“Sure enough, she found out,” Zhang Zixuan muttered to himself.

“What? Fourth brother, what are you talking about?”

“It’s nothing. Does third brother have any opinions on this blueprint?”

The reason Zhang Zixuan asked Zhang Zifu was that he knew Zhang Zifu also had some knowledge about house construction.

Before he went to the county town to work, Zixuan wanted him to help with the house building.

Zixuan knew very well that Jian Xiu could not wait to move into the new house.

Perhaps because her environment was different in her time.

In this small courtyard, she seemed quite uncomfortable.

Although she didn’t say anything, Zhang Zixuan could clearly see it.

Even though he was lying in bed and unable to move, he would do everything he could to make her feel more comfortable.

“This blueprint is great. Third brother also likes it very much, but speaking of which, this blueprint wouldn’t have been drawn by fourth brother’s wife, right?”

“Indeed, she drew it. We also want to follow this plan to draw a draft and build the house. Yesterday, before Zhang Zihua and the others arrived, I had already found a few helpers. They should be here soon. Given my current condition, I’m afraid it’s not very convenient for me, so I’ll have to trouble you and third sister-in-law to help.”

Zhang Zixuan had nothing to hide from Zhang Zifu and his wife.

“Look at what you’re saying, fourth brother. Are we really that formal between us? I was about to ask if there’s anything I can help with, but you beat me to it.”

As soon as he finished speaking, voices were heard at the door.

“It sounds like third brother is here.”

“Don’t worry, don’t worry. Let me go out and check. How about I take them to lay the foundation first?” Zhang Zifu hurriedly said.

As he spoke, he rushed out of the courtyard.

“Zixuan… Zixuan…”

Once Zhang Zifu stepped out, he saw Jian Fuyin, Zhang Xuemei, and their spouses, along with Zhang Zhiyong and Zhang Haifei, heading toward the door.

Seeing this, Zhang Zifu quickly walked over, opened the door, and greeted them with a smile, saying:

“How come you all arrived so early? Zixuan is inside. Please, come in.”

“Ah… What’s going on here?” Jian Fuyin asked curiously.

As for the friendship with Jian Xiu, Jian Fuyin could claim the top spot.

Having grown up together in Jianjia village, they were very familiar with each other.

Hearing Jian Fuyin’s question, Zhang Zifu awkwardly replied, “Let’s go inside and talk.”

Because not far away, her mother and second brother were there. If they were seen, it would be another round of explanations.

Only Zhang Zhiyong, who was following behind, probably understood that Zhang Zifu had likely been cut off from the Zhang family.

His father, Li Zheng, had casually mentioned it to him when he came home last night.

However, this was a private matter, so Zhang Zhiyong didn’t comment.

Upon entering and seeing Zhang Zixuan, Zhang Zhiyong was immediately furious.

“Zixuan, what is this… Why are your injuries so severe? Who did this? Was it…”

“Don’t worry, Zhiyong. I’m fine. These are minor injuries. In fact, I’ve gained something from this misfortune,” Zhang Zixuan quickly said to Zhang Zhiyong.

“What do you mean? What do you mean by gaining something from misfortune?”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zixuan was very pleased.

So he explained in detail how he could feel his legs, and told them everything.

“Good, good, good! Zixuan, it seems even the heavens can’t stand it anymore. They say good people get rewarded, and it seems the heavens really opened their eyes.”

After hearing that Zhang Zixuan could feel his legs, how he got injured became less important.

Of course, from his reaction, it was clear that Zhang Zixuan didn’t want to talk about how he got hurt.

Since he didn’t want to talk about it, as his friend, Zhang Zhiyong naturally didn’t press further.

“Have you had breakfast? If not, the kitchen is over there…”

“We’ve eaten already, eaten already. But about today…” Zhang Zhiyong looked down at the tools in his hands and asked.

“Ah, today, third brother will take you all to work. The wages are still the same as what I mentioned earlier. I’ve already told third brother about the location, and anyway, the land at the village’s edge is all ours,” Zhang Zixuan said with a smile.

It had to be said that Jian Xiu was very foresighted. If she hadn’t insisted on getting the land at the village’s edge back then, they might not have found such a perfect spot for building a house.

Upon hearing this, the others nodded in understanding and then said:

“Okay, you stay here. Don’t worry about the house. We’ll take care of it.” Zhang Zifu said with a smile.

He then led everyone away.

Meanwhile, Zhang Zihua and Old Madam Liu, having heard the voices of the others, were so scared that they dared not make a sound, afraid of being discovered by them, especially since they had been locked in the pigsty by Jian Xiu.

Though they had changed clothes, they still smelled awful. If the others saw them, they would lose all face.

When everyone left, and only Zhang Zixuan and a few others were left in the house, Old Madam Liu started to scold loudly at Zhang Zixuan:

“You unfilial child, beware of lightning striking you. I’m telling you, this matter won’t be over like this. I will make sure you compensate…”

“Yes, yes, I’ll make sure you compensate. Just wait and see…”

Hearing Old Madam Liu’s voice, although it wasn’t as loud as before, it seemed there wasn’t much to worry about.

But Zhang Zihua was different.

He opened his mouth, though weakly, as his voice lacked the strength it once had.

Yet even in this state, he continued to curse.

In their eyes, Jian Xiu was already scared. If they hadn’t guessed wrong, she must have not only sent her two sons to the academy but also brought in these people to build the house.

How could they tolerate that?

And it was to build a brick house.

“Mother, this time we must make her pay for it. My leg…” Zhang Zihua weakly said.

Jian Xiu had hit him skillfully, leaving no visible marks, but making him constantly feel the pain.

Hearing Zhang Zihua’s words, Old Madam Liu then said, “Does that need to be said? This time, I’ll make sure she peels her skin off!”

As she said this, Old Madam Liu gritted her teeth, clearly showing a fierce hatred for Jian Xiu.

“However, mother, where do you think that bitch got so much silver from? She can’t have made that much just from selling that wild boar, can she?” Zhang Zihua asked curiously.