Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 20 Finding Joy in Suffering

Just then, the old lady's family was indeed having some bad luck these past few days, and she was immediately frightened. She spent a lot of money to buy amulets for protection. However, when her husband received a notification that a lot of money had been deducted, he thought that his wife was using the money to support a lover outside.

Without asking a single question, they went directly to the address on the payment form. Unexpectedly, the person was still there. Instantly, they became furious and started beating the old Taoist priest. The old Taoist priest was no match for them and was beaten black and blue. Fearing that they might be accidentally injured, the crowd had no choice but to call the police.

At this moment, an older woman dressed in blue said hatefully, "That heartless wretch, why isn't he struck dead by lightning?"

Upon hearing this, we all turned to look at the woman, who immediately bristled, "Did I say something wrong?"

We're not asking if you're wrong, we just want to know why you said that about him. At that moment, a clever older woman pulled out a handful of sunflower seeds from her bosom and handed them over, her intentions clear.

The blue-clad woman beamed with joy upon receiving the reward and immediately began to shower it upon herself.

My neighbor, Aunt Zhang, was originally a well-off family. Her son and daughter-in-law both had stable jobs, and the young couple had a very good relationship.

After six years of marriage, Zhang's daughter-in-law finally became pregnant. However, when her daughter-in-law was eight months pregnant, Zhang's mother believed the slander of an old Taoist priest who said that the pregnancy was unstable and that she might miscarry. She told her that as long as she drank a talisman burned to ashes, her daughter-in-law could be saved.

Grandma Zhang had been longing for a grandson for so long, how could she let something happen to the child? So she secretly bought a peace talisman without telling her daughter-in-law, and then, following the old Taoist priest's instructions, burned the talisman to ashes and fed it to her daughter-in-law.

Aunt Zhang was clever; she mixed the ashes of the amulet with the nourishing soup so that no one would notice. Not long after, it was said that the baby had died in the womb, and the pregnant woman couldn't accept the result and died from massive bleeding!

Only then did Aunt Zhang realize that she had been deceived; her unintentional mistake had led to the deaths of her daughter-in-law and grandson.

When Zhang's son heard the devastating news, he was in a daze. His prenatal checkups were all normal, so how could this have happened? He wanted to seek justice, but Zhang stopped him, and she had no choice but to tell him the truth.

Zhang Da Niang's son couldn't accept that his mother had caused his family's ruin and death, and eventually went insane. Now he's searching everywhere for his wife, and the funeral was arranged with the help of the neighbors.

Aunt Zhang suddenly looked more than twenty years older. Now, not only is there no one to take care of her in her old age, but she also has to go out every day to look for her son.

Finally, the woman in blue said indignantly, "You tell me, this old Taoist priest, who disregards other people's lives for money and does all sorts of evil things, shouldn't he be struck by lightning?"

Whether he would be struck by lightning or not was unknown, but everyone rushed to pick up rotten vegetable leaves from the ground and throw them at the old Taoist priest. Some people felt that this was not enough, so they directly beat the old Taoist priest, and the scene became chaotic.

After hearing this sad story, Chongyang was filled with rage. He bought expired rotten eggs and threw them at the old Taoist priest. Instantly, the people standing next to him smelled the rotten eggs and moved away.

Unable to endure such psychological abuse, the old Taoist priest hurriedly called for the police to take him away, promising to confess everything.

"Sister Yuechu, you predicted it so accurately, he really is going to have a bloody disaster," Chongyang said in a low voice.

I smelled a rotten egg odor on Chongyang and immediately took a few steps back. "Everything in the world has its cause and effect. It's not that there's no retribution, it's just that the time hasn't come yet."

"Wow! Sister Yuechu, you seem so profound. You're not some hidden big shot, are you? Please take care of me." Chongyang looked at me with admiring eyes, but her face had an expression of begging to be taken care of.

I immediately pushed Chongyang aside and returned to the inn. I felt like I was going to get goosebumps if I stayed any longer!

The next day, Chongyang was picking persimmons at the entrance of the inn, and I went to take out the washed sheets and duvet covers to air them out.

I had just finished hanging out a set of bed sheets and duvet covers to dry when I bent down and sensed someone around me. I picked up a bamboo leaf from the ground and casually shot it at the person.

Hearing the "whoosh" sound, Xu Yan hurriedly rolled to the side to dodge, but she couldn't avoid the fierce bamboo leaves behind her. With a thud, she fell heavily to the ground.

"A friend is visiting, why did you do it so quietly? It wouldn't be good if you got caught in the crossfire!" I said with a sneer, my eyes crinkling.

Xu Yan used her peach wood sword to support herself as she stood up, her face full of regret. "I just wanted to experience the landlady's skills. Please don't take offense." In the end, she still couldn't win.

"Next time, come in through the front door properly. Don't try to be clever, or it won't be so simple next time!" I didn't even look up and continued hanging up the sheets and duvet covers.

"I only did this because I saw your worker picking persimmons at the door and I was afraid of disturbing him," Xu Yan said shamelessly, a hint of guilt flashing across her face after I exposed her.

I didn't want to discuss with him why he climbed the wall, so I just asked, "Speak! What do you want? You don't seem like such a leisurely person."

Xu Yan looked troubled, but after a second she forced a smile and said, "I just saw that the persimmons in front of your door were ripe. And can't I come to see you for no reason?" Xu Yan was conflicted, wondering whether she should tell her about this.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, I finished airing out the sheets and duvet covers, and stood at the entrance of the inn, saying, "Chongyang, toss a few persimmons to this brother next to me." Then I turned and left.

"Okay, Sister Yuechu." After Chongyang finished speaking, she immediately took out a few persimmons from the basket and tossed them to Xu Yan without warning.

Seeing this, Xu Yan hurriedly reached out to catch the persimmon, but before she could react, the persimmon hit her in the face, and she was seriously injured!

Upon seeing this, Chongyang quickly climbed down the ladder and apologized to Xu Yan with a face full of remorse. He wanted to take Xu Yan to the hospital for a check-up, but Xu Yan saw that it was a minor injury and waved her hand to refuse.

Seeing that Chongyang felt guilty and wouldn't give up until he took her to the hospital, Xu Yan said leisurely, "If you really feel bad, help me find some ice so I can use it to reduce the swelling."

Chongyang's somber face instantly broke into a smile. "Okay, wait a moment." He then immediately went to the kitchen to find ice.

Xu Yan picked up the persimmon that had hit her face, wiped it on her clothes, and took a bite. "No wonder it hit me, this persimmon is quite sweet!"

Watching Xu Yan's actions, I lazily said, "Is this considered finding joy in hardship? You're quite optimistic."

Xu Yan walked towards the tea table, eating as she went, and praised, "You know what, the persimmons at your door are really sweet. I just told you, I just came here to eat persimmons, and I was so lucky to get hit by one. From now on, everything will go smoothly for me."

“That makes sense. You’re the one who should receive this good fortune; most people can’t handle it.” I picked up the teapot, poured tea into a teacup, and said with a mischievous smile.

I feel like the boss lady is being sarcastic towards me!

I shook my head. You're overthinking it!

"Brother Xu Yan, the ice is here, please apply it quickly." Chongyang's voice rang out before he even arrived.

Xu Yan and I exchanged a glance, our eyes filled with smiles.