"Let's take a break first and reopen tonight. Everyone has worked hard today, so go home and rest."
Fighting is physically demanding.
As soon as the family of three went upstairs, Song Ning collapsed onto the bed: "Mom, am I too brave?"
She actually dared to incite the people to beat up government officials; she was truly audacious.
This was a feudal society with strict class divisions. As ordinary people, our lives were in the hands of the upper classes.
Even if they really killed you, no one would dare say anything.
Surprisingly, this time Liu Yuelan didn't accuse her of being impulsive. Instead, she said, "It's not your fault. Those people wanted to kill you. Even if I had fought them to the death, I wouldn't regret it. As long as you're alright, I'm at ease."
Although the magistrate said everything was fine, Song Ning still felt uneasy.
They came from the capital, sent by the emperor, and could speak with the emperor himself, yet they were beaten up like that.
If word gets out, wouldn't the imperial court lose face?
Song Dahai was quite philosophical about it: "Anyway, the deed is done, there's no use thinking about it now. Let's just wait for the magistrate's news."
Song Ning wasn't afraid of anything else, but she was mainly worried that her actions might implicate others.
Sigh, impulsiveness is a bad thing.
Song Ning remained anxious until nightfall, but no one came outside. Not only Song Ning, but everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, chaos reigned in the county government office.
Those who had been beaten had heads swollen like pigs, and could barely speak, yet they were still cursing and swearing.
Xia Shiyang couldn't ignore it. Although he couldn't hear what was being said, he kept nodding in agreement, giving them some face, since these people didn't have many good days either.
Zheng Gaoyi, who was outside, had already written a letter and sent it to the capital. He was more than happy to do something like adding fuel to the fire.
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