Night fell.
The evening sky was as beautiful as a painting!
This kind of autumn is very suitable for pausing and savoring.
Even in the countryside, with the crowing of roosters, the dog barking, and wisps of cooking smoke curling up, one could compose a fine poem.
Little Gui Shi hurried along, savoring the moment as she ran toward Tan Family Village.
Her older sister's husband, Tan Wo, was far less honest than he appeared on the surface; she had always known this. Although he looked down on her, he always spared Widow Xu a few extra glances—that slut!
The more Little Gui Shi thought about it, the more anxious she became; she had a pile of things to do at home. But this matter could not be delayed, so she walked, then truly started running.
Someone on the road watched her curiously: "What's wrong?"
Little Gui Shi stopped running but still walked quickly, casually replying, "My sister called me."
The Village Woman was tactless and not in a hurry to go home to cook; she really wanted to pull Little Gui Shi aside for a slow chat: "I heard Young Master Tan is engaged to the Young Lady from the Rong Family of Huangmao Village?"
Exactly!
Little Gui Shi had no time to waste on them.
It was all because Tan Xianglin’s reputation was too great; every village within ten *li* was watching him.
He entered studies at fifteen and was the top scholar, and he was handsome too. If her sister hadn't stopped things, it would probably be even livelier now.
Tan Xianglin should be focusing on his studies now, not raising a widow for Tan Wo.
Old Ancestor Yeman followed behind, taking a different path.
She put her basket back into the Spatial Dimension and avoided people with empty hands; she had eaten too much Tofu Pudding earlier, and her movements even carried a faint Tofu Pudding scent.
Although this body was thin, it had some talent; even without Spiritual Energy, her movement techniques were becoming more practiced the more she walked.
Yeman took a shortcut and arrived at the Tan Family residence ahead of time.
The Tan Family and the Rong Family shared a Special connection.
Tan Family Village was about the same size as Huangmao Village, and the Tan Family, like the Rong Family, had a Three Main Rooms and Two Side Rooms House Structure.
However, the Tan Family didn't raise pigs in the back; they kept over twenty chickens, enough to eat Eggs every day.
However, the Tan Family's Eggs were mainly sent by Gui Shi for Tan Xianglin to eat. If Tan Xianglin returned, they would slaughter a chicken.
Yeman was considering whether to eat a chicken.
But the commotion of chickens flying and dogs barking was truly troublesome.
She first found a place to hide well.
The Kitchen and the Front Area Main House were separated by a space used as a woodshed.
Gui Shi had stockpiled a lot of firewood; it looked prosperous just by looking at it.
Yeman climbed onto the woodpile, and from a hole in the wall, she could see into the Kitchen.
The night wind blew, and the temperature dropped quickly.
Little Gui Shi arrived, but she was covered in sweat.
She went straight into the Kitchen and, seeing that it was indeed her sister alone, felt very sad.
Gui Shi had nearly finished tidying up and was preparing to blow out the lamp to save oil.
Upon seeing her younger sister, Gui Shi frowned.
Yeman's position was good; although the lamplight wasn't very bright, her eyes were sharp.
She saw that Gui Shi was in her early forties, carrying herself with the air of an influential Madam even in daily life; once Tan Xianglin achieved great success, she wouldn't have any trouble adapting.
Unlike some people, who only engage in wishful thinking after much deliberation.
Little Gui Shi was a genuine Village Woman; she hadn't had time to clean up or eat after working, and traveling made her even dirtier, making her resemble Gui Shi's Old Mother somewhat.
Seeing her sister frown, Little Gui Shi became displeased. They were sisters their whole lives; why did it always seem like her sister wanted to take advantage of her?
Gui Shi’s blue cloth jacket was neatly buttoned, and the Forehead Band on her head had exquisite embroidery; even toward her own sister, she didn't lower her airs: "What brings you here at this hour?"
Little Gui Shi, covered in dirt and hungry, poured herself a bowl of water to drink, saying, "Give me a bowl of your leftovers."
Gui Shi said, "There are no leftovers."
Little Gui Shi was not polite: "Then just quickly prepare something for me to eat."
Gui Shi pulled a long face that could make someone turn around and leave.
Little Gui Shi didn't leave, muttering, "When there's trouble, don't you have to rely on your siblings?"
Gui Shi scoffed, clattering things as she prepared a bowl of Egg noodles for her sister.
Although the family had plenty of Eggs, eating just one was enough.
Little Gui Shi didn't expect to eat two; she needed to eat first to have the strength later. Even if she rushed home, there would be no food. If she didn't eat now, she might not get anything later either.
Therefore, Little Gui Shi was focused on getting food, and the preparation wasn't slow.
Yeman's stomach rumbled again from the smell. It wasn't that what they were making was exceptionally delicious, but simply that she was hungry.
Fortunately, Gui Shi, while busy, could distract Yeman.
Little Gui Shi was doing the work herself.
Gui Shi wasn't worried about her using too much oil, muttering on the side, "I explained this to you clearly before."
Little Gui Shi was listening.
Gui Shi seemed to be talking to herself: "My Lin'er's future is naturally limitless. But a future like that requires assistance. What can you all help with? What can *those* people help with? My Lin'er is still young."
Little Gui Shi nodded. Her Lin'er was a treasure; everyone else was just grass.
This biological sister might even be discarded later.
Those wealthy merchants and Prominent families—they weren't worthy. Who knew how high she aimed, and whether people would look down on it?
Gui Shi saw that her sister was capable enough to work, but she wouldn't let her do the work, fearing complications later.
Gui Shi considering her a sister was already generous enough: "My Lin'er is divinely talented and will surely be a person above others in the future. Would I treat him poorly?"
Little Gui Shi thought that if he truly had such ability, he could walk sideways relying on Tan Xianglin's influence.
Little Gui Shi finished making the noodles and sat down to eat.
Gui Shi frowned: Her eating manners were truly awful!
Little Gui Shi worked all day and was starving; who cared if it looked good or bad? Who was watching?
Gui Shi said from the side, "Everyone knows what Madam Mao's daughter is like. I only need her for a few years, and once she's dealt with, no one will care. Are you capable?"
Little Gui Shi glanced up at her sister. How could they be the same? She even wanted to deal with her own Niece?
Gui Shi snorted coldly: "Even if my Lin'er takes a concubine, will people not mind?"
Little Gui Shi was so angry she wanted to smash her bowl! Forget it, she never had any say in this matter.
Gui Shi was very imposing; could she not even suppress her? If she behaved, she would get a bowl of noodles.
Little Gui Shi wasn't anxious now; wasn't Tan Xianglin still young? They could discuss it when he was older.
Gui Shi mocked: "Madam Mao thinks she is so clever. My Lin'er is busy with his official pursuits; how can he have time to manage her son?"
Little Gui Shi finished her noodles and slurped the soup loudly.
Gui Shi was truly infuriated!
*Smack!*
Little Gui Shi put down her bowl first, and her imposing aura erupted!
She momentarily overpowered her sister! After decades as sisters, this was the first time!
Gui Shi was stunned! Her younger sister actually wanted to rebel?
Little Gui Shi raised a hand to wipe her mouth and said to her sister, "You know Widow Gao in the Township, right?"
Gui Shi's dark expression was immediately captured by the mention of Widow Gao.
Little Gui Shi sneered: "Brother-in-law even felt sorry for her. Truly felt sorry—both their sons have passed the age of majority! Congratulations, you've gained a son! My Niece has gained a Younger Brother!"
Gui Shi was about to flip the table: "What did you say?"
Little Gui Shi's aura was strong: "If you don't believe me, we can go look. Brother-in-law often doesn't come back; don't you really notice?
Little Gui Shi spat out noodles and egg while speaking.
It landed on Gui Shi's face, making her face even darker!
Little Gui Shi didn't care; she was excited: "Brother-in-law's Money Lending business isn't far away, so why would he often be unable to return? No matter how much Silver you earn, won't it all belong to someone else in the end? We are Biological Sisters; are you perhaps going to be generous and treat her as a sister? Or am I just an outsider? Tell me, do you need my help with this matter?"
Gui Shi's face was contorted! Her eyes revealed cold killing intent!
Little Gui Shi added, "It's useless to ask the Nephew about this. That is his biological brother, but not your biological son."