Farming and reading family

Zheng Yicheng immediately told the story about Qian Yong bringing a group of people to Baotou Village to force the Chen family to sell their mulberry seedlings, and then a large group of people went to steal the Chen family's mulberry seedlings.

After Xu Boyan heard Zheng Yicheng piece together the whole story, he felt like laughing.

Gao was tricked, but she reacted quickly and outmaneuvered the opponent.

"What you said doesn't make sense. I paid the money and the other party is willing to sell. How can it be considered forced buying and selling?" Qian Yong said confidently.

"But, but..." Zheng Yicheng was obviously not as cunning as Qian Yong.

"I understand," Xu Boyan said with a smile, "Qian Yong wanted to buy the Chen family's mulberry saplings, but the Chen family was unwilling to sell them, so they offered an exorbitant price to embarrass Qian Yong."

"Your Excellency is wise." Qian Yong kowtowed hurriedly.

"Qian Yong took the opportunity to buy mulberry seedlings at a sky-high price and spread the news, causing others to mistakenly believe that the price of mulberry seedlings was extremely high, so they went to steal Chen's mulberry seedlings." Xu Boyan continued.

Qian Yong shuddered and hurriedly explained: "That's not what I meant."

"Have I asked you what you think?" Xu Boyan looked at Qian Yong.

Qian Yong was startled and lowered his head hurriedly, his eyes rolling around.

"Now someone is holding a mulberry sapling and asking for one or two taels of silver for each sapling, and you pick it clean to show that this matter has nothing to do with you, right?" Xu Boyan stared at Qian Yong.

This little trick can incite some people who are greedy for profit and forget their principles.

"Sir...I am a commoner..." Qian Yong felt that Sir Xu was on the side of the people in Baotou Village, so no matter what he said, it would be useless.

"You deliberately mentioned the mulberry seedlings in Baotou Village and used hints to induce others to steal them, right?" Xu Boyan did not give Qian Yong a chance to refute.

Qian Yong couldn't admit it. If he did, his reputation in He County would be ruined. So he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "I am willing to buy the mulberry saplings from these people. I pay one ounce of silver per tree."

"The case has been brought to court, and only after I have revealed my intentions are you willing to pay one tael of silver for each mulberry sapling. So tell me clearly, are you only willing to pay one tael of silver for each mulberry sapling in these people's hands, or will you pay one tael of silver for each mulberry sapling in the future?" Xu Boyan pressed on.

He felt that he could go back and talk to Gao E about the terms. After all, these were two different things today, and he had handled them very well.

Qian Yong gritted his teeth and said: "My family is not well off. I can't buy mulberry seedlings in large quantities. I can only buy the mulberry seedlings from these people."

"Wouldn't it have been better if we had done this earlier? Why did we have to bring this to court?" Xu Boyan said angrily. "Let's settle the matter right here in court, so we don't have to be accused of not handling the case properly."

The villagers of Baotou Village immediately brought the saplings into the court.

The matter was finally clarified. The more than 50 people who were arrested hated Qian Yong so much that they wanted to dig a hole and bury him.

In a teahouse in the distance, Gong Zhinian and Xue Weizhou sat opposite each other, watching people coming out of the yamen.

At this time, Xiao Si ran up to report the situation in the yamen. Gong Zhinian sighed and waved his hand to let Xiao Si leave.

"Don't provoke the Chen family." Xue Weizhou advised.

Gong Zhinian turned his head and looked outside: "I thought that Lord Xu would target Chen Ke as soon as he arrived, and that this case would never favor the Chen family. I didn't expect that he would help the Chen family handle it so perfectly."

"We don't know Mr. Xu's background, nor can we grasp his temperament, so it's better not to provoke him." Xue Weizhou advised.

"It's a bad year." Gong Zhinian picked up the teacup and looked at it, not in the mood to drink.

"Forget about the Chen family's mulberry saplings," Xue Weizhou advised. "I plan to rent out the land and leave He County."

"Why not sell it to me?" Gong Zhinian said suddenly.

Xue Weizhou was stunned for a moment: "Then Brother Gong, you can't let me make this trip in vain."

"Brother Xue can't just ask for a higher price." Gong Zhinian laughed.

Gao E felt relieved when she knew that the matter was settled, and it was even more perfect than she had imagined.

Luo Dagang came straight over when he saw Sister Gao's carriage.

"Why did Qian Yong go to the yamen?" Gao E looked at Luo Dagang in confusion.

She thought that with so many people making trouble in Baotou Village, Qian Yong would not be able to resist and just give the money, after all, Luo Dagang was there.

"He said he would report to the police, and Zheng Yicheng and the others were scared." Luo Dagang looked gloomy.

In fact, he was already prepared to take action, but the people in Baotou Village did not dare to do so.

"Then why did they follow us to the yamen?" Gao E felt that Qian Yong just wanted to scare them away.

"They feel that with Chen Xiucai around, they won't suffer any loss."

Gao E wanted to laugh after hearing this. After all, this was a lucky coincidence. "Okay, let's go back first."

She was about to lower the curtain when she suddenly saw a familiar shadow. Luo Qing'er quickly ran into the alley beside the yamen.

"Luo Dagang, go and bring your sister here." Gao E looked solemn.

Luo Dagang turned around but didn't see Luo Qing'er.

"In the alley over there." Gao E pointed to the alley on one side.

Luo Dagang ran over immediately.

Gao E thought about what Luo Qing'er had said to her last night. It seemed that Luo Qing'er had not given up on this matter, but knew that they would not support her, so she came here secretly.

Soon Luo Dagang came back with Luo Qing'er, whose face was painted like a cat.

Knowing that she was in the wrong, Luo Qing'er did not struggle and climbed onto the carriage swiftly.

"Go home." Gao E did not immediately ask Luo Qing'er why she came to He County.

Luo Dagang drove back.

Luo Qing'er was as well-behaved as a quail along the way, but Sister Gao didn't ask her any questions, which made her feel anxious.

When they arrived at the door of their home, Gao E asked Luo Dagang to unload the carriage and she took Luo Qing'er back first.

"Go ahead." Gao E walked into the main room and asked directly.

"I just want to go and see the fun, but my elder brother won't let me go." Luo Qing'er said directly.

"You want to see Xu Boyan." Gao E said directly.

Luo Qing'er glanced to the side.

Gao E knew: "Are you still worried about your dream?"

Luo Qing'er thought about it and nodded, lowering her head and not looking at Sister Gao.

Gao E looked at Luo Qing'er. She personally thought that Luo Qing'er's life experience should not be hidden from her, but she did not have the qualifications, after all, Luo Qing'er was raised by Luo Dagang.

"Wait a minute, your elder brother." Gao E looked outside.

"Don't tell my elder brother." Luo Qing'er said in embarrassment.

"why?"

"He's a simple man. What if he brings Lord Xu to me?" Luo Qing'er worried.

Gao E was stunned: "Your elder brother is simple but not mentally ill, how could he do such a thing."

Luo Qing'er thought so: "Anyway, I don't want my eldest brother to know."

She always felt that her elder brother knew something but just didn't tell her. Since he didn't tell her, he probably didn't want her to know.

As soon as she finished speaking, Luo Dagang came in from outside.

"Your sister wants to see Xu Boyan." Gao E said directly.

Luo Qing'er took a deep breath and looked helpless.

Luo Dagang knew the relationship between Xu Boyan and the Luo family. He looked at Luo Qing'er and said seriously, "Then I'll take you there."