The general kneels on the washboard again

Jiang Yunxiao stood in front of Yue Niang and said very seriously: "Yue Niang, if you want him to be brought to justice, I will help you."

Yue Niang shook her head gently, then said, "Thank you, Brother Yun Xiao, but what about after he's executed? He's only been in prison for a few years, and isn't it common in Yunzhou for someone to take his place? He'll definitely take vengeance on me in the future."

Seeing Jiang Yunxiao's indignant expression, Yue Niang said softly, "To capture and kill an evil beast, you must be steady, accurate and ruthless, going straight to the vital point and making sure he can't make any more waves."

That's right, she doesn't want him to be punished, she wants him to go to hell.

Zhao Xiaoming pushed Jiang Yunxiao aside and said, "You've always been the most opinionated. We all listen to you."

Several people kept today's events a secret from Old Madam Fu, fearing that she would worry.

Late at night, a light drizzle began to fall. Although the house had been repaired by a bricklayer a long time ago, it was still a bit old, and the rain poured in through several cracks.

Several days passed in peace like this. Although Yunian had detained the man, he was not in a hurry to open a court for trial.

In order to carry out the subsequent plans, Yue Niang has been claiming to be sick and unable to go out recently.

Old Madam Fu and Mother Ji were taken away by Erya's mother and have been living in Erya's house these days. Only Yue Niang is at home in case someone comes from the Ding family.

That day, Erya's female teacher Wen Shu happened to come to get new tea, so she also came to visit.

Yue Niang was lying on the bed reading a storybook. Ruoyan searched for it because she was afraid she would be bored.

From a distance, she could hear Erya's signal to her: "Yue'er, Yue'er, Master Wen is here to see you."

dong dong~

Yue Niang quickly tidied her appearance.

"Miss Fu, are you okay?"

He went to open the door in a sickly manner, his breath barely taciturn: "Oh, Master Wen is here, come in and sit down."

"Miss Fu, cover your ears and don't listen to those common sayings. You are not wrong." Wen Shu looked concerned.

Yue Niang was also anxious: "Master Wen, what are the common sayings out there?"

Master Wen glanced at Erya in confusion, and Erya quickly tried to smooth things over: "Nothing, nothing."

Now that things have come to this, how could Yue Niang let it go?

"Sister Erya, speak." Yue Niang suddenly became a little irritable.

Master Wen also told the truth: "Now everyone in Qingshi Town is saying that the head of the Ding family is a romantic and handsome man, and looks like Pan An. How could he have any intentions towards a village woman like you? Most likely, you wanted to get in but failed, so you framed him."

Erya was standing aside, looking dejected.

Master Wen held Yue Niang's hand and said, "Miss Fu, I'm not telling you this today to confuse you. This is how women are in this world. Even if you're the one being wronged, rumors will only smear you and won't speak up for you. Even if one day you're vindicated, when you walk out of this door, there will be plenty of harsh words thrown at you. I hope you won't be angry with me."

"I know these words are from the heart. Su-yi has been bullied by other beauties. This flower truly belongs in the Jade Pool. Who can sense my ruthlessness and hatred? When the moon is bright and the wind is clear, I am about to fall. Not being understood is the norm."

Yue Niang also shook Master Wen's hand, always feeling that Master Wen had a story.

After Master Wen left, Yue Niang asked Er Ya, "Sister, how are things going at the Ding family?"

Erya also sat down beside the bed. "Everything in the Ding family remains the same, but according to Master Jiang's observation, that beast is not in prison at all, but in the mansion."

"As expected. Are they coming back for dinner tonight? I'll cook."

Erya's eyes lit up: "Go back."

Then he said a little dejectedly: "But I'm afraid Brother Li An can't come."

Yue Niang had long noticed that something was wrong with Li An: "Sister, what has Brother Li An been busy with recently? Why can't I see him so often?"

Erya lowered her head and said, "He didn't want me to tell you at first, but now the date is getting closer, there's no other way."

Yue Niang climbed up from the bed and sat shoulder to shoulder with Erya: "What happened?"

Erya hesitantly explained the whole story: "You know how valuable the medicinal herbs at Guangrentang are. All the time I lived there, it was Brother Li An who paid for it. He emptied his savings, and my father invested all his money in the fish pond. There were also expenses at home, and it was time for the imperial examinations again, so he was looking for work on the streets."

Yue Niang scolded, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?" She turned around and took out a few banknotes from under her pillow. "Go ahead, just consider it a loan. When he becomes a prime minister in the future, I can also benefit from his fame."

"Yue Niang, thank you."

"Sister, there's no need to be so polite between you and me. It's inconvenient for me to go out, so you, the future wife of the top scholar, can personally send it off."

Erya was shy and embarrassed: "How unbecoming." Then she walked out.

Yu Sui's maid also came to deliver the message, and the elder of the Ding family came immediately, and then left quickly.

Yue Niang put on a thick layer of makeup again, moved a wisteria rocking chair, sat in the yard, and opened the gate wide.

There were only about ten people who came, including Yu Sui and Ding Jingen. The others were old men with white hair and beards, and each of them held a gift in his hand.

After everyone came in, Yu Sui considerately closed the courtyard door and placed the things one by one on the stone table.

Seeing that Ding Jingen didn't cover himself, Yue Niang pretended to be surprised: "Why? Has the prefect already opened a trial? Is Mr. Ding innocent?"

At this time, one of the oldest elders spoke kindly: "No, this beast has been in prison. Today, with the permission of the prefect, I brought him here to apologize to you, young lady."

Yue Niang found it funny. Since they were all in prison and were only released temporarily, why were there no yamen runners following them?

After saying that, he kicked Ding Jingen and said, "Why don't you apologize to Miss Fu quickly? You beast."

Ding Jingen obeyed and knelt on the ground: "I was wrong, Miss Fu, please have mercy on me and don't pursue this matter any further."

Ding Jingen is best at changing his face. Even though he thought Yue Niang was a beautiful prey a few days ago, today he looks at her as if she is a virus and just hopes to get rid of her quickly.

Yue Niang was lying on a rattan chair when she suddenly asked, "You guys are the ones who spread those rumors in town, aren't you?"

"Hey, girl, what do you mean by this?" the old man spoke again.

Yue Niang couldn't stand the lack of clarity. "I'm too lazy to deal with you. I'm sure you've already exposed my true identity over the past two days. You, the audacious head of the family, have secretly torn down the reputation of the royal family."

Chalcedony asked straight to the point: "Then what do you want in exchange for giving up?"

Yue Niang stretched lazily and said, "Deal with the rumor first and then come talk to me. If it spreads any further, I won't be able to let it go."

Of course, the group responded respectfully.

Yue Niang least wants to borrow these powers. If she is strong enough, she won't have to feel so aggrieved.

Yu Sui went to open the door, and a man came rolling in from outside: Master Wen.

Master Wen lay on the ground, unaware of the pain, staring at Ding Jingen.

The people from the Ding family looked at Master Wen nervously with unfriendly eyes.

Yue Niang hurried over to help her up, calling her affectionately, "Sister Wen, I'm fine, they didn't do anything to me."

Master Wen's hands were as cold as ice, and he tried hard to smile: "I'm glad you're alright."

A group of people gradually walked away.

Yue Niang asked Master Wen, "Master Wen, why are you back?"

Looking again, Master Wen's eyes were red: "Oh, my handkerchief was left at your house. I wanted to come and look for it, but I didn't expect to encounter such a thing."

"Master, do you recognize that beast?" Yue Niang had guessed what was going on from Wen Shu's reaction to Ding Jingen's reaction.