[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-192":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},537857,790,"Chapter 192 - 192 192 The Old Man's Illogical Reasoning","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>Chapter 192: Chapter 192: The Old Man’s Illogical Reasoning Chapter 192: Chapter 192: The Old Man’s Illogical Reasoning Bai Ruozhu was already laughing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dengdeng usually didn’t have the habit of touching things randomly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when breastfeeding, he did not grip places he shouldn’t be and Bai Ruozhu always made sure he didn’t, for fear that he would develop bad habits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who knew what had gotten into him today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly reached out and touched Yu Hongxiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it could be chalked down to an accident, he astonishingly went ahead to grab her again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth did he mean by that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Bai Ruozhu laughing at her, Yu Hongxiu’s face turned even more red, raising her hand to slap her, and grumbled, “The kid must be hungry and wants to breastfeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you know how to take care of your child?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just fed him not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was hungry, he definitely wouldn’t suffer in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would definitely cry and make a fuss.” Bai Ruozhu said and laughed heartily again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Guizhi, who was standing by the side, controlled her laughter a bit, quietly chuckling to herself instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her heart, she was feeling somewhat relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank God she didn’t hold Dengdeng just now, or else she would have been his victim too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to scold Dengdeng, but found herself simply unable to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little fellow was looking at her innocently, his large eyes nearly brimming with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu, stifling her laughter, took Dengdeng from her and frowned at him in pretended anger, “You little troublemaker, you can’t grab randomly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be careful, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie might spank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated, Yu Hongxiu slapped Bai Ruozhu and exclaimed, “You must have spoiled Dengdeng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the others in the Bai family returned to the village, they went straight to the old mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Lang suggested that they face the issues at hand sooner or later, so it’s better to address them now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa had already heard that Bai Yihong had started a business in the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without allowing them to explain, he pointed at Bai Yihong and started berating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you feel ashamed of yourself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving fertile farmland uncultivated, and going out to do such a disgraceful job, aren’t you afraid of becoming the laughing stock?” Grandpa then turned to Bai Zepei, “Er Lang, you are a Scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing such a disgraceful job as a merchant, aren’t you afraid of throwing away your future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not taking advice from that rascally Bai Ruozhu again, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa actually didn’t know that these days Bai Zepei mostly listened to Bai Ruozhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was aware that they were selling food and that Bai Ruozhu was very good at cooking, so he assumed the idea must have come from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er was immediately unhappy upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Grandpa and said, “Father, you are also a Scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it inappropriate for you to scold your granddaughter like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa glared at her, “Why is a household woman butting in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d rather not have such a granddaughter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei gently tugged at Lin Ping’er, signaling her not to waste time arguing with Grandpa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ruozhu herself wouldn’t want such a grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er pursed her lips and stood to one side, her eyes piercing into Grandpa in a silent display of discontentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandpa, you are wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Scholars own fields and shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many scholarly families in the capital city have their own farms and businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn’t necessarily mean they are merchants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re just managing their domestic affairs; how else can they sustain their household spending?” Bai Zepei calmly argued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong also chimed in, “Yes, Father, with just a few acres of land, I can only barely scrape by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Er Lang to make it to the Study Palace there will be lots of expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next year’s Rural Examination will need a hefty sum of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could we make ends meet without working during agricultural downtime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re honestly earning money through hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing disgraceful about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong was also somewhat upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt wronged when his father called his daughter “lowly” and labeled their work as “lowly business”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought, they did not steal, they did not rob others, so how was their living “lowly”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every month, on time, they provided their share of finances, they were generous during festivals, they fulfilled their filial duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was Grandpa being so difficult then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Bai Yihong dare to talk back, Grandpa became so angry that his goatee started trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he quickly suppressed his anger as Bai Yihong’s words reminded him of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a Scholar and attending the Study Palace involves huge expenses, and participating in the Rural Examination also requires a great deal of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t Bai Yibo need the same?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you are raising funds for Er Lang’s Imperial Examination, I can understand.” Grandpa’s tone softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your eldest uncle will also require a large amount of money in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie recommends him to the best Study Palace in the city, the expenses will be quite substantial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in Bai Zepei’s family glanced at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all understood Grandpa’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers should help and take care of each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that your finances are more relaxed, you could help your eldest brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, when he and Er Lang both pass the examinations and become officials, the uncle and nephew can support each other.” Grandpa added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Lang’s eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t believe it one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eldest uncle wanted his whole family dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, if we were well-off, we wouldn’t need to work so hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that we don’t want to help the eldest brother, but it’s already difficult for us to support Er Lang.” Bai Yihong’s words reflected the harsh reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ancient times, it wasn’t an easy task for a humble peasant family to support a scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa spoke earnestly and with palpable heaviness, he sighed, “I know it is hard on you, but once someone from our family becomes an official, things will get better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your eldest uncle is getting older; he doesn’t have much time to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If in the past he was performing poorly, that was fine, but now that fortune has come knocking, I thought that we should prioritize him first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er was about to flare up again, but Bai Zehao pulled on her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er held back her anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without paying them any attention, Grandpa continued, “In any case, Er Lang is still young, so it doesn’t really matter if he waits another three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his eldest uncle becomes an official, Er Lang can have more help in the next Imperial Examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he will have even better prospects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even someone as steady and composed as Er Lang now had a dark expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said in a calm and indifferent tone, “Grandfather, let’s talk about all this when we have earned enough money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luck doesn’t come every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If after three years, I end up like my elder uncle, who for many decades had unfavorable luck and still failed to pass the examinations, who will support me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa realized Er Lang was unwilling and his eyes harshly glared, “How have you become so selfish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at those large and wealthy families, how strong is their sense of family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one becomes an official, it’s nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s correct that in official circles, having relatives supporting each other is beneficial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandpa, since I ranked first in this examination, passing the next levels and becoming an official would arguably be more likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why is it not me who becomes an official first and then helps my eldest uncle in the future?” Bai Zepei’s tone grew colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa slammed his hand on the table, “At the end of the day, you are being selfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your eldest uncle is old, how much more time does he have to waste?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You ranked first in the examination and now you’re arrogant about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was just a stroke of temporary luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve only been studying for a few years; does your academic foundation surpass your eldest uncle’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He at least has been studying for several decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How do you know that he won’t perform better than you in the future?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er couldn’t help but murmur quietly, “There are plenty of others who have been Scholars for several decades but have not become graduated Scholars yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because one becomes a Scholar, doesn’t mean one would definitely become a graduated Scholar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here comes the fourth update.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll post the fifth one later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m working hard, aren’t I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, come give me some praise!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A big thank you to Book Friends like Ru Xuelei, “If…”, Kongcheng, Innocent Face yet Poisonous Heart, and Crying Alone in the Corner for their rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you all so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisses~\u003C\u002Fp>",1496,"2026-05-30T14:08:51.305Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","4db3c461595616480ae44b50655d542d3450446e00d928a5d5b53c2acaf498e8","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-193","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-191",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]