The Farmer’s Eldest Daughter Has a Spatial Pocket

Chapter 1116: Zhou Family’s Plan

None of the Zhou clansmen expected that something like this would suddenly appear out of nowhere. Moreover, it was such a powerful figure that they were helpless against. In an instant, they felt extremely aggrieved.

Chief Zhou was especially angry. He asked Hong Xiaoni, “That’s really Gu Xiaoxi’s niece. Are you sure?”

“She said that her name is Gu Yundong, so there’s no mistake.” Hong Xiaoni said, “She looks about the same age. I reckon that she met a benefactor on the way to escape. That’s why she’s living so well.”

Speaking of this, Hong Xiaoni was a little jealous.

They were both in their teens, but why did she meet a good-for-nothing man like Gu Xiaoxi? The heavens were unfair to her.

Zhou Jingui was a little anxious. “Patriarch, now is not the time to talk about this. Previously, Patriarch Chang said that he would bring over the food that was compensated to us, but in the end, he doesn’t want to anymore. Things are not good for us. If we have to compensate them instead, we will suffer a huge loss.”

“Alright, you don’t have to remind me. I know,” Chief Zhou said impatiently. He was even more frustrated as he tapped his fingers on the table.

After a while, he asked the three elders, “What do you think?”

“What other ideas can there be? I told you we shouldn’t have acted so recklessly back then. The Chang family isn’t stupid. After this matter is over, they will find out. When the time comes…”

Patriarch Zhou slammed the table and his eyes widened. “What’s the use of saying this now? You’ve already done it. Can you reverse the time?”

The elder shut his mouth and didn’t dare to speak.

The other elders also said softly, “I think it’s better to just let it go and say that it’s a misunderstanding. I think that couple definitely won’t let Gu Xiaoxi be charged with adultery. That man is an official of the imperial court and especially values his reputation.”

Chief Zhou was also thinking about this, which was why he was in such a dilemma.

However, it was easier said than done to say that it was a misunderstanding. The Chang family would be the first to force them to bleed.

Knock, knock. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Zhou Jingui went to open the door. The person who came in was a villager guarding the Gu family’s courtyard.

Chief Zhou asked him, “What happened to them?”

“Nothing much happened. They just spent one tael of silver to buy some rice, noodles, fish, and vegetables from the Chang family.” The villager who spoke sounded a little jealous. In the end, he asked, “Chief, if they buy something again, can we sell food to them?”

Chief Zhou waved his hand. “If I tell you to watch over them, just watch over them. Why are you staring at that small sum of money?”

The villagers could only leave.

However, as soon as he left, the few people in the room started discussing. “They gave one tael of silver for just some rice, noodles, and fish dishes. They’re really generous.”

“That’s right. That man is an official. One look and I can tell that the two of them are dressed well. Their family definitely doesn’t lack money.”

“I thought Gu Xiaoxi had no relatives or friends. I didn’t expect him to have such a rich niece now.”

The few of them were whispering to each other. Chief Zhou’s face was ashen.

On the other hand, Zhou Jingui’s eyes suddenly lit up. He said softly, “Actually, there’s another way.”

“What way? Tell me.” Seeing how confident he was, Chief Zhou was immediately interested.

Zhou Jingui glanced at Hong Xiaoni and said, “Xiaoni is still Gu Xiaoxi’s wife now. Wouldn’t that couple be her juniors? As long as Xiaoni and Gu Xiaoxi live a good life in the future, everyone will be a family. How can a family not help each other?”