in2ebook Chapter 276 Lotus Manor
Chapter 276 Lotus Manor
"Chrysanthemum, what are you doing here? Go lie down and rest."
Su He looked at Juhua disapprovingly, "Aunt, take Juhua to rest."
Juhua walked in despite being stopped.
"You sold me, and the grace of raising me ended. I was soft-hearted and thought about my mother's family, so I shamelessly let Shunzi take care of you. Now I have thought it through. I don't have the ability to do it, and Shunzi shouldn't bear this pressure. Mom and Dad, you should move out."
Juhua's mother found it hard to accept that her eldest daughter, who had always been obedient, was so heartless. She howled and wanted to run over to pull Juhua away.
However, he was stopped by Xinghua who was well prepared.
"I was sold by you and I had to save money to send back to you. You always find excuses to ask for money. In fact, it's all because dad wants to drink and eat meat. You don't care about my sister's life or death. Sister, don't worry about them."
"You will move out today."
Shunzi's face darkened, he hugged Juhua and left.
Su He looked at the family of four and said, "Isn't there an empty house in Qingshan Village? Uncle, we'll pay a few taels of silver and rent it for half a year. You all can move out. You can register your household registration in our Tianyuan Village, but you are no longer members of our Tianyuan Village."
Su He took out 20 taels of silver and gave them to Wang Jingui, "Uncle, if there is any silver left, take it back. Ask Uncle Shunzi to give them two months of food. Since Uncle has promised to support them, then make sure they have enough to eat. For the rest, of course, we can only rely on ourselves."
This means that the silver that was seized will not be returned.
The eldest brother Juhua, who had been silent all the time, suddenly looked up and looked at Su He angrily.
"Why do you like to meddle in other people's business? What does this have to do with you? Do you think people here like you? They are probably cursing you in their hearts. They are only being obedient now because they can get benefits."
Mu Tou rushed over to protect Su He, "Stay away from my sister! Don't be so shameless, get out of here now."
"Get out of here!"
Miaomiao followed her brother and rushed over, standing with her hands on her hips and shouting.
"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Apologize to Hehua now."
Xinghua didn't expect her brother to attack Su He. Although she hated her parents, she raised her brother and she still had feelings for him. She didn't want her brother to block her escape route.
The eldest brother Juhua shook off Xinghua's hand and stiffened his neck, refusing to lower his head.
Everyone's faces looked very bad. This damn boy was trying to sow discord.
"What are you talking about, little brat?"
"We are not ungrateful people, so stop stirring up trouble here. We are living a good life today because of He Hua, and we all remember that. He Hua, please ignore him."
"Lao Wu's family, when Lao Wu comes back, tell him to set up a gatekeeper at the entrance of our village and not let anyone in unless they are from Tianyuan Village."
Wang Laowu's home is at the junction of Tianyuan Village and Qingshan Village. If you want to guard the gate, Wang Laowu's home is the most convenient.
The grandfather was in a bad mood because his granddaughter was disliked.
"Yes, Uncle Daming, I'll ask Lao Wu to do it later."
The fifth son’s wife, Mrs. Wu, was right next to them, and she responded immediately when her grandfather called her name.
As for their three sons, there was actually no need to wait for Wang Laowu to come back. Wang Facai took his two younger brothers and immediately went to find Carpenter Li to make a fence.
Seeing how much everyone supported Su He, Juhua's parents and the other three all looked unhappy.
Su He chuckled and spoke slowly to his eldest brother Juhua.
"There are so many people who hate me, but I still eat and drink well every day and have my family by my side. People like you can't affect me."
"I don't care about what's going on outside. In Tianyuan Village, I won't allow anyone to look down on or mistreat women. Juhua is right. You sold her, and she has nothing to do with you. As for Xinghua, she does have a relationship with you. You can ask her if she is willing to give you money.
"I don't want to. From now on, I will pay half of the monthly food bill, no more."
The eldest brother Juhua was completely defeated and cursed at Xinghua.
"Ignorant bastard, I don't have a sister like you!"
Su He sneered.
"How dare you criticize others? You were so obedient before because your sister gave you money and took care of you. You didn't even go to see Juhua when she fainted. You started cursing when Xinghua said she would only give her half of the food. In my opinion, you are the ungrateful ungrateful person."
Xinghua looked at her brother sadly, "Dad and Mom only think about you. I have to work since I was young, but you two don't. Our family is so poor, but you rely on me to bring money back. I don't want to live my life like my sister."
Su He spread his hands, looking helpless.
"It looks like you're all on your own."
"Take them out, cousin Jin Gui, go find a house now."
Wang Jingui responded and ran out.
Juhua's parents were still trying to struggle, but were pushed out by Wang Fugui and others. This time they were not as polite as before and bullied Juhua, saying that she was their enemy.
"Sister, why are you renting a house to them? They're scolding you!"
Xinghua felt a little ashamed after listening to this. Su He smiled with relief as he looked at his brother's rare angry expression.
"We are all here to help our cousin. Juhua is usually nice to us. After all, these are her biological parents and brother. We can't just leave them to fend for themselves. Wait until your cousin has settled Juhua down, and let him handle it himself."
After Su He finished speaking, he lowered his head to sort out the silver he had confiscated. The total amount of silver notes and small change was 1,600 taels, as well as two jade bracelets, three gold bracelets and a gold ring inlaid with a sapphire.
Su He first separated out the silver that belonged to Xinghua. Originally it was 319 taels and 5 cents, so Su He simply rounded it up to 320 taels for her.
"Xinghua, this is yours. It is all the money we have received since we left the gate of Su'an County. Keep it safe for yourself."
Xinghua wiped her tears. She found three 100-liang silver notes and 20-liang silver coins. She carefully wrapped the silver notes in oil paper and put them in her arms. She put the 20-liang silver coins in her newly made purse.
"Sister Lotus, thank you."
Su He sighed softly, "I did stand up for you, but it also caused you to be estranged from your parents and brothers. I just hope you won't regret it in the future."
"No, Sister Hehua, I will never regret it. Their hearts are not with me in the first place, there is no such thing as separation. You are my benefactor, and I can only be grateful."
Xinghua said solemnly, Su He smiled and said no more.
"Lotus, this jade bracelet is in pretty good condition."
Su He didn't quite understand the value of the jade bracelet, but He Huiru had seen more and knew that the jade was pretty good, and the two jade bracelets could be sold for at least three hundred taels, plus the other gold jewelry.
Su He calculated it as five hundred taels.
Adding the 260 taels of silver I got back from my uncle, the final total was 2040 taels.
She did not keep any extra money but divided it up directly. There were originally 77 people, four of them left, and two more were added, making a total of 75 people.
27 taels and 2 qian of silver per person.
Su He divided it directly in the kitchen.
Xinghua had another sum of money coming in. She held her chest tightly and thought firmly that she had done the right thing and that she wanted to take control of her own life.
After distributing the money, everyone left, except Xinghua.
"Sister Lotus, my eyes are done. Are you free?"
Su He looked at Xinghua's uneasy eyes and nodded gently.
"Give it to me, I'll see how you draw it."
The eyes in the apricot blossom painting stunned her. How should I put it? She felt like another lotus was looking at her.
"Xinghua, are you painting my eyes?"
Xinghua nodded shyly, "Sister Lotus, did you figure it out? I've been drawing it for a long time."
"It's a good drawing. You can draw the other eye now."
Su He marveled at Xinghua's talent and believed that it would not be long before she would surpass him and it would be obvious that she would be his successor.
"I'll teach you how to draw a nose and a mouth. Everyone's nose is different. My nose..."
After a long time, Xinghua left excitedly.
Half an hour later, Su He finished drawing the manor she designed, and Zhoujia Manor was officially renamed He Manor.
The two farms were right next to each other, so Su He simply combined them to build a larger one. Because it was close to the mountains and forests, Su He designed a wall for protection. There was a stable on the left side of the entrance, and on the right side Su He planned to grow flowers and make a small garden.
Put a wooden table next to the garden, with wooden chairs of suitable materials. In spring, you can eat here and enjoy the flowers. In summer, you can eat a watermelon. In autumn, put a rocking chair, a thick wool blanket, and a pot of hot fruit tea. In winter, you can eat roasted sweet potatoes here.
The front yard is the guest room, kitchen and utility room. Su He designed ten houses in the backyard. Except for the three siblings, the others are for the children in the village to live in.
Although she doesn't want to get married and have children, she likes children, especially her own relatives' children.
Speaking of summer escape, this unfinished Lotus Village is the best choice. It is very quiet here, with shady trees, singing birds and fragrant flowers. Su He feels the unique fragrance of grass and soil all around, and suddenly looks forward to spending the four seasons here.
In ancient times, houses did not need to be ventilated for a year. People could move in after just a few days. Su He calculated the time and felt that there was hope that he could move in during the summer.