The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 233

When Chunnuan watched as the Xiao family laid out the deeds for their shops, estates, and hills one by one in the courtroom, and then the county magistrate returned them to Chunning, the weight on her heart finally lifted.

Return what you took from me, spit out what you ate from me, make up for what you owe me, and hand over what you stole from me.

This feels great!
"Sister, did you already know about these industries?"

Chun Ning saw her elder sister glance at the land deeds and tell her to put them away, then asked curiously.

"Yes"

She knew about these things back then because there were account books in her grandfather's study. Some of the donations came from public accounts, while others came from her grandfather's private funds. He recorded every single one of them.

These were his donations to his family during his heyday; they were a token of his goodwill.

If the Xiao family were to return to their ancestral home one day, that would be their way out.

Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows; my grandfather's decision back then was correct.

However, my grandfather underestimated the wickedness of human nature.

They had no idea that the clansmen he and his great-grandfather had treated with such sincerity over the years would push them into a pit when they were down on their luck, and then stomp on them a few more times.

Chun Nuan's answer greatly surprised Chun Ning.

"Then why...?"

Chun Ning was very puzzled. Why didn't her older sister ask for her own family's belongings during those difficult times?

"Because we were weak, our most important task at the time was to survive."

When a person is poor, when they are particularly vulnerable, even breathing may be wrong.

Don't say it's yours; even if you get it back, you might not be able to keep it.

Moreover, they didn't have such evidence at that time, so whether they filed a lawsuit or made a private claim, it would all be a case with no evidence.

So, she kept it to herself back then. Her strategy was to make money and strengthen her own power. Once she had enough ability, she would strike decisively with a 100% success rate.

All the forbearance and humiliation was only to wait for the right opportunity; the necessary show of weakness was merely a tactical matter, and absolutely not a sign of cowardice.

"Sister, I understand."

Chun Ning understood and nodded.

"Was it largely due to General Xia that we were able to get it back this time?"

"Yes, we can choose not to depend on him, but we have to admit that just by standing there, anyone who has designs on us will think twice."

The young second-rank general of the Great Xia Dynasty has made great contributions in suppressing the rebels this time. He will surely make great contributions again after returning to the capital.

This is what it truly means to have connections in the imperial court; the Xiao family's status in Changzhou has risen accordingly.

"Sister, what do we do next?"

"Accelerate the expansion of the pharmacy, take this opportunity to grow bigger and stronger, make more money, and strive to bring my father and the others back from the northern desert as soon as possible."

To do this, you need a lot of money or a lot of power.

The Xiao family can't afford to think about power right now.

Even Xia Guangcheng could not be mentioned in the imperial court.

Because this matter was ordered by the current emperor, Xia Guangcheng could not openly slap him in the face.

But it's different when you have money.

Money makes the world go round; when too many people benefit, they will side with those who are in their favor and speak and act accordingly.

When that day comes, Xia Guangcheng won't even need to step forward; a large group of people will stand up for the Xiao family.

Some things can't be rushed; but some things you have to prepare quietly.

Opportunity knocks but once. "Okay, I will."

Chun Ning was deeply impressed by her elder sister's wisdom.

I recalled my grandfather's words again. He had said in front of the family: "If Nuannuan were a man, he would surely be able to shoulder great responsibilities."

Back then, I only thought that my grandfather's performance was a testament to her expertise in medicine and pharmaceuticals. Now, it seems that my elder sister was a wise woman who appeared foolish.

"Sister, you're pregnant now, so you need to take good care of yourself. Things are all settled at home now, so you don't need to worry about anything."

"Yes, with you and my eldest sister-in-law taking care of things at home, I really don't need to worry about anything."

Chun Nuan was very pleased: Chun Ning has finally grown up and can stand on her own.

Finally, the Xiao family has a decent man to support them.

The Xiao family, the Xu family, and the Huang family were also deeply moved.

"Look, how many benefits did the old master and the others give to the Xiao family back then? These black-hearted bastards can take it and not even worry about indigestion."

"Sister-in-law, the eldest branch of the Xiao family has fallen. Which branch, the third or the sixth, is more likely to take over?"

Ms. Xu was very curious.

"Whoever comes to power is none of our business."

Just as Madam Xu finished speaking, Wu Ma came to report again: Madam Xiao the Third and Madam Xiao the Sixth have come to visit.

"Again?"

"Sister-in-law?"

"If you want to listen, you can sit down; if you don't want to listen, you can go back and rest."

"Shall we sit down and listen to what they have to say?"

When Mrs. Xiao San and Mrs. Xiao Liu entered, they greeted Madam Xu, Madam Xu, and Madam Huang according to custom.

"Everyone says that the capital city is a good place to grow people, and it's true, all three of you sisters-in-law are so young and beautiful."

Mrs. Xiao was telling the truth. It was her first time meeting Madam Xu and Madam Huang, and she really thought they looked so young. Who would have thought that their children were already adults?

“Sichuan is a better place to nurture people.” Madam Xu smiled and said, “Third Madam Xiao, Sixth Madam Xiao, just say what you have to say. We don’t beat around the bush.”

This……

Mrs. Xiao glanced at Mrs. Xiao, and finally gritted her teeth and went ahead with it.

"I apologize for disturbing you today. Firstly, I want to thank you for your help to my third and sixth uncles. Secondly, I would like to invite you and your brothers and sisters to attend the new clan leader's succession ceremony next month."

The new clan leader is Master Xiao, and the primary task of his wife, Master Xiao, is to keep Doctor Xiao's family in check.

"No need for thanks, after all, we're just doing a transaction."

It was just a matter of a word. You helped me, and I helped you. We're even now.

"As for the succession ceremony of the new patriarch of your Xiao clan, we have even less interest in watching it," Xu said indifferently. "We are quite busy."

"Sister-in-law..."

Mrs. Xiao affectionately called her sister-in-law: "The old clan chief also regretted what happened back then. The clan elders all said it was all the fault of the eldest son of the Xiao family at that time. He misled everyone and caused misunderstandings about your branch of the family. The clan made a mistake. Therefore, when you go there this time, the third son will apologize to you on behalf of the Xiao clan and will personally add your branch of the family to the genealogy."

Haha, what a funny thing!

Mr. Xu felt that jokes happen every year, but this year there were the most.

Who drove them to the brink of despair back then?
Do you think you can resolve the hatred and grudges of the past with just a few light words?
how could it be possible?
Back then, you trampled on the Xiao family so badly; now, the Xiao family is not someone you can cling to as you please!
"If there's nothing else, ladies, please head back. I'm a little tired."

Xu gave them a direct order to leave; if they said another word, they would be considered to have lost.