The peasant girl has a private space, and her husband is handsome.

After the Su family split up, the old man and woman stayed with the eldest son's family.

That evening, the second son's wife, for the first time ever, killed a chicken.

The eldest son's wife was inside massaging the old lady's shoulders when she saw the second son's wife plucking chicken feathers through the window, and she felt very sad.

She now lives with the old lady and has no freedom at all, unlike the second son's wife, who can kill a chicken whenever she wants.

The eldest son's wife swallowed several times, almost drooling with envy.

"Mother, my second sister-in-law really doesn't know how to manage money. Our eldest son's family still only eats lunch once a day, but the second son's family has started eating dinner as well, and even killed a chicken. They've been corrupted by Qian'er from the third son's family."

The second son's wife threw chicken feathers through the window into the main room. "Sister-in-law, you're just being a sour grapes. You can say whatever you want, but you shouldn't talk about Qian girl. If I hear you talking about Qian girl again, I'll tear your mouth apart."

The good job that Er Ya got was found by Qian Ya. When Er Ya raises her wages, she will definitely need Qian Ya's help. She is hoping that Er Ya will raise her wages to one tael of silver as soon as possible, so she must not offend Qian Ya.

Qian is the second wife's lucky charm.

A large bowl of chicken was brought to the table, and the second son's wife tore off a chicken leg and personally handed it to Er Ya.

"Eat up, get a little fatter so you can work properly and won't be disliked by the employer."

When the son, Su Ronghua, went to tear off another chicken leg, his second son's wife slapped his hand.

"Get out of here! You worthless son, you're not allowed to touch my chicken legs! Both chicken legs belong to your sister, Er Ya."

The second son's wife was determined to fatten Er Ya up; in her eyes, Er Ya was now a precious hen that could lay golden eggs.

The son is hopeless and has been raised to a bad standard, but the daughter is doing well, earning 500 coins a month, and that wage will increase later.

The villagers used to ignore her completely, but things are different now.

In the afternoon, she went to the foot of the mountain to deliver ducks to Qian Yatou. Along the way, she could feel the envious looks from the villagers, and they all greeted her warmly.

I never imagined that Niu Chunhua could become so remarkable.

The second son's wife stood ramrod straight, seemingly even more radiant than Sun Shi, the mother of that scholar.

This honor was all given to me by Qian Yatou; I must try my best to curry favor with this great Buddha, Qian Yatou, from now on.

I never expected that Qian would have such abilities.

The second son's wife plans to go back to her parents' home, Niujia Village, after Erya goes to the city.

She, her eldest son's wife, and the old lady all came from the same village. In the past, when she and her eldest son's wife went back to her parents' home, everyone in the village would flatter her.

When we return to Niujia Village tomorrow, as long as we tell them about the job Er Ya found in the county town, she will be seen as the most successful married-out woman in the entire village, and we'll regain both face and pride.

"Er Ya, eat up, it's all yours. Your mother won't let your father and brother eat any."

Er Ya's eyes stung terribly as she ate the chicken leg.

In the past, my mother always favored my brother and always said that daughters were a waste of money, but things are different today.

Early in the morning, when Su Qianqian arrived at the village entrance in her mule cart, her second son's wife was already waiting there with Er Ya.

"Qian girl, your second aunt has noticed that you are much prettier than before you left home. You are many times prettier than Fang Yingxue, who calls herself the village beauty."

Ever since she learned that Qianqian had helped Erya find a job in the county town, the second son's wife has found everything about Qianqian pleasing to the eye, as if she were shining through a filter.

The second son's wife saw Er Ya off to the car and stuffed two hard-boiled eggs into Qian Qian's hand. "Good niece, eat two eggs to nourish your body. You used to be so weak that your hair turned yellow. It's all that old lady's fault for being so cruel and tormenting my poor niece like this."

"Now that you're eating nutritious food, you look beautiful and energetic. Qian, you're definitely the most beautiful and capable girl in the surrounding villages."

The ability to help the village chief's youngest son get a government job and to get Er Yatou a job in the county town is something even Fang Tongsheng couldn't match.

The second son's wife prayed silently in her heart, "My dear niece, please, for the sake of my reformation, you must say a good word for Er Ya in front of the employer so that Er Ya can get a raise sooner."

When the second son's wife saw her son, Su Ronghua, trying to climb onto the mule cart, she quickly pulled him down.

Su Ronghua winced in pain and quickly begged for mercy.

"Mom, ouch, ouch! Don't pull my ear! I just wanted to go see where my sister works. Mom, you always said that sons are treasures and daughters are worthless, so why do you suddenly dislike me?"

"Ronghua, you son of a bitch, your sister just got this good job, we can't let you go and cause trouble, get your ass home right now."

Su Ronghua covered her ears and ran away.

After the mule cart drove away, the second son's wife received compliments from a group of women at the village entrance.

"Second Sister, congratulations! You're about to make it big!"

"Er Ya's mother, in all the surrounding villages, apart from the village chief's dog, Er Ya is the most successful."

The second son's wife held her chin high, almost losing her bearings from the praise.

She was one of the few smart people in the Su family, and she knew that all the good days were thanks to Qian Yatou, so she had to stick close to Qian Yatou from now on.

"Er Ya's mother, your Er Ya has made something of herself. After she gets to know her employer better, could you please ask if her workplace needs any more help?"

The second son's wife pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Don't worry, I'll ask around for you when the time comes."

It feels so good to be praised! I can even show off when I go back to my hometown, Niujia Village.

She had already decided last night that she would rent out all the land she was allocated. Once Er Ya received her first paycheck, she would go to the county town to rent a house and live there. In the future, she would be able to enjoy a comfortable life in the county town.

When the mule cart arrived in the county town, Er Ya jumped off the cart with her bundle on her back, and only then did she truly feel the air of freedom.

I never imagined that one day I would be able to escape that suffocating home.

Er Ya's eyes reddened. "Qian, thank you so much. You saved me."

"Sister Er Ya, don't cry. You saved yourself."

In the years before the family split up, Er Ya's kindness towards the third branch of the family sowed the seeds of good karma that we have today.

"Also, Sister Er Ya, don't be too happy yet. Although the engagement has been called off, once you get your wages, your aunt probably won't let you off the hook. You'd better think about how to deal with it as soon as possible."

Er Ya nodded.

For her, not being able to marry Zhu Yuanwai was already a new beginning.

She's not afraid of hardship or fatigue; she'll definitely be able to make a good life for herself.

I will definitely try my best to repay Qian's kindness.

At the Tang residence, Tang Yuerao received a letter delivered by Fang Cheng's messenger.

The plan to sabotage the Gu family's outdoor stall failed because the Gu family suddenly stopped setting up their stall.

Fang Cheng also delivered a letter written by Fang Yingxue, saying that everyone in Lotus Flower Village regarded Su Qianqian as their savior and everyone was trying to curry favor with her.

Tang Yuerao was extremely angry.

Does that girl even deserve to be called a savior?

In a fit of rage, Tang Yuerao tore the letter to shreds and threw the gold hairpin from her hair on the ground, stomping on it several times.

Still feeling aggrieved, he smashed a brand-new magpie tea set on the table.

The room was filled with a constant crackling and popping sound.

The servants dared not go into the house to try to persuade her, because this young lady had a particularly frightening temper and would beat and kill servants if she was unhappy.

Tang Yuerao lay on the table and cried for a long time, her eyes red and swollen, unable to quell the anger in her heart no matter what she did.

She raised her head and shouted, "Guards! Where have you all gone?"

The maids were terrified and rushed into the room, fearing they would be punished if they were even a step too late.

"Young Miss, what are your orders?"

"Hongliu, go quickly and invite your uncle over. Tell him I've been on a hunger strike for three days."

Magistrate Tang only had sons and no daughters, so he loved his niece Tang Yuerao as if she were his own daughter.

Upon hearing this news, he quickly sent his wife to Yue Rao's courtyard to persuade her.

"Madam, Yue Rao did indeed suffer some injustice at Miss Su's place. Please comfort her with a few words."

"Yes, sir."

Madam Tang hurried to Tang Yuerao's residence.

She raised Yue Rao from a young age, and their relationship was almost like that of a biological mother and daughter. When she saw Yue Rao's red and swollen eyes, she felt so sorry for her that she shed tears.

Madam Tang took out a snow-white handkerchief and dabbed at her eyes, reassuring Yue Rao, "Don't worry, Yue Rao. Your uncle said that after the inspector leaves, he will avenge you. He will definitely send people to arrest the entire Su family and let you beat and vent your anger."

When Magistrate Tang asked his wife to convey this message, he was thinking that once the Inspector returned to the capital, he would surely be surrounded by all sorts of beautiful and noble ladies. Would he still remember that yellow-haired girl surnamed Su then?

Even if we kill that blonde girl, it won't matter.

Madam Tang also gave Tang Yuerao a set of gold and pearl jewelry to appease her.

She thought Tang Yuerao had really been bullied, but little did she know that Tang Yuerao had tried to bully someone but failed, which was why she was crying like this.