[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-31":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},537396,790,"Chapter 31 - 31 031 Utilizing Minimal Effort for Maximum Gain","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>Chapter 31: Chapter 031: Utilizing Minimal Effort for Maximum Gain Chapter 31: Chapter 031: Utilizing Minimal Effort for Maximum Gain Wang’s heart filled with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu, this girl used to be weak and frail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She liked to put on airs after reading a few books, but she was very timid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she’s pregnant, she suddenly has the courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because she’s carrying a child, does she think she’s golden and high up in the sky?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every woman in the village has given birth, what’s so special about her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aye, Ruozhu’s tongue has become sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your issues are affecting your eldest brother’s marriage, aren’t you worried?” Wang’s eyes shifted as she raised her voice and called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that this Wang was not just here to cause trouble, but also to pick one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the commotion, Lin Ping’er ran out from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked a bit distraught and yelled at Wang,”Stop yelling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can you take responsibility if you disrupt my son’s studying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leave this place, you’re only causing trouble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Lin Ping’er picked up a broom and began sweeping the yard, forcefully sweeping towards Wang’s feet, indicating that she wants Wang to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mother had a fiery temper, but she was usually shrewd and rarely quarreled with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, if someone provoked her, she’d dare to argue and even fight with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her sudden outburst to drive Wang away meant they had directly fallen out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang was Lin Ping’er’s sister-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the respect and deference shown to elders at that time, if Lin Ping’er’s words were heard by others, she might gain a reputation for disrespecting her elder sister and being difficult to get along with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing her mother’s fiery eyes, Bai Ruozhu understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter greatly upset her mother, causing her to lose her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, her mother didn’t want Wang to continue talking, fearing that her eldest brother would overhear, so she was eager to get rid of Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang was nearly hit by Lin Ping’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew how fiery Lin Ping’er could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, she had beaten Liu’s third daughter-in-law, nearly disfiguring her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Wang felt a little queasy and quickly stepped backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister-in-law, I understand your feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t I here to help you figure it out?” Wang was cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile crept on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, ‘don’t hit a person who’s smiling at you’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She claimed to be kind-hearted, making Lin Ping’er seem unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to think of any plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll handle our family’s affairs ourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister-in-law, please take your leave.” Lin Ping’er seemed to have recovered her wits, and her tone had softened a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang’s goal hadn’t been achieved, so she wasn’t willing to give up, and loudly stated, “We are family, no need for polite formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could go explain to Wan’s family, how could our Ruozhu possibly become someone’s concubine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small misunderstanding shouldn’t affect eldest son’s good marriage prospects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldest son referred to Bai Zehao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Wang married Bai Yibo, she gave birth to two daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Lin Ping’er, who joined the Bai Family after Wang, gave birth to two strong sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were tough years for Wang in the Bai Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man of Bai Family had always favored Zehao and Yibo, and even tutored them personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, Wang had a deep resentment towards Lin Ping’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clattering sound was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the sound of something falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu turned hurriedly to see that the sound came from where her older and second brothers lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a slight pain in her heart, her eldest brother must have heard everything, she thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt Wang should be careful with her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not good to gossip like those women who blabber around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what’s this about going to Wan’s family to explain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they the ones who spread this rumor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if your reckless words damage Miss Wan’s reputation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wan family are reasonable people; aren’t you afraid they will blame you and tarnish your reputation?” Bai Ruozhu could no longer keep her cool and began talking harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aye, Ruozhu, you sure have a quick tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did I say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I came here out of my good intentions to help, but you, look at what you’ve done to your family members.” Wang was clever with her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been her past self, she might have fainted from crying or at the least, she would’ve been infuriated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Bai Ruozhu was not her past self and she wouldn’t think so negatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Auntie keeps talking about me this way, I might just have to ask Grandpa to resolve this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accusing me of harming my own family is a heavy accusation that I won’t accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My marriage was arranged by my parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Chang Sheng is my son-in-law, but we still went through all the proper rituals of kowtowing to Heaven and Earth, and we even had a witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, outsiders are tarnishing my name with their idle gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they keep this up, they’ll be punished in the underworld upon their death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t you afraid of retribution if you continue to talk like this, Auntie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of the ancient times were superstitious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed that after death, one would go to the underworld and face judgement from the rulers there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, they had the saying ‘doing bad deeds would lead to suffering in the eighteen layers of hell,’ making Bai Ruozhu’s words quite shocking to the Wang Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I didn’t say anything much…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just trying to help,” the Wang Family mumbled, their voice significantly quieter, seemingly lacking confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er had completely calmed down now, a cold smirk on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister-in-law, there’s no need for you to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The innocent will prove their innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I have the time, I will definitely expose those who spread the rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, I can report them to the Government Office and see if they’ll be punished!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang family wished to say more, but Bai Ruozhu turned around and took a few baked potatoes from the stove, wrapped them in her skirt, and handed them over to the Wang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, Auntie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take these back for Xiaosi to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Bai Ruozhu was craving baked sweet potatoes, but there weren’t any available yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she just made do with some baked potatoes which are also delicious when complemented with some soy sauce after removing the skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the baked potatoes were now covered with ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Wang family could react, Bai Ruozhu stuck the potatoes into their arms, causing a large patch on their bright and clean clothes to turn black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang Family nearly jumped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slow down, watch out for my clothes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu acted surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie’s wearing new clothes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really didn’t notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your clothes are so beautiful, but they seem impractical for housework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t you supposed to help with washing dishes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu’s voice wasn’t quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from the next door had already gathered and were listening by the wall – they were idle old ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they heard Bai Ruozhu’s words, they couldn’t help but sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t stand an extravagant, but lazy daughter-in-law like the Wang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang family’s face turned a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly said, “That’s not it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your mother was just worried about you and sent me over to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t need me, then I will head back first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then turned to glance at Lin Ping’er with a somewhat smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger sister, you’re impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t offend the Wan Qilao family because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forced relationship is never sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they truly aren’t willing, you should let it go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er nearly lost her breath in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made it sound like she was clinging on to the Wan family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu quietly pulled on her mother’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shouldn’t get angry with the Wang Family, or else they would get what they wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auntie, isn’t it too much to say things like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re all well aware of the Wan family’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the Wan family hasn’t mentioned cancelling the marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t what you’re saying tarnishing their reputation?” Bai Ruozhu pretended to look bewildered as she spoke to the Wang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have a question for our book friends: Do you enjoy reading male-oriented books?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’d like to recommend one called “Tian Wu Emperor.” The author, Qianxun Luoluo, is Mouka’s younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s a handsome man who writes well, quite the fresh young talent~\u003C\u002Fp>",1435,"2026-05-30T14:08:51.024Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad713a7280fa4b3813ee29bcfc2505a49b1ce7c29f12e5a6f59d62c5e60da53c","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-32","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-30",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]