"Son, listen to what my mother told you. Your daughter-in-law can't give birth to a child, so we should use it as waste and let her go to the capital to earn money for you to marry a concubine!"
The widow's aunt's voice came from the room. Han Xi'er was startled and she stood up suddenly.
"The head of the family wants to take a concubine?"
Although in the evil feudal society, it was normal for men to have three wives and four concubines. Han Xier's father had one wife and two concubines, but she still couldn't bear it!
She couldn't tolerate her husband having three wives and four concubines, let alone having concubines!
Even if you only accept one!
"No! I don't agree!"
Han Xi'er's voice was mixed with crying, and tears couldn't stop sliding down her cheeks.
"A woman's life is very short. Don't waste all your little time on so-called love and love. You have to live it for yourself!"
Lin Xiao calmly took a sip of tea and said lightly.
"Live for yourself?"
Han Xi'er nodded in understanding. She felt like something had been opened in her mind, and she suddenly became more awake.
At this time, the door opened.
"You idiot, this is not up to you!"
The widowed aunt cursed at Lin, then turned around and came to Lin Xiao.
"Xiao Linzi, my good-for-nothing son says he can't live without his wife. Do you think we can let him go to the capital with us? The two of them work together and only get one salary. Look..."
"I'm really sorry, aunt. Only one person can go to the capital. There is really no way to arrange it for two people. How about... I go to other aunts to ask?"
"No! Other families are just a bunch of idiots who don't know how to read. How can our Xi'er be as smart as ours? Xi'er will go alone and no one will follow. That's it!"
The widowed aunt slapped her thigh and said decisively.
"Sure! It's settled!"
Lin Xiao took out a tael of silver from his arms and handed it to his widowed aunt, saying:
"Auntie, here is one tael of silver, please accept it!"
"Xiao Linzi, look at you, why are you so polite to your aunt?"
Having said that, the widowed aunt quickly put it into her arms as soon as she received the money.
"Auntie, I'll leave if I have something else to do. We'll set off for the capital on time in half a month. It's just the injury on my sister-in-law's body... think of some way to heal it, otherwise it will affect work."
"That's for sure, that's for sure."
The widowed aunt agreed wholeheartedly.
After leaving her widowed aunt's house, Lin Xiao felt very happy.
There is a high probability that Han Xi'er will not be abused by the widowed aunt and her son, and may even be treated as a treasure by the widowed aunt and her son.
From ancient times to the present, any woman with strong abilities will usually be valued by her husband's family.
And the chance of being pampered by your husband’s family is quite high!
Lin Xiao walked briskly to Mazi's house.
Mazi, who had just put away the rock salt, was about to take a break when he saw Lin Xiao standing at the door with a confused expression on his face:
"Xiao Linzi?"
"How's the salt harvest going?"
Lin Xiao asked Mazi with a smile.
"Come in and have a cup of hot tea. Let's talk while drinking."
Hearing Lin Xiao ask this, Mazi immediately welcomed Lin Xiao into the main room.
"I received nearly 80 kilograms of rock salt today."
After Mazi sat down, he poured a cup of hot tea for Lin Xiao, and then answered Lin Xiao with a smile.
"Well, thank you for your hard work, but it's still too much. I have to double the amount, otherwise I won't be able to deliver the goods as scheduled."
Lin Xiao took a sip of tea and then put it on the table.
"Almost every family in our village is doing it. We work so hard that we can only collect 180 kilograms of coarse rock salt. I think it's better to let other villages follow suit."
When Mazi heard Lin Xiao's words, he felt happy and said quickly.
After hearing this, Lin Xiao thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. If so, it would save a lot of time.
"Well, I'll do as you say!"
Lin Xiao agreed.
Mazi nodded, with a pleased smile on his face.
"You know, as soon as this news comes out, they will definitely take this matter to heart. When the time comes, everyone will work hard, and the salt we will receive will not be less!"
Mazi continued.
"Well, as for the funds..."
Lin Xiaogang wanted to say that there is no need to worry about funds, she has money here.
But was interrupted by Mazi:
"Don't worry about funds. The villagers have sold all the salt they took away, and the money has been withdrawn. If you don't believe it, just look."
Mazi handed the account book to Lin Xiao to read.
There were circles and crosses drawn on it, which made Lin Xiao dizzy.
However, although these circles and crosses seem to have no logic at all, if you think carefully, you can clearly understand what they are talking about.
Circles represent income and crosses represent expenses.
"Did you make this yourself? It's pretty good, it's simple and clear, and you can understand it at a glance."
Lin Xiao praised sincerely.
"Hey, how can I be so good? It was Xi'er who taught me."
Mazi scratched her head in embarrassment, her dark skin turning slightly red.
"You are so intimate. Tell me, what's the matter between you and Lin Da's wife?"
Mazi was a little embarrassed to be teased, but Lin Xiao had no intention of letting Mazi go, and directly brought the topic to the relationship between Mazi and Han Xier:
"She is often beaten by Lin Da. Is it related to you?"
"Did Linda hit her again?"
Mazi's face darkened and he asked through gritted teeth.
"you……"
Lin Xiao saw the hatred in Mazi's eyes, and the answer he guessed in his heart was confirmed:
"you like her?"
"I"
Mazi opened his mouth to say something, but was interrupted by a sudden voice:
"Master, are there guests?"
A familiar voice sounded from beside him, causing Mazi, who was already a little panicked, to calm down immediately.
Mazi turned around and saw his wife walking in from outside the courtyard carrying a bamboo basket.
Mazi's wife's name is Lu Xiang, and her natal family is in Lujia Village.
She looks ordinary, but the peaceful temperament exuding from her body is somewhat similar to Han Xi'er.
"Well, Xiao Linzi came over and told me something."
Mazi responded quickly.
"Well, you guys chat, I'll go get some work."
Lu Xiang smiled and nodded at Lin Xiao, then carried the basket to the back room.
"Did Linda hit her again?"
As soon as Lu Xiang left, Mazi couldn't wait to ask again.
His tone was full of anger, as if he had now become Lin Da's enemy.
"Well, the beating was quite severe."
When Lin Xiao thought of the shocking injuries on Han Xi'er's face, her heart became filled with panic.
How could a well-behaved rich lady be reduced to such a state?!
It’s really pathetic! Hateful! Deplorable!
After receiving Lin Xiao's definite answer, Mazi stood up and ran to the kitchen with a murderous look on his face.
"etc!"
Lin Xiao quickly chased after him and reached out to grab his arm: