Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 447 - 447 448 Bringing Back Chen Yuhua_1

Chapter 447: Chapter 448 Bringing Back Chen Yuhua_1 Chapter 447: Chapter 448 Bringing Back Chen Yuhua_1 “Mm.”

As soon as Wang Yufang returned, she immediately told the Chen Parents about the day’s events. Of course, she would never bluntly say that she wanted to sell off Chen Yuhua; those two old fogies would certainly never agree to that.

So, the moment Wang Yufang got back, she began with a morose expression, “Today, I originally went to see how Yuhua was doing, but who knew I would stumble upon such a big issue!”

Upon hearing this, the hearts of the Chen Parents tightened, fearing that something had happened to Chen Yuhua. They promptly asked, “What’s the matter?”

Wang Yufang wailed, “That Mei Garden, they are just so mercenary! They watch as Yuhua lies ill, useless now, and they turn around to find a bunch of new female performers. Where will Yuhua have a place to stay in the future? They’ve clearly decided to push Yuhua out. They say there is no business without deceit; I always knew Qiao Muniang was no good. Yuhua got injured for her play, and yet she dares to recruit new people to replace Yuhua’s spot!”

Chen frowned and said sternly, “What of it? Yuhua can’t perform on stage right now, what’s wrong with recruiting a few new female performers?”

Wang Yufang hurriedly said, “Dad, do you really think Qiao Muniang will continue to let Yuhua perform? Yuhua’s injury will need at least two months to heal, and she still can’t move around at will. Qiao Muniang recruited ten actresses, do you think she really has the intention of letting Yuhua perform again?”

Chen glared at her, speaking coldly, “Even if she doesn’t perform, it’s no big deal. Lady Yu will have her own plans in mind. We’ve already received so many favours from her; why should we care about these things?”

Wang Yufang cursed silently, a family of fools!

Yet, on the surface, she still said, “Dad, since you say so, I have nothing more to say. But dad, with Qiao Muniang acting like this now, it’s clear she doesn’t care about Yuhua anymore. Isn’t it improper to continue to let her stay there? Yuhua is currently out of favor; who knows how those people there might look down upon her. We might as well bring her back soon.”

Once they brought her back, with the Chen Parents busy selling tofu every day, and a weak Chen Yuhua, she could do whatever she wanted with her. Wang Yufang’s calculations were quite clear in her mind.

Chen believed what Wang Yufang said but still replied, “Last time I personally went to ask Lady Yu, and also brought up the possibility of bringing Yuhua back. Lady Yu said it was better for her to stay there because someone was taking care of her.”

Wang Yufang quickly said, “That was before. Now that Qiao Muniang has recruited new people, she won’t place importance on Yuhua anymore. Yuhua is sensible; if she is bullied there, she definitely won’t tell the family. Mei Garden is, after all, run by outsiders, while we are her own family and more reliable. It’s still better to bring her back. Otherwise, if Yuhua really is bullied there, could you, as her father, bear it?”

Chen pondered for a moment. He actually still trusted Muniang’s character; even if she recruited new actresses, she surely wouldn’t be particularly cruel to Yuhua. The key issue was the servants; they were all opportunistic. If they saw Yuhua losing face, they would likely start neglecting her. Yuhua was ill now and indeed needed to be taken good care of. If she were to be aggrieved, the illness might become even more difficult to heal.

Seeing Chen’s expression soften somewhat, Wang Yufang’s heart leapt with joy. She quickly struck while the iron was hot, “Dad, I’m at home right now, aren’t I? With me personally taking care of Yuhua, she will surely be fine. Besides, Yuhua isn’t doing anything for Mei Garden now, and if she keeps living there, even they might feel uncomfortable about it. Our own family is the most reliable!”

Finally, Chen nodded, “Then I will personally fetch her tomorrow. In the meantime, you go and hire a carriage.”

Wang Yufang was delighted inside and quickly agreed, “Yes!”

Upon hearing the news that Chen was coming to fetch someone, Muniang was shocked. What was going on?

“Chen, are you still not at ease with Yuhua staying here with me? Her health can’t withstand the jolting right now. It’s better not to move her,” Muniang said, speaking an undeniable truth. Not to mention how unreliable Wang Yufang was in looking after Chen Yuhua, just the moving back and forth likely would be unbearable for Yuhua.

Upon hearing Qiao Muniang’s earnest words, Chen began to waver, but Wang Yufang interrupted, “Forget it, your opera troupe has already taken on new actresses. We don’t want Yuhua to be an inconvenience here. People might even look down on her. Let’s take her back where our own family can take proper care of her. That’s when I’ll be relieved!”

Muniang’s face darkened in an instant, “Which of your eyes saw someone from my Mei Garden disrespect Chen Yuhua?”

Wang Yufang choked on her own words, not that she had actually seen any disrespect, but right now, she wasn’t concerned about who was right or wrong—the most important thing was to get Yuhua back home!

“Hey, this girl is from our Chen Family. What’s the deal with you always holding on to her and not letting her go? Yuhua hasn’t signed a Servant’s Certificate; do you still want to refuse to let her go? Don’t think you can do whatever you like just because you have some money. Keep blabbering and see if I don’t report you to the officials!” Wang Yufang shouted at the top of her lungs.

Chen could not stand it anymore, his face turning dark as he scolded, “Shut up!”

“Dad······”

“Lady Yu is only thinking of what’s best for Yuhua. Stop causing unnecessary trouble here, and just stay put!”

Wang Yufang bit her lower lip in frustration, finally falling silent.

Chen then addressed Muniang, “Yuhua has been injured for so long, and it has been quite a trouble for you all. We now have people available at home, so we think it’s better to take her back. It would ease her mind from worrying about her family, help her feel more at ease. I understand your kindness, Lady; I, as an old man, am fully aware of it. My daughter-in-law spoke out of turn—I hope you will not take offense.”

Muniang never took Wang Yufang’s words seriously, considering them as nothing more than hot air, so there was no question of her being angered. However, hearing Chen’s words, it seemed he was insistent on taking Yuhua back. She found herself at a loss for further argument, after all, it was their family’s daughter at issue.

Muniang then conceded, “Chen, you’re being too formal. If you insist on taking Yuhua back, I’ll arrange for her transport.”

“No need, no need, I’ve specially hired a horse carriage—”

“The carriages outside are too bumpy. Yuhua’s frail health requires a smoother ride. My coachman, Zhuzi, is skilled at driving. Let him personally take her back,” Muniang insisted.

Chen expressed his gratitude with a clasped-hand salute, “Much obliged, Lady.”

Wang Yufang could not bear listening any longer and waved her hand, “What’s with all this dawdling? Hurry up and bring her out.”

Chen glared at her before following Muniang to the back courtyard with a flick of his sleeve.

After seeing Chen off, Muniang sent a servant boy to secretly tail them. She always felt something was off, and the person who seemed most eager to take Chen Yuhua back appeared to be Wang Yufang.