The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

Hearing the villagers' chatter, Jia An couldn't be more pleased with himself!

However, he was also a little surprised.

The wealthy family mentioned by the villagers was the Su Family Cloth Shop in Yilan County. The shopkeeper, Su Boyong, often visited Yilan Academy and frequently met with Jia An. Over time, the shopkeeper took a liking to Jia An's talent and wanted to marry his daughter to him. However, this matter was later opposed by the Su family's daughter, and it was put on hold.

As for wanting to build a few pavilions in the courtyard, it was something I mentioned back at the academy, and I never expected that Manager Su would remember it!

Thinking of this, Jia An was overjoyed and hurriedly went to the carriage to greet its owner.

The carriage curtains were drawn.

The villagers of Jiajia Village all craned their necks out to the brim!

Jia An took another step forward, bowing deeply as he walked, adopting a very humble posture.

Miss Su Tan'er of the Su family is as beautiful as a flower, and he has long admired her. If he could make this marriage happen, it would be the greatest thing in his life!

By this time, the curtains had been completely drawn.

"Jia An, although we are neighbors, you don't need to be so polite, you're being too formal!"

Jia Daoshi leaned out, a bright smile on his face: "But you've come at the perfect time. Help me move some bricks later, and I'll treat you to dinner when we're done. There'll be plenty of braised pork."

Jia An: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Everyone was petrified!

Especially Jia An, who stood in front of the carriage with a respectful expression!

"Jia... Jia Daoshi! It's you!"

It took Jia An quite a while to recover!

"No! You... Jia Daoshi! Did you steal someone's carriage and bricks? I know your house is dilapidated and you'll have a hard winter! But you can't just steal things!"

A carriage! Stolen!

Tiles stolen!

After hearing Jia An's words, Jia Yan and his gang, who looked down on Jia Daoshi from the bottom of their hearts, finally felt relieved!

Stolen!

This is normal!

Three carts of bricks and tiles, one horse-drawn carriage, wouldn't cost more than a hundred taels of silver?

Who, if not a wealthy family in Yilan County, would have so much money?

"Jia Daoshi, do you still remember the clan rules of our Jia family village?"

"Be filial to your parents! Be loyal to your country! Be upright in your studies! Be diligent in your work! Be frugal! Be harmonious with your clan!"

"These six points! Which ones have you followed?"

"And now, you're actually stealing!"

"As your former classmate, I bear a great responsibility for how you have turned out this way! We can no longer tolerate this! Tomorrow morning, you will come with me to see the magistrate!"

Jia An spoke with righteous indignation!

"Consort Jia is right! We can't let Jia Daoshi ruin the reputation of our Jia Family Village! Tomorrow, we'll all go together and send this scoundrel to see the authorities!" Jia Yan shouted.

"That's right! I want to see the officials! I want to see the officials!"

Many people joined in the commotion!

"What the hell?" Jia Daoshi simply sat still in the carriage, looking down at Jia An. "Jia An, what you're saying is utterly absurd! I bought the bricks and tiles myself, and I hired the carriage. How did it become theft in your mouth?"

"Jia Daoshi! You still dare to argue! Old habits die hard, and you dare to say you've never stolen anything before!" Jia An said righteously.

Jia Daoshi was filled with hatred; his predecessor was truly a disappointment!

Jia An didn't give Jia Daoshi a chance to speak at all, and turned to Jia Yan behind him, saying, "Jia Yan, a few men, tie up this black sheep!"

"How could our clan produce such a good-for-nothing!"

Jia Yan immediately chimed in loudly, "Great! Did all the brothers in the village hear that? Let's tie up this rotten apple together!"

As Jia Yan and his group rushed toward Jia Daoshi, a cold smile curled at the corner of Jia An's mouth.

"Stop! Stop it all!"

Just then, another roar came from behind the carriage.