The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

"Who is this maid? How come she knows Mr. Lu and says this?"

"I do know that servant. He seems to be a servant of Master Liu's family. That woman is so ugly. I think she said that out of jealousy. Tsk tsk tsk, jealousy can kill people. How dare she say such nonsense."

"I'm afraid this isn't nonsense. I heard that Mr. Lu was originally from the capital, but later returned to his hometown for some reason. Could it be that he really broke off the engagement?"

"No way! How could such a good person like Mr. Lu be abandoned? If our family had a daughter-in-law like her, we would be so lucky! But they really don't know how to cherish her. Why did I hear that ugly maid say that the one who broke off the engagement was her cousin?"

The people were talking about it, and there was curiosity and confusion in their eyes when they looked at Lu Linlang. Some people also wanted to make fun of this girl who had just made a name for herself in Chongshui.

"Miss Lu, let's go now. This crazy woman is from the capital. She has gone crazy since her face became ugly. What she says is all nonsense. Please don't mind it." The servant bowed and was about to take people away.

"Wait, this maidservant has slandered me like this, so I must clear up the misunderstanding before leaving. Otherwise, if this word gets out, it will be disadvantageous to me. Could it be that she did this at the behest of your master, and that's why you're so anxious to take her away?"

As soon as Lu Linlang finished speaking, Zhong Fan stopped the servants, and then Tang Kui and others also surrounded the place.

Lu Linlang whispered a few words, and Xia Jie immediately turned around and left on his horse.

At the same time, Lu Manyin also got the news and came with his men to surround them.

“Who wants to slander my Dong family? We in Xishan Village are not easy to bully!”

"Miss Lu, what are you doing? We really didn't do it on purpose, and my master didn't instruct us. It's all this crazy woman's fault. Miss Lu, please be magnanimous and don't embarrass us servants. Please."

The servant's eyes rolled around, and then he knelt down and acted weak, making the people around him wonder if Mr. Lu was being aggressive.

"Your servants are quite capable. It's obvious that you didn't take good care of your own servants, yet you slandered me like this and still dared to pretend you knew nothing. I can tell you that what she said was half true and half false.

First of all, my marriage to her cousin was arranged after my father saved her cousin's grandfather. The other party also stated that if they broke their promise, their family would be extinct. Unfortunately, her cousin broke his promise. In order to marry this cousin, he repeatedly said at banquets that my family background was no longer compatible with his and that he wanted to cancel the engagement.

The prefect of the capital city had also heard these words. Later, they came to my house several times to cancel the engagement. I didn't want to marry such a treacherous person, so I agreed to cancel the engagement. The letter of cancellation clearly stated that it was his family that broke the contract, and I was determined to return to my hometown and contribute to the happiness of the people there.

And after her cousin broke off the engagement with me, he was also punished by the emperor and eventually demoted to the border. I heard that when the maid Xu Jiao heard the news, she quickly found a family in the capital to marry. How could she suddenly appear here to work as a maid?

Everyone, tell me, what have I done wrong in this matter? Should I beg such a treacherous family to let me enter their house after they proposed to cancel the engagement?

No, I, Lu Linlang, can't do that. I also hope that everyone here, if someone around you is broken off or slandered by a scumbag, can live bravely and let others see that the women of Chongshui are not cowards, nor are they the kind to fawn over others! "

"Well said, Miss Lu is telling the truth. I have also heard that the Fang family was exiled to the border because of their treachery. Lord Lu was kind to the Fang family, but they were ungrateful. Miss Lu was courageous and returned to her hometown after breaking off the engagement to benefit her. She is a role model for the women of Chongshui. I have just personally verified this letter of breaking off the engagement, and it is indeed true. I hope everyone will not spread rumors and clear Miss Lu's name."

The county magistrate has also arrived. Just now, Xia Jie came to him with a letter and told him about the current situation Lu Linlang was facing. County Magistrate Zhao was naturally willing to help and brought people over to clear Miss Lu's name.

He originally thought that Miss Lu would be sad or embarrassed, but who knew that she was so calm and told her own experience, proving herself and inspiring the people of Chongshui.

"So that's how it is. This maid is so despicable. She hooked up with her cousin who was already engaged, and even after her cousin's family fell into poverty, she quickly found someone to marry. She is really a sycophantic villain. Now she has fallen to being a maid in our Chongshui. It is really justice and retribution."

"Miss Lu, how sorry I am for offending you, a maidservant. I bought her. I heard her husband's family got into trouble and she was sold off. I never thought she would turn out to be such a despicable person. Don't worry, I'll deal with her when I get back."

Young Master Liu also arrived at this time. His face was full of guilt and his attitude was very humble, showing that all the trouble was caused by the maid's madness and had nothing to do with him.

Lu Linlang looked at his expression and sneered in her heart. The Liu family had secretly been making trouble for her shop before, just because Lu Linlang's inn was right across from hers, stealing her business and making small moves behind her back.

Lu Linlang originally thought that harmony brings wealth, but they didn't think so. This time, without their instructions, a maid ran out casually, and knew the exact time when she entered the city, and even caused trouble for her in the most crowded place. If it was really a coincidence, then she was stupid.

They had already discovered that someone was following them, but Lu Linlang had already thought of a countermeasure, so she let her come. After all, after Xu Jiao was bought by someone, she would sooner or later become a small threat to her.

"Master Liu was also deceived by this maid. How can I blame you? I was just extremely angry just now, so I spoke without thinking and mentioned the master of this servant. Don't worry, I don't mind."

Lu Linlang had a smile on her face, but it didn't reach her eyes. Fortunately, she was prepared this time.

"Don't worry, Miss Lu. We all understand this kind of thing. It was clearly Miss Lu who was wronged, but she deliberately slandered her out of jealousy. If anyone is gossiping about her behind her back, we will definitely help explain it clearly."

"In that case, thank you all very much. Lu Linlang would like to express her gratitude here."

"Miss Lu, I heard that someone just slandered you?" Young Master Zhang came over with his servants. Seeing that the crowd had dispersed and the crazy woman had been tied up, he breathed a sigh of relief and walked over.

Seeing that the county magistrate and Young Master Liu were both there, he hurriedly saluted.

"Thank you, Master Zhang, for your concern. The matter has been resolved. Thank you, County Magistrate, for rescuing me today. Linlang is deeply grateful and will come to thank you again another day."

"It's alright, it's alright. Helping people clear their grievances is the duty of the government. Moreover, Miss Lu has made great contributions to this county, and you should not be wronged. I will leave now."

After County Magistrate Zhao left, Young Master Zhang looked at Young Master Liu who was standing beside him. "Young Master Liu, I heard that your family has very strict rules for disciplining servants. It seems that they are not that good. A crazy woman was able to find Miss Lu so accurately. It really makes me angry."

"Master Zhang is speaking up for Miss Lu. What's going on? Are you two?"

"I was wondering why Young Master Liu's family couldn't discipline their servants. It turns out that like master, like servant. If Young Master Liu wanted to come after me, he could have just said it directly. There's no need to beat around the bush and slander my partners. I, Lu Linlang, am honest and upright, and I'm not afraid of your attacks."

"Miss Lu, how dare I? I was just teasing you. Brother Zhang and I are very familiar with each other. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm going to take this maid back and deal with her. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"Who's on good terms with you? Miss Lu and I are partners. Don't look at us with your dirty mind. Liu Yu, if you dare to talk nonsense again, our Zhang family will not let you off easily."