[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the-":3,"chapter-transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-413":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Transmigrated as a Stepmother: Time to Bring the Family to Prosper!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1194515,1538,"Chapter 413: Born With a Bad Temper","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-413",413,"\u003Cp>The County Magistrate stood in the square, shouting for everyone to stop, while the government officers indifferently protected him from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the Ding Clan members stepped in did the County Magistrate order the officers to suppress the chaotic scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a series of thunderous directives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, this year’s free admission slots for the Ding Clan School would be decided by drawing lots, selecting fifty students to enroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, other wealthy gentry were encouraged to apply at the county government to establish free schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirdly, the Ding Family would atone for its mistakes by providing teachers for newly established schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, from now on, any child eligible for two years of free admission would not face any barriers, and would be admitted to the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the prerequisite for this last point to continue was the successful implementation of the second initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the four directives were issued, the people cheered, saying that Kaiyang County now had a Lord that belonged to the common folk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion outside could not affect Qin Yao and her husband in the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked at Jinhua with helplessness and sympathy, now it depended on the little girl’s luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, the Ding Family prepared a box for drawing lots, throwing in 285 bamboo sticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty of those sticks had red marks, the rest were colorless; only those who drew red sticks could enroll in the Ding Clan School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students who signed up were all present, with Lord County Magistrate as the witness, lining up to draw lots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhong and Mrs. Qiu hurriedly led the children to queue, leaving only Liu Ji and Qin Yao in the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, things were not entirely clear; with the County Magistrate present, it was better to avoid trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, as they didn’t go over, County Magistrate Song’s probing gaze looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, he had been curious about the carriage parked by the roadside in the distance for quite some time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mawu’s carriage was exquisitely crafted, standing out starkly from the ordinary carriages beside it, hard to not draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, in Jinshi Town, if anyone didn’t recognize this carriage, they’d be laughed at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even across a distance of over a hundred meters, Liu Ji felt a chill down his back and quickly ducked into the carriage, speaking with unease to Qin Yao:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The County Magistrate seems to be looking at us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao had noticed long ago and responded indifferently, \"Let him look if he wants to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji responded with an ’oh,’ lifted the carriage curtain to check on Liu Zhong’s situation, and was suddenly confronted by a green official robe, exclaiming, \"Oh my, dear!\" and nervously said, \"Dear, dear! He, he is coming over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\" Qin Yao glared at Liu Ji, startled by his alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji said in horror, \"The County Magistrate! He is coming, coming straight to our carriage...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji helplessly looked at Qin Yao, wondering if it was to hold them accountable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao suspiciously lifted the carriage curtain to look outside, seeing only County Magistrate Song and a government officer approaching, she signaled Liu Ji to stay calm, \"I don’t know about anything else, but it doesn’t seem like an arrest stance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the people were almost upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them already, it would be too rude not to get off the carriage and greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get off the carriage.\" Qin Yao gave Liu Ji a gentle kick, who fell off the carriage with a howl unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he was agile, landing with a graceful spin and steadying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>County Magistrate Song raised an inquisitive eyebrow. What kind of peculiar way to welcome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao hopped off the carriage, took a few steps forward, clasping her hands in respect, \"This common woman, Qin Yao, greets the Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji also bowed, \"This humble person, Liu Ji, greets Lord County Magistrate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang smiled slightly, raised his hand to indicate the two were excused from formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last meeting with Qin Yao was during the eradication of bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horse pulling the carriage now, Old Huang, was also brought back home by Qin Yao at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang looked at the horse, noticing it was no longer bald and now had a coat cared for by its owners into smooth and shiny fur, showing careful feeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the County Magistrate focused on the horse, saying nothing, Liu Ji proactively inquired, \"What brings you here, my lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang glanced at him, then at Qin Yao, teasingly said, \"The husband of Miss Qin is quite handsome; it’s said all heroes fall for beauties, it seems Miss Qin is no exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple’s mouths twitched simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji felt a sense of disdain and being looked down upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao also felt insulted, her smile faded, she gave a non-committal ’hmph.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang remained silent, as did she, waiting to see who would feel awkward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Liu Ji couldn’t hold back, realizing Song Zhang’s intent was with Qin Yao, he offered to discuss over a drink at the town’s tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang finally gave him a direct look; beside his looks, he could not tell what about this man appealed to the scholars and Qin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for drinking, he didn’t refuse, just that he was busy today; next time, for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard your Liu Family Village opened two nice teahouses recently; when I have some free time, I’d love to visit.\" As he spoke, Song Zhang’s gaze was fixed on Qin Yao, observing her reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before Qin Yao could respond, Liu Ji enthusiastically exclaimed, \"That would be wonderful! On behalf of the entire Liu Family Village, we warmly welcome you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang politely nodded and did not continue on this topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the busy Ding Family Ancestral Hall and suddenly asked, \"Aren’t all four of Miss Qin’s children already in the Ding Clan School? Why the hubbub here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao coolly replied, \"It seems you haven’t gotten all the details, we actually have more than four children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing, she then added with a light laugh, \"Family ties, the children of siblings are naturally our children too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang laughed, \"Since your families have split, each managing their home, do you also manage your siblings’ homes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not the case, as I don’t meddle in others’ affairs,\" Qin Yao said, looking into his eyes, her tone mocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Liu Ji raised a handsome eyebrow as if enjoying a show, but had to feign reprimand, \"Qin Yao, how can you speak to the County Magistrate like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Qin Yao’s glare, he apologized to Song Zhang, \"My wife is crude, speaks poorly. Please don’t mind her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Zhang appeared good-natured, waved it off, \"It’s fine, Miss Qin is straightforward, informal. Speaking frankly with this official shows you consider me as one of your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao looked at the distant houses of Jinshi Town and snorted, \"You’ve got it wrong, my lord. I’m simply naturally ill-tempered and speak like this to everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This, Liu Ji could attest to, nodding fervently, she indeed is like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after nodding did he realize he should defend her, and as he tried to make amends, Song Zhang already raised his hand, motioning him to stop, annoyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A government officer rushed over, calling Song Zhang to return and take charge; Song Zhang waved him off, turned to Qin Yao, and seriously asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a couple of days when we gather crops, I’ll be inspecting the villages, and plan to have some tea at Miss Qin’s house then. Will you welcome me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1274,"2026-06-03T13:46:23.349Z",1,"novelbin.me","a93105ad62ef925e9b2a6a7a372503d83f5da718f881bf7f550a43c95dfa9d83","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-414","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-351",588,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--cover.jpg"]