Chapter 218 Proposal
"What's the meaning?"
"What I mean is, I'll take care of this matter." Feng Lan stood up. "If you don't listen to my advice, don't blame me for being rude."
Wang Zhiyuan sneered, "What can you do to me?"
"There are many things I can do." Feng Lan walked to the door and looked back at him. "For example, I can write a letter to Governor Qian and tell him about the situation here."
Wang Zhiyuan's face changed drastically, "You dare!"
"What are you afraid of?" Feng Lan pushed the door open and walked out. "Master Wang, take care of yourself."
Walking out of the county government office, Feng Lan took a deep breath. It seemed that Wang Zhiyuan was indeed not a good person. She had to find a way to deal with him.
When we returned to the village, the villagers gathered around us.
"Sister-in-law Feng, how is she?" Old Zhang asked anxiously.
"The situation isn't good." Feng Lan shook her head. "This County Magistrate Wang really wants to increase taxes, and his attitude is very tough."
When the villagers heard this, they became anxious.
"What should we do? We can't afford to pay so much tax anyway."
"Yes, if this continues, we will have no choice but to sell our children."
Feng Lan raised her hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet. "Don't panic, I have a solution."
"What method?"
"Write a letter to the governor and report the situation here truthfully," Feng Lan said. "I believe that Lord Qian will uphold justice."
Old Zhang said worriedly, "But what if County Magistrate Wang takes revenge?"
"Don't be afraid." Feng Lan was confident. "He wouldn't dare."
That night, Feng Lan wrote the letter, detailing Wang Zhiyuan's intention to increase taxes and his performance in the county government.
The next morning, she asked Shitou to deliver the letter to the provincial capital.
Three days later, Qian Wenyuan's reply arrived, saying that he had sent someone to investigate the matter and asked Feng Lan to rest assured.
Sure enough, two days later, a group of people came to the mansion, led by Qian Wenyuan's trusted aide.
When Wang Zhiyuan heard that someone had come to the mansion, he turned pale with fear. He knew that this must be related to the woman surnamed Feng.
The staff stayed in the county town for three days, learned the situation in detail, and then returned home to report.
A few days later, Wang Zhiyuan received a transfer order and was transferred to a more remote place.
The new county magistrate was named Li. He was an honest man. He collected taxes according to the court's regulations and did not make things difficult for the people.
The villagers all breathed a sigh of relief and admired Feng Lan even more.
"Sister-in-law Feng, you are really our savior!" Old Zhang burst into tears of gratitude.
"It's what we should do." Feng Lan waved her hand. "We are all ordinary people. We should help each other."
At this moment, Chen Ya ran over, "Mom, Erya is back!"
Feng Lan rushed home upon hearing this and saw Erya and Xiao Mingye in the yard.
"Mom!" Erya threw herself into Feng Lan's arms, tears in her eyes, "I miss you so much."
"Good girl, I'm glad you're back." Feng Lan patted her on the back. "Mingye, you've worked hard."
Xiao Mingye bowed respectfully, "Aunt, I'm here to propose marriage."
Feng Lan smiled and said, "Okay, I've been waiting for this day for a long time."
Xiao Mingye knelt in the yard, holding the betrothal gift list in his hands with a solemn expression.
"Aunt, I am formally proposing marriage to you today. Please betroth Erya to me."
Feng Lan took the betrothal gift list and looked over it carefully. It said ten taels of gold, one hundred taels of silver, and various silks, fabrics, and jewelry.
"Mingye, this betrothal gift is too high." Feng Lan frowned. "Although my daughter Erya is good, she is not worth so much money."
"Aunt, in my heart, Erya is worth this price." Xiao Mingye raised his head, his eyes full of sincerity, "She has suffered a lot for me over the years, and I want to give her the best."
Erya blushed as she listened, and whispered, "Mom, please don't refuse. Please accept Brother Mingye's kindness."
San Ya crossed her arms and said with a smile, "Second sister, you are leaning against me."
"What are you talking about, girl?" Erya gave her a reproachful look.
Shitou was stifling a laugh, "Brother Mingye, your betrothal gift is indeed generous, but I feel like it's missing something."
Xiao Mingye wondered, "What's missing?"
"You're missing your true feelings." Shitou said seriously, "You need to tell us in front of everyone why you want to marry Erya."
Chen Ya came over with the child in her arms, "Shi Tou is right, Ming Ye, why don't you tell me about it."
Xiao Mingye stood up and looked at Erya. "Erya, since we were little, you have always been like my shadow. Other girls are afraid of a wild child like me, but you are not."
He paused. "That year, when I was beaten and bloodied, you secretly brought me medicine. When I had a fever, you stayed by my side all night. I will never be able to repay the kindness you showed me over the years."
Erya's eyes turned red, "Brother Mingye..."
"I know I'm not worthy of you, but I swear that I will treat you well in this life and will never let you suffer any injustice." Xiao Mingye's voice was a little choked.
Feng Lan looked at the loving couple, her heart warmed. "My dear children, I understand your feelings. In that case, I will leave Erya to you."
"Thank you, Mom!" Xiao Mingye knelt down again excitedly.
"Hurry up, we're all family now." Feng Lan helped him up. "But let me be frank. If you dare betray my Erya, I won't forgive you."
"Don't worry, mom. I definitely won't." Xiao Mingye promised solemnly.
Su Wenbin calculated on the side, "Mingye, according to our local customs, we will take half of the betrothal gifts and give the other half to Erya as a dowry. What do you think?"
"I'll follow Brother Wenbin's arrangements." Xiao Mingye nodded.
As they were talking, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside the yard. Everyone went out to see that it was Qian Yuanyuan who came with several maids.
"Aunt Feng, I heard that Sister Erya is getting married?" Qian Yuanyuan jumped off her horse and ran over excitedly.
"Yuanyuan, how did you know?" Feng Lan asked with a smile.
"My father told me." Qian Yuanyuan blinked, "He said that Master Xiao mentioned this matter when he went to the mansion to do some business a few days ago."
Xiao Mingye was a little embarrassed, "I wanted to ask Master Qian to help me choose a good day."
"Have you made your choice?" Arya asked expectantly.
"I've chosen it. It will be on the 15th of next month." Xiao Mingye replied.
Qian Yuanyuan clapped her hands, "That's great! It happens to be a full moon night, symbolizing reunion."
She suddenly remembered something and took out a small box from her arms, "Sister Erya, this is my gift to you."
Erya opened it and saw a pair of exquisite jade bracelets inside.
"This is too valuable. I can't accept it." Erya hurried to return it.
"I have to!" Qian Yuanyuan held her hand. "We are good friends. Your marriage is such a big deal, how can I not express my gratitude?"
Feng Lan watched from the side, feeling a little emotional. Although Qian Yuanyuan was the governor's daughter, she was kind-hearted and had no airs.
"Oh, Aunt Feng, my father asked me to tell you something," Qian Yuanyuan said suddenly in a serious tone, "County Magistrate Wang has been transferred. The new County Magistrate Li is a good official, so don't worry."
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