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The First Madam laughed heartily, "Miss Xiao Tao, are you afraid I'll use you and then renege on my promise?"

Tao'er laughed along, her eyes shining with sincerity: "Madam, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant."

I don't have many other hobbies, I just love things that are yellow and white, like silver and gold, I only feel at ease when I hold them in my hands.

Ultimately, we country girls always feel that the most reliable thing in the world is real money.

As for everything else, it all feels rather vague.

Tao'er had a money-grubbing expression, which made the First Madam think the girl was quite cute.

The First Madam showed no contempt whatsoever; on the contrary, her expression softened. "Although Miss Xiao Tao is young, she has a keen understanding of life and is quite clever."

Ah, when it comes to living a good life, money is indeed the most practical thing.

I won't beat around the bush with you anymore. All of Zhang Fei's treasures are hidden in his own room.

Underneath his bed was a dark, cellar-like hole, which he dug himself specifically to store his valuables.

Her tone was calm, yet carried a detached air of having seen through the ways of the world.

In her opinion, Tao'er's straightforward personality was actually quite rare.

She is genuine and unpretentious, which makes her more reassuring than those affected women from wealthy families who wear masks of hypocrisy.

"The chief is really cunning; he actually installed the cellar under his own bed."

Tao blinked, then asked with a smile, "Is all his wealth hidden down there?"

"Probably eight or nine out of ten." The First Madam nodded slightly. "Normally, he gives me and Madam Liu two taels of silver each month."

If they manage to snag some jewelry, they'll share one or two pieces with us.

Another portion was given to the second-in-command to manage, used for the village's expenses.

"I didn't realize the boss was such a miser, but the fact that he's willing to give you two taels of silver a month seems pretty good."

Does he have a lot of money?

Otherwise, why bother digging a cellar?

The head of the household treats his wife quite well, and Tao'er thinks that's good.

The First Madam paused, then lowered her voice, "I don't know if he's a miser."

I don't know how much money he has!

He never let me or Liu stay overnight in his room; I always slept alone.

Over the years, she and her daughter have not been particular about food, clothing, or daily necessities, and have never inquired about these things.

"Then how did you know there was a cellar under the bed?"

Could it be...

Did the head of the gang tell you this himself?

Tao leaned forward curiously.

Why would he tell me?

Even the second wife, Madam Liu, was unaware of it.

I don't know whether the second and third leaders were aware of it.

I learned about this because one night, my daughter suddenly developed a high fever, and I rushed to find him.

I happened to see him crawling out of the cellar. He thought I hadn't seen him, but I saw him clearly.

The First Madam shook her head and said.

Tao'er suddenly realized: "So that's how it is..."

No wonder he never stays in your room.

This is to protect oneself from everyone around them.

She secretly wondered: Was Zhang Fei being so cautious because he was hiding an astonishing fortune, or did he have some other unspeakable secret?

"Perhaps it's just as you guessed."

The First Madam's tone revealed a hint of weariness, "I don't want to delve into the specifics."

All I know is that I want him dead.

Xiao Tao is injured and is staying with the Third Master. He won't be returning to his room for the next couple of days.

If you want to take action, it's safest to do so under cover of darkness.

She actually knows more about what's going on in the village than anyone else.

She already knew about Zhang Fei's injury.

"Okay, I understand."

Tao nodded solemnly, already planning her actions for the evening.

After a moment of silence, she asked softly, "Madam, if the First Master dies, then the Third Master will also be gone..."

What are your plans for the future?

The First Madam remained silent for a long time, gazing out at the deep night outside the window.

Tao'er spoke sincerely, "Madam, if you wish to go down the mountain or return to your husband's family, we can help you."

You and Miss...

You guys have it tough..."

The First Madam slowly shook her head: "No, I'm not going back."

If they are all gone, my daughter will be the future leader of Tiger Head Stronghold.

Some of the people in the village are my people.

As for her husband's family...

She smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

It looked like a bitter laugh.

He had already remarried and had two children.

Even if he didn't, I wouldn't turn back.

In this world, it is already difficult for women to live.

I was abducted to the mountain, lost my innocence, and had my daughter with me. How could I possibly have any reputation left?

My husband's family won't accept me, and neither will my own family.

I can't let my daughter live with the scorn of others, unable to hold her head high for the rest of her life.

Her eyes were calm and firm, a strength and determination unique to a mother.

Tao'er's heart sank upon hearing this, and she slowly nodded.

She understood that this was no longer the era she had lived in, an era that valued equality and freedom.

Here, it is extremely difficult for a woman who has lost her virginity to live with dignity.

"It's getting late, I should go back."

Little Peach, you are a good girl, and you will surely meet a perfect husband in the future.

After the First Madam finished speaking, she stood up and straightened her clothes.

"Thank you for your kind words, Madam!"

"Please take care, Madam."

Tao'er saw her to the door.

Xiao He, who was guarding the door, helped the First Madam, and the two of them turned and left.

Watching the figures of the First Madam and her servant gradually disappear into the distance, Tao'er sighed softly.

In this world, everyone has their own struggles and things they persevere in.

The First Madam and her daughter were merely trying to carve out a way to survive in this predicament.

As night deepened, Tao'er changed into a neat set of night clothes and silently made her way to the chief's courtyard.

Perhaps because the chief was injured and unconscious, there was no time to arrange for guards, and the courtyard gate was completely deserted.

The night was deep, and only the sound of the wind rustling through the treetops made the surroundings exceptionally quiet.

Tao'er held her breath, slipped into the darkness, and approached the chief's house step by step.

I gently pushed open the door, and there was no one inside.

Sure enough, there were only a few blankets on the bed, nothing else.

She lifted the bed board, took out a nightlight from the space, and shone it inside. Surprisingly, there was a ladder. She jumped down, then took the nightlight and continued down.

After descending a dozen or so steps, the bed was on the flat floor.

Sure enough, she found two large wooden boxes, four or five small boxes, and some miscellaneous burlap sacks. Fearing that things might go wrong if she waited too long, Tao'er quickly put them into her spatial storage.

He then quickly left, planning to check the space more carefully once he got back.

What treasures are hidden in the boss's cellar?

In less than half an hour, Tao'er returned to her room dressed in night clothes.

Back inside, Tao'er took her undergarments and then slipped into her spatial dimension.

First, he took a good, long shower, and then he started taking inventory of the boss's things.