Chapter 111 One must always be wary of others

Five taels of silver.

Song Chunxue had never felt that money could be so hot to handle.

The moment Lord Xie Zheng took out the silver, the neighbors and villagers gathered in the courtyard were stunned.

Song Chunxue was unwilling to take the money, fearing that Old Man Cheng would storm into their house.

"Sir, I cannot accept this silver. I endured this injury willingly. I am already deeply grateful that you personally upheld justice. Please take back the silver."

Song Chunxue pushed the silver back, saying, "Everyone loves silver, but we cannot and should not take this silver. We, the Jiang family, have received your sincerity, and thank you for your kindness."

The fourth child's eyes darted around. When did his mother become so eloquent?

"You must take this silver. If it weren't for your bravery, sister-in-law, how much food would we have wasted? This is on behalf of all the villagers to thank you for your courage and decisiveness." Xie Zheng placed the silver in Song Chunxue's hand.

"Yes, just take it. You can't let this beating go unpunished."

Just as Song Chunxue was about to retreat, Li Dazui turned to look at everyone and said, "We didn't expect you to have such courage. We really admire you."

“Yes, yes, it’s adults’ money anyway, we can’t even get it if we want to, so just take it.” Zhao Yufen, sandwiched in the middle of the crowd, happily encouraged, “You’re so stubborn. With Cheng Yuan’s strong body, you should find a doctor to take a good look at him, so as not to leave any health problems and become stupid at such a young age.”

This remark caused everyone in the courtyard to burst into laughter.

"Everyone is right, health is the most important thing." Xie Zheng turned around and looked around. "This courtyard is nice, with many houses, and it's kept very clean."

"Let's go, let's go look around somewhere else." With that, he started to walk out.

Everyone automatically made way for him.

"Wait, since you're so kind, sir, we should thank you. My third son went to the sheepfold to slaughter a sheep. Why don't you finish your mutton before you leave?" the fourth son said warmly.

Song Chunxue snapped out of her daze, "Yes, we've received so much silver from the adults, let's have a bowl of our family's lamb, it's so tender and delicious."

Xie Zheng shook his head slightly, his handsome face still faintly revealing his youthful charm.

"No need, I have official duties to attend to. We can save this meat for later." He looked at the fourth son and said, "Go and stop your third son. Lambs are honest and cute. Don't kill a lamb. I used to herd sheep, and shepherds are the least willing to slaughter them."

The fourth brother paused for a moment, then laughed and ran outside, "Yes, ma'am!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Those who came along were all common people who wanted to see Lord Xie's demeanor. They all respected this governor who dared to arrest Cheng Yuan from the bottom of their hearts, and they accompanied him wherever he went.

Although they were jealous that Song Chunxue had received five taels of silver, after one person explained to the other, and seeing the bump on her head, they realized they didn't have her courage.

She got off easy this time.

Xie Zheng walked out of the courtyard, and everyone followed him out in a throng.

Song Chunxue was left behind, holding five taels of silver, unsure of what to do.

"Lock it up quickly, or someone might steal it." Li Dazui said casually as he slipped down the steps. "Be careful the Cheng family doesn't come back tonight. They'll be so angry they won't be able to sleep. Old Man Cheng isn't an ordinary man. Tell the eldest son to lock the door properly tonight."

These words successfully awakened Song Chunxue.

She ran out of the courtyard with the silver in her hands.

"Are you stupid? They won't want it even if you give it back." Li Dazui stopped her, exasperated. "Whether you accept the money or not today, the Cheng family will hate you. Going back would only make you look like you're afraid of trouble."

As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. Song Chunxue couldn't help but look seriously at Li Dazui.

"So how do you think I should respond?"

"Go outside and take a look first," Li Dazui glanced at her, "put it in your pocket first, lest someone steal it. I saw Sanwa coming with a lamb, I wonder if Lord Xie will accept it."

Song Chunxue put the silver in her pocket and felt much more at ease.

Yes, she has nothing to be afraid of.

From the moment she decided to go against Cheng Yuan, she was at odds with the Cheng family.

Outside the courtyard gate, Sanwa and Lao Si were holding a white lamb, bleating "baa~ baa~".

"Sir, please accept this lamb. Whether you kill it or not is up to you. Consider it a token of our family's goodwill." The fourth brother handed the lamb to Xie Zheng's attendant. "Hold it for now, and I'll tie a rope for you to lead it."

Sanwa quickly handed over the rope, which was originally intended for tying up the sheep before slaughtering it.

"Then I will accept it."

Xie Zheng noticed the family's fear and overwhelming joy, and nodded to Song Chunxue, who was standing at the door.

He pointed to a few houses on the slope and said, "Let's go take a look at the Cheng family's house."

Song Chunxue bit her lip, her heart churning with turmoil.

"See? Lord Xie even nodded at me. A high-ranking official is indeed a high-ranking official. I've lived for almost eighty years and finally understand what it means to be able to see the King of Hell but not to deal with his underlings. I have no regrets about dying in this life for being able to meet such a high-ranking official."

Li Dazui, standing to the side, let out a disdainful "Eh," and said, "He was clearly nodding at me. I chatted with the adults for a long time when we were eating at my fourth brother's house. I'm an educated man and a teacher, after all. We got along very well and were quite compatible."

"And besides, are you out of your mind? You haven't even lived to be fifty, let alone eighty. Are you already out of your mind?

Song Chunxue ignored him and turned to go inside.

"Hey, aren't you going to the Cheng family's house?" Li Dazui called out to her from the doorway.

"What are you going there for, to get beaten by Old Man Cheng's cane?" Song Chunxue sneered. "Didn't you say he wished he could eat me alive? What are you up to?"

"Hey, do you think he'd hit you in front of Lord Xie?"

"Go ahead, I won't see that."

Li Dazui, with his hands behind his back, slowly followed the crowd to watch the excitement.

Song Chunxue locked the silver in a box and went to the field to dig potatoes. She could cook a pot of potatoes that evening and eat them with pickled vegetables.

Oh right, nowadays you can also stir-fry a dish of lean meat.

In her past life, she had never lived as comfortably as she had recently.

At Shenshi (3-5 PM), he saw the man leave the village amidst the farewells of the crowd.

To avoid retaliation from the Cheng family, she pulled a cart full of potatoes home and dumped them into the cellar.

After the fourth brother and the third brother returned home, they immediately fed the sheep and donkeys, adding hay and water to the sheep that had been hungry all day.

The two brothers had never found themselves so compatible before, and they were so excited that they couldn't stop talking.

After finishing what she was doing outside and closing the courtyard gate, Song Chunxue went inside and just then put the food on the table.

"Oh my, new potatoes! The first batch of the year, smells so good." The fourth brother grabbed one, scalding it and tossing it back and forth between his hands. "Ouch...it's so hot."

"Don't eat yet. Go remind the eldest brother to lock the door tightly tonight, in case the Cheng family retaliates."

The fourth son was taken aback. "Mother, is it really that serious? Aren't the Cheng family afraid that before that Lord Xie has even gone far, I and the third son will run off to complain?"

"Go ahead, but it's always good to be cautious," Song Chunxue said calmly. "They've been running rampant on this estate for so many years, and now I've suddenly caused them to stumble and fall. What if they can't sleep tonight and come knocking on our door to attack us?"

"Damn it." Sanwa picked up a potato and took a bite. "Anyway, they're capable of doing something like this. They used to curse at people when I walked through their fields, let alone this time."

"Bang bang bang!"

Just then, the courtyard gate was suddenly slammed shut.