The rural doctor is busy with farming, and her abstinent husband can't bear it

Jiang Qishan spoke directly, completely unaware that his joke was somewhat teasing towards his brother who was more than ten years older than him.

"Yes, you're right."

Jiang Ziling is easy-going and has no airs at all. He responded in a matter-of-fact manner.

On this side, Su Yu had already prepared the carriage and asked Xier to notify the villagers who needed water transportation.

Jiang Qishan said goodbye politely, holding the rope with one hand, the carriage started slowly and gradually disappeared in the afterglow of the sunset.

As soon as he entered the house, Su Yu asked curiously, "Whose child is that boy? I've never seen him before."

Jiang Ziling explained with a smile: "That's my uncle's youngest son. He has been studying in the county town and rarely has the opportunity to come back."

Su Yu was a little surprised and thought, how can a scholar be so talkative?

In her impression, educated people mostly have a restrained and elegant temperament, but this young man, who was so talkative and active, completely broke her inherent impression.

After a short rest, Su Yu returned to the work of making the beauty cream.

As it was getting dark, Jiang Qishan returned the carriage on time and politely declined the offer of having dinner with him.

Seeing this, Su Yu did not force it, but combed the hair of the hardworking horse himself, patted its head gently, and whispered thanks. The horse seemed to understand and hummed twice in response.

After dinner, the family worked together to carefully bottle the prepared beauty cream, waiting for it to solidify into a paste.

It was late at night, but Fang Qin, who had gone to the town to report to the police, had not returned yet.

During the day, Su Yu still remembered that Uncle Li's ox cart had been helpful to everyone, and he couldn't help but worry about how Fang Qin managed to get to the town alone.

If she were to walk, with her frail body, such a long distance would be extremely difficult.

They were gone for a whole day, and Dazhuang cried several times because of hunger. Zhao felt so distressed that she asked Xie Xinghua to cook some rice soup as an emergency measure.

The children were at home, and Fang Qin usually wouldn't leave for so long. Could it be that she had encountered an accident on the way? This thought made Su Yu feel an inexplicable worry in his heart.

Just as Jiang Ziling's mind was immersed in complicated considerations, a dull and clear sound of a door opening suddenly came from outside the yard, interrupting his meditation.

The sound seemed to carry an unusual urgency, suggesting that something was about to happen.

Fang Qin stepped into the yard. She looked particularly tired and dusty, as if she was a traveler returning from a long journey.

Sweat condensed into beads on her forehead and slowly slid down her cheeks, leaving behind clearly visible traces, testifying to her hard work and difficulty today.

This day was indeed extremely tiring for her.

In the early morning, when most people were still asleep, Fang Qin had already gotten up early, planning to go to the town to deal with a tricky matter - reporting a crime.

However, when she revealed the purpose of her trip, Uncle Li and Zhao Mazi, who had readily agreed to give her a ride, suddenly found excuses to shirk their responsibilities: one claimed that the ox cart was inexplicably damaged, the other said that the donkey at home was sick. In short, all the reasons pointed to one result - they were unable to lend her a helping hand.

Faced with such a change, Fang Qin had no complaints at all. She just swallowed her anger silently and decided to embark on this long journey on her own feet.

She walked along the muddy path, crossed the winding hills, and moved forward tirelessly until her feet felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and she finally arrived at the county government office in the county town.

But what greeted her was the cold words of the yamen official - if you want to file a complaint, submit the complaint first.

This was undoubtedly an insurmountable obstacle for Fang Qin, who could barely read.

She stood there in a daze, helplessness and confusion written all over her face.

Fortunately, there was an old man near the county government office who specialized in writing letters for other people. However, the price he asked was shockingly high - a full 888 copper coins, a number that sounded more like a joke.

But for the sake of justice, Fang Qin gritted her teeth, reluctantly paid the huge sum of money, and finally submitted the heavy petition.

However, the officer's next words were like a cold shower on her face - the trial would have to be postponed to tomorrow, and she was asked to bring the defendant along.

This request made Fang Qin feel both amused and helpless. If the cunning defendant could easily obey her call, how could it have come to this point?

She tried everything, from gentle pleading to almost mad requests, and even threats and throwing tantrums, just hoping that the officers would show leniency and lend a helping hand.

But the officers' attitude was cold and firm, and they eventually ruthlessly expelled her.

It was at that moment of desperation that the ghostwriter gave the key advice - spend money to unclog the joints.

Fang Qin spent all the remaining change on her without hesitation, and only then did she get the other party to nod in agreement and promise to go find Su Yu the next day.

The sunset glow in the sky gradually faded away, and Fang Qin dragged her heavy steps towards home. Her stomach was empty, her legs felt like they were filled with lead, and her chest was swollen and painful because the baby had not sucked her milk. Every step she took felt like she was walking on needles.

But when she thought that the evil Su Yu would be brought to justice tomorrow, she couldn't help but feel a little relieved, and this hope supported her to move forward.

Jiang Ziling, in the house, breathed a sigh of relief. He felt a little relieved when he learned that Fang Qin had returned without bringing any soldiers with her.

Knowing that he had difficulty walking, he was always worried about Fang Qin's actions. He was afraid that if Su Yuzhen was caught, he would not be able to provide even the slightest help. He could only wait anxiously, helpless.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist, Su Yu was about to go out to collect firewood when two officers and soldiers in armor and with swords on their waists appeared in front of the door, their majesty revealing an irresistible power.

"Excuse me, who is Su Yu?"

Their voices echoed in the quiet courtyard.

Seeing this, Su Yu knew in his heart that he could not escape today, so he put down the backpack and responded calmly: "I am Su Yu."

Faced with this sudden arrest, the two officers took a tough stance and announced that she was accused of arson and injuring people without reason, and demanded that she go with them to the yamen for investigation.

Such a scene is enough to make an average woman panic and even cry for mercy.

However, Su Yu was different. She showed extraordinary calmness and agreed calmly: "Okay, please wait for a moment. Let me tell my family, and then I will go with you immediately."

This calmness surprised everyone present.

The two officers looked at Su Yu in front of them with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

They have been walking in this countryside for many years and have met countless country women. Most of them are either the fierce and unreasonable women who shout at the top of their lungs, or the weak and helpless women who can only lower their heads and wipe their tears.

And Su Yu was able to remain so calm and composed in the face of the sudden change.