Traveling through ancient times to survive

"Why?" The old man didn't understand. He thought Zhao Chengshan was embarrassed because he didn't give his grandson face a few days ago, but his grandson didn't care. Why was the old man, a grown man, being so pretentious?

"There are land and houses in the village that need someone to take care of them, so I'll stay." Zhao Chengshan gave a legitimate reason.

Zhao Chengshan was sure that his son was up to something. He might not be able to make it in the county one day, and then be driven back in disgrace. It would be better not to go there in the first place. Besides, he lived alone in the village, so free. Only a fool would go to the county to be managed by his father.

"Do you really think so?" The old man wondered, when did the boss become so considerate?

"Of course, the county has a lot of expenses, and you have to spend money on everything. It would be better for me to farm in the village, so you don't have to spend money on food in the county."

Zhao Chengshan was serious, as if that was what he thought.

"Okay, as long as you don't regret it."

The old man made the final decision and the matter was settled. Soon, the third branch of the family, which had already separated, also learned that the first branch was moving to the county.

Mrs. Zhao was so angry that she almost went crazy: "What does the first wife mean? When his son needed money, he dragged the third wife to pay together. Now that he has grown up, he kicks us out? Was it the old man's intention to divide the family last time? Just to get rid of us and go to the city to enjoy life?"

Zhao Chenghe also had some complaints in his heart. As soon as the family was divided, the eldest son moved to the county. Anyone would inevitably suspect whether it was done on purpose.

Mrs. Zhao couldn't swallow this breath: "His father, we can't let the eldest wife leave so easily like this, we must go to the house and ask for an explanation!"

"They are now officials. They looked down on us before, and now they are even more arrogant. It is said that the people should not fight against the officials. Aren't we just hitting the stone with the egg?"

Although Zhao Chenghe really wanted to agree with Zhao Sansao, his reason would not allow it.

"Zhao Decheng wrote a letter of guarantee! It was written in black and white that he would never kick out our third branch when he became rich in the future! If he doesn't admit it, I will sue the officials! I don't believe that the officials would trust such a dishonest villain under their command!"

Zhao Sansao was not afraid at all. She had endured the pressure from the whole family and insisted that Zhao Decheng write a letter of guarantee. Now, wasn't it time to use it? If Zhao Decheng didn't admit it, he wouldn't be able to take on this position.

If her family is not allowed to live well, then no one will have a good life. At worst, the two families will perish together. This is much better than the third family having to suffer alone and watching the first family rise to fame. At least she won't be bullied.

What's the matter with the Zhao family's future? Mrs. Zhao San doesn't have such a spirit of sacrifice. If the future depends on the third wife as a stepping stone, then it depends on whether the first wife is strong enough.

"Mother, if you make such a fuss, aren't you going to completely break off relations with the first wife? If you threaten Cheng'er now, even if he takes us away unwillingly, our lives will definitely be difficult."

Zhao Chenghe didn't think his wife's idea was a good one. Given his good nephew's temper, he would definitely hold a grudge. While the old man and his wife were still alive, he and his wife could bear some hardship, but he was afraid that if the old man and his wife were gone, he would be doomed if he used his two children as a scapegoat.

"But I really can't bear to let the first wife go like this! Why didn't he ask our third wife for money when he needed money for his studies? Now that he can live a good life, our third wife has no share? Using people is the front and disusing people is the back, how can this be justified in the world?"

Mrs. Zhao San had lost her mind. Under normal circumstances, she would have understood that what her husband said was right, but now she could no longer listen. There was only one thought in her mind, which was to never let the first wife have an easy life.

"Well, we live in the village and have a pretty good life. No one is controlling us. We are the masters of our own house and can do whatever we want. The crops from the fields are enough to feed our family and there is even some left over. Besides, with Qingya in charge of the village, it is very safe. I think it is better for us to stay in the village. Why do we have to go to the county and suffer?"

The more Zhao Chenghe talked, the more he felt it made sense. Instead of going to the county town amid his eldest nephew's contempt, it would be better for his family of four to live in the village and do as they please.

Thinking about the comfortable days she had had in the past few days, Mrs. Zhao became a little more sober, so she decided to take a step back.

"It's okay if we don't go with them, but the eldest wife must be compensated. Cheng'er must take our Zhuzi to the county. Not to mention entering the government, at least he must be trained to be an accountant. Our Zhuzi can't be a farmer all his life."

Zhao Chenghe was silent. Who wouldn't be happy if his son got a good job? Because the old man was afraid that his family would go out to learn martial arts and lose Cheng Ge'er, so his family of four were locked up at home and missed the opportunity to learn martial arts.

Now their family is out of tune with the village. Others can go up the mountain to hunt to supplement their family income, but their family is still a weakling. Their son has no future and can only farm as a way out.

All of this was a sacrifice made for Cheng Ge'er, and it was a legitimate request for him to ask for some compensation for his son.

"Isn't this request too much? If he still refuses to agree, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Zhao Chenghe was still in deep thought. Mrs. Zhao thought her husband was unwilling and started to make harsh remarks. Anyway, this was the lowest level she could accept. If it was any lower, both sides would be in trouble.

"You're right, we can't sacrifice in vain!"

The two looked at each other and encouraged each other. For their son's future, they must fight to the end.

After entering the eldest wife's house, Zhao Sansao congratulated with a smile on her face: "I heard that Cheng'er found a job in the government office. That's really a great honor!"

Zhao Decheng hummed with a proud look on his face in response.

Mrs. Zhao San smiled and said, "You guys are so busy, are you planning to move to the county? Have you found a house now?"

Zhao Decheng nodded coldly, and said casually: "The county magistrate specially rented a yard for me to live in for free."

"I see. Brother Cheng is really capable. The county magistrate has already considered the accommodation issue before he even took office. He definitely thinks highly of you. Brother Cheng will be promoted step by step in the future. Third Aunt is here to congratulate you."

Zhao Decheng was extremely pleased with the flattery of Zhao Sansao. She always had a problem with him before, and disliked him for spending too much money. Now she is trying to please him? Power is really useful. He hasn't even taken up his post yet, and someone is trying to please him.

Zhao Decheng still maintained his composure on the surface, and said condescendingly like a master: "Well, Third Aunt is thoughtful."

Mrs. Zhao cursed inwardly, but pretended not to know. She smiled and asked, "The county magistrate is really thoughtful. He even gave Cheng'er a house to live in. I wonder how many rooms there are? Can they accommodate our family of nine?"