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

On the way back to the village.

The village chief told Lu Yunfeng about what had happened in the village recently.

Old Lady Yun rushed over anxiously: "Village Chief Qin, where is my brother Jing? Is he okay? Please take me to see him. I want to see my grandson..."

"Grandma, I'm fine!"

Yun Jing's voice came from not far away.

Since the road was opened, the village chief sent patrol members back to inform the whole village, hoping that everyone would be at ease. At this moment, many people were walking here to see if any relatives were looking for them.

Hearing Old Lady Yun's voice, Yun Jing immediately ran over: "Grandma, I'm fine staying at my aunt's house. I've been doing well these past few days and can still review my lessons well."

"My dear Jing'er... please come home with me soon. You don't know how worried I've been these past few days..."

Old Mrs. Yun hugged her grandson in her arms, touching him all over, fearing that what she saw was an illusion.

Mrs. Yun and Brother Yun also ran up eagerly to see their son. After seeing that he was indeed safe, they breathed a sigh of relief.

Many people in Qinjia Village were married into the village from outside. Once the road was opened, many people who came to visit their loved ones hugged each other and comforted each other.

Everyone was celebrating the reunion, only Ning Shan and his brother were standing alone by the side, watching this harmonious and warm scene.

Xiao Nan ran over and held Ning Shan's hand: "Master, your family must know that you are a martial arts expert and nothing will happen to you, so they didn't come to find you..."

When some aunts around heard this, they came over to comfort him.

"Yes, our Master Xiao Ning is a master. No matter who in our village gets into trouble, nothing will happen to you."

"Your family knows you're doing well here, so they naturally won't worry about you. Maybe they don't even know what happened here."

"It's just..."

During the time the Ningshan brothers stayed in the village, they became familiar with everyone. One of them was 25 years old after the Chinese New Year, and the other was only 17 or 18 years old. They were both single and of an age where they could still get along with each other.

Some aunts in the village who liked to matchmake people were naturally eager to do so and followed quietly.

"Hey, Master Xiao Ning, you're still single now. It just so happens that my niece has a beautiful niece from my mother's family. She's pretty young and looks pretty. She's a perfect match for you."

"Your mother's family is so far away, unlike our village where there is a girl. She is really good, hardworking, sweet-mouthed, and very lovable."

"The one you introduced me to has nothing to do with you. My daughter is now of marriageable age. I think it's time for your brother, Master Xiaoning, to meet someone. They seem quite compatible. Let them spend some time together..."

Ning Shan's head suddenly became big when he heard this: "I remembered that I have some things to do at home. I won't chat with you guys anymore. Goodbye first."

After saying that, he turned around and ran, not forgetting to pull his younger brother along.

Yun Zhenzhen stood nearby and saw this scene, she couldn't help but laugh. This is how the villagers are, once they get to know you, they will be endlessly enthusiastic towards you.

She turned to the group of people coming towards her and said loudly, "Everyone must have traveled a long way tonight. I had someone make several pots of ginger soup before I came. Let's have a bowl to warm ourselves up before we go."

A group of people worked hard in the cold wind all day. Even strong men would easily catch a cold if they didn't drink some ginger soup to warm themselves up.

There are several big pots in her house and Aunt Zhao's house boiling ginger soup. This is the new ginger that was just harvested this year. After drinking a bowl of it, you will feel refreshed.

It was already completely dark at this time. People from other villages went home one after another after drinking ginger soup. Only a group of people from the county government office were still staying in the yard.

After Lu Yunfeng finished the ginger soup in his hand, he was reluctant to drink it and wanted another bowl. This was his third bowl.

But he didn't dare ask Yun Zhenzhen for it, so he could only ask Xiaonan to help him get a bowl. During this time, he kept glancing at Yun Zhenzhen's back.

He insisted on staying until now, firstly because it was his duty as an official, and secondly because he wanted to see Ruyi'an more.

Seeing this, the legal advisor beside him kept winking at him: "Sir, go ahead, don't be afraid, this is the person you have always wanted to see. If not now, when will you go? I support you..."

Lu Yunfeng subconsciously rolled his eyes at him.

Yun Zhenzhen turned around and saw this scene, and asked in doubt: "Sir, is there sand in your eyes? Why are you acting so strangely?"

"No... I'm fine." Lu Yunfeng stood up and said, "I just stood in the cold wind for too long. My body might be a little stiff. I'll be fine after I relax."

As soon as he said this, Lu Yunfeng felt a little embarrassed. He finally found an opportunity to speak, but he blocked it with his own words.

He was still trying to find a topic to talk about when the village chief hurried in.

"Sir, thank goodness you haven't left yet. I have something important to report to you. Since the county magistrate is not here, please report it on my behalf when you return to the county office."

There are many gossips in the village, especially with so many outsiders here just now. It is easy for the matter of the salt lake to be spread into various versions, especially since the villagers in our village used some of it privately for survival some time ago. This matter must be reported to the higher authorities and the adults cannot hear it from others.

The niece of the Yun family said that one must take the initiative and seize the initiative, only then will it be possible to get a new punishment from the higher-ups.

Yun Zhenzhen nodded: "Sir, Village Chief, please go inside and talk. It's cold outside and it's warmer inside."

After saying that, she brought tea into the eldest child's room. There was a large table specially made in this room for the children to study, and there was a kang on the bed, so the whole room was very warm.

As soon as the two sat down, the village chief spoke hurriedly, "I am guilty. A while ago, the mountains were blocked by heavy snow, and many villagers were short of salt. It just so happened that the salt lake was discovered at this time, and I secretly misappropriated it and distributed it to the villagers."

As he spoke, he took out a small jar from his body, which was filled with white salt.

Lu Yunfeng naturally knew that natural salt lakes were likely to exist in many places, so he was not particularly surprised to find one in Qinjia Village.

"It's a blessing for your Qin Village to discover something like this in times of crisis."

"Yes, this makes me feel like God is blessing our Qinjia Village." The village chief couldn't help but sigh. "Even when the village was cut off from the outside world, we were able to discover the salt lake, bringing vitality to every household, and saving lives in the cold winter. Your Excellency, I know that the court prohibits the private sale of salt. The situation was critical at the time, and I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure... I am willing to take all the blame. Please report to the county magistrate and ask him not to hold anyone else in the village responsible."

As soon as he finished speaking, the village chief fell to his knees with a thud.