Chapter 1490: Background
Editor: Henyee Translations
“Of course not. You’re the wife of the Primus. You’re amazing. I’m the one who doesn’t mind!” Ding Xiang smiled and expressed her gratitude. “Sister, Brother-in-law are all good people. Thank you for what you’ve done for my father and the others! I’m relieved to know that they’re all fine!”
As she spoke, she chuckled. “As for that family, when I go back with Old Meng one day, I’ll teach them a lesson! Now that our family has cut ties with them, that’s great. We don’t have to worry about anything anymore.”
Now that Ding Xiang was financially stable, she looked forward to returning and asserting herself. She was determined not to miss the opportunity.
Ding Xiang expressed regret and jokingly said, “It’s a pity that they’re not living a glorious life now. Sigh, I can’t wait for them to live a prosperous life now! When they lose everything and fall heavily, it will be even worse and harder to accept!”
Qiao Xuan was left speechless.
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It sounded quite reasonable!
When Ding Xiang discreetly left the village, a caravan happened to be traveling from the county to the provincial capital. She fabricated a pitiful background, claiming she was going to the provincial capital to seek refuge with her relatives. She pleaded with the caravan to take her along and offered to help in return.
Impressed by her apparent hardship and clean appearance, the caravan owner agreed to bring her along.
And so, Ding Xiang arrived in the provincial city.
Her initial plan was to find a way to earn some capital before using it to establish herself. Little did she know that she would encounter Meng Wanfu by a stroke of luck.
Both of them found themselves in similar circumstances, hailing from Heshan County with nowhere to go. They ended up relying on each other, making Ding Xiang feel more at ease, as if she had found a reliable ally.
Although she had anticipated that this era differed from the more liberal time before her transmigration, leaving Shaoding Village made her realize just how inhospitable this era was for a single woman.
Establishing herself was an arduous task, especially for a woman with nothing to her name!
In this era, even if she were captured by a few ruffians in broad daylight, there would be no one to e to her aid.
Ding Xiang proposed that Meng Wanfu enlist in the army. Given his skills, military service was a viable option. They could head to the border together and await news of conscription. Besides, border cities were likely to have thriving trade, providing opportunities to earn money easily.
Even if joining the army wasn’t possible, there were still ample opportunities to make a living.
Meng Wanfu considered the proposal and found it to be a practical approach, so he agreed.
Using some of Meng Wanfu’s funds, Ding Xiang purchased several sets of clothing for both of them. She also acquired a set of basic study tools and a few books, such as the Three-Character Classic and the Hundred Family Surnames.
During this process, Meng Wanfu felt a pang in his heart.
However, Ding Xiang explained that he lacked literacy skills. Without the ability to read and write, it would be challenging for him to stand out in the army. Learning a few words every night was necessary for his future prospects.
Though reluctant, Meng Wanfu acknowledged the validity of Ding Xiang’s reasoning. Driven by his deep-seated resentment, he gritted his teeth and reluctantly agreed.
Ding Xiang took on the role of his tutor. As for how Ding Xiang could read, she couldn’t actually read. However, while working, she often eavesdropped on lessons in the neighboring village’s school. In doing so, she managed to memorize the Three-Character Classic. Matching the words in the book allowed her to recognize them naturally.
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