However, Wang Yongzhu really doesn’t have the mind to care whether others are grateful or fearful of her at this mont.
While the major direction for the tea mountain has been determined, the follow-up work still needs people to be arranged for it.
Relying entirely on the people of Qilidun to be self-conscious seems unlikely.
How to arrange people requires not only her own people but also people from Lee Changnan’s side, with all three parties supervising.
Not to ntion, preparing the things needed for the upcoming assignnt, even with the help of Yao Da and Shitou, she is busy day in and day out.
It was the Lizheng’s Wife who seized an opportunity to co to the Wang Family and whisper to Old Granny Zhang for quite a while.
Coincidentally, when Wang Yongzhu ca looking for Old Granny Zhang, she saw the two with their heads together and faintly heard the nas of Wang Yongzhen and Lady Lin. Her initial intention to turn around imdiately halted, and she looked towards the Lizheng’s Wife.
The Lizheng’s wife didn’t co for any other reason; the Lizheng sent her to solicit advice.
Seeing this situation, it was known that Song Chongjin and others were soon to leave for their assignnt.
Handling the matter of the tea mountain was fine with everything else, except for two tricky spots that couldn’t be approached lightly or heavily.
In the past, they might have thought to wait until people left and then casually muddle through in their own territory.
After witnessing the inford consent form that Wang Yongzhu organized, where all the villagers applied their fingerprints, no one dared to think that way anymore.
They were afraid that if anything were mishandled, Wang Yongzhu would co seeking trouble with them.
It wasn’t anything else; this was due to Wang Yongzhen and Mutou, who had now purchased a house in the village and settled there. Additionally, Lady Lin, though divorced by Wang Yongfu, didn’t return to her maternal ho and still lived at the Wang Family Ancestral Ho.
The issue was whether these three should also be considered part of the Qilidun people sharing the benefits.
Everyone knew that Wang Yongzhen did not have a good relationship with the Wang Family, but there was still Mutou. Being family, outsiders would look poorly upon them if they truly didn’t share, especially if there was talk of them being bullied without justification.
It would be better to let the Wang Family say yes or no themselves, so nobody could bla them.
Although the Lizheng’s Wife spoke hesitantly, Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang understood her aning.
Wang Yongzhu thought, ever since Mutou made his position clear last ti and moved out, true to his promise, he managed Wang Yongzhen strictly.
At least for these days, Wang Yongzhen stayed cooped up in that room, reportedly focused on digging and planting a garden in front of and behind the house, making it quite presentable.
Especially since Mutou stopped taking advantage of the Wang Family, it raised his esteem in the eyes of others, hinting that people thought highly of his ambition.
Because of Wang Yongzhen’s reputation, there was so hesitation, but if she continued to behave like this, it wouldn’t be much of an issue.
Since that was the case, Wang Yongzhu didn’t mind giving a little sothing.
As for Lady Lin, although she had been dodging them since they returned, staying at the Wang Family Ancestral Ho, her behavior had been observed by many, who ca specifically to share what they saw with Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang.
They said Lady Lin was unlike the others, as the older generation in the village, elders like Old Granny Zhang, were still working in the fields.
Country folk were like this, accustod to working the land every day; otherwise, they felt uneasy.
Only by tending to their small plots did they feel secure. Many village elders, as long as they could move, would still work.
At Lady Lin’s age, typically they were surrounded by older and younger dependents, with children yet to marry, thus a critical ti for diligence and hard work, yet she sleeps in later than anyone else every day.
Earlier she seed embarrassed and seldom went out for fear of gossip.
Now she’s beco bolder, and after eating, she loiters around the village, gossiping about others.
Or she might lant her fate, bla the Wang Family for being unkind, or scold Wang Yongfu for not being a man.
Who would want to argue with her? Everyone was aware of the Wang Family’s status in Qilidun; even if Lady Lin wasn’t, they were quite clear.
Even Lady Lin’s carefree days were provided by the very Wang Family she cursed; had she not borne sons for them, could she have such a good life?
Thus no one paid her any mind, only so families not wanting to break face would hum along, not daring to say anything bad.
Only a few dissatisfied with the Wang Family were close to Lady Lin.
Recently it was heard that Lady Lin let slip that she wouldn’t stay long in Qilidun and was looking to see the big world.
Soone passed the word along.
Wang Yongzhu pondered privately; Lady Lin was essentially bullying the weak and fearing the strong, and she knew of her thods.
If she truly had any sches, she wouldn’t target them at herself.
She could only manipulate the eldest son’s three children.
Jindou is honest and sincere, Jinguan is still young, leaving only Jinhoo.
Lady Lin would likely be relying on Jinhoo.
If Lady Lin behaved properly, perhaps she could be counted in, granting her so support throughout her life.
But she was scheming against Jinhoo with ulterior motives, so that was out of the question.
Wang Yongzhu didn’t hint around but directly stated her position, to which the Lizheng’s Wife imdiately nodded and went back to report to the Lizheng.
The Lizheng then knew what to do, and later, when distributions were made, Lady Lin was not included.
Lady Lin beca a joke in Qilidun, no matter how much fuss she made, it didn’t change, but that’s another story.
Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin found the right people and arranged everything regarding the tea mountain.
Luggage and everything were packed, and they chose a date to set out.
Regarding the arrangents for the younger generation of the Wang Family, Song Chongjin tested Jinpan’s aptitude in recent days, contemplating that if his talent was truly good, he might send him to study in Jing County to prevent wasting his potential.
But the results were not as expected; over the past year or more, Jinpan had just morized the Hundred Family Surnas and only halfway through the Thousand Character Classic.
At such a pace, even if sent to Jing County, he would lag behind others. He’d better stay by the old Scholar to build a solid foundation.
Song Chongjin planned to find a reliable scholarly teacher or a small academy in Jing County through his connections.
Whether Jinpan could succeed in the imperial examinations or persist depended on himself.
Wang Yonggui had always been proud of Jinpan, believing in Jinpan’s high aptitude, since Jinpan studied diligently in his room daily. Surely he was better than Wang Yongan, right?
To his dismay, Song Chongjin’s comnts were like a bucket of cold water poured over him.
However, he hadn’t given up hope, only believing that the countryside teacher wasn’t good enough, thus delaying his son.
After hearing Song Chongjin, he hastily thanked him.
As for Jinhua, Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang had only one advice: not to aim too high but to find soone of similar family background, who is stable, ambitious, hardworking, and of good character.
They promised that if she found a suitable family, they would surely provide her with a plentiful dowry, ensuring she marries with glory.
With Wang Yongzhu’s assurance, Lady Jiang no longer worried about Jinhua’s dowry and promptly agreed.
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