It's really hard to just farm peacefully.

Chapter 359

The "ungrateful" Jiang Yan angered the supervisor of Fu Mansion and drove away. After saying goodbye to Chunying, he headed towards Dongshan Village in high spirits under the even stronger sunlight.

After leaving the city, Tian Jiu finally asked the question he had been holding back for a long time: "Aren't you worried that you'll get into trouble if you refuse? The person who came here seems to have a bad temper."

Jiang Yan was stunned for a moment, then replied, "I hadn't thought of that... That person was a bit rude, but I work under Chunying, not him. Even though we're in a friendly partnership right now, I can't just do whatever he says."

"Besides, we are still in a cooperative relationship. This is just a one-time or two failure to cooperate. Even if the people in the Fu Mansion are unhappy, they can't just turn against us. They should still have some dignity."

Falling out? Tian Jiu wanted to say that at their level, even if they handled the matter privately, it would not cause a falling out between the two families. However, considering that Jiang Yan knew nothing about the behind-the-scenes, he endured it and did not correct her.

Jiang Yan continued, "Actually, the Fu Mansion's master and the stewards are all pretty good-tempered. I've refused them once before, no, twice, and they didn't give me a hard time then. They say things never happen more than three times, and this is the third time after such a long time, so it should still be within the tolerance range."

"What are you going to do if it happens again?"

Jiang Yan sighed, "What can I do? I can only fight to survive. But I don't see any irreplaceable advantages in me. He has many talented people under his command, and he's also arrogant. I shouldn't be the only one who can do it."

At the Fu Mansion, Shiwu returned home, bewildered after being rejected. He asked, "Boss, why did the master let Jiang Yan go with him? There are many people in the mansion who could be used. Even if her memory isn't as good as hers, wouldn't it be enough for her to make a few more trips? And I heard she's in poor health. If she collapses mid-journey, it would be a waste of everyone's time."

"Of course the master sent you to find her because he thought she was useful."

Seeing Fifteen's look of searching for the truth but without any self-reflection, Fu Yi rubbed his forehead and said, "Thirteen, tell him."

"Yes."

……

Dongshan Village.

Jiang Yan was carefully inspecting the results of her hired workers' work in the fields. Last winter, she had only planted a little over two mu of wheat, but now, with their hard work, she had reclaimed the remaining eight mu and planted all of it with grain.

Now that the wheat has been harvested and the remaining crops are growing normally with no obvious diseases or pests, Jiang Yan feels relaxed again.

"The crops are growing well." Jiang Yan turned to the three nervous workers and said, "Don't worry, I'll always remember my promise and won't go back on my word."

When Jiang Yan was strolling home, he ran into Bai Yi who was returning to the village. When he saw Jiang Yan, his eyes lit up and he immediately called her: "Wait, I have something to tell you."

Jiang Yan was completely distracted as she listened to Bai Yi's retelling. She had previously confidently told Tian Jiu that she wouldn't be in trouble, but she hadn't expected retribution to come so quickly. She had returned to the village that afternoon, and now they were looking for her before nightfall.

Bai Yi emphasized again: "Jiang Yan, remember this, we will gather at the East City Gate at 5:00 PM the day after tomorrow."

Jiang Yan looked unhappy and covered his ears with his hands in despair, as if he could get away with it.

Bai Yi was speechless when he saw this. He just said "Remember" and left.

Jiang Yan walked into the yard, grinding his back teeth. He walked around the house like a wandering soul, then went down to the cellar and took out two thin bamboo tubes that were well sealed. He put them in his pocket and touched them from time to time.

It took a long time for her to come back to her senses, and she kept telling herself - things didn't have to come to this point, so don't get angry or impulsive; it's no big deal, she can do it.