Ms. Zhang, Wang Nian's wife, and her brother held positions of influence within the mountain bandit's enclave. While not the leaders, they functioned as the right-hand individuals to the bandit leaders.
Ms. Zhang, known for her indolence, and Wang Nian, lacking substantial wealth, relied on aiding the bandits to secure income. However, the compensation received from the bandits was meager and insufficient to cover Ms. Zhang and Wang Nian's expenses.
Ms. Zhang's covetous eyes fixated on Chen Lin'er's shop. She envisioned the prosperity that would come with possessing both establishments. Even if she refrained from conducting business, the monthly rent alone would generate substantial income. This seemed like a perpetual source of sustenance, a financial legacy for future generations.
Thus, Ms. Zhang and Wang Nian conspired to acquire Chen Lin'er's shop.
