The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

As he spoke of this, Grandpa Huang's eyes involuntarily welled up with tears. He raised his hand to wipe them away and continued, "When we went to the government office to report this, the officials sided with the three major families, saying that since we signed the contracts voluntarily, we had to fulfill the contracts, or else they would arrest us and put us in jail. They didn't mention anything about the three major families beating people and forcing us to sign the contracts."

"Two years ago, I heard that fishermen from other villages could no longer bear the oppression of the three major families and went to the capital to appeal to the emperor. As a result, the three major families found out about this and that family never came back."

Dongfang Jincheng: "How many fishing families in the village have signed rights agreements with the three major families? Can you contact fishermen in other villages?"

Upon hearing Dongfang Jincheng's question, Grandpa Huang replied, "Our village has more than fifty households, of which more than twenty have signed contracts with the three major families. There are only two villages near the sea in Hailian Town, one is our small fishing village and the other is a large fishing village. Before, because of the contract issue, the fishermen from our two villages went to the government office together. There were also about twenty households from their village who signed contracts."

Dongfang Jincheng already had a general plan of action in mind, but that wasn't enough; he needed more evidence.

"Besides exploiting you in business, what else do the three major families do?"

After listening, Grandpa Huang said, "Of course there is..."

After hearing what Grandpa Huang had to say, both Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia looked displeased.

Unexpectedly, in addition to maliciously driving down prices, they also forcibly abducted women, seized land, maliciously damaged the businesses of Hailian Town, and even caused many murder cases.

Just as Dongfang Jincheng was about to ask something else, a loud "bang" came from outside, clearly indicating that someone had kicked the door open.

Immediately afterwards, a shout was heard from outside: "Old Huang, aren't you coming out?"

Grandpa Huang knew who it was as soon as he heard the name: "Wang Laizi, what's he doing here at this hour?"

Dongfang Jincheng asked, "Who is Wang Laizi?"

Before Grandpa Huang could answer, the people outside, clearly impatient, shouted, "Where have you all been? Get out here right now!"

Grandpa Huang glanced at Dongfang Jincheng, then quickly ran out, shouting as he ran, "He's here, he's here!"

Huang Lao Er replied to Dongfang Jincheng, "Young Master Feng, this Wang Laizi is a henchman of the Wang family. I don't know what he's doing here right now. I have to go out and see. I'm afraid my father can't handle it alone."

Before Huang Lao Er could run out, Wang Lai Zi stepped over the threshold and came in first. Huang Da Ye was following behind and wanted to stop him, but it was too late.

Wang Laizi: "Oh, we have guests at home."

Watching Wang Laizi sit in the seat that Grandpa Huang had previously occupied, completely lacking any decorum.

He crossed his legs and glanced at the food on the table with a look of disgust.

"What kind of stuff is this? It's pig feed! How dare you serve it to your guests?"

Wang Laizi looked at Li Muxia and Dongfang Jincheng suspiciously: "Who are these two? They don't look like they're from a small fishing village."

Grandpa Huang kept smiling beside them, afraid that Wang Laizi would do something to harm Li Muxia and Dongfang Jincheng.

"These two are the old man's benefactors. He accidentally fell and hurt his leg while out shopping today, and it was Young Master Feng and Young Master Xia who brought him back."

After saying that, he moved his bandaged leg forward so that Wang Laizi could see it.

Wang Laizi: "My benefactor is quite the busybody."

After saying that, he turned to Grandpa Huang and said, "Let them out. I am here today on the orders of the head of the family to inform you of some things."

Grandpa Huang glanced at Wang Laizi with some difficulty, then looked at Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia.

Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia naturally wouldn't make things difficult for Grandpa Huang.

"Since you have other matters to attend to, we won't bother you any longer. Farewell."

After saying that, he cupped his hands in greeting to Grandpa Huang and Old Man Huang, and then led Li Muxia out.

Grandpa Huang watched the two leave with an apologetic expression.

Wang Laizi watched the people leave, then gestured to one of his men, who nodded and followed. Only after confirming that Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia had indeed left did he return to report.

However, he was unaware that there was another Yuze on the roof, silently watching the movements inside the house.

Seeing that there were no outsiders present, Wang Laizi said, "There's nothing important here today. Recently, people from the capital will be coming. The patriarch asked me to come and tell you all to think carefully before you act, so that the Yang family's tragedy doesn't repeat itself."

The Yang family were the ones who went to the capital to appeal to the emperor.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Huang immediately understood what Wang Laizi meant and quickly said with a smile, "Don't worry, Manager Wang, we understand."

Upon hearing this, Wang Laizi laughed and said, "You old man are quite sensible. I'm telling you this out of kindness: no matter what you do, it's useless. The three major families have plenty of money. Money can make the devil turn the millstone. So, you should just behave yourselves and not cause trouble for yourselves."

"How long can the officials above stay here? Once they leave, think about it, this place will still be the territory of the three major families, and they will still be in charge. So, you should stay put and say what you should say, and keep the rest to yourselves."

Dongfang Jincheng listened to Yuze's report and sneered inwardly. His itinerary had been leaked so quickly, it seemed that there were indeed people in the court who had connections with the three major families.

Li Muxia said angrily, "These people actually want to cover up the truth. It's too much. It's a good thing you came. Otherwise, I don't know when the people here would be able to get rid of the control of the three major families."

"Oh, by the way, which esteemed person is coming this time? Is he reliable?"

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Dongfang Jincheng's lips curled up slightly, and he pointed to himself.

Li Muxia first widened her eyes, then a "reliable" expression appeared on her face.

Worry for nothing.

When they returned to town, the carriage bumped along the country roads and thankfully stopped at the city gate.

Seeing the sky darkening, Dongfang Jincheng and Li Muxia had no choice but to get out of the car and walk back to the inn.

The two walked side by side on a street with few people. In October, the evening was indeed a bit chilly, and Li Muxia unconsciously crossed her arms over her chest.

Before she could even feel the chill of October air, a heavy weight settled on her shoulders as a sandalwood-scented robe was draped over her shoulders.

Li Muxia turned her head to look at Dongfang Jincheng, and their eyes met.

Dongfang Jincheng hurriedly looked away and stared straight ahead: "It's getting cold, be careful not to catch a cold."

In Li Muxia's eyes, Dongfang Jincheng's series of actions were like those of a young boy experiencing his first crush, making Li Muxia feel both complicated and expectant.

She had already sensed Dongfang Jincheng's feelings when she was in Kyoto, but at that time she had Long Ziheng, who was also the object of her good friend Wei Shuyue's affections.

This relationship was destined to have a bad ending.