[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-348":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},537463,790,"Chapter 348 - 348 348 It's Alright Not To Live Such A Day","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-348",348,"\u003Cp>Chapter 348: Chapter 348: It’s Alright Not To Live Such A Day Chapter 348: Chapter 348: It’s Alright Not To Live Such A Day Upon mention by her sister-in-law, Bai Ruozhu finally noticed that her lips hurt slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She originally thought her lips had cracked from fatigue yesterday, but hearing that they were swollen made her puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached up to touch her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, Ruozhu’s lips have split and swollen red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should drink more water today and avoid any inflammation that might make you sick,” Jin Family chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu responded with an acknowledgment but found the situation quite strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gobbled her breakfast in a few bites, then fetched a basin of water to look at her reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the water wasn’t a mirror, and it didn’t show her features clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She touched her slightly swollen lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had her lips cracked from internal heat before, but how could they be swollen and painful this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she recalled a night when she was dragged into “practice” by someone, which resulted in her lips swelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had applied an ointment that reduced the swelling, and the next day her family didn’t notice anything unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he had taken advantage of her last night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu opened her eyes wide in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must question him thoroughly next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Jin Family and Wan Caiyue advised Bai Ruozhu to rest, she felt uncomfortable not doing anything and joined the cleaning troop despite their warnings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhou Deshun’s wife left, Lin Ping’er also helped, and the four quicky tidied up the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong and his sons returned the borrowed tables and stools early in the morning, and then brought back the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they had completed these tasks, it was nearly noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Family and Wan Caiyue hurried to the kitchen to prepare lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing aside, Bai Ruozhu felt particularly emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she had more help in the future, and having another sister-in-law cherish her was a tremendous blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the lunch was prepared by Jin Family and Wan Caiyue together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when it was about to be ready, the old lady came visiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second son, what are you trying to do by sending your father away?” said the old lady without acknowledging anyone else, directing her question at Bai Yihong upon entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong was already troubled by this matter and didn’t know how to answer the old lady’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not saying anything?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you done something guilt-ridden that you can’t even talk to me, your mother?” The old lady’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And about you secretly buying land, I’ve heard about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that your elder brother isn’t home, our life is getting harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once your life becomes more comfortable, you’re not going to care about us anymore?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at Lin Ping’er, saying, “You are the head of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make a decision—will you double the monthly filial money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you in agreement or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, this …” Bai Yihong’s face flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His new daughter-in-law had just entered their home, and not too long after they had drunk the welcoming tea, his mother forced him into a difficult situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened to his dignity as a father-in-law?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, isn’t it inappropriate to bring this up right after our family just welcomed a new member?” Seeing that Bai Yihong said nothing, Lin Ping’er got angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at Bai Yihong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always seemed out of sort in presence of his parents, which was frustrating for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued, “Besides, isn’t our expenditure supposed to decrease now that his elder uncle is not home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One less person to feed and less money spent on stationery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His elder uncle didn’t contribute much to the labour work, so you should be in a better situation now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, we have more income now, but Zepei will be going to the Study Palace in the City soon, which will incur a large sum of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we don’t save, what shall we do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zepei is the only scholar in our family now, we have to send him there no matter what.” Lin Ping’er finished and even tried to end the conversation on a cheerful note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu secretly applauded her mother; she had really become more skilled and her answers were spot on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She skillfully declined the old lady’s request and subtly reminded her not to be as stubborn as the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the right moment, Jin Family said, “Aunt, if Zepei becomes a high-ranking official in the future, you will be the mother of an officer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your status will be something else, and you will be blessed with limitless happiness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady was slightly moved but stubbornly said, “I can’t count on them anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they don’t vex me to death, that would be a blessing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, even if we struggle, your and father’s filial money will not be shortened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about this: let us struggle a bit more and give you one hundred extra wen every month,” Lin Ping’er offered a compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the old lady broke out in a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, she found Lin Ping’er acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I will consider my grandson then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will compromise a little so that he can study properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone sneered secretly, but no one punctured the old lady’s lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Lin Ping’er promised to add the extra one hundred wen when they deliver the regular money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady ate happily, didn’t complain about anything more, and even left without mentioning anything about the old man again, seemingly satisfied with the deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the old lady left, Bai Yihong’s face was already as grim as it could get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Family sensed something and signaled Bai Yizhong, and they found an excuse to go clean up Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu’s house, leaving the residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the new bride, Wan Caiyue noticed everyone’s discomfort and said she was going to clean the dishes in the kitchen, conveniently avoiding the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong, sporting a long face, saw the opportunity to talk and turned to Lin Ping’er, saying, “Why are we earning money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it to make our family live better?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We aren’t blinded by money to this extent, to even calculate so strictly with the elderly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er was slightly infuriated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared back and retorted, “What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You think I’m treating your mother badly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go out and ask around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which family’s filial money amounts to five hundred wen a month?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the added one hundred wen, it’s six hundred wen now, enough for both of your parents for three to four months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I be calculating your mother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The filial money had previously been increased to five hundred wen a month, which definitely made them the first in the Back Mountain Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your mother said ‘doubling it.’ That means giving them one tael of silver a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think the money we have is blown over by the wind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you dare to say this out loud without getting tongue-tied?” As Lin Ping’er spoke, her voice increased, and her emotions surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu hurried over to calm her mother and then turned to her father, “Dad, we really don’t have much cash on hand now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You might think we have a lot of income, but there are numerous expenses, including social interactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The money gets used up quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with the recent accident of elder uncle, we spent quite a lot, including inviting the whole village to a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a significant expense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although our guests gave us some gifts, they were mostly little things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t really sell them, can you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong, upon hearing Bai Ruozhu’s words, didn’t change his attitude as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, his face turned even grimmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said coldly, “If we don’t have money, we can earn more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our elders are counting on us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much can we earn by selling hand-grasped pancakes every day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it necessary to be so stingy with the elderly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Ping’er exclaimed in anger again, “What did I neglect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I deprive your parents of food or clothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know your mother’s character well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had agreed to it right away, she would have come by asking for two, three taels of silver in a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we have to go through this uncertainty every day, I don’t mind giving up living such 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