After Qin Ling and the others left the ancestral hall, Liu Zheng was somewhat anxious.

"Uncle, do you think that old Zhang Mazi will really persuade Grandma Da Mao?"

Qinling remained calm and composed.

"Don't worry, don't let old Zhang's honest appearance fool you, he's no good. He's probably the one who instigated Old Lady Ma to sell Da Mao. Just wait and see!"

"Really? What will happen to Da Mao if he doesn't come?"

Qin Ling gave her a reassuring look.

"In less than fifteen minutes, Old Zhang the Pockmarked came to fetch people. 'Young man, go and write the absolution letter and the indenture. Don't report it to the authorities. Give the indenture to Da Mao to handle himself. So that every time he sees Old Lady Ma, he'll think of that indenture, lest he feel sorry for her when he sees her suffering!'"

"Yes, nephew understands!"

Qin Liang took out paper and pen, and began to write while leaning over the donkey cart.

Sure enough, less than fifteen minutes later, Old Zhang Mazi came chasing after him.

"Village chief, village head, Ma Xiu wants to see you. He says he's agreed!"

The group returned to Old Lady Ma's place, where Qinling handed over the indenture, the letter of severance of kinship, and the inkpad.

He spoke first, saying, "Put your fingerprints on it! We'll give you the money right away. The village head and I have both signed it with a notary, so you can rest assured!"

Old Mrs. Ma glanced at Old Zhang, who nodded, and then pressed her fingerprint on the two documents.

Liu Zheng tossed the silver to Old Lady Ma and took the two documents that belonged to her.

After saying goodbye to Qin Ling and Ji Hong, he pulled Qin Liang along and went to find Da Mao and the others!