Confiscating property? A stunningly beautiful substitute bride empties the national treasury and is

"We didn't say anything, you misheard, don't wrong an innocent person."

Aunt Xue said in a serious tone, "If you want to ask for money, don't use us as stepping stones. You're shameless!"

"you……"

Jiang Yicheng, having been accused and unable to find a way to identify the perpetrators, could only place his hopes on the officers and soldiers, pleading:

"Sir, you must stand up for us in this matter. My Mei'er is beautiful and kind-hearted, and she doesn't dare to come over, but as her elder brother, I must stand up for her."

"Sir..."

Madam Jiang looked anxiously and pleadingly at the two soldiers beside her!

"Without evidence, you're being wronged. Jiang Yicheng, I ask you, when have you ever seen me leave this place? Even if you want to seek justice for your sister, shouldn't you go directly to the government officials? What does this have to do with me?"

Song Qingqian stepped forward and retorted, "Don't even mention Jiang Meier, I would never have done the same thing, not even if it were Jiang Ce."

"Besides, your injuries are injuries? What about ours? Look at Lu Yunqi's injuries. Compared to that, Jiang Meier's are nothing. Who can we complain to?"

The two officers were speechless. They hadn't seen anything, and their claim was based on hearsay. How were they going to handle this?

The two turned and glanced at Sun Wuyin, who was watching the melon, and remained silent.

"Sir, you are here to judge this matter. They want compensation from Jiang Meier, and we also need an explanation. How about this, no matter how much they ask for, we will take more than three times their amount."

"This isn't a loss, is it? After all, it's obvious which of their injuries is more serious!"

Song Qingqian said solemnly, "If you still want to reason with me, I, Song Qingqian, will not refuse you."

Jiang Yicheng was furious: "This is utter nonsense, completely unreasonable!"

"Sir..."

The officer glanced at the crowd and said, "Did anyone see Song Qingqian do it? Everyone step forward!"

"I'll offer three taels of silver!"

Jiang Yicheng wanted to use money to coerce and entice them, thinking that even the government soldiers were targeting the Lu family everywhere, so there was no reason for anyone to be afraid.

A moment passed, and everyone remained silent. Jiang Yicheng's face turned green with anger. This wasn't right. Didn't these exiles all look down on the Lu family? Why was no one willing to step forward?

The officers glanced at Jiang Yicheng and shouted, "Let's call this a day. Everyone disperse. Go back to where you came from!"

"Wait!"

Jiang Yicheng, unconvinced, was about to leave when Lu Jingchuan stopped him, speaking coldly:

"Apologize to my wife!"

"Why?"

Jiang Yicheng retorted through gritted teeth.

Song Qingqian lightly patted Lu Jingchuan, then walked straight to Jiang Yicheng and Old Madam Jiang, warning them word by word:

"You can't just come and go as you please, or slander my family as you please. You've damaged my reputation today, and you're not leaving until you give me an explanation!"

"what do you want?"

Jiang Yicheng told his mother to go back first, while he stayed behind to reason with her.

"Apologize!"

"impossible!"

Jiang Yicheng was very tough. Originally, it was the Jiang family who suffered a loss in this matter. They could let it go if they didn't get any money, but how could they lose face and apologize?

Song Qingqian smiled and nodded: "You have backbone, but you've used it in the wrong place. I, Song Qingqian, have never been one to suffer a loss. You've slandered me and haven't apologized, so I have no choice but to use my own methods."

Just as Jiang Yicheng was wondering what Song Qingqian would do, he was slapped hard across the right cheek.

In an instant, everyone stared at the two of them in astonishment. This third daughter-in-law of the Lu family was too formidable...

"you…"

Jiang Yicheng's lips twitched. He never imagined that he would be slapped in public by a young woman... and even slapped in the face...

"You can get lost now. Next time, think twice before you slander someone, and don't just believe everything you hear!"

Song Qingqian spoke so easily, and her blood felt soothed. The feeling of venting was just so great!

"Song Qingqian!"

Jiang Yicheng gritted his teeth and raised his hand to strike back, but Song Qingqian coldly spoke:

"One slap costs one hundred taels! If you can afford it, then go ahead and hit me, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite!"

Jiang Yicheng was so angry he almost spat out blood. He really wanted to slap the smug woman in front of him to death, but unfortunately he was short of money, and one hundred taels was really asking for the moon.

"You wait!"

After uttering those three words, Jiang Yicheng left dejectedly. On his way back, he was surrounded by exiled people pointing and laughing at him.

Jiang Yicheng vowed that this was the most humiliating day of his life, and he would definitely take revenge if he had the chance!

"Tch! Boring!"

Song Qingqian gave a wicked smile, walked over, and playfully nudged Lu Jingchuan, saying:

"Didn't you originally like Jiang Meier and want to marry her? If you feel sorry for her, I can be a good person and help you reconcile."

"baffling!"

Lu Jingchuan felt uneasy under Song Qingqian's intense gaze; his heart inexplicably raced and seemed to be beating uncontrollably.

"What's so hard about admitting it? Look at your second brother, learn from him, if you like someone, just go for it!"

Song Qingqian raised an eyebrow as she spoke. Meanwhile, Lu Yunqi, disregarding his own injuries, was fussing over Yu Ke'er, their affection palpable…

Caught off guard by a loud rebuke from Old Man Yu, he reluctantly withdrew his groping hand.

"Haha~"

Song Qingqian laughed at Lu Yunqi's frustrated expression.

Looking at the dimples at the corners of her mouth, Lu Jingchuan's mood inexplicably improved, and he unconsciously smiled as well. He explained earnestly:

"Qingqian, I don't like her, and I've never thought about marrying her. Please don't make jokes like this again. I don't like them!"

"Sure, no problem. Besides, I wasn't serious, I was just kidding!"

Song Qingqian sighed as she spoke. The atmosphere had been too low the whole way here, and she felt a little tired. She wanted him to relax.

Since we can't change our fate of exile, why not be optimistic? After all, the worst outcome is just that.

"Aunt, does it hurt? Let me blow on it for you!"

Xiao Yu'er came over, took the hand that had just hit someone, and gently blew on it, like a kitten's tail brushing against it, making it a little itchy.

Song Qingqian hugged her, took out a few pieces of candy from her bag and gave them to her, smiling as she whispered:

"Auntie is not in pain. This is for Yu'er. Thank you for your concern, Yu'er."

Little Yu'er's eyes lit up, and she asked in shock, "This...can we eat this?"

"Of course!"

Song Qingqian tore open a package and handed it to her.

"Wow, it's so sweet! Thank you, Auntie!"

Xiao Yu'er happily leaned in and kissed Song Qingqian on the cheek, her eyes sparkling with little red hearts...

"Aunt, can I give some to Mother and Brother? They want some too..."

Song Qingqian took some more and stuffed them into her arms, muttering softly:

"Go and distribute the food to everyone."

"it is good!"

Little Yu'er came bouncing and skipping...

"What is this?"

Lu Jingchuan looked at the candy wrapper in her hand with some curiosity. He seemed to have never seen such a thing before. Were they sold on the streets of Beijing?

"The packaging is similar to oil paper; I wonder where that old man bought it from!"

After casually telling a lie, Song Qingqian handed the kettle back to him.

"How are you feeling? If the pain is unbearable, I'll give you some more medicine, but you can't take too much painkiller, otherwise it will affect your recovery."

"much better."

Lu Jingchuan asked gently, "Who was that man who just gave you the gift?"

"I don't know him. He said he's an old acquaintance of my aunt and that he saw the exile notice from the court, so he came here."

Lu Jingchuan nodded, not delving too deeply into it. After all, those who came to see him off at this time must have shown him the deepest affection.

As the two chatted, Song Qingqian saw two soldiers carrying Jiang Ce, whose body was covered in blood, back in the distance…

"Deputy General Jiang!"

Several soldiers quickly surrounded them, and the doctor rushed in to examine them immediately.

The exiled crowd whispered among themselves, some glancing at Song Qingqian every now and then, guessing that she was definitely in big trouble, since Vice General Jiang had clearly robbed her of a lot of money.

Song Qingqian leisurely peeled an orange, ate two segments herself, and then gave two segments to Lu Jingchuan.

This Perler bead system is great; if you can think of it, it can find it.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the soldiers dispersed, and at that moment Song Qingqian couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Jiang Ce's head was wrapped up like a large rice dumpling, with only his facial features visible. His mouth was also badly ripped open, making it difficult for him to even open and close his mouth.

My right arm looks like it's broken; the doctor wrapped it in gauze and hung it around my neck. My left arm is okay; it's wrapped vertically, and it seems the bone is fine, but the condition of the skin and flesh is hard to say…

My lower body... well, it shouldn't be too bad. I lost one shoe, and the other one has a big hole in it, with my toes sticking out.

It looked truly horrific. Song Qingqian could imagine how spectacular it must have been for him to fall from the horse; he might even have been dragged along by the horse...

Sigh, Song Qingqian felt a little sorry for that horse, but it's alright, at least it's free!