But there was no curiosity in the eyes of the crowd, instead there was some contempt and disdain.
Zhang Tieniu was one of them and responded, "I often go to the city, so I know more about this matter. I heard that Tai Jiye is doing well in the city and is close to the stewards of the nobles' houses.
"He took on the job, brought his people into the city and provided them with food and lodging, and in the end, he kept every penny of the reward given by the master. The wages and food were also generous, and I wonder how many people envied him.
"How come you're saying this and it becomes an unforgivable crime? Are you saying that all my efforts and favors were in vain, just to not make a penny and leave my family to starve?"
Others also laughed and said, "Yeah, if someone provided me with food and shelter, and took me to work to earn money, I would be so eager to kowtow to him that I wouldn't have the nerve to complain so shamelessly!"
Tai Jicang's face turned pale after being rebuked. He wanted to say a few more words in retort, but the villagers dispersed and no one paid any attention to him.
He kicked the tree stump in anger, holding his foot and jumping non-stop in pain...
The cattle and horse market dozens of miles away did not stop because a sick horse was sold yesterday.
One after another, people came in driving cattle and horses, and more people drove cattle and horses back home.
As the sun was setting and the busy day was coming to an end, suddenly a group of two or three hundred people came running up.
Everyone didn't know what had happened and came out to check it out trembling with fear.
On the leading horse sat a captain wearing an iron helmet, a gray cotton battle robe, and a fur cape. He was a burly figure with a solemn expression. His cold eyes swept over the crowd, like a knife scraping at their faces...
Everyone held their breath even more, their hearts tightening...
Two more chapters today~~
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