Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

As soon as Liu Siyue and the others left Baini Bay, Ma Daya was surrounded by villagers. "Ma Daya, look what Siyue gave you! When did you become so close to her? What did you say to her that she still remembers?"

Ma Daya was recalling what she had told April. Oh, right, she had asked her to help the villagers. As she thought this, she opened the oil paper package. Inside was a packet of brown sugar. The villagers exclaimed, "Wow! Ma Daya, you've struck gold today! You traded several bowls of sweet soup for a packet of brown sugar! How many bowls of sweet soup can this packet make!"

The villagers were incredibly envious. "Da Ya, when did you become so close to Liu Shi? You used to gossip about her!"

"Look, this is the difference between people. You can hold a grudge against someone for a lifetime over the smallest mistake. Who is April? She's a lucky star, intelligent, generous, kind-hearted, and tolerant. If she doesn't get rich, who will? If she doesn't live a good life, who will?"

"Da Ya, what did you say to Liu Shi? Does she remember?"

"It was all for the sake of the villagers so that they could live a better life. On the day the old lady of the Liu family passed away, I went to ask April to help the villagers."

I didn't expect her to remember; she had just said she would make arrangements.

Fellow villagers, we must remember the good things about April. Anyone who dares to speak ill of April, I, Ma Daya, will be the first to object.

Several women who often accompanied Ma Daya immediately voiced their support, saying, "We won't agree either. If anyone dares to say a bad word about April, I'll go to their door and beat them up."

"As long as April is willing to help us, we will treat her like a Bodhisattva and do whatever she says."

"Da Ya deserves the most credit; she's a great contributor to our village, and we should all respect her."

Village Chief Wei's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Nobody took him seriously as the village chief. They were all praising Liu Shi and Ma Daya. Who did she think she was? A gossipy woman. What was she so great about her? Daring to steal my thunder? Just you wait.

And then there's Liu Siyue. I helped her back then, but she didn't give me any face at all. I've never been able to get her to do anything for me. She's such an ungrateful wretch.

Ma Daya's husband was so proud. His wife was really capable, and he had great taste, even better than that Lu Tongsheng.

Village Chief Wei sat down and slammed his hand on the table. "Quiet down, everyone. What do you all think about what Liu just said?"

"What else can we think? We'll do whatever April says, just like the people of Liujia Village, working alongside April and listening to her."

"What kind of training do you really want to participate in?"

"Why not learn when someone is willing to teach? And it's free! What a great deal! We can fight bandits and learn new skills at the same time. Don't you all agree?" Erdan seemed unusually excited. If they had been skilled back then, they certainly wouldn't have been in such a sorry state, and they would have been more confident going into the mountains in the future.

The villagers all agreed with Erdan's suggestion, especially the young men who were about the same age as Erdan. They swarmed around Erdan, who was the most loyal and had the most ideas.

"Since you're all willing, whoever wants to go to my house and get paper and pens, can register now. Think it over before you register. Once the list is submitted, it won't be easy to back out. If you can't handle it later, don't come looking for me."

"Village chief, don't worry. Even if we get beaten half to death, we won't blame you." The villagers of Bainiwan actively signed up. As long as there were able-bodied men in their families, they all signed up. The scene was very lively. Everyone had temporarily put aside the matter of the government requiring them to perform corvée labor and military service.

Qingwu escorted the village chief home and then saw Liu Siyue to the end of the village. "Master is home."

Liu Siyue got out of the car. "Qingwu, go to town and bring Qingling back. Ask your cousin if she wants to come back with you."

"Yes, Master."

Qingwu drove the oxcart away, and Liu Siyue arrived at her residence. She then began to arrange the barbecue. There was only one grill at home, which was not enough. She took out three more grills after entering her space and preheated them with fire to try to avoid arousing the princess's suspicion.

Seeing that Liu Siyue had people move all the things outside the house, An Ying quickly went over to help. "Madam Liu, please tell me what you need."

"Consider today a big family gathering. In your pot, kill a few pheasants and mushrooms to make soup. Send some over to the men's side, so you should make a lot, there are 26 people there."

"No problem, I'll arrange it."

"Is all the meat prepared?"

"Everything has been taken care of, and we're just waiting for your command."

"I'll go get someone to teach you how to cut and skewer meat, and also get me that pheasant to take to my mother. She's pregnant and can't come with us."

An Ying picked out the largest pheasant and handed it to Liu Siyue. Liu Siyue carried the pheasant to Liu Dawang's house and saw Madam Feng sitting in the main room talking to Granny Xu. "Siyue, you're here. What are you carrying?"

"Mom, it's a pheasant. Shall I make you some soup?"

"Where did you get this pheasant from?"

"I went up the mountain to get a taxi this morning."

Upon hearing this, Madam Feng felt dizzy. Luckily, she was sitting, or she would have fainted. Granny Xu quickly supported her, saying, "Madam, don't get agitated. Be careful not to upset the baby."

"Mother, what's wrong? Don't scare me, I'll go get a doctor right away."

After a moment, Madam Feng pointed at Liu Siyue and said, "You disobedient girl, I told you not to go up the mountain, not to go up the mountain, but you insisted. Do I need a pheasant like you?"

There was a commotion in the mountains this morning, and it's been bothering me ever since. Turns out it all started with you. Are you trying to drive me crazy?

"Mother, don't be angry. Listen to me. I didn't go into the mountains. Someone else went up the mountain to hunt it."

"Other people's lives don't matter. You brought them to our home, so they're our honored guests. How could you let them risk going into the mountains? What were you thinking?"

"Mother, don't worry, they are all skilled in martial arts, they will be fine, I guarantee it."

They brought back a lot of game, and they'll have a barbecue tonight. My mother is pregnant, so it's not suitable for her to eat. Instead, we'll make chicken soup.

Mom, you're the family's precious darling now, so you can't get angry easily, or you might scare the baby in your belly.

I've been busy these days, but I haven't had time to come see you. How are you feeling?

"Don't worry, Master, Madam is in good health; she's just sleeping in a bit."

"In April, you have to promise your mother that you will never risk going into the mountains again. Your mother can't take a fright."

"Mother, I promise that if I have to go into the mountains in the future, I will make full preparations and never let you worry. I will send my younger sisters to help, and Xiangqin will go with me."

"Granny Xu, please take good care of Mother. You can make the chicken soup."

"Don't worry, Master, I will take good care of Madam."

"In April, I noticed that Ruyu has been acting strangely ever since she came back from the county town. I couldn't get any information out of her. You can ask her when you have time, so don't leave her feeling awkward."

"Yes, Mother."

"Like rain, like the moon, like stars, celery, come help me over there, we're having barbecue tonight."

"Cousin, it's so hot, do you want some barbecue? It must be so uncomfortable for people to grill like that!"

"Oh, you don't need to worry about so much, just eat. You're so young, why are you worrying so much!"

"Cousin, are you having a barbecue? Do you have any drinks for Chinese New Year? I really want some."

"If you want to drink it, I'll give it to you and fulfill your little wish."

"Cousin, we want yellow orange juice."

"no problem."

"Cousin, you're the best! We love you the most, hee hee hee..."

Qingling is back, but Liu Ruyun is not. "Master, I'm back. Miss, she's not coming back. I have to go back tonight, and I'm worried about leaving her alone."

"Okay, we're having a barbecue today. I specifically called you back. Miss Xia must have missed you. Now that you're back, don't just sit around, get to work."