The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Madam Zhou’s brows furrowed as she saw her like this, and at that moment, she also thought of something that enraged her greatly.

However, she was adept at hiding her emotions, so Cao Lingling did not sense her displeasure.

Madam Zhou also wanted to hear what this despicable woman had to say for herself, daring to climb into her husband’s bed! After all the kindness she had shown her, it was like feeding a wolf who repays kindness with ingratitude.

Humph, dreaming of becoming a concubine in her household! Wishful thinking!

"Come with me into the room!" Madam Zhou’s expression was very unpleasant, but Cao Lingling was not afraid of her. Humph, it would be no good for you if you didn’t help me.

Following that, Madam Zhou and Cao Lingling entered the room one after the other.

When Principal Clerk Zhou hurried over, he was greeted by a pair of closed doors.

He couldn’t help but feel anxious, fearing that his wife might do something to Cao Lingling. However, his attendant reassured him that the people close to his wife were still outside, which greatly relieved Principal Clerk Zhou.

Some fifteen minutes later, the door opened from the inside. Although Madam Zhou’s face betrayed nothing, the smile in the depths of her eyes could not be ignored. Cao Lingling, on the other hand, displayed a mix of coyness and joy.

Principal Clerk Zhou watched with some confusion. What was going on? Could it be that his wife had so readily accepted Cao Lingling?

But Madam Zhou gave him no chance to speak, directly addressing the attendant behind Principal Clerk Zhou, "Go prepare the carriage."

Then, as she walked out with Cao Lingling, she said, "Sister, don’t worry. You’re a good girl, and I will make decisions on your behalf."

Principal Clerk Zhou, following behind the two women, was instantly overjoyed, feeling that his wife was really considerate of the bigger picture.

"Thank you, Madam," Cao Lingling replied softly.

"No need to thank me, no need at all. We’re just helping each other out. You wait, I’ll go ask a couple more people to come."

Mutual assistance, indeed! Heh, as long as she doesn’t stay in her own home, she’ll help with whatever is requested, no big deal.

Madam Zhou spoke and then sent for the wives of the archivist and the steward. Principal Clerk Zhou had wanted to ask something, but she brushed him off with a few words. Principal Clerk Zhou even thought Madam Zhou was arranging so he could take Cao Lingling as his concubine, and seeing that matters were being taken care of, he went to the yamen to deal with official business.

After a while, the people arrived.

However, the steward’s wife did not come; only the archivist’s wife did, which was sufficient.

Madam Zhou explained the situation to the archivist’s wife, who immediately expressed her willingness to help plead the case.

So, the group boarded the carriage and headed to the County Magistrate’s residence.

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"Lady, Madam Zhou and Madam Huang are here!" Yang Chuxia was reviewing the atlas of Mianyang County and the agriculture crops related to Mianyang County that Fugui had helped to collect over the past few days.

Upon hearing this, she glanced at Ming Liu, "Why have they come?"

"The gatekeeper said Miss Cao from our residence is also following behind them."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Yang Chuxia put down what she was holding, "I was wondering why she had left so suddenly. It turns out she’s gone to summon reinforcements? Go, invite them in; we might as well see what kind of disturbance Miss Cao intends to cause."

"Yes, I’ll go and invite them right away."

Soon after, Madam Zhou and the archivist’s wife, Madam Huang, entered the room, followed by Cao Lingling. Yang Chuxia looked directly at Cao Lingling through the two ladies, intending to observe her, but noticed that her head was always lowered.

"Madam Zhou, Madam Huang, what brings you over today? Please, have a seat!" She beckoned the two ladies to sit and busily ordered, "Quickly, fetch some tea for the madams."