After saying that, she glanced at Wang Yan, seemingly speechless. Then she looked at Bao Niangzi gently.
"Aunt Liu is right, it's not a big deal, and I can certainly forgive her. We're all neighbors, and I'm not one to hold grudges. But I haven't heard a single word of apology from beginning to end."
After saying that, she looked at Aunt Liu with a smile in her eyes. Aunt Liu seemed to realize something and quickly tugged at Bao Niangzi.
"Bao Niangzi, stop daydreaming and apologize quickly!"
The woman on the ground instantly became the focus of everyone's attention. She looked up at Qin Qing, and the blinding sunlight reflected off Qin Qing, causing her to blink unconsciously…
When she could see clearly, she was taken aback to find the woman in front of her smiling gently and kindly, completely unlike the eerie and terrifying woman from the previous night! Furthermore, she was now in a difficult position and could only say...
"I'm...I'm sorry! I was confused for a moment."
After saying that, she lowered her head in a disheveled manner, subconsciously clenching her fists, feeling extremely aggrieved.
Qin Qing smiled again upon hearing this, then turned to look at Wang Yan.
"General, I have already forgiven her. Let's just let it go! I think Madam Bao knows where she went wrong and will definitely not do it again. If she does, then you can punish her severely."
This is practically telling everyone that if she does it again, she's dead!
Hearing her say that, everyone immediately cast admiring glances at Qin Qing and couldn't help but echo her sentiments.
Wang Yan frowned as he looked at Qin Qing, somewhat surprised. Knowing Qin Shi as he did, she wasn't exactly known for her good temper, not to mention this woman had almost hurt her just now…
Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, everyone assumed that he disagreed and there was really nothing they could do.
This was exactly the effect Qin Qing wanted. She sighed helplessly and looked at Bao Niangzi again.
"As you can see, I've tried my best, but the General is so strict. In my opinion, you'll probably have to pay up to avoid trouble!"
Bao Niangzi looked at her with suspicion, wondering why she would be so kind!
The next second, Qin Qing looked at Wang Yan and said.
"Even the law has its limits. How about this, General, considering this is Madam Bao's first time being so foolish, spare her from imprisonment and instead impose a fine of three hundred taels! As a warning to others!"
Upon hearing that it was three hundred taels, everyone was astonished. This sum of money was equivalent to two months of Bao Niangzi's revenue! Bao Niangzi's face darkened immediately; this was going to empty her pockets!
Before she could refuse, Qin Qing continued.
"This way, we can both demonstrate that our Tianlong Kingdom is a city of benevolence and righteousness, and deter others from committing illegal or disorderly acts! It's a win-win situation! What do you think, General?"
After saying that, she winked quickly at Wang Yan!
Wang Yan looked at her expressionlessly, instantly understanding her meaning, and couldn't help but admire Qin Qing's skill!
He looked thoughtful, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke.
"That's fine too!"
Seeing that he was on the right track, Qin Qing felt relieved and her face lit up with joy.
"Lady Bao, why don't you quickly thank General Wang for his magnanimity!"
Madam Bao's face had turned completely dark by this point. Hearing what she said made her even angrier, but the others seemed to be persuaded by her words and echoed her sentiments.
She could only raise her head, her face contorted in a smile, her heart seething with hatred!
"Thank you, General!"
Aunt Liu breathed a sigh of relief, and after hearing her thanks, she smiled and said, "Thank you."
"I also want to thank Mr. Qin for not taking it to heart!"
Upon hearing this, Bao Niangzi stiffened. Seeing the relaxed smile on her face, she really suspected that Liu Da Niang was on someone else's side! She could only grit her teeth and say!
"Thank you, Mrs. Qin!"
Seeing her so frustrated, Qin Qing felt extremely pleased and accepted the apology with a smile!
After everyone had left, Madam Bao slowly got up from the ground. It seemed that because she had been kneeling for too long, her legs were weak and she almost fell to the ground again...
When he looked up, he saw Qin Qing and Wang Yan leaving. He was so angry that his teeth itched. In the end, he still limped into the steamed bun shop and hung up the "Closed" sign.
It was noon when Bao Niangzi came out of the steamed bun shop next door with a box in her hand. Her already aggrieved mood was further aggravated by the scene inside.
Qin Qing was sitting in a chair keeping accounts, while the dignified General Wang Yan was helping her fill rice containers, looking just like a laborer!
Qin Qing noticed her coming in and stopped writing in the ledger, smiling as she spoke.
"Oh, isn't this Lady Bao? You've brought the fine? So fast!"
After saying that, she reached out and took the box, and naturally began to examine it.
Seeing her looking like she was accepting money, Bao Niangzi was furious! She said irritably.
"What are you doing? The fines are to be handed over to the general and the imperial court. Don't touch them!"
As she spoke, she reached out to grab it, but Qin Qing simply squeezed the heavy box with one hand and lifted it away, looking completely at ease and showing no sign of strain!
This scene startled Bao Niangzi, who immediately realized something: wasn't it that hand that had flung her into the air last night? Her expression changed instantly.
"You...you! You!"
Qin Qing didn't think anything of it when she saw this, and asked in surprise after counting the silver.
"Oh dear! This silver isn't enough! You promised three hundred taels, but there are only two hundred and thirty-seven taels! Madam Bao, that's not fair!"
It was already morning, and there weren't many customers in the shop, but those who heard her words all turned to look at her! Clearly, they knew about what had happened that morning.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Bao Niangzi blushed and stammered.
"I...I only have this much cash left!"
Just then, Wang Yan had some free time. Since the amount of money wasn't a big deal for him, he was about to say that it was fine when he saw Qin Qing looking troubled.
"Is that so? That's a bit difficult. General Wang is always strict with himself and even more so with others. He definitely won't budge. But if Madam Bao can't give the money today, she'll probably have to sleep in a jail cell tonight... One or two days is fine, but if she stays there for half a month or a month, look at your delicate skin, tsk tsk! It'll probably be bitten to pieces by insects!"
The more she talked, the more terrifying it became, causing Bao Niangzi to turn even paler and panic!
"You...you're talking nonsense! How could there be such terrifying insects in the dungeon!"
Wang Yan also fell silent! He didn't know if there were insects in the dungeon, but there shouldn't be any such terrifying man-eating insects, after all, it was a dungeon, not a death row!
However, he didn't expose her, and just watched as Qin Qing scared Bao Niangzi.
Qin Qing, looking troubled, pushed the silver to Bao Niangzi.
"You're still short a few dozen taels, aren't you? Maybe your neighbors can lend you some! Why don't you just go and borrow it? It's a bit embarrassing, though..."
Upon hearing this, Bao Niangzi immediately bit her lip, her face full of embarrassment!
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