Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 201 - 200 Old Master Zhong’s Bitter Heart

Chapter 201: Chapter 200 Old Master Zhong’s Bitter Heart

The scholar often felt uneasy about their future life, watching his wife being busy all day long, transforming from a Miss into a housewife, who enters the kitchen and exits the hall.

For his wife, who defied her family’s opposition to marry him, he had long sworn in his heart that he must provide her with a good life.

Unfortunately, he was unlucky and failed to pass the exams, and without any other way to make a lot of money, selling calligraphy and paintings barely earned enough for two meals, let alone the rent that his wife had to pay each month from her dowry. The pressure of life nearly suffocated him, almost crushing his scholar’s pride.

He had to face others, who would laugh at him; to them, he still wore an indifferent, carefree expression on his face, but in his heart, he was close to breaking down due to their gossip and idle talk.

“Madam, do you think it’s okay?”

The scholar was not autocratic in making decisions; instead, he asked for his wife’s opinion. This was respect for a wife. Even if he was already inclined, he still wanted to hear your views, showing that this man kept you in his heart.

“My husband, I think it’s quite good. If you agree as well, then that’s the best. Later, you can teach and also have your own time to review,” she said.

The wife always hoped that her husband would pass the exams so that others wouldn’t mock them. Even if they managed to earn money, it was just a trial in a mundane life.

After hearing his wife’s words, the scholar nodded, turned his head to Housekeeper Zhao, and asked:

“Hmm, in that case… may I ask, Housekeeper Zhao, when do we leave? Can you afford to buy this property?”

Housekeeper Zhao promised them, “The people coming to pick you up hope you can leave as soon as possible, ideally by tomorrow morning. As for the property, once you agree, we will deal with it immediately.”

The scholar then said, “What if the owner of the property refuses to sell it?”

Housekeeper Zhao replied:

“Your rental period shouldn’t be up yet. If we can’t buy it immediately and the landlord refuses to sell, we can help you buy another property and move your belongings there.”

The couple looked at each other and nodded; one day was enough time for them to pack up and get things ready. They didn’t choose to leave quietly. The wife still wrote a letter and gave it to Housekeeper Zhao to help deliver it to her family.

Having received the couple’s consent and her letter, Housekeeper Zhao went on his mission.

The property owner initially refused to sell, saying that the annual rent from the property was enough for their family to live on without having to sell the property for a bit more cash, which could run out once spent.

But when the owner was reluctant to sell, Housekeeper Zhao offered a higher price, and yet the family still refused to sell. He had no choice but to deliver the letter to Lady Zhong’s relatives first.

Although Madam Zhao’s relatives belonged to a wealthy family in the Capital, they were merely an ordinary wealthy family, certainly incomparable to the Zhao Family. When Housekeeper Zhao asked for a meeting, the hosts politely ushered him in.

Housekeeper Zhao met with Old Master Zhong, the Family Head and father of the scholar’s wife. He opposed his daughter’s marriage to a scholar, yet also hoped that the scholar could support his daughter through his own efforts rather than relying on their family. Although it seemed cruel and would make his daughter suffer, as a father, it was a helpless act. Why did his daughter choose this path?

Every day, his wife would natter and cry for her daughter, and he could only endure it, sighing daily. Yet, he kept a close watch over the couple’s well-being, enduring the criticism from others.

“A rare visitor indeed, Housekeeper Zhao. Please have a seat. Is there something the relatives have requested?”

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As soon as Housekeeper Zhao sat down, someone served him tea. After taking a sip and setting down his cup, he pulled out a letter from his bosom.

“This is a letter from your daughter to you.”

Old Master Zhong, looking puzzled at Housekeeper Zhao, reached out to take the letter, saying:

“Why would this unfilial daughter have you deliver a letter? Tell her when you see her that our family will not forgive her.”

“Old Master Zhong, don’t be anxious, please read the letter first…”

A woman entered from outside, followed by a maid, who might have listened to a few words at the doorway before coming in. She spoke as she entered:

“Old Master, you can’t keep saying such things out of anger. Our daughter is close at hand, yet it feels as if she’s worlds away. We haven’t seen each other for over six months, and I still don’t know if you lie awake at night, missing her.”

“Madam…” Old Master Zhong pleaded, embarrassed by Madam’s frank words in front of others.

“Hurry up and read the letter. If you won’t, then let me. I want to see what our daughter has to tell us.”

Madam Zhong was eager to snatch the letter, yet she held back because of the presence of others. After speaking to her husband, she then nodded to Housekeeper Zhao.

The couple was now absorbed by the letter, choosing to put the hosting of their guest aside for the moment.

Old Master Zhong read the letter and a slight smile started appearing on his face.

“Husband, what does our daughter’s letter say?”

In her eagerness, Old Master Zhong handed the letter to his wife to read.

Lady Zhong took the letter, reading it, her face lit with a smile, “Well, well, they’ve managed to find jobs, which is wonderful news!”

Old Master Zhong said with a smile, “I’m so thankful to my cousin for her promotion of them, allowing them a steady income and the chance to buy a house.”

Housekeeper Zhao said with a smile, “Lady Zhong and Lady Zhong are relatives, so of course they should help. They also hope to educate their relative’s children well, which is also a favour repaid by Madam.”

“Housekeeper Zhao, dear uncle, where is my daughter taking a position? Will it be somewhere very far? The journey is long, and I don’t know when we’ll be able to see her again.”

“Lady Zhong, don’t worry. Lady Zhong is going to our Old Master’s younger sister’s home. They surely won’t treat Lady Zhong and her husband poorly. It’s only a day’s journey.”

“Where is that place?” Lady Zhong asked anxiously.

“The Tang Family is in the new county, and they are Imperial Merchants of Nanyue Country. If you both wish to see them, you can today, as they will be taken to the new county by the Tang Family’s people tomorrow morning.”

Housekeeper Zhao’s words made Madam Zhong tempted, feeling that if she didn’t see her daughter today, it might be a year or two before they could meet again.

“Old Master, let’s go and see her!”

Old Master Zhong stubbornly shook his head, “That unfilial daughter of mine, she won’t come to see us, yet we should go to see them? I won’t go…”

“Old Master, you’re still being stubborn at this point. You’ll regret it later…”

“Hmph, Madam, no need to say more.”

Old Master Zhong’s obstinacy brought tears to Madam Zhong’s eyes.

Seeing the couple in such a state, Housekeeper Zhao felt it was inappropriate to stay any longer and excused himself to report back to his own Madam.

Before lunch, Madam Zhao received the housekeeper’s report, feeling certain that the matter was settled. Thus, she ordered Housekeeper Zhao to prepare gifts as a return present for the Tang Family.

She also instructed Housekeeper Zhao to keep a close eye on other properties, insisting on purchasing a residence for the couple.

Housekeeper Zhao received his new mission and hurriedly left to meet the property broker and to arrange for the preparation of the gifts.