Si Chuyu thought of the mute third son of the Su family, "Madam Su, thank you for your kindness. My grandfather is not here, he is in Huayang County."
Huayang County?
Xiao Lingyu frowned slightly when she heard this. The people who persecuted the second and third brothers were over there, and she couldn't go!
"Since a hundred-year-old ginseng is enough to save lives, Mr. Si, take this three-hundred-year-old wild ginseng for emergency use."
Three hundred years?
Si Chuyu took the shoulder bag from Su Ning'an and took a closer look at the wild ginseng. It looked like it had just been dug out. It was of better quality than the one his Si family sent to the capital. There were dozens of reed bowls, and it was worth at least five thousand taels.
"Madam Su, I'll buy it for six thousand taels. Is that okay with you?"
Xiao Lingyu didn't expect that he could offer six thousand taels. Now she was cooperating with the Lu family to share the profits from the dishes, so she gave it to him as a friendly partner. In the future, she could make more money by working with the Lu family. After all, this was used to save her life.
"Master Si, you just said that we have a deep connection. Last time you gave the children a gift, they loved it. As the saying goes, it's good to reciprocate. This hundred-year-old ginseng plant is my return gift."
Si Chuyu: "Madam Su, absolutely not. This return gift is a bit expensive. It's not easy for you and your son to dig up the hundred-year-old ginseng. Our Lu family is willing to spend a lot of money to buy it."
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "This return gift is not expensive at all. It cannot be measured by money. The most valuable thing is that the children like you as their uncle. Don't refuse it. Hurry and send someone to deliver the Centennial Ginseng to Huayang County. Saving lives is the most important thing."
"Yes, Uncle Chu Yu, saving lives is the most important thing." Su Ning'an said seriously, "My two brothers and I will not easily like anyone other than our parents and sister. You are a good uncle, and the family of a good uncle must be healthy and live long. Please send someone to deliver the century-old ginseng to Huayang County as soon as possible. There is no time to delay."
Now that the Su family mother and son have said this, it would be unreasonable for him to refuse.
After all, the mother and son of the Su family also showed their good intentions. I will find an opportunity to compensate Mrs. Su for the six thousand taels in the future.
"Madam Su, the eldest son of the Su family, I will accept it."
Seeing Si Chuyu about to take the ginseng out of his shoulder bag, Xiao Lingyu spoke up in time, "This ginseng has very long roots. Why don't we just put it in there and send it directly to Huayang County?"
Si Chuyu nodded and then ordered, "Wei Xiao, you must immediately set off to deliver this century-old ginseng to Huayang County. Be sure to personally hand it over to your eldest daughter."
"Yes! Uncle."
Xiao Lingyu took Su Ning'an's chubby hand and said, "We still have to go to the government office. We'll take our leave now."
Si Chuyu quickly said, "I'll see you off."
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"Master Miao, Village Chief Wu of Guihua Village, Scholar Wu, has come again, but he is waiting outside the government office now."
Miao Xiantong frowned, "What are you doing here again? Are you trying to exonerate Wu Linshun?"
Lin Kun said, "Master Miao and Village Chief Wu are here. Madam Su should be here soon."
Master Miao narrowed his sharp eyes. "It seems they want Wu Linshun to redeem himself for his crimes. However, if he wants to redeem himself for his crimes, he can just report it to me. Why bother disturbing Madam Su?"
Lin Kun said, "Perhaps what Wu Linshun wants to say is related to Madam Su."
"Nonsense, how could this be related to Madam Su?"
"Master Miao, you may not know that I investigated Madam Su's wild vegetables. Oh, it's chili peppers. When I first came to the county, I sold them to Shi Zai Yu Lan. Shi Zai Yu Lan's magical chili dishes are priced at three hundred taels per table. They attracted many wealthy families in Xishui County, causing Yu Lan Xuan's revenue to plummet."
Miao Xiantong was puzzled, "What does this have to do with Madam Su?"
Lin Kun said, "This Yulanxuan originally belonged to Xu Yulan, the only heir of the Xu family's first branch, but it was taken away by someone from the Xu family's second branch. According to my investigation, if the revenue of 'Shi Zai Yulan' exceeds that of Yulanxuan by the end of the year, Xu Yulan will be able to take back the Yulanxuan that was rightfully hers. Madam Su sold the chili peppers to Xu Yulan, indirectly offending the Xu family's second branch. Now that Xu Liangxiao is still in jail, I'm afraid he'll cause trouble for Madam Su after fifteen days."
Miao Xiantong suddenly understood. "So you speculate that the case Wu Linshun wants to confess is related to the second branch of the Xu family, and Xu Liangxiao may not be able to leave the cell after the fifteenth day?"
"That's right. The Wu family told Madam Su about this to curry favor, and also hoped to get a reduced sentence by making meritorious contributions."
Miao Xiantong tapped the desk lightly and thought about Xiao Lingyu's personality. With her cleverness, wouldn't the Xu family's second branch know who would cause trouble for whom?
It was impossible for the Wu family to invite Mrs. Su from Guihua Village to visit Wu Linshun in the county jail because of this matter.
Miao Xiantong thought about that day in the court when Xiao Lingyu held the third son of the Su family's hand and touched his little head affectionately, probably because of the four children.
Thinking of this, Miao Xiantong pressed his eyebrows and wondered how to deal with the situation at that time.
I’m afraid that Xiao Lingyu will tell him to decide for himself. Then will he reduce it or not?
Seeing this, Lin Kun said, "Master Miao, you don't have to think too much. Just handle the case impartially. The princess is familiar with the laws of Beiyi and will not interfere with your judgment. The fact that Madam Su did not reveal her identity in the court last time is enough to prove this."
Miao Xiantong nodded and said, "You are right. Go to the front and take a look. If Madam Su comes, take her in directly. If Madam Su needs me, call me."
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"Mother, we're here."
Xiao Lingyu lifted the carriage curtain and glanced at Wu Qingshan and Wu Huaiyuan, then whispered to Su Ning'an, "Big Boss, after Mother goes in, go find Sister Xu and ask her to arrange for someone to take you to the flower market to buy all sorts of fragrant fresh flowers and potted plants to fill the carriage, and also buy a few large backpacks. Here's a hundred taels of silver to buy them all, and then come find me at the government office."
Su Ningan took the banknote and stuffed it into his arms, "Okay, mother."
Xiao Lingyu watched Su Ning'an walk away before turning around and saying, "Village Chief, Mr. Wu, let's go in."
Lin Kun greeted the visitors with a smile and led them into the death row cell.
When Xu Liangxiao saw Xiao Lingyu appear in the prison, a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
Seeing this, Xiao Lingyu couldn't help but shake his head. He thought that the spanking on this guy was not strong enough.
Let’s first hear what Wu Linshun has to say?
Xiao Lingyu saw from afar that Wu Linshun was sitting on a low couch with his eyes closed, and there was no trace of the panic expression on his face that he had in the court that day.
"Second uncle, Madam Su and grandfather are here."
Wu Linshun quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Madam Su, I am sorry for offending you and the children. Please forgive me, Madam Su."
"Stop." Xiao Lingyu stood with his hands behind his back and said slowly, "Shopkeeper Wu, you need to understand clearly that it was you who led people to openly rob my Su family's property and violated the laws of Beiyi. That's why you are in prison today. If it wasn't our Su family that day, it would have been the Wang family or the Li family. I think it's not the first time you have done such a thing. And last time, you condoned your subordinates to forcibly detain Brother Song and Brother Yu. I'm afraid you have done such things many times. If they investigate thoroughly, you will not be able to escape the death penalty."
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