After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 208 The Fruit of the Linqin
When Boss Ji saw that Su Tai's expression had changed, he dared not treat her as just another ordinary village woman anymore.

When the villagers who went to Liujiazhuang returned, Su Tai also learned the details.

"You mean the apples they planted have grown up to knee height? Are you sure they're knee height? How thick are the trunks?" Su Tai asked repeatedly.

The villagers nodded firmly, "We saw it very clearly; it was only knee-high, with a thin trunk, about the same size as a sapling by the roadside."

Su Tai shook her head with a helpless smile and sighed repeatedly, "Alas! The Ma family has a lot of land, so they can afford to wait, but I don't know if those families who follow the trend and plant crabapples can withstand it."

"What do you mean?" Shen Zhuang asked hesitantly.

Su Tai didn't hide anything and carefully explained to everyone, "Apples are suitable for planting in arid and cold places. We can indeed grow them here, but Master Ma only knows one side of the story. Apples are different from strawberries and watermelons. They are fruit trees belonging to the woody family. How many years does it take for a seed to germinate and grow into a big tree? You uncles should have a general idea."

Fruit trees take at least two or three years to mature and bear fruit. Our climate is colder here, so I estimate it will take three or four years. Those who plant crabapples in their fields will need three or four years to see any results. It's said that oranges grown south of the Huai River are sweet oranges, while those grown north of the Huai River are bitter oranges. We don't even know if these crabapples will be edible after they grow!

The villagers were immediately relieved, and their faces lit up with joy. However, Boss Ji's expression changed, and he abruptly stood up, saying, "This gentleman..."

Su Tai introduced herself: "My husband's family name is Shen, and my family name is Su."

“Madam Shen, you can’t just spout nonsense. Do you know how many families in Zhaohua County have bought apple seeds from the Ma family? And how many families are hoping to make a fortune this year? If this gets out, Master Ma will be the first to not let you off the hook.”

Seeing Boss Ji's serious expression, the villagers were all taken aback.

Su Tai remained calm and tilted her head to ask, "What did I say? Did I stop people from getting rich or from buying the seeds from the Ma family? I was just sharing some common sense with everyone!"
Besides, everyone here is from Shenjiazhuang, and you're the only outsider. Your family doesn't even grow crabapples, so what's the rush? Anyway, it's already summer. Even if they find out and back out, they can't possibly uproot the crabapples, right? Whether they can bear fruit and make money will be cleared at the autumn harvest. What facts can my words change?
Even if Master Ma knew, what could he do? It's already this late in the year; surely no one will come to him to buy apple seeds anymore. If apples really make money during the autumn harvest, my words will be just rumors, falling apart on their own. What impact could they have on him? If everyone harvests nothing after the autumn harvest, would this matter have ended well even without my words?”

Boss Ji was stunned and couldn't refute it.

The villagers then calmly began whispering among themselves.

Village chief Shen Ying said, "Then the price will remain the same as last year. Those who want to sell can buy, and those who don't can take it out and sell it themselves. Anyway, it doesn't matter if we sell it in Moshi Town. At worst, we can just walk a little further to deliver the goods."

"Yes, we'll all listen to the village chief," the villagers echoed.

Boss Ji's face was not good. Seeing that the villagers had all left, he was worried that Su Tai's words would come true, and he was also afraid that he would end up with nothing. So he could only grit his teeth and chase after the villagers back.

The next day, what Su Tai said spread beyond Shenjiazhuang and even reached Moshi Town.

When Master Ma received the news, he was so angry that his nose twisted out of shape.

Sang was also very angry. Her family had also planted apples this time, and in order to make money, they hadn't planted much grain. If there was no harvest, no one would survive. So she couldn't stand any bad words.

"Master, that ignorant woman is spreading heresy and misleading the public. We cannot let her off lightly!" Madam Sang angrily twisted the handkerchief in her hand out of shape.

Master Ma angrily summoned his steward, "Go! Take some men to Shen Family Village and teach that arrogant, ignorant woman a lesson!" The steward hesitated.

Master Ma immediately slammed his cup down on his head. "What? Does my word no longer carry weight?"

The butler was almost in tears. "Master, that's not what I meant. It's just that the eldest young master and his wife instructed that the use of thugs in the house must be approved by them. This was also agreed to by you before. As for the eldest young lady, she is the wife of the town official. She warned me before that if I find someone to cause trouble again, she will definitely send me to jail."

"Sir, please have mercy and don't make things difficult for me."

"You scoundrel!" Master Ma was so angry he jumped up and down.

Madam Sang wished she could tear the steward to pieces with her eyes. "Master, although you've put the eldest young master in charge, you are still the master of this house! If you can't even command a servant now, won't you be constantly hampered by others in the future?"

Master Ma couldn't stand such words and immediately roared, "If the steward is afraid to go, then I'll lead the men myself! I want to see if that rebellious woman will throw me in jail!"

The steward watched helplessly as Master Ma led his men out of the mansion, and was extremely anxious. Fortunately, Ma Xingteng was not at home, and Madam Sang was happy to watch the commotion, so he had no choice but to go to the Liu family to ask Ma Yujie for help.

"What? You're saying my dad led a group of people to Shenjiazhuang to settle scores with Shen Yi's wife?" Ma Yujie was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat.

The butler looked distressed. "I tried to persuade him, but he wouldn't listen. Plus, the mistress stirred things up, so he got even angrier."

"Nonsense!" Ma Yujie cursed, quickly sending her maid to find Liu Tiechui, while she herself tidied up and took a carriage to chase after Shen Family Village.

Master Ma and his group arrived at Shenjiazhuang with wooden sticks in hand, and the villagers immediately demanded to know where Shen Sushi was.

Seeing that they were up to no good, and that many of the villagers recognized Master Ma, they secretly ran off to warn him.

Huang Xinghua turned pale with fright and quickly sought help.

Master Ma found his way to Shen Yi's house. Looking at the grand gate and courtyard before him, he narrowed his eyes menacingly and shouted, "Su Shi, get out here! You dare ruin my plans? I'll make sure you can't stay in this area! I'll count to three, and if you don't come out by then, don't blame us! One, two, three! Men, climb over the wall and kill that filthy woman!"

"Stop! Is there no law in broad daylight?!" Shen Ying arrived surrounded by a group of villagers, both shocked and furious.

Master Ma sneered, "I am the law of Moshi Town! Even that brat Liu Tiechui doesn't dare to do anything to me. If you know what's good for you, get out of my way, or I'll beat you all up too!"

"Village Chief!" Shen Mu stepped forward with concern.

Shen Ying stopped him, her expression serious. "Don't rush. Let's wait and see. If they really manage to get over, the Su family will definitely open the door. Then we'll help them."

Seeing that everyone was truly afraid to make any rash moves, Master Ma laughed wildly and even had a wooden ladder brought over for them to climb up.

Those below, seeing ropes hanging from the top of the wall, were secretly delighted and urged those climbing up to pull on the ropes for leverage.