The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

"We only just met for the first time, so where does this ’long time no see’ come from?" The other party clearly took a moment, then laughed softly, "Madam Ye really knows how to joke."

"People say no acquaintance without a fight, don’t they? How is it? After parting from Mianyang, has the master of the Fancy Red Pavilion really forgotten all about this Madam? I was under the impression that our last fight was memorable enough for you."

Such a familiar figure, it would be hard for Yang Chuxia not to remember.

"Madam Ye has a good eye, but sometimes it’s better to play dumb. The more you know, the quicker you die."

"Whether to die or live, that’s for the heavens to decide." Yang Chuxia paused, "I have come as agreed, and I have brought the item, so perhaps now you can hand over what I came for?"

"You actually brought the item? Tsk tsk, I didn’t expect it to really be in your house, all that time spent watching your family wasn’t wasted after all." The other party was clearly taken aback, then continued, "But even if the item was in your house, by rights it shouldn’t be; your husband is quite the straightforward type. He wouldn’t use the lives of the entire Ye and Yang Families to save his own. After all, despite the exchange, he would still die; he’s not that foolish. How could he let you take the item out?"

"That’s none of your concern. I give you the item, you give me what I want, and we’re even."

Yang Chuxia thought to herself, this person actually wasn’t certain the item was in her possession, and had devised such a method to confirm it, truly despicable. Moreover, he had almost perfectly guessed Brother An’s intentions, something she had only just figured out herself.

"Heh, Madam Ye, you thought you could fool me with a fake item, aren’t you afraid I’ll poison your whole family in a fit of rage? Once you’re all dead, the item will naturally come to light. It will end up in my hands either way, don’t you think? But whether sacrificing your entire family’s lives is worth it, that’s the question!"

"Knowing that I’ve brought a fake, yet you’re still waiting here, that tells me you don’t really want the item that badly."

Yang Chuxia then said, "Speak your mind, what exactly do you want to do!"

"Good, everyone says the Ye couple is deeply in love, ready to live and die together." He paused, then spoke again, "It is said Madam Ye is especially devoted to Lord Ye, and he, in turn, dotes on you to folly. So I’d like to know, if Madam Ye were to follow another man, would Lord Ye stay true to you?"

"Pah, are you out of your mind!" The moment Yang Chuxia heard this, she was enraged. What was this about? Surely he wasn’t entertaining ideas about her! "If it really comes to that, we might as well die together."

Yang Chuxia struck instantly, "If my husband is destined to die, then you don’t get to live out your days in peace. Today you shall surely die!"

Caught off guard by Yang Chuxia’s sudden attack, the other party retreated continuously while laughing, "It’s said Madam Ye has a fiery temper, and indeed reality surpasses the rumors! No sooner do words fail than you’re out for blood, Madam Ye, this habit of yours should change!"

"Less nonsense! If I’m to die, I’ll make sure you go down with me."

"Why so furious, Madam Ye? I haven’t finished speaking," the man in black added, "Since Madam Ye does not favor other men, I won’t insist. But I do wonder if Madam Ye would be willing to sacrifice her dignity for Lord Ye?"

"What do you mean by that?" Yang Chuxia was increasingly annoyed, seeing that he had no intention to fight, only retreat.

"Very simple!" The man in black paused, "I want Madam Ye to kneel in the marketplace for two hours, continuously for three days. How about that?"

"Are you serious?" A flicker of excitement passed through Yang Chuxia’s eyes.