"Is the other party willing to join Fengjia Village?"
"Willing, as if I've been envious for a long time."
"Do the two of them know why we brought them in?"
"I didn't discuss it with Brother Ruan. I didn't say it outright, but I mentioned it subtly, hoping to strengthen the unity among the newly joined villagers. He seemed to understand, so he seems to be a smart person."
"The fact that the villagers and military officers were willing to plead for them at least shows that they had some popular support before the incident. Having blood on their hands, they can be a powerful tool if guided properly, but if guided improperly, the losses can be incalculable!"
Fan Zizhong nodded solemnly, "The two are quite honest. They even asked us this question. Aren't you worried that they might be instigated by Wan You and commit a crime in Fengjia Village?"
Ruan Qian looked over and saw Fan Zizhong return seriously, "We are also refugees, there is no distinction between high and low, noble and lowly, moreover, they were forced into it."
“We are in this situation today because we have been treated kindly by the villagers. I told them that in Fengjia Village, as long as we live with our hearts, unite with each other, and treat each other kindly, we will all have a good future.”
Ruan Qian nodded.
Fan Zizhong was somewhat moved, "Two grown men, actually crying their eyes out in front of me..."
Fan Zizhong didn't explain further, but everyone could understand his feelings.
Although the three families faced hardship, they managed to stay together along the way, and most of the people they encountered in Fengjia Village were good people.
Those two, however, were out of place in Wanjiacun, as if they were isolated. With the power of speech still in Wanyou's hands, their situation must be even more difficult.
Ruan Qian suddenly remembered something and asked Fan Zizhong:
"Last year, only the two of them were sent to the prison? This year, several people were sent over."
Fan Zizhong sighed, "Of the people who were assigned here last year, two were at the bottom, while the others became increasingly close to Wan You, acting like his lackeys!"
"Those who went with us, seeing the situation of the two, quickly surrendered and followed Wan You's lead."
Ruan Qian nodded, "Did you bring them? Just to be on the safe side, I'll talk to the two of them again. If there are no problems, they can apply to the village chief, and the paperwork will be completed today!"
"So fast?"
Song Shiwen and Fan Zizhong were both shocked!
In fact, Song Shiwen had spoken with the other party, and Ruan Qian was reassured.
However, many of the village's future plans will require the help of the Ruan family. Since they will be doing the work for the village in the future, Ruan Qian simply wants them to feel that he is being valued.
When Ruan Qian and Ruan Meng met, they invited Song Shiwen and Fan Zizhong to join them, making both sides feel valued.
Upon seeing Ruan Meng, both of them appeared somewhat excited.
Rumors about Ruan Meng have been circulating in Wanjiacun for a long time, eliciting both admiration and, more often, resentment.
As it turned out, Song Shiwen and Fan Zizhong were quite reliable in their work, and both sides were satisfied. Ruan Qian personally led a group to the village chief's house to explain the situation.
Regarding Ruan Qian's arrangements, although the village chief and his son agreed, Feng Yun was somewhat worried after learning in private that the two had committed murder. However, based on his trust in the Ruan siblings and his positive impression of the two convicts from Wangjia Village, the village chief immediately went to the city with Ruan Qian and his sister.
The speed astonished even the Feng brothers, Feng Yun and Feng Xi!
The second and third sons rushed the carriage to the county government office without stopping. Just as they arrived at the gate, Magistrate Deng was about to leave.
Magistrate Deng couldn't make them wait, but the officials from the prefectural government reminded him that he had no choice but to make them wait.
Ruan Qian called out to Magistrate Deng, a sudden action that was unusual since they had known each other before, as Ruan Qian had never been so rude...
Magistrate Deng immediately instructed the county clerk to personally receive the prefect's officials and first meet with Village Chief Feng and Ruan Qian's party.
Following his elder brother's advice, the second brother brought in two exiled criminals from Wanjiacun through the back door.
When Ruan Qian explained his purpose, Magistrate Deng was immediately taken aback. Recalling what had just happened, he suddenly realized something:
"Does the eldest young master suspect that the prefect summoned me there specifically regarding the matter of transferring household registration in Fengjia Village?"
Ruan Qian nodded and said succinctly, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be about making you tighten the gates."
Deng Zisong pursed his lips, realized what was going on, and a hint of anger rose on his face.
"We can't resist the people they want to add. Once their people are in, they won't allow anyone else in! How ridiculous!"
Deng Zisong did not utter the word "incompetent".
"So, before I left, you held me back so I could rush to complete the household registration transfer procedures for these two people?"
Ruan Qian nodded. After returning from the prefectural government office, he still had to complete the transfer of household registration procedures. In particular, these two people were of great use to the Ruan family and Feng family village. They might pose a hidden danger to Magistrate Deng in the future.
Ruan Qian bowed. "We have already explained the situation of these two people. Would you mind taking a moment to meet them, sir?"
Deng Zisong hesitated for a moment, but he had trusted Ruan Qian and Village Chief Feng, who had both vetted him.
But since Ruan Qian said he would be of great use in the future, he became curious and wanted to meet him.
Once everything was in order, Deng Zisong raised his head and left the county government office.
Thinking about what I had just accomplished, I finally felt a sense of pride and satisfaction.
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