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After her brothers left, Tao'er sat there leisurely, completely ignoring the vicious looks that Wang and her daughter were giving her, showing no concern whatsoever.

"Sister Tao'er, that naughty sister has been staring at you!"

Her eyes were terrifying!

At this moment, Huanhuan, who was sitting in Qingge's arms, whispered to Tao'er.

"Sister Tao'er, and that wicked old woman, she's glaring at us too, she looks like she wants to eat you up."

Ayan noticed it too and muttered something to himself.

"Huanhuan, Ayan, don't be afraid, they can't hurt your sister."

They're like grasshoppers in autumn, they can't hop around for more than a few days.

And we're moving out soon, so we won't have to see them anymore.

Tao lowered her head and spoke gently to the two children.

The two children nodded obediently, "Mmm!"

"Young lady, the old master just asked Brother Tiezhu and the others to call him over, why didn't you stop them?"

Qingge was worried that the master would not agree to the young lady's suggestions and would compromise with the old man and that scholar Liu Tianbao.

"Don't worry, my dad will stand by me."

Tao'er wouldn't have dared to say this before, but things are different now because her father has come to believe that he is not the son of the Liu family.

There's just no evidence!

"That's good, that's good. I was worried that the master might be confused!"

"Young lady, are you really going to give them twenty taels of silver?"

Qingge felt that the Liu family shouldn't be given a single penny.

"It's a lot of money, twenty taels, but it's worth it for our comfortable life in the future."

Don't worry, I won't let you go hungry.

Tao'er said jokingly.

"Girl, that's not what I meant. I just think they're deliberately trying to extort money from me."

The old man and his family were so biased; they sacrificed all their sons for the sake of one.

Qingge's face was full of disdain, and her eyes were full of contempt.

She said in a low voice.

It wasn't that I was afraid of the Wang family, but I just didn't want to cause trouble for the girl at this critical juncture.

"Who told Liu Laosi to be so good at studying!"

The old man wanted to bring honor to his ancestors, Wang wanted to become an official's wife, and Liu Jiaojiao wanted to rely on her brother to marry into an official's family and become an official's wife.

The third son and his wife also wanted to rely on the fourth son to secure a future for their youngest son.

They took the opportunity to rest under a big tree.

The only thing is that my second uncle and aunt never considered relying on my fourth brother!

Tao'er shared her analysis with Qingge.

Qingge's eyes lit up. "Girl, you're really right. Thinking about it carefully, it seems to be exactly what you said."

No wonder they were all willing to pay that fifteen taels of silver!

I was wondering before if those guys were just a bunch of idiots!

Qingge's words successfully amused Tao'er. This girl really spoke succinctly, and these are really a bunch of big idiots!

"Girl, what are you laughing at?"

Did I say something wrong?

Qingge asked curiously.

"No……

You're right!

You're right, they're just a few complete idiots, aren't they?

Tao'er suppressed a laugh.

At this moment, Huanhuan stretched out her two little arms and yawned a long yawn.

"Miss, the young lady is a little sleepy. I'll take the two children back inside first."

Qingge glanced at the little girl in her arms who was already very sleepy.

Tao'er nodded. "Okay, take the two children back to sleep!"

Qingge picked up Huanhuan and got up, then took Ayan's hand with her other hand and left the main room.

Not long after Qingge and the others left, her eldest and second eldest brothers helped her father in.

He was using a cane, and his two legs were uneven, indicating that his condition was quite serious.

The two brothers helped Liu Daniu sit down in front of his sister.

"Father, you've arrived. Have you eaten your fill?"

Tao asked considerately.

Liu Daniu nodded, "Dad is full."

"Father, this is what happened. Grandfather asked each of our families to contribute fifteen taels of silver to support Fourth Uncle."

He said he needed money to bribe officials for the provincial examination.

The second and third wives agreed, but the daughter did not.

Because I don't know where in our family we have any extra silver to pay for those fifteen taels.

I refused Grandpa and the others' request to come to their house. You won't be angry with me, will you?

Tao'er's voice was gentle and soft, without a trace of hostility in her tone.

"Silly girl, why is your father blaming you?"

Doesn't Dad know our family's situation?

How could I possibly come up with fifteen taels of silver?

Liu Daniu said with a gentle expression.

"Father, I also mentioned dividing the family property, and I also said that if Fourth Uncle becomes successful, we will not get involved with him."

Instead of following their instructions regarding the division of assets, I directly offered some suggestions for modification.

Tao'er thought to herself that her father would finally stop only protecting Wang Shi and the others.

At this moment, the old man's voice rang out, "Second son, I called you here because I have something important to discuss with you."

It's basically about separating your main house and letting you live separately. You're moving out tomorrow anyway, so why not just separate?

Don't blame your father; this was all requested by your daughter herself.

I didn't mean to kick you out.

"Eldest son, you need to discipline your daughter Tao properly."

Don't let her do whatever she wants!

Otherwise, going out in the future will only embarrass Lao Si and the Liu family.

She'll never be able to get married, and she'll even ruin Tiezhu and Tiechui's marriage prospects.

Wang snorted coldly, adopting a lecturing tone.

"Alright, stop with the nonsense. I called the boss over to discuss serious matters, not to listen to your lectures."

"If you want to teach your son, just find Da Niu in private."

Liu Laogen impatiently interrupted his wife.

Wang pursed her lips and ultimately did not speak further.

At this moment, the village head Chen Shuigen also arrived, and Liu Sanniu helped him to sit down to the left of the old man.

"Brother Liu, I heard from the third brother that you and the eldest son's family are going to separate?"

Liu Laogen nodded. "Thank you, village head. We do need to send the eldest son's family out, since they are leaving eventually."

"Alright, since both sides agree to divide the family property, I'll be the witness and also divide up your land and other belongings!"

The village head nodded.

Liu Laogen and his wife never liked Da Niu, so it's better that they separated.

"Eldest son, your mother and I have discussed it and we've decided to divide it like this..."

You'll give us twenty taels of silver in one lump sum, and then for a year...

Boss, do you think this is feasible?

Liu Laogen reiterated all the previous requirements in great detail.

"Father, this is not appropriate!"

That would be worse than forcing us to die!

You two don't need to consult with me; everything will be divided according to what my daughter Tao said."

Liu Daniu said coldly, and the way he looked at Liu Laogen changed.

After saying that, he said to his eldest son, Liu Tiezhu, "Tiezhu, dictate to your village head and have him write it down. It's good to get the family division done as soon as possible."

"Yes, Father."

"Eldest brother, are you going to be disobedient and unfilial?"

Or do they want to rebel?

You heartless ingrate!

I'm furious!

I'm so angry!

Wang was so angry that she put her hands on her hips and started cursing, spitting everywhere.

Liu Jiaojiao, who was standing next to her, gave her a look of disgust and moved more than a foot away.

Liu Daniu gave a sad and helpless smile. "Mother, you called me an ingrate, said I had no conscience, and was disobedient and unfilial. Doesn't your conscience hurt when you say such things?"

In this family, who is the real ingrate?

Who is the heartless one?

Who is disobedient and unfilial?

You know it perfectly well!

"The older generation in Xinghua Village has witnessed the kind of life I've led all these years."

Just because I don't say something doesn't mean I don't know it.

If you don't want things to fall apart and become ugly, then go ahead and make a scene!

Anyway, all that kindness you showed me in raising me over the years is long gone.

"Boss, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Did that wicked woman Zhang Su'e teach you to say that?

Wang was furious, convinced that her son's behavior was definitely caused by her daughter-in-law stirring things up.