Chapter 210 – Please Don’t Sell Them

Chapter 210 - Please Don't Sell Them

Eldest Sister-in-law was still somewhat confused. In her understanding, anything thrown into the hearth would eventually be reduced to ashes.

Ninth Sister-in-law actually said she was making delicacies...

Sixth Sister-in-law, who usually spoke the least, stepped forward and pulled the bewildered Eldest Sister-in-law aside.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, you have to trust Ninth Sister-in-law. When has she ever done something without confidence?"

"That's true. Ninth Sister-in-law always acts with prudence; I've been worrying too much." Eldest Sister-in-law threw the iron hook aside, somewhat embarrassed, and continued washing the dishes.

Mo Jiuye wasn't idle either. Together with Liang Hao and the others, he moved the borrowed tables and chairs back to the village to return them.

Mo Chuhan went to the backyard to process the game they had hunted.

He could see that it was true that Ninth Sister-in-law managed the household, but all the expenses were also covered by her.

He hadn't started his official duties at the government office yet. Taking advantage of this time, he planned to hunt more animals to exchange for silver, which he would then hand over to Ninth Sister-in-law to manage.

As an older brother-in-law, spending money provided by his sister-in-law made him feel uncomfortable. Whenever he could contribute, he didn't want to be idle.

Mo Hanyue watched as Eighth Brother processed the wild goat and those chickens in the backyard before striding towards the empty room. She immediately panicked.

"Eighth Brother, those little rabbits are so cute. Please don't sell them."

Mo Chuhan did indeed have that intention.

He planned to tie up those hares with ropes and send them to the city along with the other game tomorrow morning to exchange them for silver.

In the past, when there was only one younger sister in the family, what they brothers could do was spoil her.

But times had changed. They were no longer nobles in the capital, and their sister was not a young lady from a wealthy family.

The future life required everyone to work together to maintain.

"Hanyue, you're already a young lady. Don't act recklessly."

Mo Hanyue pouted and blocked the door, refusing to let Mo Chuhan touch those rabbits under any circumstances.

"Eighth Brother, just this once, I beg you. Don't sell these rabbits, okay?"

Seeing his sister's stubborn streak resurface, Mo Chuhan could only patiently explain to her.

"Hanyue, listen. We can't possibly raise these rabbits."

Mo Hanyue was puzzled. "They're clearly lively and energetic. Why can't we raise them?"

"The rabbits' teeth are very strong. Even if they're kept in cages, they'll bite through them and escape. It's better to exchange these wild rabbits for some money than to let them run away."

Mo Chuhan wasn't speaking out of hearsay. When he was stationed at the border, he had hunted some wild rabbits and intended to keep them temporarily. He planned to add them to the menu when the soldiers returned victorious.

However, within two days, all the rabbits had escaped, and the scene was littered with bite marks everywhere.

Mo Hanyue wanted to argue back, but she knew deep down that Eighth Brother was telling the truth.

For a moment, she was speechless. In desperation, she burst into tears.

Hearing Mo Hanyue's crying, Old Madam Mo and the sisters-in-law who were busy in the kitchen rushed out to check on the situation.

What they saw was Mo Chuhan clumsily trying to comfort Mo Hanyue.

"Hanyue, don't cry. It's Eighth Brother's fault. If you really like these rabbits, let's keep one and raise it."

Without a doubt, everyone assumed that Mo Chuhan had upset Mo Hanyue.

"Husband, don't bully Hanyue," Eighth Sister-in-law said, already striding between the two of them.

With her hands on her hips, she seemed ready to demand justice from Mo Chuhan.

Seeing someone supporting her, Mo Hanyue stopped crying instantly. After all, she was just pretending, so she could stop quickly.

"Eighth Sister-in-law, look at Eighth Brother. How cruel he is, wanting to sell such adorable little rabbits for money."

Now, everyone present understood the reason for the conflict between the siblings.

Old Madam Mo and the sisters-in-law had all been noblewomen who never touched water or did manual labor. They were unfamiliar with raising wild rabbits.

Therefore, everyone unanimously believed that Mo Chuhan was in the wrong.

Third Sister-in-law was even more dramatic, taking out five taels of silver from her bosom and directly stuffing it into Mo Chuhan's hands.

"Eighth Brother, I'll buy these wild rabbits. Keep the silver."

Really, how dare he bully their most adorable little auntie? Absolutely not.

Although the other sisters-in-law weren't as radical as Third Sister-in-law, they all showed their support for Mo Hanyue.

Only He Zhiran didn't act like the sisters-in-law.

She already had plans for those wild rabbits in her heart.

Therefore, when she saw Mo Hanyue holding the wild rabbit, she had already purchased a hundred baby rabbits in the space to raise them.

This was her first step in planning to make money.

She wouldn't need to show her face in public; she could do it at home.

She had also learned about the habits of rabbits in the past.

Indeed, hares are notoriously difficult to tame and raise, particularly due to their uncanny ability to escape confinement—a challenge that seems insurmountable.

However, the rabbits bred within our domain are a different story. These rabbits, raised in captivity from birth, have acclimated to this lifestyle. It's safe to say that the very notion of escape never crosses their minds.

Moreover, these rabbits are remarkably resilient against diseases, making them easy to maintain.

With just occasional plantings of cabbage and carrots, and perhaps some cornmeal after the autumn harvest, they can be well-fed. In summer, it's even simpler, with the abundance of grass from the mountains at our disposal.

Not only that, but rabbits reach maturity in just six months, and their breeding rate is astonishingly swift.

Especially during the slack season of agriculture, engaging in rabbit farming presents an excellent opportunity for occupation.

Most importantly, the value of rabbits in my hands far exceeds imagination.

Their fur can be utilized to craft plush toys, a plan I've harbored since my journey. Under Tang Mingrui's expertise, the toy business thrived. Had it not been for the shortage of supply from my end, our collaboration would have already reaped substantial profits.

Moreover, the success of rabbit-fur toys in my previous life has been proven. Toys made from rabbit fur command higher prices than those crafted from synthetic fabrics, and their appearance is undeniably more appealing.

I am confident that plush toys made from rabbit fur will guarantee a profitable venture, without the concern of material exposure.

As for rabbit meat, the simplest method would be to process it into cold rabbit dishes for sale, which would multiply our profits several times over.

At the very least, if we're feeling lazy, selling the meat directly at market price still ensures a steady income.

Therefore, He Zhiran's plan is bound to generate significant profits for our household.

As she observed her brother-in-law, Baba, being cornered by the sisters-in-law's relentless questioning, unsure how to counter their arguments, He Zhiran finally spoke up.

"Sisters-in-law, Han Yue, I also believe there's no need to keep these wild rabbits."

Her words drew everyone's attention to her.

"Ninth Sister-in-law, you agree with Baba to sell those adorable little bunnies?" Mo Hanyue asked, her voice catching in her throat.

He Zhiran stepped forward, gently patting Mo Hanyue's shoulder, and said softly, "Han Yue, Ninth Sister-in-law read in a book that wild rabbits are hard to keep under our care. Given the circumstances, it might be better to exchange them for money."