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nAmongst these young men was her second son.

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nHis eyes would be glued on her whenever he saw her. She had scolded her son several times, but it was useless.

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nShe felt that she had to be warier of her. The fact that she had not chased her away with a broom was already good enough.

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n“Aunt Kang, I just came from the town. When I passed by the Cascade River, I noticed that the river water levels have risen pretty high. I’m afraid that there might be a flood. Is the Chief home? Can you tell him about this so that he can be—”

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n“What are you talking about, you little b*tch?”

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nBefore she could finish her sentence, Aunt Kang rebuked her and her expression turned cold.

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n“Don’t jinx us! It’s been so many years we since experienced a flood in Sunset Town. If a flood occurs, it’s because you’ve been blabbering with your stupid mouth!

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n“It’s just some rain. Flood? If this place floods, it’s because you jinxed us! Get lost!”

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nAn Jiuyue remained silent.

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nShe felt the urge to slap her.

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nHowever, that was her old temper. She was now a woman living in ancient times, and could not take action haphazardly as it would give others leverage over her. She swallowed her resentment.

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nThere will be plenty of opportunities to have my revenge anyway.

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n“Aunt Kang, you should tell the Chief about this matter, regardless of how much you dislike me. Don’t regret it when it’s too late.”

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nEven though she found Aunt Kang intolerable, she still had to say what she needed to say.

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n“Pui!”

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nAunt Kang spat, a look of disdain on her face.

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n“Regret? What I regret the most is that I didn’t stop my husband from allowing you to be registered in our village! You’re a troublemaker! If you continue spouting nonsense, you best believe I will chase you away with a broom!

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n“Hmph! Do you think I don’t know anything? You jinxed your parents and husband, then came to seek refuge with Old Tu after your mother and husband died!

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n“Old Tu is really pitiful to have such an unfilial daughter like you. Even he was jinxed, and he died because of you!

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n“Now, you’re here deceiving people with fallacies! If you continue spouting nonsense, I’ll gather the villagers to tie you up and burn you!”

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nAn Jiuyue inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly.

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nSo it seems like Aunt Kang isn’t afraid of dying at all. Forget it, let’s just say that I was being nosy. I’m not going to care anymore.

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nI live on a mountain and on top of a big tree. No matter how great the flood may be in the village, it won’t sweep my home away. Why should I care about this rude old woman?

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nShe turned around and was ready to leave.

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nBut she hesitated. There are so many people living here. I’ve just transmigrated here. Shouldn’t I accumulate good karma? Saving people’s lives counts, right?

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nSince she made an unsuccessful attempt at the Chief’s house, she decided to pay a visit to the village’s Junior Officer.

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nShe set off for the Junior Officer’s house. Fortunately, his wife was a kind person. She quickly welcomed An Jiuyue into the house after she saw her at the door.

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n“Are you out of grain at home, Jiuyue? I’ll get some for you,” she said worriedly.

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nWhat a pitiful child. She was only with her father for a few years and she’s now a widow with two children. Her husband had told her to lend a hand to An Jiuyue wherever she could.

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