Dad, we are so stable, should we do something?

A few people happened to walk to a stall and saw a small stall selling lanterns. The lanterns on the stall were all uniquely shaped and had a wide variety of patterns. There were also some lanterns of small animals that looked lifelike.

When the two sisters saw it, they both walked over to take a look. The three brothers of the Tian family also followed behind and watched, protecting the women on one side, the maids and servants on the outer layer, and the guards on the second layer. But there were too many people at the moment, and the two sisters had to squeeze in if they wanted to see the lanterns. The maids and servants stepped forward to help clear the way, but there were too many people, and it was difficult to get in. The others had to stay on the periphery to ensure they could see the two sisters.

"Fuer, this is beautiful. You see, this pattern is what you like, and it matches your purse. This puppy lantern is so delicate and lifelike. I want this one. Fuer, which one do you want?"

"Sister, which one do you think I should choose? The one you picked for me is also very good-looking. The one I have has the poems I like, and the painting on it is also very pleasing to my eye."

"Let's buy both. One can be given to your aunt. If you want to see the other one, ask your aunt to exchange it. I'll also choose one for my mother. You can take these two, one for your aunt, and I'll choose another one for my mother. Do you think the chrysanthemum one is okay?"

"Well, my mother likes chrysanthemums, so this one is suitable."

"Then let's go with this one," Although she chose chrysanthemums, Tian Xing'er was a little bit complaining in her heart. Her mother was good in everything except following the trend. Her love for chrysanthemums was just a recent hobby. Maybe she made more money this year, and even her happy mood changed faster than before.

"Brother, come and pick a lantern together. We'll each get one, and you pick one for dad too."

"Okay." The eldest brother replied.

So the women squeezed out and the brothers of the Tian family came in. After choosing for a long time and paying the money, when they were walking out, someone bumped into Tian Yuyu. Tian Yuyu suddenly became alert and touched his purse, but found that it was gone.

"Stop, thief in front." Tian Yuyu immediately shouted loudly. At this moment, the patrolling yamen runner came over, saw the thief, and called on people to chase him together.

"My important things are there." Tian Yuyu said and followed anxiously.

Others followed and ran behind. There were too many people, so they could only follow from a distance. They turned to a less crowded street and slowly followed the yamen runners. But at this time, Tian Yuyu found that one of the yamen runners was holding a small bottle in his hand, and they seemed to have enough energy to catch up with the thief but did not catch him immediately, but just kept a certain distance.

"Why are the county officers doing this? Are they going to let the thief go?" Tian Yuyu asked his questions while running.

"Brother, you are blaming the wrong person. This is a new method the county has introduced to punish thieves, specifically for thieves. Besides, this thief is probably from outside the county and doesn't know the situation in our county. There are few people in our county who dare to steal things outside." Tian Yuheng explained.

Then they saw that the thief could not run any more, so the yamen runner stepped forward and carried him forward for a long distance. When the thief could not run any more, another yamen runner brought a bowl from somewhere and poured it into his mouth. Then the thief started to cough non-stop.

"Why are they doing this?"

"This is a characteristic of our county, hahaha, it's been a long time since I saw anyone being punished like this." Tian Yuze laughed

Seeing that the eldest brother was even more confused, the second brother Tian Yuheng hurriedly explained, "The yamen runners gave the thieves hot vinegar to drink, which is not harmful to the body. The only problem is that they will develop a cough. If a thief coughs, people will find out, so it is very useful to treat them."

"Yes, yes, these are things that my sister bought during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Someone stole them, and the thief also broke and threw away her favorite things. My sister was so angry that she had someone carry the thief and run for dozens of kilometers, and then made him drink a large bowl of hot vinegar. We were not puzzled at first. But later, when he was stealing again, he was discovered by someone because of his cough. The yamen runners who passed by immediately arrested him and put him in jail again. After that, he didn't dare to steal again because of this cough. Later, my father thought this method was useful, so he used it on all the thieves in the county. Now in our county, except for those who have not been caught, there are almost no thieves. So this one is obviously from another place and doesn't understand the situation here." Tian Yuze also added.

"This is a very good idea, Xing'er, how did you know this?"

"Brother, I was just hot-headed at the time. I was angry and just wanted to punish him a little. It was an accident. But it should be because vinegar is sour and hot, it is more irritating to the stomach, so he has a coughing problem."

"Well, Xing'er still has quick wits."

Tian Xing'er thought to herself that she didn't have such quick wit. She suddenly remembered a method used by a county magistrate in history that she had seen in her previous life. She just borrowed this method, but she couldn't recognize it. Thank you for the hard work of that magistrate. They are not from a parallel space, and there may not be such a magistrate in the future, hehe.

"Tian Ping, go get my things back."

"Yes, Master."

The things were retrieved quickly and they were all there, nothing lost. The thief was also taken away by the bailiffs, and the few of them prepared to go back.

As I was passing by a small alley, I suddenly heard a few faint "Mmmm" sounds.

"Brother, I'll take some people over to take a look." Tian Yuze had already gone over there and turned back to say to his eldest brother, and the servants and guards followed.