Even Tang Shiyue couldn't help but look up. For the first time, she felt that the old man in front of her was really shrewd, experienced, and to the point.

The clan leader asked for a long time with a cold face, but Tang Yongming was not as easy to deceive as Chen Laizi. He refused to admit it, and they had no evidence. The clan leader would not force him to death. To put it bluntly, if such a thing was really confirmed, it would not benefit anyone.

Finally, the clan leader said coldly: "Qiu'er's matter is just hearsay, let's not investigate it for now." Mrs. Lu wanted to speak, but the head of the Tang clan glanced at Tang Dahuai coldly. Tang Dahuai lowered his head in a hurry, pulled Mrs. Lu behind him, and put on a smile.

The head of the Tang family continued, "But Zhu'er and Yue'er are both your nieces. As their uncle, you were looking for marriages for them, but you didn't do enough research. You promised them to this kind of person. If you really killed them, you would feel guilty about it! If you do something like this again, I will never let you off easily!"

Tang Yongming hurriedly lowered his hands to apologize, and did not dare to smile anymore. The head of the Tang family continued: "As for what happened today, to put it bluntly, it was all caused by you! Zhu'er, Yue'er, and Qiu'er are all unmarried. As their uncle, you should give each of them 20 taels of silver as an apology!"

Tang Yongming was surprised: "Uncle, I..."

The head of the Tang family looked at him coldly: "Or should we report to the police together to see if Qiu'er is in Boss Niu's house?"

Tang Yongming's face changed immediately, and the crowd was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. He finally bit his tongue and said, "Yes, uncle, I will listen to you."

Tang Shiyue couldn't help but feel a little respect for the old patriarch. Although he had no evidence and didn't convict Tang Yongming, he had actually completely cut off Tang Yongming's escape route. From his position, the punishment was not too severe.

Tang Shiyue bowed hurriedly and said, "Uncle, Yue'er is lucky enough to be alright. Yue'er's share will be given to cousin Qiu'er."

...

...

The head of the Tang family looked at her deeply.

He knew all about her family's situation. These days, both Tang Shiyin and Tang Yongming had suffered losses when they dealt with her. Mrs. Sun had long hated her.

She had a mother who couldn't make a living, and the money was taken from her uncle, so it was very difficult to keep it. Even if she tried to keep it, she would be hated. It was rare that she had such a plan and such a decisiveness. This was twenty taels! The expenses of a family of three were only a dozen taels!

The head of the Tang family nodded and said, "It's up to you." After thinking for a moment, he continued, "Your brother has always been diligent in study and polite. Although you are sensible, you are still young. Ask your brother's advice when you encounter problems."

What he meant was to tell her how to avoid Wang's control. After all, although the family had not been divided, according to the old rules, Tang Shirong was the male head of the third room.

"Yes," Tang Shiyue said obediently, "Yuer understands."

She really understood. This child was indeed very smart. The head of the Tang family nodded secretly, then stood up and said to Tang Yongfu: "Your father is not here, so you are the head of the family. You should think twice before encountering things. Don't always let women lead you by the nose and do stupid things!"

Tang Yongfu responded hastily, nodding and bowing to see the head of the Tang family off.

Tang Yongming clenched her fists tightly, and Grandma Sun looked at her with a sinister look, as if she wanted to tear her apart alive on the spot.

Tang Shiyue turned around and went back to the shabby house, thinking as he walked.

She underestimated the villagers' awe of the "noble man" in the town. If this was a matter between villages, everyone would dare to fight with sticks, but when it came to the so-called noble man, everyone instinctively became timid, and no one dared to suggest going to the door to argue.

Not only the villagers, but also the clan leader, the Tang clan leader thought even more. He would think, so many people in the town knew about Boss Niu's evil deeds, but Boss Niu still dared to act so arrogantly, so how strong must his backing be? So this person must not be provoked.

If Qiu'er had just been lost, Second Aunt might have really rushed to Boss Niu's house to demand her back out of anger, but now more than half a year had passed and the saddest time had passed, so even she didn't make a fuss.

In other words, Qi Jing said that Tang Qiuer was dead. Otherwise, a young lady struggling in the inner courtyard but having been abandoned by her family, then... how desperate she would have to be.

But it’s good like this now. Tang Yongming has become honest and has no worries. He has also lost a lot of money and is in the center of the storm. Mrs. Sun doesn’t dare to find trouble with her. As for the future, we’ll talk about it later.

A little boy ran over, grabbed her hand, and looked up at her. Tang Shiyue calmed down and touched his head: "Sister, it's okay."

Qi Jing said softly: "This is the only way for now. If you are unhappy, I will find someone to sue him?"

Tang Shiyue shook her head: "No, I can't even take care of myself, and I don't have the confidence to help the world. I can't afford any accidents... Besides," she paused: "even my biological parents don't stand up for me, so I am just an outsider anyway."

Qi Jing looked at her and immediately misunderstood, and said softly: "Some people are born with weak kinship, don't be sad."

She shook her head: "No, I'm not sad."

At this moment, the crowd had not yet completely dispersed and were still discussing things. Naturally, many people had seen this scene.

But everyone knew that it was Tang Shiyue who saved Qi Yang, so they didn't find it strange to see the usually aloof Qi brothers getting close to her. Although some young ladies felt jealous when they saw it, they couldn't say much in such a situation.

The incident came to an end for the time being, but the way the villagers looked at the Tang family had completely changed, especially those who had young wives and were familiar with Tang Yongming. They were really scared and would curse the Tang family members when they saw them passing by. Tang Yongfu had to take a detour when he went to the fields.

Because Qi Jing lived nearby, little Qi Yang would come here early every morning, and little Yao'er could gradually talk to him. The two children stayed at home to watch the door, while Tang Shiyue went up the mountain peacefully and occasionally cooperated with Qi Jing.

She went up the mountain to set the snare now, and she didn't have to worry about being intercepted by Tang Shiyin. She caught the three rabbits from the village doctor before the ten-day deadline.

Wang was acting weird all day, and when she saw that she ignored him, she started to throw things around and scold her: "You're treating me like a thief! You're treating me like a thief!"

Tang Shiyue just smiled.

I thought to myself that you are worse than a thief. At least a thief can be beaten! Besides, at this time, the villagers are staring at the Tang family with eight eyes. Even if Tang Yongfu has the courage, he dare not sneak in. Don't expect it!

As the day of rest was approaching, Tang Shirong did not come back. He sent a message saying that he could take two days off during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Tang Junchen hadn't come back yet, and Mrs. Zhou's family was also looking forward to it, so the day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Mrs. Zhou came to make an appointment with Tang Shiyue to go to the town to buy some things.

Tang Shiyue had just finished breakfast and said with a smile: "Aunt, since we are going, why don't I invite Ah Jing and we go by mule cart. I will take Ah Yao and Ah Yang to play together, and you can take Fourth Uncle with you. We can go for a good stroll in the town and pick up my brother and my cousin when it's late, okay?"

When Madam Zhou heard what she said, she was also somewhat tempted. A mule cart is much faster than an ox cart. She smiled and said, "Qi Xiaolang must agree to it."

"Don't be afraid," Tang Shiyue smiled and pointed at Qi Yang beside her: "His brother is in my hands. If he refuses, I won't return him."

Xiao Qi Yang nodded seriously and said, "Yes, I won't return it!"

Madam Zhou was amused by the child and laughed out loud. Tang Shiyue then took Qi Yang to find Qi Jing. Madam Zhou stood aside, thinking that if it didn't work, she would step forward to help. Unexpectedly, Tang Shiyue only said one sentence and Qi Jing started to harness the carriage.