In the year of disaster in the book, the villain girl is the real winner

He Qiudi expected Mrs. He's reaction.

That's why she asked who made the decisions regarding the first wife's affairs.

Today her main target was the Wei family, and she had no intention of doing anything to He Huaizhang.

Even if Old Lady He knew that Wei dared to act so arrogantly because she was instructed by He Huaizhang, she would not be disappointed in He Huaizhang at once and stop favoring him in the future.

Let Old Lady He face this matter first and stop covering up and doting on He Huaizhang.

Only after recognizing He Huaizhang's true face again and again will Old Lady He finally wake up.

Today, let’s first defeat the Wei family and stop the eldest branch from sucking blood from the He family.

He Qiudi sighed and looked at Wei: "Oh, by the way, sister-in-law. You said that if I am willing to lend you the reward silver, the Dongzhu and the gold hairpin, you will repay me with gratitude. How do you repay me with gratitude? Tell me."

Wei said casually, "Of course, it is to find a good marriage for Qiu Niang and prepare a good dowry. From now on, the first wife will pay for the majority of the expenses of the He family. The old-age care of mother and father, the education of fifth and sixth uncles, the imperial examinations, the elementary education of Sanlang, and the marriages of Erya and Sanya are all paid for by the first wife."

He Qiudi asked back: "But didn't Big Brother promise all these things before he became the teacher? But what's the result?"

Wei's face froze: "This..."

She said in embarrassment, "It's because your eldest brother is just a teacher. His annual salary is not much. It can only support his social activities and the food and clothing expenses of our family of four in the city. If there is extra money, your eldest brother will definitely not refuse."

He Qiudi insisted, "But, as far as I know, Wei County is not rich. The salary and maintenance silver of the county magistrate only add up to two or three hundred taels a year. By then, this money will be used to maintain the dignity of my eldest brother as a county magistrate. How much money will be left? As far as I know, it is difficult for an ordinary county magistrate in Yongning Prefecture to support his family with his salary and maintenance silver. Many people still have to rely on their families for support."

"After deducting the food and clothing expenses of your family of four, Erlang's studies and marriage, and Daya's dowry, how much will be left to subsidize me and the He family? By then, if you say that my eldest brother's salary is only enough for the food and clothing expenses of your family of four, can I still force you to return the money, Dongzhu and gold hairpin you borrowed from me? Can mother still force you to be responsible for the expenses of the second and third rooms and my dowry?"

“This…this…I…”

Wei was speechless after being asked.

She couldn't say that even if she cut back on the daily food, clothing and other expenses for their family of four and lived frugally, she would still give feedback to the He family.

Because my mother-in-law is not stupid.

She and He Huaizhang lived in the city and could afford to buy brocade as a dowry for Qingshu, so how could she live frugally?

"Aunt, if you don't want to borrow, then don't borrow. Don't embarrass my mother here." At this time, He Erlang, who had been paying attention to the movements outside, came out angrily and pulled Wei and said, "Mother, my aunt is now trying to curry favor with the nobleman, and there is no place for my father in her heart. She didn't even think about whether she could enter the nobleman's house if there were no officials in the He family."

These days since he came back to Shiliu Village, He Qiudi never takes him out to play, and basically doesn't give any benefits to him and his elder sister.

Moreover, he brought Uncle Six to show his face in front of the nobleman and received a reward of 200 taels of silver. Uncle Six was appreciated by the nobleman.

He Erlang had long harbored resentment towards He Qiudi.

He Qiudi sneered, "Sister-in-law, is this how you usually teach Erlang?"

"What I said has nothing to do with my mother. Little aunt, why don't you know your own position? Your father is Aung, not mine. My father is the teacher, not your father. My sister and I are the children of officials, not you."

"You caused trouble in the city and offended the county magistrate's daughter, so mother had no choice but to send you back. Grandfather is too old to be a high-ranking official. If you want to marry a noble, the only person you can rely on is my father. My father is an official, and that is also your face and confidence."

"Since you think you can marry a noble on your own, then just keep your pearls and your hairpin. I want to see if you can win the favor of the noble's parents without your brothers from your natal family! Can you successfully marry into a powerful family!"

He Erlang spoke out his true feelings in one breath.

To a greater or lesser extent, he was influenced by Wei and He Qingshu.

Wei didn't stop him, he just wanted to use He Erlang's mouth to say what he wanted to say.

This time, Old Mrs. He was very angry.

"You are so good, Wei Sixian. That's how you taught Erlang. Now you have the guts to comment on Aong?"

"Kneel down. Why don't you apologize to your grandma and aunt?" Wei pulled He Erlang to kneel in front of Old Lady He and said, "Erlang is also worried about your husband. He spoke rudely to father-in-law and Qiu Niang. Please consider his young age and don't bother with him."

He Erlang knelt down in front of Grandma He, curled his lips, and said disdainfully: "Grandma, I know that honest advice is unpleasant to the ear. But I just want my aunt to know what to do to benefit the He family the most. She can't hold on to the Dongzhu and the golden hairpin for her own selfish interests. If she misses the opportunity for Dad to be promoted, the He family will lose the opportunity to rise to prominence."

Listening to He Erlang threatening her by saying that all the benefits would be given to the first wife, He Qiudi said with a smile: "Erlang, I am only twelve years old this year, and I am not yet of marriageable age. You are right. If I want to have a good marriage, the only person I can rely on is my brother. After all, my parents are old, and there is no end in sight for them in this life."

"But don't forget, I have more than one brother from your mother's side, and more than one nephew from your mother's side. I have no control over what Sixth Brother wants to do with his reward money. But I have the final say over my things."

"I have decided to sponsor a sum of money for the fifth brother to take the imperial examination, a sum for Dalang and Sanlang to study, and a sum for Qingya and Qinglu as dowries. As for you and Qingshu, you can go to your father who is an official. I believe that the fifth and sixth brothers will definitely get good grades. By then, I will not only be able to rely on your father."

Wei gasped.

This means He Qiudi is going to break up with the first wife.

Seeing He Qiudi's cold and hard words, Old Lady He could not help but persuade her, "Nannan, if you don't agree to borrow the money, I won't force you. But you don't have to say such polite words to your sister-in-law and Erlang."

"Humph." He Qiudi sneered, "Mother, what can I say to my elder brother? At least he is my elder brother, we are siblings, and we are equals. But what did Erlang say about me? He is still a junior, and he dared to say this to me in front of you. When I was living in my elder brother's house in the city, Wei and Erlang might have done something to me behind your and my elder brother's backs."

Old Mrs. He was a little angry with He Qiudi because he did not agree to lend money to Wei yesterday to help He Huaizhang get the position of county magistrate.

At this moment, he finally calmed down.

He Erlang said this about He Qiudi in front of her. When Qiudi lived in the city before, Erlang naturally didn't give her face.

She had known that before.

Therefore, after He Qiudi was sent back to the village, she was kept under control and not allowed to live in the city often.

Wei said with a bitter face: "Mother, what my sister-in-law said really hurts my heart. When you were in the city, I treated you badly. I served you delicious food and drinks, and brought you a lot of things when you returned to the village..."

Wei dared to say this because every time He Qiudi went to the city, he did get into trouble and she was the one who cleaned it up.

When sending He Qiudi back to the village, he also brought a lot of gifts to the He family.

Old Mrs. He knew what was going on.

It just doesn't cost much. After all, a girl can only spend a few bucks if she doesn't buy big items.

Just when Wei was about to say something, He Sanlang walked in: "Grandma, there are two brokers from the city outside the door. They want to see you and introduce you to a house."

"Buy a house? What house?" Wei's face darkened, and she was a little panicked. "Mother, didn't you say that we should wait until we discuss a plan before taking the next step? You planned to buy a house in the city from the beginning, and never thought about seeking an official position for your husband?"