After the vicious adoptive mother gave up, the scumbag children regretted it

Chapter 224 Let them be slaves for generations

Although everyone in the village is dull, they also know to find smart people to make the decision. The village chief was the one who took charge of everything in the beginning, and he still has to make the decision now.

It’s not that no one blamed him, but his son had died and he was terrified. The villagers were all simple and honest and didn’t care about it anymore.

The village chief will not indulge Jiang Chen this time, and said: "Jiang Xiucai, what you said makes sense. If you pass the imperial examination in the future, not only our village, but also the surrounding villages will beg you."

There was a glimmer of pride in Jiang Chen's eyes. He was considered to be sensible.

The village chief saw his expression and knew what he was thinking. He snorted in his heart and continued, "But how can you be sure that you will pass the exam?

This juren master is not the descendant of the god of literature, nor can anyone pass the exam if he wants to. All your promises are based on the premise that you can pass the exam. What if you fail?"

Jiang's mother didn't sit at the table, but sat under the eaves to listen to their conversation. When she heard this, she immediately exploded: "Village head, what do you mean? Are you cursing my son that he won't pass the imperial examination?

My son has been very smart since he was young. He went to school in the county town when he was ten years old. He passed the examination for a Tongsheng at the age of twelve and a Xiucai at the age of fifteen. If he can't pass, who can?"

Because of this, the villagers have always been optimistic about him, tolerant of his family, and protective of them in every way.

The village chief said calmly, "I mean, what if I fail? Jiang Chen is smart, I admit, but the imperial examination is taken by all the scholars in the entire prefecture. Jiang Chen is so confident that he can be smarter than them all?

Even if you are confident, luck is still a factor. There are too many uncertainties, so you should talk about now instead of after you pass the imperial examination."

Mother Jiang wanted to throw a tantrum again, but Village Chief Jiang would not tolerate her and said to Jiang Chen, "Mr. Jiang, if your mother throws a tantrum like this, will you be able to save face?

Let the villagers see what kind of person the scholar's mother is. Also, when the men are discussing matters, she comes out to make a scene. Will other families follow her example in the future? Throwing a tantrum to solve problems?"

Father Jiang blushed: "Shut up, go back to your room, you have no right to speak here!"

Jiang's mother was not convinced, "You old man..."

"Mother, please go back and stop making trouble."

Jiang Chen was afraid that she would say something inappropriate, which might cause trouble and make people laugh at her, so he quickly tried to dissuade her.

Jiang's mother still listened to him and hoped that her son would pass the imperial examination so that she could enjoy the good life with him.

Village chief Jiang drooped his eyelids, waiting for Jiang Chen to give an explanation. Jiang Chen was also thinking of an idea. No one spoke for a while.

Finally, Jiang Chen sighed and said, "Village Chief, I have nothing to say if you say that. After all, no one can guarantee that they will pass the imperial examination. But you all know the current situation of my family. If you insist on forcing us, I can't do anything about it. You can do whatever you want."

Village chief Jiang laughed angrily. Is this a rogue act?

"Jiang Chen, are you playing rogue to us? Okay, I'll tell you the truth. I'm not really afraid of you breaking up with me. I'm even looking forward to it. Let's go to the government office to meet you.

Also go to the academy to find your teachers and let them see what kind of students you are teaching?

I have lived for so many years, how can I be controlled by you?"

Village chief Jiang was excited instead, because he was afraid that the other party would play dirty tricks. If they broke off relations like this, he could make the whole village ostracize them, or even drive them out of the village. By getting rid of this family, they could also give an explanation to Yushu Village, and if there were good things in the future, they could help their own village. How could good days be far away?

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "Uncle Village Chief, what benefit did Shen give you? Why are you treating a scholar like me like this for him?

Even if I fail to pass the imperial examination, I can still get a job as a clerk in a government office with my academic achievements. What good will it do you if you insist on fighting to the death with me?"

Jiang Chen was so angry that he almost died. Was Village Chief Jiang crazy?

Village Chief Jiang said: "Don't talk about Miss Shen, you two have nothing to do with each other now, don't try to throw dirty water on her.

I am just discussing the matter objectively, seeking justice, correcting the mistake I made, and getting the money back for the villagers.

As for if you, Jiang Chen, become rich in the future and come to avenge me, my entire family, Jiang Zhongyang, is in the village. I won’t regret it even if you kill my entire family.”

The villagers were all shocked. "Jiang Xiucai, you dare to kill someone? Will you kill us too?"

It was so horrible that everyone in the village wanted to run away right away. They didn't even dare to ask for money and just begged Jiang Chen not to take revenge.

Village Chief Jiang was furious when he saw how cowardly they were. "I will bear the vengeance first, what are you afraid of?"

Jiang Chen's face turned black with anger. They were determined to get the money, and he would not be able to get away without paying them back today.

He still had more than 400 taels of silver in his hand. He borrowed 200 taels from Xie Jin, the money he had embezzled from selling land, and his own savings. He had finally got this little bit of silver. If he had to pay it all back to them, what would he do with his imperial examination?

"If you don't pay back the money, we will divide your land."

Village Chief Jiang issued an ultimatum, and Father Jiang exclaimed: "How can we live without land?"

"Your land is precious, but everyone else's land is worthless?"

Now that Village Chief Jiang has come to his senses, he really hates his past self immensely. The eldest brother is gone, and the third brother has become a fool; these are all retribution.

Father Jiang took Jiang Chen's hand and said, "Fourth son, you can't lose the land. The whole family depends on these dozens of acres of land."

Jiang Chen: "But I don't have enough money, where can I get so much?"

Father Jiang had no choice but to take out his old savings and said, "We still have more than 100 taels of silver at home. I will pay everyone back first. You can think of a way to make up the difference."

Jiang Chen: "I only have two hundred taels here, which I saved up after staying up late to copy books for so many years."

The villagers were happy and said, "It's ok to pay back half of it first."

Village chief Jiang was helpless. This group of people were so easy to fool. He even wanted to force the Jiang family to sell the house and land to put an end to the matter once and for all.

But now everyone is divided. The villagers are honest and unwilling to kill everyone. Village chief Jiang also doesn't want the villagers to think he is cold-blooded, so it can only be like this for the time being.

Each family paid back half of the money and promised to pay the rest as soon as possible. Jiang Chen wrote another IOU with a sour face and didn't want to talk.

Since there was money to be earned, no one cared about his ugly face. He even ate up all the food before leaving, because one should not come here for nothing.

The problem was solved and the people left, leaving the mess on the table that needed to be cleaned up, but the three daughters-in-law did not come out and were sulking in the house.

Father Jiang sighed, "Now that things have come to this, think positively. When you pass the imperial examination, even if these people kneel down and beg for mercy, we will ignore them."

Jiang Chen said coldly: "I will make them live a life worse than death, and be slaves for generations!"

Father Jiang shuddered. Killing people is not enough. Isn’t this youngest son too cruel?

Jiang Chen rolled his eyes at him and said, "Father, I will not let go of today's humiliation. I will go back to the county to study tomorrow. Father will also let my brothers do odd jobs to earn money. Only if the family is united can we get through this difficult time."

"Okay, the family is counting on you."

"No, we don't agree."

The three daughters-in-law came out, all with angry faces. Not only had the family savings been drained, but they also asked the men to go out and do odd jobs to save money. Aren't they going to be able to live like this?