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As Wangcai walked, it sniffed around. When it reached Xu Wulai's door, it plopped down on the ground and whimpered incessantly.

Master, I found it! Hurry up and roast some sweet potatoes for me!

Xu Qing patted Wangcai's pig head and promised, "The sweet potatoes are roasting in the stove. I'll give them to you when we get back."

He then said to Xu Jian, "Brother, kick the door open."

Xu Jian had been itching for a fight for a long time. Damn it, it's that scoundrel Xu again!

They dared to mess with his family; it seems he didn't remember what I said last time.

I'll beat him to death today!

"Clang."

The wooden door, which was already damaged, collapsed to the ground again.

"You scoundrel Xu, get out here right now!"

Inside the room, Xu Wulai, who was about to take off his clothes, shivered.

What happened... how did they find his house so quickly! He deliberately avoided the villagers when he came back...

He hurriedly tied Hui Niang up and stuffed a strip of cloth into her mouth to ensure that she wouldn't make any noise even if she woke up.

Then he hid the person in the woodpile before leaving the yard with peace of mind.

Xu Wulai looked at the fallen wooden door and recalled the humiliation he had suffered last time. He had felt a little guilty just now, but now he was filled with anger.

"What are you doing! Why did you kick down my gate again?"

Xu Jian clenched his fists, ready to punch someone, but Xu Qing shook his head, signaling Xu Jian to wait a moment.

She stepped forward and said, "You scoundrel Xu, I know Huiniang is in your house. I don't know what methods you used, but you must have forced her."

"Release the person now, and we can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, we'll immediately report it to the authorities; human trafficking is punishable by death. Think it over."

Xu Qing had read some history books, and the punishment for human traffickers in history was basically death penalty, or at the very least, a hundred strokes of the cane and exile for three thousand miles.

I don't know what the laws were for human traffickers in this dynasty, but I imagine the punishments must have been quite severe.

Furthermore, people from the countryside don't understand the law. She was just taking a gamble to scare Xu the scoundrel into releasing the person.

It would be best if this matter didn't escalate. In ancient times, women were treated very harshly. Hui Niang was a widow who came out of the home of Xu Wulai, a widower.

The gossip in the village the next day could drive a person to death.

We'll talk about it after we rescue Huiniang.

Upon hearing that Xu Qing was going to report him to the authorities, Xu Wulai already regretted his actions. But if he returned the person to Xu Qing, and they later changed their minds and still reported him to the authorities, what would he do then?

And his intuition told him that he had really angered Xu Qing's family this time, and they definitely wouldn't let him off the hook...

A strong will to survive made Xu Wulai's mind race as he constantly thought of a solution.

He had a sudden inspiration: after all, Hui Niang was just a servant in Xu Qing's household, and also a woman.

As long as he insists that he and Huiniang are in love and want to get married, Xu Qing can't do anything about it.

There's even less to worry about Hui Niang. As long as things escalate, even though they haven't consummated their marriage, the woman will lose her reputation and be at his mercy.

Xu Wulai felt relieved. He sincerely bowed awkwardly to Xu Qing and shouted loudly:

"Actually, we fell in love at first sight on the very first day Hui Niang came to Xujia Village, and we often saw each other in private."

However, she was mindful of her status as a servant and knew that your family disliked her very much, so she dared not tell you.

She asked me to meet her on the hillside today, but she twisted her ankle without noticing, so I carried her back.

I originally planned to bandage her up and then take her back to the Xu family, but she was afraid that my taking her back would displease you, so she planned to rest for a while and go back by herself. Who knew you would come looking for her?

Xu Wulai's voice was loud and fast, and it was too late for Xu Qing to stop him; the passing villagers had already heard it.

"No way, someone like you? You actually fell in love at first sight with a servant of the Xu family?"

"Even Qing's pigs seem to eat better than yours, hahaha, why would she follow you? What's in it for her?"

"I like him because he doesn't bathe, because he's slovenly, because he has two dilapidated thatched houses, because he's always hungry and cold, and because he has a good-for-nothing son."

"Hahahahahaha."

Xu Wulai was stunned. He never expected the villagers to talk about him like that, belittling him to the point of being worthless.

His face flushed red, and he said angrily, "Anyway, Hui Niang is already mine. What I said is the truth. Even if you report it to the authorities, it won't do any good. It's a matter of mutual consent. Does the government care about people's love affairs?"

Xu Qing felt somewhat relieved to see that the villagers had not believed Xu Wulai's one-sided story.

Sometimes, if a fight can solve the problem, there's no need to waste words.

Xu Qing said to Xu Jian, "Brother, you stay here and guard this place. I'll go back and get some men. Make sure to keep a close eye on Xu the rascal. If he tries to escape, pin him down and tie him up."

The villagers, eager for a good show, chimed in, saying, "Qing, go ahead without worry, we'll all keep an eye on things for you."

The other day, Xu Qing returned to Shijia Village, and many villagers knew that their wives had said some unpleasant things and offended Xu Qing.

Seeing that her family had built a three-courtyard house and that her business in town was booming, she even bought servants.

Being on good terms with her can only bring benefits and no harm. If you please her, you might even be able to find some work for her in the future.

Many people regret building the house; if only they hadn't agreed when the Wen family asked.

They are the ones who earn money and eat well now.

This turn of events was completely unexpected for Xu Wulai. When did the villagers become so close to Xu Qing's family?

Xu Qing quickly went to the construction site, called his second brother and a group of workers, and they came to Xu Wulai's house in a grand procession with their tools.

Seeing so many people, Xu Wulai said fearfully, "What do you want? This isn't your house. Xu Qing, get them out of my house right now."

Xu Qing sneered: "I just want to find my people. Big brother, second brother, tie up Xu the scoundrel. The rest of you go in and find her. Whoever finds Hui Niang first will get an extra day's wages."

Upon hearing this, the workers were instantly energized and rushed into Xu Wulai's house in a swarm.

Wherever they went, they left nothing behind, turning Xu the scoundrel's house upside down.

Xu Jian and Xu Gong had already subdued Xu Wulai when Xu Qing spoke, so he could only watch with heartache as his home was ransacked.

"You bandits! You bandits! What right do you have to treat me like this! Where's the village chief! I need to find him..."

Xu Jian kicked him hard in the chest, silencing Xu Wulai's next words.

Xu Qing said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, my mother went to invite the village chief. He should be here soon."

A moment later, Zhao Da ran to Xu Qing's side and whispered, "Master, I found something wrong with the woodpile. Hui Niang is a woman after all, so why don't you go and take a look? I'll have the brothers stay around and no one will go forward."

Xu Qing admired Zhao Dazhi's meticulousness and thoughtfulness, and nodded, saying, "I'll be right back."

When Xu Wulai saw that the person had been found, and judging from how tightly he was tied up, his previous statement was no longer valid.

He still clung to a last glimmer of hope: if that woman knew she was now his, she would help him.

As long as that woman doesn't say anything, he still has a chance to live.

Xu Wulai thought to himself with a glimmer of hope as he watched Xu Qing walk toward the place where he had hidden people.