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As soon as Tao'er stepped out of the woodshed, before the morning mist in the courtyard had even dissipated, Wang's cursing began to rain down on her.

The sound was extremely shrill, like a dull knife scraping the bottom of a pot, each sentence more unpleasant than the last.

"Liu Tiezhu, Liu Tiechui, aren't you two getting up and going to work in the fields?"

What time is it?

"If you don't get up soon, the sun will be setting."

"Still hiding in the house sleeping in, even lazier than the old sow in the house!"

"Even a dog knows how to guard the house, what use are you two good-for-nothings?"

Tao'er, who had been woken up, pushed open the door and saw Wang standing at their door with her hands on her hips and a fierce look on her face.

Tao'er inside the house snorted coldly: "This old hag, instead of sleeping this early in the morning, she comes here to curse people."

How annoying!

Qingge had already heard everything inside the house. Her face turned pale with anger, and she rushed out while fastening her belt, shouting, "Girl, that old hag is awful! I'll go out and tear her mouth apart!"

Tao'er grabbed her arm, her voice soft but steady: "Don't rush, wait a little longer!"

Wang, who was outside, cursed for a while but still didn't see Liu Tiezhu and his brother come out. Her anger flared up even more, and she shouted at the top of her lungs, "You two bastards, what are you pretending to be dead for!"

Get out here right now!

Don't think you can avoid work just by staying indoors!

"Girl, this Wang woman is getting more and more outrageous with her insults. Just wait and see how I deal with her when I get out here."

Qingge gritted her teeth, unable to bear it any longer.

Tao nodded, a smile playing on her lips. "It's good to teach them a lesson. Just remember, don't kill them!"

Read my signals later!

Now you come with me outside.

Qingge nodded and followed Tao'er out.

As soon as the door to the woodshed opened, Wang's half-finished curse was abruptly cut off, as if someone had grabbed her by the throat.

She stared wide-eyed at Tao'er and Qingge as they walked out of Tiezhu's brother's house, her expression shifting from anger to surprise.

"Why...why are you two sleeping in that room?"

Wang's voice even changed tone.

Tao'er walked calmly into the courtyard, straightened her sleeves, and said in a flat tone, "My eldest and second brothers slept in the woodshed last night."

Our main house only has two rooms; we can't possibly sleep in the yard, can we?

"And what's wrong, Wang Shi, so early in the morning? Why aren't you sleeping? What are you doing barking like a dog outside my eldest and second brothers' houses?"

"You little brat, who are you calling a dog!"

I'm your grandma!

You unfilial and rebellious little brat.

"Hmph, my grandma?"

How dare you say you're my grandmother?

I'm sorry, but you stopped being my grandma the day you sold me.

"I'm being kind by not holding a grudge or seeking revenge!"

"You brat, whether you acknowledge me or not, I'm still your grandma, and your dad crawled out of my belly."

He has to listen to me, and you are his daughter, so you have to listen to me too.

You wretched girl, kneel down and kowtow to apologize right now!

Or I'll break your legs!

You and your mother are both jinxes; you should have died out there!

The more Wang cursed, the harsher she became!

With a wink from Tao'er, Qingge strode forward, grabbed Wang Shi by the neck, and snapped, "You old hag, how dare you insult my mistress? You don't want to live anymore?"

Terrified, Wang turned pale and stammered, "Let go...of me..."

At this moment, Liu Tiezhu and Liu Tiechui in the woodshed were also awakened by the noise.

I was startled when I saw what was in front of me as I pushed open the door.

This Qingge girl is too bold. If something happens to Madam Wang, it will be terrible.

"Tiezhu, Tiechui, what are you two standing there for? Tell this bitch to let go!"

She's trying to strangle me...

When Wang saw her two grandsons come out, she immediately called out.

Liu Tiezhu and the others rushed forward, "Miss Qingge, please let go of my grandmother!"

Tell me what's wrong.

Qingge shook her head and loosened her grip slightly. "She insulted the girl; she must apologize."

We can't actually strangle the old woman to death, or we'll be facing a murder charge.

At least it can't be done openly.

"Pah!"

What's there to apologize for? I, an elder, am apologizing to a junior.

What's wrong with scolding this bitch a few times?

When the second and third brothers arrive, I'll see how I deal with you!

"Tiezhu, Tiechui, you two cowards, why don't you grab this wretched girl and give her a good beating!"

"Grandma, there's nothing we can do. We can't beat her. Qingge has studied under a master."

You wouldn't want us two brothers to get hurt, would you?

I am just a farmer.

Liu Tiezhu thought to himself, "Serves the old woman right. Who told you to insult my sister?"

"Grandma, although I know how to hunt, I only know how to shoot arrows. But she's not a wild animal from the mountains, so I can't just shoot her to death, can I?"

If I accidentally shoot someone to death, I'll go to jail, the Liu family's reputation will be ruined, and my fourth uncle probably won't be able to take the imperial examinations."

Liu Tiechui also found himself a good excuse.

"Grandma, don't worry, Qingge won't strangle you. She's just angry that you scolded your little sister."

"Just apologize to her, and she'll let you go."

Liu Tiezhu continued.

"Pah! Whether I apologize or not, go and call your grandfather, second uncle, and third uncle over."

I refuse to believe that so many people can't handle a mere young girl.

Wang was afraid, but she was also proud and couldn't afford to lose face.

"You old hag, do you think I wouldn't dare lay a hand on you?"

Qingge pulled out a sharp dagger and pointed it at Wang's lower back. "Apologize to my young lady!"

Wang felt a cold, sharp stinging sensation on her lower back, which frightened her so much that she trembled all over.

A pungent smell of urine wafted over, and Tao'er sneered, "Wang, did you wet your pants?"

"To be wetting your pants at such an old age, you're really disgracing the Liu family!"

"Qingge, let him go right now, or he'll get his stench on you!"

Qingge quietly put the dagger away, then tossed Wang Shi aside, clapping her hands in disgust. "Ugh, what did you eat? It smells awful!"

Wang lay sprawled on the ground like a lump of mud, looking utterly pathetic.

At this moment, the early-rising villagers heard the noise and ran in to see what was going on.

Seeing Wang lying there like a dead dog, her eyes filled with fear.

Someone couldn't help but laugh.

"Old Wang, why are you urinating in front of the younger generation so early in the morning?"

"Hahaha..."

"How embarrassing!"

"I bet Wang is bullying Tao again, and then her maids will take care of her."

"Pah! Serves you right!"

All they know how to do is bully the eldest son's wife.

"Shh, keep your voice down, or his fourth son, the scholar, will come and drag you to jail again!"

"Pah, what's so great about a mere scholar?"

He's taken the exam three or four times already, and still hasn't passed and become a scholar.

"I think passing the imperial examination to become a scholar was just pure luck!"

Wang finally calmed down and, upon hearing the villagers' discussion, immediately started cursing, "Zhang Dagou, you're talking nonsense! My son will definitely pass the imperial examination this year!"

"When they become officials, the first thing they'll do is arrest you."

The crowd stopped pointing and whispering, but they still didn't leave.

"Mom, why are you sitting on the ground?"

What happened?

At this moment, Liu Jiaojiao ran over, wanting to help Wang Shi up.

Suddenly, a foul odor assaulted her nostrils. She covered her nose and immediately stepped back several paces. "Mother, why did you wet your pants?"

Everyone laughed when he said that.

Wang felt incredibly agitated and rolled her eyes. "You brat, hurry up and help your mother up."

"Mother, my stomach hurts and I can't hold it in anymore. I need to go to the toilet first, and I'll come back to help you later."

After saying that, Liu Jiaojiao ran away.

Instead of going to the outhouse, she went to call her father, Liu Laogen, her second and third brothers, and everyone else over.

They called everyone over, regardless of whether they were up or not.

Tao'er saw through Liu Jiaojiao's thoughts at a glance, but she didn't expose her. The more people, the better. If there were no people, how could the show continue?