Farmer girl swaps husbands: buys a sickly villain and pampers him

Chapter 10: Fetching Water
Xiao Yanci thought Su Yaoguang would help him get water, but it turned out that she just restored the situation and didn't help him at all.

His face looked unhappy and he took the bucket from her hand with a cold expression.

He lifted it up with great difficulty, and when he looked at Su Yaoguang triumphantly, he leaned back and the bucket of water fell directly on him.

He fell to the ground with the bucket, and the bucket broke completely with a clang. He was in a mess, looking at everything in front of him with red eyes, his face full of devastation.

Su Yaoguang scoffed, picked up some water, and said sarcastically, "Luckily I didn't buy you, otherwise I would have suffered so much! For a weakling like you, the trafficker actually wanted two taels of silver. He must be crazy about money."

"Don't go too far." Xiao Yanci glared at her angrily.

"Can't you just tell me the truth?" Su Yaoguang curled her lips. "You have such a bad temper. If Jiang Yihuan saw you like this, she'd regret spending the money! I originally wanted to buy a servant to do the rough work, but I see you look pretty much like Jiang Yihuan. If they bought you, I don't know who would serve whom."

Su Yaoguang mocked Xiao Yanci, felt a little relieved, and left with the water in her hand.

She hadn't walked far when she saw another girl from the village carrying water. Seeing Xiao Yanci's condition, the girl asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"

Su Yaoguang turned around and saw the girl diligently helping Xiao Yanci up and wiping the water stains off his body with a handkerchief. Then, she shook a bucket of water for him.

"Tsk..." Su Yaoguang murmured, "This face is really useful. The silly girl just falls for it."

After Su Yaoguang carried the water back, she returned for a second fetch. This time, she didn't run into Xiao Yanci. After she filled the water jar, she went up the mountain to collect firewood and picked up some wild vegetables.

There were not many wild vegetables left in the mountains, but after coming back to life, she became stronger and braver, and began to set traps in the mountains and wait for prey.

Of course, there were many prey in the mountains, such as hares, pheasants, and bamboo rats. She could see them, but she couldn't catch them. She had no hunting tools, so she could only watch them run.

Fortunately, she had collected a lot of wood ear mushrooms and wild mushrooms. She bundled the firewood she had collected, hid the wood ear mushrooms and wild mushrooms in a backpack, and placed the bundled firewood on top of the backpack.

Zhang Zhaodi came out of the woodshed.

Seeing this, Su Yaoguang quickly put down the backpack and strode towards Zhang Zhaodi: "Mom, Wangshu is very well behaved. He said that he will go back to work in the fields after his injury is healed."

"Why are you so nervous? Your mother looks so fierce and vicious, would I harm a dying person?" Zhang Zhaodi said unhappily.

"No. My mother is the kindest."

"I just went to the kitchen and checked. You're so bold, buying so much flour and meat," Zhang Zhaodi said, twisting her ear. "We only have so much money at home, and you don't know how to save it."

"Mom, it hurts, it hurts..."

Zhang Zhaodi let go of her ears.

"Mom, you haven't recovered yet, you should rest well. I'll take care of the household affairs. You've worked too hard, you should eat something good to replenish your body."

"I'm fine now," Zhang Zhaodi said. "By the way, I saw his injury was even worse. How did it happen?"

"After you left yesterday, I went to the city again. Something happened at home." Su Yaoguang didn't hide it and told Zhang Zhaodi what happened yesterday. Zhang Zhaodi scolded, "Well done! Just one stab is a bargain for him. What are they planning? Don't they think I don't know? My daughter, when this guy gets better, you should sign the marriage contract immediately. From now on, you will be a legitimate couple. I want to see who dares to set his sights on you again."

"Mom, I'm your daughter. They can't force us to agree. As long as we don't agree, their plans will be useless."

"You're right. I'm worried they might be up to something shady. You must be careful during this time. It's best not to go too far from home, and don't go out alone."

From outside came the voices of two village girls talking, laughing as they entered.

"The little servant of Jiang Yihuan's family went to fetch water, but he not only broke the bucket, but also got himself drenched. Just now, when I passed by their door, I heard Aunt Zhong scolding her terribly, and Jiang Yihuan was trying to stop her. Do you think Jiang Yihuan has fallen for that little servant? That little servant is indeed good-looking, but his family background is too humble!"

"Jiang Yihuan is so lucky. She learned a trade from her mother and can earn money without any hardship. Now she has servants to serve her, just like a lady from a wealthy family. We were born in the same year, and she never does rough work. Her hands are as tender as green onions. In the summer, she doesn't have to work, so she doesn't need to be exposed to the sun, so her face is as white as steamed buns. And look at us, our faces are as black as our feet."

"My mother said I'm going to get married soon, so she won't let me go out to work for the next two years. I have to stay at home."

Zhang Zhaodi looked at Su Yaoguang.

Her Yaoguang was born in the same year as Jiang Yihuan. Her hands were rough, her skin was dark, and her hair was sparse and sallow. She was truly an ordinary little village girl.

If she had not been framed by Zhong Lanhua, her Yaoguang could have become such a blessed girl.

If her husband had not joined the army, the family would have a pillar and the mother and daughter would not have to worry about everything. Her Yaoguang would have lived a better life than she does now.

The name Yaoguang was given by a passing monk. At the time, she was still a baby, very ill, and everyone said she wouldn't survive. A passing monk read her horoscope and said she was destined for a calamity, but if she could survive it, she would be blessed with great wealth and honor. The monk also named her Yaoguang.

"Mother... Mother..." Su Yaoguang waved in front of Zhang Zhaodi. "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing. Just take out the dirty clothes and I'll wash them."

"I can wash it myself." Su Yaoguang said, "Mom, are Dad's clothes still there? Wangshu's clothes are in tatters. Can you lend him Dad's clothes for a while?"

"You've already said it, how can I say no? That kid better be as obedient as you said, otherwise I will sell him out." Zhang Zhaodi scolded.

Su Yaoguang knew that Zhang Zhaodi was a tough talker, but she was actually very kind-hearted. She said a few nice words to make her look better.

Zhang Zhaodi didn't get any work for the next few days, and she became increasingly anxious. The more anxious she became, the slower her illness progressed, to the point where blisters formed in her mouth.

In order to divert her attention, Su Yaoguang took her to make rouge and powder.

Zhang Zhaodi didn't believe it at first.

In her opinion, Su Yaoguang had never learned how to make rouge and powder. It was not until Su Yaoguang made a lipstick of excellent quality that she believed it.

(End of this chapter)