Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

"We came back in a hurry just to give you a heads-up so that your family can prepare in advance. Don't let the things in Hejian County involve your family anymore..."

Shopkeeper Bao and his family also nodded. They rushed over eagerly, actually they were worried that Xiaolan's family would be implicated over there.

"A county magistrate destroys a family, and a prefect exterminates an entire clan." This is a proverb known to ordinary people.

Sheng Xuan was worried about the situation of Grandpa Sheng and Mrs. Cui. Although their filial piety was touching, rationally speaking, what their family should be most concerned about now was whether the group of people in Hejian County would implicate them.

This is why Xiaowen and Xiaolan were so eager to read the notice just now. You can't write two characters of prosperity with one stroke. Even if you have divided the family now, if the government wants to kill all nine generations of your family, you will have no reason to do so. If someone deliberately sets his eyes on your family's assets, you will have to spend money to avoid disaster.

"Our family has never done anything wrong, so we are not afraid." Sheng Xuan said.

Zhang came back to her senses and sobbed softly. She took out a handkerchief from her bosom, wiped the tears from her face, then glared at Sheng Xuan and turned away.

Sheng Xuan's complexion, which had just improved, turned pale again in an instant. He knew that Zhang was blaming him.

"Xiao Lan, what should we do about this?" It has become Zhang's subconscious mind to ask her daughter for help when there is something going on.

Xiao Lan thought about it for a while and said, "This matter can be big or small, but today, thanks to the Lu family for coming to my house to report the news, our family will remember this favor. As for this matter... let's discuss a set of rules later..."

The Lu family and the Bao family have many business dealings with Hejian County. They said they would return to the town first and if there was any further news from there, they would inform them in time.

Xiaolan's family's life went on as usual. After all, no matter how bad things got, life had to go on.

As for dealing with emergencies outside and protecting his family, it was Xiaowen's responsibility. Although Sheng Xuan had an official position, his vision was limited, he was honest and simple, and he only held a sinecure. He had never been in the officialdom, so his current task was to take care of his family and Zhang's inside and outside, and not let his backyard catch fire.

As for Hejian County, although the family was anxious, they were far away and could not do anything. Sheng Xuan also understood this truth. After all, the road is walked step by step, and there is no reason to become fat in one breath.

Two days later, the county magistrate sent someone to inform Xiaolan's family that Pang Fei and his son had confessed.

The county magistrate had someone copy the confession and send it to Xiaolan. Xiaolan knew that the county magistrate wanted to make friends with her family. But why? Thinking about it, Xiaolan couldn't help but sneer. It seems that the tiger skin of the Shen family is very useful. Even at this point, the county magistrate is still very optimistic about her family.

Pang Fei claimed in his confession that most of the money from selling corn seeds went into Sheng Nuo's pocket, and he only earned the money for running errands and travel expenses. He was forced by the two brothers Sheng Nuo and Sheng Kai to do this, and he felt very wronged. He was willing to be a witness and testify against Sheng Nuo and Sheng Kai, and only asked the county magistrate to be lenient with him.

When Xiao Lan finished reading the confession, he knew that Pang Fei had also received news of the incident in Hejian County. Pang Fei gritted his teeth and refused to confess at first, hoping that Hejian County would rescue him.

That's why he asked someone to go to Hejian County to inquire about the situation of the Sheng family. Unexpectedly, something happened in Hejian County as well. He couldn't help but panic.

Now that Sheng Nuo and Sheng Kai are both in jail, Pang Fei knows that he can't escape and he has no hope, so he puts all the blame on the two brothers Sheng Nuo and Sheng Kai, trying to clear himself completely from this matter.

Xiao Lan gave the person who delivered the letter a very thick red envelope, and the person immediately understood the meaning of the letter and promised that if there was any disturbance in the county government, he would come to inform them. Before leaving, the person also said that now, everyone in the county government was on their side, so they could rest assured and not worry about Pang Fei's random accusations.

The next day, Xiaowen went to the county government office again, talked to the county government office for some old conversations, and then came back.

Xiaolan was at home, helping with the housework. Although she looked very nervous, it was just an outward expression. She actually had a plan for the matter.

Something happened in Hejian County, and Sheng Hao's family naturally got the news. As soon as Xiao Wen came back from the county government, Sheng Hao came with his family.

"Third brother, what did the county government say?" Sheng Hao was obviously a little panicked.

Xiao Wen took over the conversation, "Fourth Uncle, I just came back from the county government office. I heard that there was a letter from Hejian County. They said that they want to take you and my father to Hejian County for questioning..."

As soon as Xiaowen finished speaking, it was like a bolt of thunder striking everyone. Everyone in the room was really a little panicked.

Sheng Hao was panicking, and Liu and Xiao Ye were also crying quietly.

"What did our family do to offend anyone? We live an honest life and have never received a penny from them. If they want to be corrupt officials and make money, what does it have to do with our family?" Xiao Ye sat with her mother and said angrily, "Our family has already been separated and lived separately. What does it have to do with our family?"

Sheng Hao sighed and said with a sad face, "Can the government still control these things? It's our family's fault that they have to deal with us."

"Dad, what's going on? We're the only one that can't borrow money, and they've come so far away and are still able to cause harm to our family. We're so unlucky to have relatives like this!" Xiao Ye sat down on the ground angrily.

Who said it wasn’t true? Xiao Ye said what Xiao Lan was thinking.

If Xiao Ye dared to say such outrageous words on normal days, Sheng Hao and Sheng Xuan would definitely scold her, but today the two brothers did not say a word or stop her.

"My dear third aunt, you have to help me think of a solution! If the child's father goes to the government office, he will be seriously injured if not dead!" Liu cried to Zhang, "If the child's father is gone, I don't want to live anymore..."

The mother and daughter sat on the ground, hugging each other and crying, while Sheng Hao and Xiao Tao sat there with their heads down, not saying a word.

The four of them knew that if Hejian County sent someone, they would not be able to escape. Sheng Xuan had a solution. Not to mention Xiao Wen's status as a scholar, Sheng Xuan himself was also a seventh-rank official. Although he was just a nominal official, he was on the same level as the county magistrate.