Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

The three chatted for a while, and when they were about to leave, Lu Yunfeng noticed the wound on Qin Li's arm. "Brother Qin, I see that the wound on your shoulder is still bleeding. It's too simple to treat. I just happened to bring some golden wound medicine here. Take it."

As he spoke, he looked at Ada. The person behind him nodded sensibly and went back to the carriage to get his things.

Several people entered the house to treat Qin Li's wounds, and the surrounding people were also cleared out.

At this moment, the warmth on Lu Yunfeng's face disappeared instantly, and his cold eyes looked at Xu Dahai beside him.

Xu Dahai knelt on the ground in embarrassment, trembling.

He never expected that he would run into two giant Buddhas here just to threaten them to hand over Xu Ling'er!

The widow whom he just disdained to communicate with suddenly became a seventh-rank Anren canonized by the emperor!

A seventh-rank official may not be a high-ranking official, but he definitely has authority among the common people. He is on par with the county magistrate. No matter how powerful he is, he is just a businessman after all. How can he defeat her?

"My Lords, today's incident was just a misunderstanding. I didn't want to cause a conflict with them, but I was worried about my niece, so I got anxious." He pointed at Xu Ling'er and said, "Niece, please explain to the Lords that I didn't mean it."

Lu Yunfeng looked at him coldly: "I don't care what you are here for today, but your servants wielded knives to injure the people of Qinjia Village. No, they even included the Seventh Rank Anren, who was personally appointed by the emperor. This is a serious crime. Come, take them all down!"

Xu Dahai was startled and quickly crawled to his knees before County Magistrate Wang. "Sir, I, Xu Dahai, have been in business for many years. I often do good deeds for the people in our county and even donate grain to the county government. You are well aware of this. Even if I have no merits, I have worked hard. Please let me go..."

County Magistrate Wang looked at Lu Yunfeng hesitantly: "Brother Lu, this is indeed true. Xu Dahai is guilty today, but he did many good deeds in the past. Look..."

"Merit cannot offset faults." Lu Yunfeng said righteously, "Past merits can be rewarded, but today's serious mistake has indeed occurred. If everyone can use merit to offset faults, how can Yunding County be governed? County Magistrate, is that right?"

County Magistrate Wang agreed and turned his gaze to Xu Linger. After all, this girl had a close connection with An Ren, so he had to see what she thought.

Ling'er spoke calmly, "Sir, my uncle did make a mistake today and hurt Sister Yun. He must be severely punished. As the eldest daughter of the Xu family, I have personally promised that I will never protect him."

This is her attitude.

She had said so much, and County Magistrate Wang could only nod and say, "Someone, bring all the Xu family members back to me!"

"Yes!"

County Magistrate Wang looked at Xu Ling'er and said, "Miss Xu is very understanding of justice and does not shield those who do harm. I admire this sentiment."

He also heard the rumors circulating in Liuye Town that a daughter of the eldest daughter of the Xu family had disappeared and was sold into a brothel. He felt very sorry at the time, but he didn't expect it to be a rumor.

This person is standing here just fine, in the home of an acquaintance of his. What could be wrong?

Yun Zhenzhen happened to come out of the house at this time and walked over with a smile: "Ling'er is a good girl. I thought she was very suitable for my eyes when I first saw her. She just happened to want to relax and come home with me to stay for a while. Our whole village knows about this. I really don't understand why the Xu family thought he went into a dirty place like a brothel and wrongly accused an innocent girl."

This was equivalent to telling everyone that the eldest daughter of the Xu family was not sold into a brothel, but lived for a period of time in the home of An Ren, who was personally appointed by the emperor. Hundreds of people in the village were witnesses to this.

Xu Linger looked at Yun Zhenzhen with even more eagerness in her eyes.

This was obviously the most difficult reputation issue, but Sister Yun's public statement instantly cleared the suspicion. After all, with so many people able to testify, who would doubt the words of a court lady for no reason?

All the members of the Xu family were tied up and led to the back of a carriage, ready to be taken back to the county government office for interrogation. After all, Xu Dahai was a wealthy businessman, so he gave him some face and allowed him to ride in his own carriage on the return journey.

Lu Yunfeng also smiled and prepared to say goodbye. His eyes fell on Yun Zhenzhen and he felt happy for her.

After saying goodbye, a group of carriages left Qinjia Village in a mighty procession.

The scenery outside quickly receded through the carriage window. The master looked at the scenery outside the window and said enviously: "Qin Yun is a widow and yet she can receive such a generous reward. I believe that the reward from you will be even more generous."

"Don't speak nonsense." County Magistrate Wang said calmly, "Officials are supposed to serve the people and relieve the worries of the court. Everything we do is for the greater good of the world, not for personal gain."

Having said that, he knew in his heart that because of Yun Zhenzhen's help, his political achievements this year would definitely be among the best in the entire Yuzhou. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be able to move up a level when he reports to the capital in two years.

He had been the local official in Yunding County for so many years, but he had no outstanding political achievements. Whenever the people mentioned him, they only said that he was incorruptible and impartial.

But it is true that before Yun Zhenzhen appeared, he seemed to have not made any useful political achievements for the people. Now that he thinks about it, he really wasted so many years.

I actually felt a little ashamed inside.

Finally, he seemed to suddenly understand the principles of being an official. Seeing that the people no longer suffered from food and clothing, he felt a little relieved in his heart.

County Magistrate Wang looked at his advisor, who was about to doze off, and said, "Advisor, when we get back, let's make a plan. During the autumn and winter farming off-season, we should also come up with a regulation to increase the benefits for the people in doing business and farming, so that their lives will be better."

The master bowed and said, "Yes, I will definitely draw up a set of rules for you in a short time."

The carriage did not return to Yunding County, but turned around and headed towards Taiyin County nearby.

The messenger from Kyoto arrived in Yuzhou and drove towards a village. Several county magistrates in the surrounding area had heard the news early in the morning. Everyone was like an ant on a hot pan, fearing that something had happened that they were not aware of.

At this moment, the yamen runner outside hurried in to report: "Your Excellency, County Magistrate Wang is here."

The magistrate of Taiyin County was already anxious to see him, and when he heard that he was coming, he immediately walked out without stopping.

He snorted coldly as he walked, "Judging from the time, the matter should have just ended. He couldn't wait to come to me. Is he trying to show off to me? Well, Yunding County's political achievements only surpassed Taiyin County this year. There's nothing to brag about. Forget it. It hasn't been easy for him these past few years. Let him be proud of it this time."

County Magistrate Wang Yong walked out with his hands behind his back.