’re trying to pass the buck!”

The villagers were instantly confused, turning their questioning gazes toward Muniang.