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Qin Feng's meaning was very clear. Liu Sihan was not killed after all. Even if the case was reported to the government, the county magistrate would at most sentence Zhang Zhiyuan to pay some money and give him a few beatings, and the matter would basically be over.

Wei Lingyu just called him out and did not commit any substantial crime. In addition, she identified Zhang Zhiyuan, so she was not only innocent but also meritorious.

But this incident had a very bad impact on Wei Lingyu's reputation.

If the Wei family is pushed into a corner, Wei Lingxuan will turn around and accuse Liu Sihan in order to protect his family's reputation.

It was said that the two children were playing outside, and Liu Sihan had evil intentions and wanted to molest Wei Lingyu, and Zhang Zhiyuan was just acting in a just manner and used a heavier blow.

If things turned out this way, not only would Liu Siyu be unable to seek justice for her brother, but she might also lose Liu Sihan's future and reputation.

Although Lai Xi did not think as far-sightedly as Qin Feng, he also knew that human nature was treacherous.

Especially for a man like Master Wei who values ​​his reputation more than his life, if he was pushed into a corner, he might ruin Liu Sihan's path to an official career by picking up his pen.

After all this trouble, it may not necessarily lead to justice for Liu Sihan, and it may even get people implicated.

Thinking about it this way, settling the matter privately is indeed the best option.

But Liu Siyu felt aggrieved.

For Sihan and for myself.

The sadness and helplessness of being a small person are vividly reflected at this moment.

Liu Siyu felt a blockage in her throat, a sore spot around her eyes, and something hot was sliding down her cheeks.

It slid down her cheek to her mouth, and Liu Siyu tasted it. It was a little salty and a little cold.

Just like her passion, it was shot down and shattered in this ruthless and cruel era.

It drifted into the wind and turned into a gust of icy cold wind.

Yes, this was ancient times when the laws were not yet fully developed, and even scholars valued their face more than their lives, not to mention those old foxes in officialdom.

Who doesn't cherish their own feathers?

Only then did she clearly realize that she had been far away from the world she was familiar with before, and away from the right and wrong that were once so familiar to her.

Suddenly I felt a little cold, not physically, but the loneliness and fear deep in my heart.

Strange times, strange people, everything is the same, familiar and strange at the same time...

Lai Xi understood Liu Siyu's feelings. He had also been angry and protested before.

After being ruthlessly torn apart by reality, I also felt deeply painful.

Liu Siyu's tears made him feel distressed, but he also knew that this was a sad process that a person must go through in his growth.

He gently held the person in his arms and said softly: "If you are sad, just cry for a while, then wipe away your tears, and you will be the judge."

"How to seek justice is up to you."

In the evening, Lai Xi told Wang the results of his discussion with Qin Feng during the day.

Wang looked at Liu Siyu, who had never smiled since she entered the door, and looked embarrassed.

"Siyu, I think what Captain Qin and Lai Xi said makes sense, so let's not hold Master Wei's family accountable. After all, Sihan still needs to study with the master."

Liu Siyu felt even more disappointed. She didn't expect Wang, her mother, to say this.

"You mean to let this matter go and pretend that we didn't know, so that Sihan suffered in vain?"

Wang also felt sorry for her son, but they had suffered a lot of such grievances in the past.

At most, I'd just curse a few words and vent my anger.

However, Sihan almost lost her life this time, so Wang felt that she should at least go to Zhang Zhiyuan's house and make a scene, asking him to apologize to them in front of the whole village like Mrs. Zhang did.

When Liu Siyu heard this, a hint of sarcasm appeared on her lips.

"Apologize, you are so generous. Can you guarantee that after you apologize, Zhang Zhiyuan will not become even more aggressive and take Sihan's life next time?"

Wang took a step back in fear.

"Well, what do you say we should do?"

Liu Siyu's eyes were stern. "They hurt Sihan and want to just apologize and let it go. No way. I will make them suffer physically."

"What if the teacher doesn't allow Sihan to go to school?"

Although Wang felt sorry for her son, she didn't want to hold the Master's daughter responsible, as she was afraid that the Master would treat Sihan differently because of this incident.

"No, at least on the surface, Master won't go too far."

Lai Xi said with certainty.

After hearing Lai Xi's words, Wang's worried expression eased a little.

"So what do you want to do?"

Liu Siyu actually understood the thoughts of a young woman like Wang.

She has been exploited for more than 20 years and has become accustomed to it psychologically.

The most important thing is that he has an inexplicable admiration and fear for scholars.

But she was really scared. If the girl from Xiawa Village had not saved Sihan, she really didn't know what the consequences would have been.

"I will go to Master Wei's house again tomorrow. At least Wei Lingyu should apologize to Sihan in person and promise in front of her parents that she will never tease Sihan again from now on."

"As for Zhang Zhiyuan, Qin Feng will take care of it."

Wang then breathed a sigh of relief.

"I know you care about Sihan. I feel relieved to leave Zhang Zhiyuan to Captain Qin, but as for Master Wei..."

"Why, are you afraid that Wei Lingyu won't come to apologize and I will make things difficult for her?"

Wang had a wooden face and didn't know how to explain. She did have this idea, but Sihan still had to go to school here, and she didn't want to make things awkward.

But she also knew Liu Siyu's personality very well. Ever since this girl was kicked by a cow, her personality has become very strong.

Once she has made up her mind, even ten oxen cannot pull her back. She is really scared. This girl has embarrassed everyone.

But it was her son who was hurt, and she was angry and hateful, and she wanted to slap that girl.

But she could only think about these in her heart. Facing Liu Siyu's questioning, she could only speak hesitantly.

"That's not what Mom meant. I..."

Liu Siyu raised her hand and interrupted Wang.

"Okay, I know what to do. I won't let Sihan go without books."

The next day, the Wei family learned that Liu Siyu was willing to make concessions, so they prepared generous gifts and went to the Li family's house to personally apologize to Liu Sihan.

He also carried the seriously ill Wei Lingyu to Liu Sihan's bedside, apologized to him sincerely, and stated in front of his parents that he would never dare to bully Liu Sihan again.

This matter has come to an end.

Liu Sihan was still a little weak, so Wang stayed at Li's house to take good care of her.

Liu Siyu was holding her breath, afraid that she would lose control of her temper if she stayed in Liulin Village, so she decided to go back to Xinghua Village with Lai Xi to calm down.

Liu Siyu had a puffy face all the way, and Lai Xi knew that she was still angry.

So he comforted her, "I know you are unhappy. Qin Feng only fined you some silver. The other things are irrelevant. Not to mention you, even I feel uncomfortable."

Liu Siyu raised her eyebrows.

"Then you still want me to accept reality?"

Lai Xi smiled bitterly.

"So what if he doesn't accept it? Qin Feng is just a shopkeeper, and Zhang Zhiyuan is a student after all. There is only so much he can do."

Liu Siyu stopped in her tracks.

"When did you become so close to Qin Feng that you always speak for him?"

Lai Xi blinked his cunning eyes and suddenly leaned close to Liu Siyu's ear.

"Do you want to know what Qin Feng and I are planning next?"

Liu Siyu suddenly perked up.

"What's the plan?"