It was not far from Huangmao Village to the Township, along a mountain path.
In this area, below the mountain, there were strange, jagged rocks and an Old Tree; bumping into either the rock or the tree would be quite painful.
The Village Girl reacted and, terrified, quickly ran away, insisting it wasn't her who pushed!
Old Ancestor Yeman, for a moment, thought about finding a scapegoat, but she had no time right now.
Although she had some foundation, she still needed to be careful in this place.
She put her basket into the Spatial Dimension; she didn't want to spill any of the Eggs or the water in the teapot.
Looking again, between the rocks there was grass and thorns, forcing her to use her top-tier movement technique.
Without Spiritual Energy, she had to rely on the few Eggs she had previously saved up.
In the end, it was a scare without real danger; she ran from the top of the mountain to the bottom, then darted into the bushes, circling from the bottom back up the mountain.
She didn't plan to go to the Township, but instead intended to circle around the mountain to Tan Family Village to settle a score.
Gui Shi had bought her and sought her life; the Old Ancestor would not be polite to her.
This area was all shallow mountains, with various wild fruits on the mountains.
Yeman couldn't afford to enjoy the autumn mountains, continuing to use her top-tier movement technique to move quickly through the mountains.
She ran out of the range of Huangmao Village in one breath, crossed the mountain, and arrived at Xiaohe Village.
A river flowed out from the Mountain Area; by the Riverbank lived a household that was making Tofu Pudding.
Yeman sat down to rest on one side of the Thatched Hut, leaning against the wall directly facing the Setting Sun, the evening breeze blowing very comfortably.
She took a sip of water, took out an Egg; although she couldn't eat the pork she had painstakingly raised, the Eggs she had painstakingly raised were quite delicious.
She listened to the mother and daughter talking inside the house.
The daughter's voice wasn't loud, but sharp and thin: "What kind of taste does that Gui Shi have?"
The mother's voice was also thin: "If she doesn't fancy you, then her eyes are no good."
The daughter said: "Didn't Tan Wo not fancy you either?"
The mother angrily retorted: "What nonsense are you speaking?"
"The truth," Yeman, as someone eavesdropping, felt these three words should be added.
Hearing the mother and daughter nagging on, she grew impatient and simply entered the house.
The two inside were startled; seeing her ragged appearance, were they looking at a Beggar?
Her hair was dry and yellow; even the grass on the mountain now wasn't this yellow or sparse. She was so thin, even the dogs of poor families weren't this thin, almost like when people starve in a famine.
Her clothes were thin and torn, their original state unknown; on her feet, she wore a pair of Straw Sandals, revealing many scars on her calves, and they were dirty.
There were many people like this, so sympathy was limited.
Yeman also sized them up.
The mother looked to be in her thirties; although simple, while working, she was still neat, possessing a certain charm.
She was the famous Tofu Beauty, Widow Xu.
Widow Xu's daughter, Liu Ruyu, was fourteen or fifteen, even more beautiful, and the Tofu Pudding she made was also excellent.
Yeman saw the Tofu Pudding hadn't been wrapped yet and quickly said: "Save some for me."
Widow Xu heard her voice and wasn't frightened; she watched as Yeman pulled out a handful of Copper Coins.
Yeman handed the bowl to Liu Ruyu, but said to Widow Xu: "Your skin isn't thick enough yet. Madam Gao in the Township is more capable than you; her son has already passed the Zhou ceremony."
Widow Xu's face flushed red, but she was stunned by the latter half: "What do you mean?"
Yeman was quite aloof: "That Madam Gao in the Township, she is practically Tan Wo's Mistress. You don't need to think about him anymore; look how good this Tofu Pudding is?"
Liu Ruyu handed a bowl of Tofu Pudding to the Little Beggar, exchanging glances with her mother on the side.
Yeman finished the Tofu Pudding in one go, handing the empty bowl back to Liu Ruyu; it was truly delicious.
Widow Xu was proud; she and her daughter were not doing too badly.
While waiting for the Tofu Pudding, Yeman said: "Tan Xianglin is seducing married women outside; don't even think about someone like that, it's not worth it. Live your own life well, don't narrow your path."
Widow Xu felt that this appearance was somewhat like an Immortal.
She went to bring out the stir-fried bottle gourd with wood ear mushrooms left over from lunch.
Yeman saw there was quite a bit of food, likely saved for the evening meal; she pulled out another handful of Copper Coins and asked: "Do you have dried bottle gourd?"
Widow Xu nodded.
She hadn't expected to end up selling vegetables, but as long as she could sell them. She went to get a jar.
Yeman watched; there wasn't much in one jar. She took out a handful of Copper Coins, then rummaged through the basket.
Widow Xu poured the dried bottle gourd into one end of the basket, counting the money: "You gave too much."
Yeman didn't care: "Remember to tell Little Gui Shi there's a show to watch. They are all acquaintances; how can you let Gui Shi be kept in the dark?"
Widow Xu nodded, exactly!
If Little Gui Shi had a feud with her, it wasn't just Little Gui Shi who coveted the Tan Family's benefits?
As long as Little Gui Shi coveted them, she would be irreconcilable with Madam Gao.
As for whether Widow Xu's news was accurate, Gui Shi could go to the Township to find out clearly; what did it have to do with her?
Since she specifically mentioned Madam Gao, it was most likely correct.
Liu Ruyu supported her mother.
That daughter of Little Gui Shi also seemed to have a feud with her.
However, neither of them was fancied by Gui Shi.
If Tan Xianglin was truly unreliable, then Liu Ruyu wouldn't dare.
If a woman marries an unreliable man, her entire life will be much worse.
Widow Xu went to deliver the message.
Yeman ate the Tofu Pudding here.
Liu Ruyu asked: "Why don't you clean yourself up?"
Yeman asked: "Do you have hot water? I'll clean up a bit."
She took out another string of money: "Do you have undergarments? Pick some good ones, ones that haven't been worn."
Liu Ruyu's eyes widened, seemingly stunned by the way she held out the money.
Yeman thought to herself, she hasn't seen someone holding silver or checks before.
Liu Ruyu thought, how much money is hidden in these tattered clothes? Is that why she's unwilling to change?
It wasn't that; she was preparing to change. Looking at this Thatched Hut, the inner room was also arranged with some style.
Widow Xu just hadn't completely lost her dignity. She didn't let people casually eat Tofu Pudding.
After all, making iron, rowing boats, and making Tofu Pudding were the hardest jobs; who would work so hard for these if they could earn easy money?
Liu Ruyu carried the Little Beggar's discarded clothes to burn them; they were too dirty and torn even to be used as rags, and they didn't burn easily.
When they looked back, the Little Beggar, having simply tidied up, was actually a Beauty!
Regardless of her thinness, her face was truly striking.
Because she was thin, her round face appeared even smaller; a pair of bright eyes made her look very innocent; her arched eyebrows gave her a Special air.
Just like now, if you called her a Beggar, the way she held money was truly cool.
Her hair wasn't washed, but simply combed neatly and tied on top of her head, wrapped with a cloth, which was acceptable.
She changed into a blue cloth jacket and a pair of blue trousers, making her look spirited.
Yeman sat down on the small stool, took two cloth ties, and tied up the trouser legs to make traveling easier.
Liu Ruyu found a pair of unworn cloth shoes for her; although old, they were at least better than Straw Sandals.
They were a bit big, so Yeman wrapped several layers of cloth around her feet; she didn't tend to the wounds.
Liu Ruyu felt pity for her, just as they heard arguing outside.
Liu Ruyu's pretty face held anger: "Little Gui Shi is simply shameless."
Widow Xu also said: "If you aren't afraid of losing face, why don't you hurry and find out, what are you arguing with me for? I was being kind, and I get no reward."
Another Woman spat: "You have good intentions? I don't have time right now, I'll settle accounts with you later!"
Widow Xu spat back!
After hearing that Tan Xianglin was seducing a married woman, she stayed home to watch the show.