Chapter 84: then translation of title

Jiang Dabo's dark-skinned face instantly showed some embarrassment, his eyes darting, "Mother, what are you saying……"

"I say what, you know in your heart." Yan Pozi coldly snorted, lifted her leg and continued walking home, "A mother knows her child best; you are my son, I know what you'll do just by seeing you lift your buttocks. These days you've been looking at Mei Niang strangely; I said sending Mei Niang to the second branch would make you unhappy, and you claimed you had no thoughts about her."

Having his petty thoughts exposed by Yan Pozi to his face, Jiang Dabo felt both ashamed and flustered, "Mother!"

Yan Pozi then smiled, "You don't need to feel embarrassed; lust is human nature, who doesn't like good-looking people? Mei Niang is so beautiful—let alone you being a man, even I, this old woman, feel pity looking at her."

After saying that, she sighed again, "It's also my fault—back then your father emptied the house to support your younger brother's studies, piling up a mountain of debt, we couldn't even afford meals. Coincidentally, someone told you about Cao Shi; her natal family has some means, willing to offer ten taels of silver as dowry. Although I knew you didn't take to her, for the sake of the whole family's livelihood I still forced you to agree to this marriage. Cao Shi is dull-witted, and you've endured her enough these years; in your old age, having a woman who suits your heart, I also wish to fulfill that for you."

Jiang Dabo's steps halted abruptly; he turned his head, looking at Yan Pozi in disbelief.

How could this be possible? Everyone in the village knows Mei Niang belongs to Zongbao; if Mei Niang were given to him again, outsiders wouldn't know how to ridicule his backbone.

But recalling Mei Niang's soul-captivating face and her exquisite figure, Jiang Dabo couldn't help swallowing saliva.

In his eyes, a hopeful expression eventually appeared.

"Don't get any ideas." Yan Pozi glared at her son displeasedly, "If this gets out, will our old Jiang family still have any face?"

"But Mother, you just said……"

"What Mother means is, Mei Niang's deed of sale is in our hands; we are her master. If you want her, take her—while Zongbao hasn't returned from the Bone Pavilion, first possess her body, then send her to the second branch."

Thinking of Jiang Li's future meals being the leftovers from her son's eating, Yan Pozi felt a surge of satisfaction in her heart.

Ungrateful wretch, they only deserve to wear torn shoes!

Although Jiang Dabo felt a bit disappointed, just thinking he could freely do as he pleased with that alluring body made him uncontrollably hot.

He cleared his dry throat, tucked the base of his thighs into his clothing to conceal the abnormality.

Then he put on a solemn face, "Sons all listen to Mother……"

After returning to the old residence, mother and son had lunch as if nothing had happened.

After the meal, Yan Pozi sent Cao Shi and Jiang Lian'er to the fields to dig sweet potatoes, issuing a strict order that they were not to return before dark.

Cao Shi had previously smashed the red wooden chest where money was hidden to save her son, fearing Yan Pozi would settle accounts later; these days she has been extremely obedient, doing whatever she's told, not daring to even fart.

Jiang Lian'er usually only handled household chores, at most going out to cut pigweed or deliver field meals; digging sweet potatoes is dirty and tiring, something she normally doesn't do.

Now she's unhappy, pouting and complaining.

"Grandma, it's so sunny outside; if my face gets tanned, what should I do? How will I be able to discuss marriage later?"

Cao Shi felt pity for her daughter and echoed, "Yes, Mother, I can do it alone; there's no need for Lian'er to go."

Yan Pozi's eyes widened, she put on a stern face and said, "My words aren't working, are they? You keep making excuses to avoid work, without considering our current situation! The little silver we have has been squandered by your son, and you still want to keep your daughter at home as a young lady? Just wait for the whole family to drink the northwest wind!"

Cao Shi shrank her neck, dared not speak, hurriedly picked up the basket, pulled Jiang Lian'er, and headed to the fields.

Jiang Lian'er could only follow unwillingly.

Having sent away the daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Yan Pozi then fixed her gaze on the granddaughter-in-law, Qin Shi.

"Zongbao's wife, your belly is about to give birth; you can't stay cooped up at home all the time. How about this: Grandmother will accompany you out for a walk, and by the way go tell Tao Gu, set a date, don't wait until"