Tang Zan stood in front of Pei Shu’er, his gaze icy cold.
Upon seeing Tang Zan’s expression, those people dared not act recklessly.
They took a step back, visibly angry but reluctant to speak.
Pei Shu’er was also somewhat incensed by their behavior.
Did they really think she was just all talk? Wasn’t it her who dug the pond? Wasn’t it her who provided the fertilizer?
Most importantly, the Spiritual Spring Water, she was the only one in the world who had it.
Without her Spiritual Spring Water, even with fertilizer, it just improved the soil condition a bit.
At most, the yield might be 1500 kilograms per mu, which is incredibly high in ancient times.
But there was absolutely no way to produce 4000 kilograms per mu.
These people, if they only used farm manure, not knowing the quantity, not knowing the timing for fertilization, not knowing the area to fertilize.
The crops would either lack nutrition, or have excess nutrients, wilting from the farm manure.
After all, excessive urea isn’t good for crops.
She spoke up, her face sinking for the first time.
"You sell the land to our third household, and once the crops in your field grow, they still belong to you."
"Even if you beg me to teach you now, I can’t be bothered."
The hearts of the Huang Li Ma families were in chaos; if Pei Shu’er didn’t teach them, how could they grow high-yield crops?
Tang Qingrou smiled encouragingly at those people, yet her gaze was fixed on Pei Shu’er, full of provocation.
"Why sell, when your crops are growing so well? Besides, you’ve worked so hard for so long; who knows who might benefit if you sell."
Pei Shu’er sneered, "You’re no longer recognized by the people of the Deserted Mountain, what right do you have to meddle in its affairs?"
The third household glared at Tang Qingrou, "Exactly, a traitor."
Old Madam Tang raised her cane, wanting to hit Tang Qingrou.
"You unfilial descendant."
Tang Qingrou shrugged, indifferent to their opinions.
"I’m a kind person, I can’t stand to see anyone suffer losses."
After saying this, Tang Qingrou smiled and whispered in their ears.
"Isn’t it just technology? Pei Shu’er won’t teach you, but you can secretly observe beside her, just follow what she says."
"Moreover, this is your home, why should you be the ones to leave? Whoever can’t stay should leave, don’t you think?"
The three families’ eyes lit up, and they spoke up.
"We won’t sell, Miss Pei."
Pei Shu’er sneered, "No matter, even if you don’t sell, you can’t hold me down."
After saying this, Pei Shu’er pulled Tang Zan, who stood in front of her, to leave.
"Let’s go. When the crops grow, the benefit is not just ours, it’s a win-win. If they won’t appreciate it and are greedy, we won’t bother teaching them."
Tang Qingrou felt much better watching Pei Shu’er get a setback; she thought Pei Shu’er’s dream of reducing her sentence was definitely dashed this time.
Thinking of this, she felt very pleased.
She finally regained a bit against Pei Shu’er.
However, just as she was about to laugh, Old Madam Tang raised her cane and struck her hard.
"You offered yourself to be with a man, yet you opposed your own people. Tang Qingrou, our Tang Family doesn’t have descendants like you, you’ve been expelled from the family."
Tang Qingrou was momentarily stunned, her mind went blank for a second.
Even though she didn’t like the Tang Family, she never thought she’d want out of it.
Tears welled in Tang Qingrou’s eyes as she cried, hugging Old Madam Tang.
"Grandmother, I’m your real granddaughter, why support an outsider like Pei Shu’er?"
Old Madam Tang coldly tore herself away from Tang Qingrou; her initial support was for her family, but Pei Shu’er’s sincere efforts for the Tang Family were evident in her eyes.
"You’ve brought disgrace upon our Tang Family, with no sense of kinship. If Shu’er succeeds, we will all rise with her. But you, if you succeed, it’s unlikely you’ll care for the Tang Family."
"You call her an outsider, but this outsider has helped our Tang Family thrive, helping us survive exile and prosper in the exile land."
Tang Qingrou hurriedly reached for Old Madam Tang.
"Grandmother, don’t be fooled by Pei Shu’er, this is all her act."
Old Madam Tang looked deeply at her granddaughter; she used to be obedient and sensible, but now, neither human nor ghost, abusing herself, unable to differentiate good from bad.
She waved her hand, disgusted with even looking at her.
"Along with your mother, leave the Tang Family!"
After saying this, Old Madam Tang was helped back to the second household.
Tang Qingrou fell heavily to the ground, all her previous pride vanished.
In her heart, the hatred towards Pei Shu’er grew even deeper.
This is all because of that vile woman, all because of her!
Pei Shu’er discussed planting techniques with everyone, even when she saw the Huang Li Ma families watching, she said nothing.
After all, when these people from the Deserted Mountain fertilized, the three families would also see.
Pei Shu’er brought out potash fertilizer, began fertilizing the potatoes, and taught everyone how to fertilize without harming crops, ensuring their absorption.
Tang Qingrou watched from the side, her eyes full of greed.
If the fertilizer were hers, what arrogance would Pei Shu’er have?
Thinking this, Tang Qingrou whispered a few words to Niu Qian.
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At night, when everyone was asleep, several strong men silently climbed over the wall and headed towards the warehouse.
They had heard before that the third household stored their important items in the warehouse.
They reached the warehouse, finding the door locked; one man fiddled with the lock, and with a click, it opened.
They tiptoed inside, under the moonlight seeing the warehouse filled with food and treasures they had never seen before.
The fur alone weighed thirty or forty kilograms, enough for each of them to make a warm fur coat.
They approached the fur, tied it with a rope, and carried it on one person’s shoulder.
They walked through, taking whatever caught their eye.
The third household truly impressed them, amassing this warehouse of good things while they had nothing.
Living better than those who’ve been in the exile land for four or five years.
They even saw a hundred taels of silver, real silver!
Niu Qian quickly went over and tucked the silver into his pocket.
Delighted in his heart.
This trip, even without finding fertilizer, the loot they gathered was more than enough.