Indenture

Elder Madam Xu was a person who favored boys over girls. She was basically harsh on the daughters at home. If one was good at sweet-talking, she might receive better treatment. If she was timid and wooden, she could only lead an even worse life.

Of course, Hua Meili was not one of them.

As for why there was such a huge difference in treatment…

That was because when she gave birth to this youngest daughter, a fortune-teller passed by and said that this girl would definitely be rich and noble in the future. This made Elder Madam Xu so happy that she immediately rewarded the fortune-teller with a lot of money.

From then on, she doted on Hua Meili and could not bear to let her do any work. She was just waiting for her to marry a rich man so that she could enjoy life with her.

Hua Jiujiu wanted to roll her eyes at this. She had never seen an old woman like this.

Looking at the thin porridge in front of her that could be used as a mirror and then at the thick porridge in front of Hua Meili, Hua Jiujiu stood up without a word and swapped two bowls of porridge over.

"What are you doing!" Hua Meili immediately shouted.

"Aunt, you're so understanding. You'll definitely be willing to give the porridge to my mother. My mother is still lying in bed," Hua Jiujiu said indifferently.

"Pfft, she's not worthy. Even if she dies in bed, no one will care." Hua Meili's face was filled with disdain.

Hua Jiujiu's entire aura turned cold.

"Aunt, you'd better think twice before you speak. Otherwise, I guarantee that everyone will know what kind of person you are tomorrow."

Hua Meili was shocked by Hua Jiujiu's aura and didn't say anything for a moment. When she snapped out of it, she felt embarrassed and immediately looked at Elder Madam Xu, who had just put the pot back.

"Wretched girl, your aunt is right. She's just a woman who was bought back. Let alone dying in bed, it's fine even if we sell her again." Elder Madam Xu wanted to snatch the porridge back, but Hua Jiujiu avoided her.

Hua Jiujiu stood there with a cold expression. She had almost forgotten her mother's identity.

She had to get the indenture back. Otherwise, these things might really happen!

In ancient times, people who were bought and sold had no human rights to speak of.

Hua Jiujiu looked at Old Hua and said firmly, "Grandpa, I want to split up the family!"

Originally, Old Hua wanted to turn a blind eye. Now, he was completely helpless. He was even shocked by Hua Jiujiu's words.

"What did you say?" Old man Hua asked again with uncertainty.

In fact, he was quite happy. If they could split away this family of money-losing goods, they could live a better life, and they would not have to worry about the dowry in the future.

"Split up!" Hua Jiujiu originally didn't want to mention it so early, but if this continued, she didn't know when her mother would be sold, as well as the few of them girls. She didn't want to take such a huge risk.

"Eldest, your father is not around, and your younger siblings are still young. Your mother is also lying on the bed. How can she survive if she's separated? Grandpa won't agree." Old Hua retreated tactically.

In the afternoon, he also heard how Bai Zhi had given birth. If there was a hole in her stomach, that body was definitely not in a good state. In the future, they would only have to spend more money to heal her. They definitely couldn't accept this.

If he separated the family, he would probably be criticized by others. Therefore, it was the best thing for Hua Jiujiu and the others to mention it.

Elder Madam Xu said excitedly from the side, "Alright, split up. If you have the ability, split up!"

They weren't the ones who suggested it, so if they really did this, they wouldn't be criticized.