Chapter 12: She Naturally Gave Her Full Support

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Whether it was because there was meat today or the atmosphere felt awkward, the meal was finished in less than fifteen minutes. Fang immediately began clearing the table. "I still have to clean the pigpen and the chicken coop later. Big brother, sister-in-law, don’t just sit here—go back and have your afternoon nap!"

"Alright, alright!"

The Luo family were usually lazy, sleeping right after eating, and today, for some unknown reason, they suddenly felt drowsy, eager to leave at once.

The eldest branch returned to their rooms, and Wen Liyue felt her eyelids fluttering, utterly exhausted. Fang hurriedly pushed her back to her room.

Wen Ye watched as Fang sent everyone who had eaten the sweet egg laced with the sedative back to their rooms, her mockery growing sharper.

...

The third branch returned to their small hut.

Wen the Third sighed deeply. "Ye, they treat us well, which proves they still have some affection for us. You, you..."

He hesitated, unsure how to express himself. Wen Ye raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I’m ungrateful?"

Wen the Third’s face paled slightly. "I didn’t mean that! It’s just... over the past ten years, we haven’t had much contact with the second brother and sister-in-law. These past couple of days... you’ve seen for yourselves, the second brother and his wife are reasonable people. Lan, there might really be some misunderstanding about this matter..."

Wen Ye scoffed. "They casually say it’s a 'misunderstanding,' without even specifying when or where, and you rush to cover for them? No wonder they love to sell your daughter so much!"

Wen the Third was left speechless.

Lin instantly realized the truth and pursed her lips. "Ye is absolutely right."

Wen Ye looked at this family whose schemes seemed endless and grew tired of saying more. "Just wait and see. Tomorrow, or at the latest the day after, I’ll show you a grand performance."

Wen the Third was puzzled and anxious. "Ye, don’t act recklessly."

"Relax, I won’t do anything. I’ll just let them make the moves, alright?" Wen Ye stood up and stretched. "I’m going out to play with Yu’er."

With that, she turned and dashed out the door.

If it weren’t for the harsh conditions for registering a female-headed household in this era, she would have run away long ago. She had no desire to carry around this entire family of fools!

In this era, to open a female household, the men in the family had to be dead, and uncles or elder brothers unwilling to adopt. Another case was widowhood, where a widow’s husband had also died.

Clearly, neither condition applied to her.

With her current poverty, she couldn’t manage the official channels.

Without a household registration, it was like having no ID card in the modern world—she couldn’t do anything.

Right now, the only option was to separate from this whole foolish family.

Wen Lan said, "Mother, let’s go prepare the new house."

Yuanbao’s eyes sparkled with hope for a new life. Lin’s mood brightened as well. "Then let’s set off now."

The four of them left the house in succession.

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Wen the Third walked behind, more worried than hopeful.

After splitting, they only had a single acre of land—nothing else—and the future was uncertain.

Moreover, thinking of the disappointed look in Grandmother Wen’s eyes, he felt uneasy.

The second brother and sister-in-law were reasonable people, and ever since they returned, life at home had improved.

If they could get along peacefully, it wouldn’t be necessary to separate.

But seeing Wen Ye’s resolute stance and Lin’s hopeful expression, Wen the Third said nothing further.

...

In Grandmother Wen’s room—

"We’re about to lose them! Damn that little troublemaker!" Grandmother Wen cursed, pointing towards the third branch.

"Shh, quiet," Fang said nervously, pulling at Grandmother Wen.

"What’s there to fear? I just saw that unlucky lot wandering outside; the eldest branch is now sleeping like pigs. Who would overhear? We’re wasting our money; that sleeping potion costs five hundred wen a packet!"

Fang’s plan that day was to pretend to agree to the split, lulling the third branch into a false sense of security.

Then, drug them all into unconsciousness.

Bind Wen Ye and her sister, and sell them off!

As long as that troublemaker Wen Ye was gone, the third branch would return to their weak, submissive selves, continuing to toil for them without causing any more trouble about separating.

The sweet eggs served today contained the sedative. After eating, it would take effect within half an hour and last for two hours.

Unexpectedly, that troublesome Wen Ye refused to eat!

"All your fault, giving them the sweet soup alone. Isn’t that just inviting trouble?" Grandmother Wen glared at Fang. "If this doesn’t work, tomorrow just put the drug straight into the porridge. Let’s see if the first and third branches can escape."

"We only have enough medicine left for two people," Fang frowned.

Hearing that, Grandmother Wen cursed under her breath at the thought of spending more money on drugs.

"Don’t worry. We want those two girls, not the entire third branch. The remaining medicine is enough," Fang said, already hatching a plan.

At that moment, the second brother quietly entered.

"The tooth-puller’s been waiting at the village entrance for ages. Since I didn’t bring the person over, they nearly demanded a refund."

Hearing the word "refund," Grandmother Wen nearly lost her temper. "Don’t even think about it."

Fang said, "Go tell them we’ll deliver the person tomorrow at noon (1 p.m.). Just have them wait at the village entrance."

"What’s the plan for tomorrow?"

A sly glint flashed in Fang’s eyes as she began discussing the scheme with them.

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While they were fervently plotting, just a wall apart, the eldest brother and sister-in-law were sleeping soundly.

Wen Ye was standing on the eldest brother’s body, ear pressed to the wall, listening to all their plans.

She nodded approvingly as she listened—this plan was indeed quite good!

Ah, what a joyous occasion, selling off the granddaughter! Since she knew, of course she would wholeheartedly support and celebrate!

Wen Ye was thrilled and dashed out happily.

...

The next morning, Wen the Third and his wife, along with Wen Chui, all went to the fields.

The eldest brother and sister-in-law were nowhere to be found—probably sneaking around somewhere.

Wen Ye and her sister were embroidering in their room.

Fang entered. "Tonight we’re having shepherd’s purse dumplings. Lan, you and the others go up the mountain and dig some shepherd’s purse."

Wen Ye threw down the handkerchief she was holding. "Why? I thought today was the second branch’s turn to do chores."

Fang’s face stiffened. "Yes, it’s our turn. But other chores still need doing. Even if we had ten pairs of hands, it wouldn’t be enough."

"Then call Wen Mei and Wen Liyue. Why us? Are we easier to bully?"

Fang was momentarily at a loss. "Mei and Liyue have to cut pig fodder. See? I gave them the heavy work; you’re just digging wild vegetables. The task is already light."

Wen Lan quietly tugged Wen Ye’s sleeve. "Little sister, let’s go dig shepherd’s purse."

"Fine!" Wen Ye shrugged helplessly. "I remember that mountain hollow with lots of shepherd’s purse also has plenty of pig fodder. We’ll go with Wen Mei and the others. Otherwise, how do I know if they’re really cutting pig fodder?"

"If we don’t go with them, we won’t go at all!"

She arched an eyebrow, as if afraid of working too hard and being taken advantage of.

So troublesome! Fang was inwardly annoyed but smiled on the surface. "Alright, alright. It’s not too early or late now. If you leave, you won’t be back in time for lunch. I’ll make some pancakes for you to take up the mountain. What kind of pancakes do you want?"

Wen Lan said, "Anything is fine. Whatever little sister eats, I’ll eat."

Wen Ye replied, "Then chive pancakes."

"Okay, the second sister-in-law will prepare your lunch right away."

With that, Fang turned and left.